About this episode

Wayne Rooney and Paddy Pimblett discuss football, UFC, and the pressures of the Merseyside Derby while touching on mental health issues.

Wayne Rooney sits down with Paddy Pimblett for a brutally honest chat on football, the UFC and life at the top. Can Liverpool handle the pressure of the Merseyside Derby? Why does Paddy hate Arsenal so much? From Liverpool and Everton to Arsenal and Manchester City, they break down football’s biggest talking points - form, pressure, scouse identity, and what really matters in big games. Wayne’s love of the fight game takes the conversation beyond football, as Paddy opens up on fight camps, setbacks, and his winning mentality - while Wayne reflects on pressure, discipline and performing at the highest level. This episode contains a discussion about mental health and suicide. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, you can find support via the BBC Action Line: https://bbc.co.uk/actionline/

People in this episode

Host: Wayne Rooney

Guest: Paddy Pimblett

Topics covered

• football
• UFC
• Merseyside Derby
• Arsenal fans
• mental health
• scouse identity
• pressure in sports

Keywords

• Wayne Rooney
• Paddy Pimblett
• Merseyside Derby
• Arsenal
• UFC
• mental health
• football pressure
• scouse identity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arsenal, Liverpool, Everton, Manchester City

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