JJ Watt: NFL Superstar to Premier League Club Owner | Stick to Football EP 26
JJ Watt: NFL Superstar to Premier League Club Owner | Stick to Football EP 26

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. On this week’s special guest episode we are delighted to be joined by American Football legend and Burnley co-owner JJ Watt. Watt announced his involvement with Burnley in 2023 and reveals his special connection with the town and football club, relationship with manager Vincent Kompany and his aims for the future at Turf Moor. Despite a struggling Premier League season following promotion from the Championship, the 6ft5 Wisconsin man reiterates his long-term ambitions and talks about the rise of American footballers investing in English football clubs. Regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, a competition he and siblings Derek and TJ have made a lasting impact in, Watt offers a unique insight into the difference behind the scenes and structures between America’s and UK’s national sports. The 3x Defensive Player of the Year, who spent the majority of his career at Houston Texans before retiring at Arizona Cardinals, was the first player to make multiple 20+ sacks in multiple NFL seasons speaks and he explains how he used to eat up to 7500 calories a day as well as telling us who he thinks which footballers could make it in the American sport. Finally he talks about how his last NFL game coincided with his new-born son Koa’s first game and life after retirement which has seen him enter football club ownership. If you liked the episode don't forget to let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms. 00:00 Promo 01:00 Behind the Scenes 08:18 Why Burnley? 12:36 J.J. Watt’s journey into American football 16:01 Rise of American football viewership in UK 18:54 J.J. Watt’s sacks clips 24:18 Differences between football v American football 29:09 J.J.’s brothers Derek and TJ 34:30 Leading younger professionals 40:30 Being a football club owner 54:00 Which footballers could make it in the NFL? 57:39 Is J.J. good at football? 58:59 Can Burnley stay in the Premier League? SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap ------------------------------------------------------------------------



SACK TUCHEL NOW!! - Heidenheim 3-2 Bayern Munich - Match Reaction (RANT)
SACK TUCHEL NOW!! - Heidenheim 3-2 Bayern Munich - Match Reaction (RANT)

Hi guys and welcome to The Bayern View! In todays video we discuss Heidenheim 3-2 Bayern Munich #bayernnews #bayern ...



Reddick "Chasing Sacks" - Phillies Fall to Reds - Tortorella Doubles Down
Reddick "Chasing Sacks" - Phillies Fall to Reds - Tortorella Doubles Down

Reddick "Chasing Sacks" - Phils build no momentum after Harper's historic night! - Tortorella Doubles Down.



All-22: Sam Hartman vs Clemson 2023 | Selected plays
All-22: Sam Hartman vs Clemson 2023 | Selected plays

13/30 146 yards 0 TD 2 INT, 2 sacks 7 carries 68 yards (81 gained, 13 lost) 1 TD Selected plays from Wake Forest/Notre Dame QB ...



588. Suns (43-31) @ Thunder Post Game Podcast
588. Suns (43-31) @ Thunder Post Game Podcast

No SGA but that didn't stop the Thunder from kicking the Suns around the arena like a hacky sack. https://linktr.ee/sunsjam Check ...



Les Ferdinand: The Demise of English Strikers & Sacking Managers | Stick to Football EP 24
Les Ferdinand: The Demise of English Strikers & Sacking Managers | Stick to Football EP 24

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. On this week’s special episode we are delighted to be joined by Premier League legend Les Ferdinand. Joined by former England team-mates Gary Neville and Ian Wright alongside Jill Scott and Roy Keane, ‘Sir Les’ kicks off the show talking about the competition for a starting spot in England’s stacked frontline in the 1990’s. Despite being called up to Euro 96 and the World Cup in 1998, Les didn’t play a single minute and reveals which one incident meant he never made an appearance at a major tournament. A legend for QPR, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in his playing days with 149 Premier League goals, Les talks about his time as Spurs coach where he worked with record England goal scorer Harry Kane. The former QPR man also talks about his role as Sporting Director at the R’s and why he left the club after eight years in June 2023. Lastly Gary doesn’t let Les away without discussing the 1995/96 season that seen Manchester United pip Newcastle United to the Premier League title. If you liked the episode don't forget to let us know in the comments and if you want to listen only you can catch Stick to Football on all major podcast platforms. Chaptering 00:00 Promo 00:45 Behind the Scenes 05:50 Introduction 06:14 1990’s England strikers 19:24 England caps quiz 28:39 Harry Kane 41:32 Role of a sporting director 56:52 Why Les left QPR 01:20:39 Post match scenes SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE https://www.youtube.com/c/theoverlap?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN TO OUR PODCASTS Stick to Football - https://tr.ee/JI6l3Dj-4O The Overlap - https://tr.ee/h07F3Fsuh3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090262142896 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearetheoverlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheoverlap TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetheoverlap ------------------------------------------------------------------------



Ghana vs Nigeria International Friendly Preview.
Ghana vs Nigeria International Friendly Preview.

Rivals Nigeria and Ghana meet in an international friendly on Friday . It is the first time either nation have played since suffering heartbreak at the Africa Cup of Nations, albeit at various stages of the tournament. The Super Eagles lost in the final to hosts Ivory Coast, while the Black Stars exited at the group stage and duly sacked manager Chris Hughton, who has been replaced on an interim basis by Otto Addo.




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