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More Than A Name

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More Than A Name explores untold, unfiltered sporting stories. Hosted by former England and Premier League defender Luke Young and sports presenter Max Whittle, each episode sits down with athletes, coaches, and public figures to talk about the side of success we rarely see — identity, pressure, mental health, and the moments they felt most lost. It goes beyond career stats and media clichés to dig into the emotional and mental weight of being in the spotlight — revealing the human behind the headlines.



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  • 5: Former Premier League Referee Graham Scott Explains VAR, Pressure & The Truth Behind Officiating

    5: Former Premier League Referee Graham Scott Explains VAR, Pressure & The Truth Behind Officiating
    Dec 2 2025
    This week on More Than A Name, hosts Max Whittle and Luke Young are joined by former Premier League referee Graham Scott, whose career includes almost 1,000 professional match appointments, over 100 Premier League games, and more than 100 VAR duties.
    A former semi-pro goalkeeper and now Telegraph columnist, Graham brings a unique blend of practical refereeing experience and clear, analytical insight into the modern game.
    In this wide-ranging conversation, Graham talks about how he entered the world of officiating, the hidden pressures fans never see, and how refereeing influences everyday life. He explains how long it actually takes to reach the Premier League, the extraordinary amount of performance reviews referees face, and offers a detailed breakdown of how VAR really works — its strengths, weaknesses, and what needs to improve.
    Graham also reflects on players he clashed with, decisions he regrets, the importance of body language, and the mental demands of being constantly judged by players, fans and the media.
    A fascinating, honest and eye-opening episode for anyone who loves football and wants to understand refereeing from the inside.
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    1 h y 11 m
  • 4: Charlie Wakefield on Life in the Chelsea Bubble, Money, Injuries and Mental Health

    4: Charlie Wakefield on Life in the Chelsea Bubble, Money, Injuries and Mental Health
    Nov 25 2025
    This week on More Than a Name, we sit down with former Chelsea academy star Charlie Wakefield for an honest and revealing conversation about the realities of chasing a career in elite football.
    Charlie opens up about how he signed for Chelsea at 12 (2:28), growing up inside the academy “bubble" (4:50), and the pressure of being labelled a top prospect (6:30). He explains how 10 hamstring injuries, stem cell treatment and constant setbacks reshaped his identity, his confidence, and ultimately his career path (23:12).
    We dive into the money, the agents, the expectations, and the misconceptions that follow young players — as well as Chelsea’s strategy of investing heavily in teenage talent and selling for profit (11:50).
    Charlie also shares his mission to promote mental health awareness in football (39:10) and his plans for life after the game, including building his own company, One Percent Supplements (47:12).
    This is a must-listen for families invested in the game and fans who want to be taken behind the curtain.
    Follow More Than A Name on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethananamepod/
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    Get in touch with us: morethananamepod@gmail.com
    Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MoreThanANamePodcast
    Contact Luke's Elevate programme: https://www.instagram.com/elevateplayers
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    55 m
  • 3: James Haskell on Therapy, Fatherhood, England Highs & Lows and Life After Loss

    3: James Haskell on Therapy, Fatherhood, England Highs & Lows and Life After Loss
    Nov 18 2025
    Former England rugby international James Haskell joins Max Whittle and Luke Young on More Than A Name for one of his most honest and wide-ranging conversations to date.
    Haskell opens up about how therapy has shaped his life (02:30), why he loved playing rugby (9:40), dealing with retirement (11:36), the difference between rugby and football culture (16:12), his struggles with self-confidence (23:10), and how certain coaching styles affected him during the most intense moments of his career (25:22). He discusses the highs and lows of playing for England, the reality of life on British & Irish Lions tours, and his love for music and DJing.
    James also reflects deeply on fatherhood (26:47), succeeding under Eddie Jones (31:10), the shambles of the 2011 World Cup (33:48), how professional sport views therapy (42:15), his view on mental health diagnosis (44:03) and how he’s been coping with the loss of his father this year (50:20).
    A raw, insightful and entertaining conversation about resilience, identity, grief, pressure and finding balance as a modern athlete.
    Follow More Than A Name on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethananamepod/
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    Get in touch with us: morethananamepod@gmail.com
    Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MoreThanANamePodcast
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    1 h y 7 m
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