Episode 279: Chris Todd
From Ambition is Critical by ambition-is-critical
March 12, 2026 · 2h 16m · Season 9 · Episode 279
About this episode
The episode features an interview with former Swansea City centre half Chris Todd, discussing his football journey and personal experiences.
The boys are joined this week by former Swansea City centre half Chris Todd and talk about Chris starting off as a striker, getting a trial at Manchester United as a teenager, the huge influence of his parents growing up and going missing in Ibiza as a 16 year old. Chris talks about the old school mentality in the Swans changing room, Tony Petty sacking players, making his Swans debut at the Vetch and his shock at being released. Chris talks about moving to Exeter because of ex-Swans Chairman...
People in this episode
Guest: Chris Todd
Topics covered
- football
- Swansea City
- Manchester United
- youth sports
- personal stories
Keywords
- football career
- Swansea City
- Manchester United trial
- Ibiza
- Tony Petty
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Ibiza
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