The Beautiful Game Podcast

My Son (Reece James) Almost Left Chelsea - Nigel James

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The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 140 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW NIGEL JAMES - We discussed the career of Nigel #James with the man himself. We discussed; his short playing career, being the father to Reece and Lauren James, The decisions his made throughout their careers, Reece being linked to Real #Madrid, the current situation at #Chelsea + much more.

00:00 Intro

00:50 Guest Intro

3:00 Who is Nigel James?

3:41 When did you get that bug for football?

15:36 How long was your transition from playing to coaching

19:00 Nigel on Reece James early career and the struggles faced in the journey

29:09 Was there a time where you considered leaving Chelsea?

31:00 Reece transitioning to Right Back

37:51 Reece James going on loan to Wigan

44:35 Derby trying to loan Reece James in Jan

48:03 Were any other PL clubs interested in Reece after his loan spell at Wigan

50:01 What made you guys decide to stay at Chelsea?

54:00 How did you deal with the adversity during Reece's career

59:10 How do you balance football and education?

1:04:35 Talk to us about Lauren James journey?

1:11:30 Nigel on Lauren leaving Arsenal, playing for Manchester United and then joining Chelsea

1:15:20 How does it feel having 2 of your children playing as England internationals?

1:16:04 How do you manage the spotlight?

1:21:13 Talk to us about Agents

1:29:31 Was Reece James every close to joining Real Madrid

1:31:22 How do you access Chelsea performance last season

1:32:50 Have you spoken to the new manager?

1:34:42 Talk to us about Mason Mount?

1:36:17 Talk to us about CHO and why it has not worked out?

1:38:44 What is your advice to parents that have kids who want to be footballers?

1:42:56 How is Reece's fitness?

1:46:23 Talk to us about Trent Alexander-Arnold

1:50:04 Nigel on his coaching academy

1:55:19 Closing remarks.

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