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One Knoxville captain Jordan Skelton joins the boys in the Back Stick studio this week! In a lively conversation with Jordan, we share his journey from the UK to the US. From England Schoolboys, to captaining an ambitious USL League One club in One Knox. The discussion covers various themes including the cultural differences in football between the two countries, the challenges of communication due to the thickest geordie accent of all time, and the pressures of professional football. Jordan reflects on his early influences, the competitive landscape of football, and the importance of leadership and communication on the pitch. He also opens up about his struggles with mental health, the impact of injuries, nearly falling out of professional football completely, and his journey to finding joy in the beautiful game again.

00:00 Intro

01:18 UK vs UK Weather

02:47 Geordie Accent in America

07:11 Fabregas, Arsenal & Newcastle

09:13 Different Pathways to Professional Football in the UK

18:31 Leadership on the Pitch

24:50 Different Types of Leaders in Football

25:44 Reflections on Leadership Style

29:30 North Carolina FC Reflections

31:53 College & PDL

35:04 Agent caused 1st Year Pro Contract to Fall Through

37:03 Fighting Injuries in PDL Again

40:39 Overcoming Adversity in Pursuit of Professional Football

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