Our Game Too
37 - Chipie Sian - Making it Happen
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Episode notes
OGT speaks to Chipie Sian manger of Gravesend's Punjab United FC.
What do you do if you can't get the commitment of your Sunday League players? Why set up a semi-pro team of course!
That's exactly what Chipie did and it's testament to his hard work that Punjab United are currently plying their trade at step 5 of the football pyramid – 5 promotions away from the EFL!
We hear about their battles to be accepted, even calling upon the formidable Priti Patel along the way!
Chipie also talks about his pride in running an Asian team that is giving Asian youngsters opportunities and fast becoming integral in the community.
Lastly we talk about the Football Festival on July 3rd which will feature the 4 highest Asian teams in the football pyramid.
Asians in football... we're getting there.
Music:
Naraina by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4112-naraina