JOHN BARNES: Football has Changed Forever

Liverpool legend John Barnes joins the Smith Brothers for one of our most wide-ranging conversations yet. Brought to you by That Prize Guy - www.thatprizeguy.co.uk From boxing, football, pressure, mentality and what it really takes to perform when the lights are on, this is a conversation full of stories, laughs and some serious insight. John talks about growing up in Jamaica, how a chance encounter with a taxi driver eventually led to him being spotted by Watford, his love of boxing, the difference between talent and dedication, and why nerves can actually make you perform better. The lads also get into the changing relationship between footballers and supporters, how the game has changed from the days when players could walk into their local pub, the influence of money and agents, VAR and refereeing, the dangers fighters face after their careers, and John's thoughts on racism, class and resilience. And then there's the story behind one of football's most famous songs… John reveals what really happened when England recorded World in Motion, including why only six players turned up, how the famous rap came about, and previously unheard recordings of Paul Gascoigne and Peter Beardsley's attempts at the rap. Plus: Diego Maradona, Alan Hansen, Peter Beardsley, Ian Rush, Jamie Carragher, Muhammad Ali, John Conteh, the greatest players ever, and plenty of Smith Brothers chaos along the way. The Smith Brothers Not a Podcast - boxing, football, stories and four brothers who aren't afraid to ask the questions Hosted by the Smith brothers Please Subscribe below for full episodes & clips https://tr.ee/WZ2gX2U-NJ Sponsored by: That Prize Guy - visit www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Yelir - www.yelirworld.com Bingham Long UK - www.binghamlong.co.uk Produced by Zope Media Visit www.theprizeguy.co.uk for more information and prizes. #JohnBarnes #LiverpoolFC #Liverpool #WorldInMotion #Boxing #Football #SmithBrothers #NotAPodcast #PremierLeague #England