The Staffordshire Football Show

Warning: This episode features sensitive topics: In Safe Hands is a podcast about safeguarding, told through real stories and real voices. Each episode centres lived experience from across sport and beyond, creating space for people to share their experiences of effective safeguarding, as well as the consequences when systems fail.In Episode One, Vicky Collins, Designated Safeguarding Officer at Staffordshire FA, is joined by Kay Speedman, who speaks openly about her experience and the devastating loss of her daughter due to safeguarding failures.With a particular focus on football, In Safe Hands explores the lessons the game must learn to better protect children, young people and adults at risk. Through honest conversations with survivors, practitioners and those driving change, the podcast goes beyond policy and procedures to examine culture, power and accountability.This is not about headlines or hindsight. It’s about listening, learning and doing better — so that safeguarding in football, and in society, truly keeps people in safe hands.Find out more about Ruff & Ruby via the link https://www.ruffandruby.com/our-crew

Former Lioness and current Staffordshire Firefighter, Rachel Unitt tells her story as a Lioness who made over 100 international appearances, including five major tournaments, but scoring at the Bescot Stadium still reigns supreme in her memory.

England Lioness Hannah Hampton's former PE Teacher, Emma Heighway tells all the tales of the England number one's school years and how she knew that Hampton would go right to the very top of the game. Hampton spent her last school years at Erasmus Darwin Academy in the south of the county before moving on to a full time career in the beautiful game.

Our CEO, Adam Evans recently featured on the University of Staffordshire's "Performing Under Pressure" podcast series. In this episode, Adam, discusses leadership and organisational culture with Professor Matt Slater and Dr. Paul Mansell, focusing on how to create a culture that drives the organization forward.To view more from the 'Performing Under Pressure' podcast please visit - https://open.spotify.com/show/2UVgbxrwlSJKHax8CmsDOc?si=7f6e53e92e314eed

We're joined by Port Vale Manager, Darren Moore for the launch of Staffordshire FA's Black, South Asian & Mixed Heritage Coach Development Group. Moore walks you through his journey from his playing days to what life is like in the dugout, before the floor opened for a questions and answers session from our coaching network.

In this episode of The Staffordshire Football Show, join us as we delve into the world of Newcastle Town FC and Leek Town FC. Club Chairs Gavin Appleby of Newcastle and Jon Eeles of Leek discuss all things rivalries, friendships, cup runs, promotions and more. 

In this episode of The Staffordshire Football Show, we're joined by England Amputee Football Lionesses Annabel Kiki and Tayla Page. The Staffordshire duo return from the World Cup in Colombia. But this wasn't any World Cup, this was the inaugural Women's Amputee World Cup. A chance to create history. An opportunity they never thought was possible!From amputation, to representing your country, Kiki and Page share their journeys into life as amputee footballer's.

Listen back to LIVE commentary of the Walsall Senior Cup between Rushall Olympic and Chasetown. Commentary brought to you by Luke Powell alongside Rushall Olympic's Sam Mantom and former Chasetown Manager Charlie Blakemore.

Listen back to LIVE commentary of the Staffordshire Senior Challenge Cup between Leek Town and Rushall Olympic. Commentary brought to you by Luke Powell with special guest analysis from Leek Town's Tom Scully and Rushall Olympic's Sam Mantom.