About this episode

Tom Sloan shares his experiences in football, discussing his journey from Northern Ireland to Manchester United, including challenges and mental health aspects.

From representing Northern Ireland and spending time at Manchester United as a youngster, to battling injuries, setbacks and the mental side of football — Tom Sloan joins Johnny McMurray for a brilliant and brutally honest conversation ⚽🔥 Tom opens up on academy football, chasing the professional dream, dressing room realities, and the moments that nearly made him walk away from the game altogether 👀 A top episode packed with stories, honesty and proper football chat from start to finish. 🎧 Watch and listen now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube and all major platforms 📍 Filmed at Arkmedia Studios 🎥 Produced by Arkmedia

People in this episode

Host: Johnny McMurray

Guest: Tom Sloan

Topics covered

• academy football
• mental health in sports
• professional football journey
• injuries in sports
• dressing room culture

Keywords

• Tom Sloan
• Manchester United
• Northern Ireland
• football injuries
• mental health
• academy football
• professional dream

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manchester United, Arkmedia

Places: Northern Ireland

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