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The life and times of Troy Townsend – Football Weekly

Jun 27, 2023

01:05:50

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Troy Townsend

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Episode notes

Introduction

3min

Growing Up in Hackney in the 60s

4min

The Importance of Football

4min

The Importance of Being a Good Footballer

3min

The End of My Football Career

4min

The Life and Times of Troy Townsend

5min

The Day I Don't Want Nothing to Eat

4min

The Day I Lost My Son in a Car Accident

4min

How to Survive a Funeral

5min

10.

The Importance of Sharing Your Journey

6min

11.

The Power of Indignation

3min

12.

How Troy Became the Gaffer at Kick It Out

3min

13.

The Importance of Diverse Leadership in Football

5min

14.

Troy Townsend's Altercation on Tottenham High Road

2min

15.

The Emotions of Trying to Make It to Wembley

5min

16.

The Generous Soul of Andrew

6min

Troy Townsend joins Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning to discuss his life and times, including his early playing career, the tragic loss of his son and his tireless campaigning against racism in football. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

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