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...

Topics covered

• football
• Swansea City
• Manchester United
• youth sports
• personal stories

Keywords

• football career
• Swansea City
• Manchester United trial
• Ibiza
• Tony Petty

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