Aaron Wilbraham reveals what football is REALLY like outside the Premier League — and the reality of building a 20+ year career in the game.

In this episode of Macca and Beats, former Norwich City, Crystal Palace and Bristol City striker Aaron Wilbraham shares honest insights from his journey through the football pyramid — from non-league football to the top level.

From playing into his 40s and scoring over 700 appearances, to the challenges of contracts, injuries and life after football, this is the side of the game most fans never see.

Expect:

• The real difference between Premier League and lower league football
• What it takes to last over 20 years as a professional
• Honest stories about contracts, agents and the business side of football
• The mentality needed to succeed when talent isn’t enough If you want to understand what football is really like beyond the headlines — this one’s for you.

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Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Frank Stapleton joins us for an incredible look back at one of football’s greatest eras.

From signing for Arsenal as a teenager, to becoming a Wembley hero, transferring to Manchester United, playing against Diego Maradona, working under Johan Cruyff and witnessing the arrival of Sir Alex Ferguson — Frank shares stories from an unforgettable career.

We also dive into:

Leaving Arsenal for Manchester United

The famous 1979 FA Cup Final

Old Trafford in the 1980s

Football before the Bosman ruling

Playing in Europe

Ajax under Johan Cruyff

Ireland, Wembley and dressing-room culture

A brilliant football conversation packed with stories, honesty and nostalgia.

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Mick Duxbury tells the full story of a football career that goes far beyond the highlights. From over 200 appearances for Manchester United, 2 FA Cup winners’ medals, and 10 England caps — to life after football and starting again from scratch.

In this episode, Mick opens up on:

• Breaking into Manchester United in the 1980s
• Playing 60 games in a single season
• Winning FA Cups… but not always feeling fulfilled
• Why he struggled at international level with England
• Life under Ron Atkinson and Alex Ferguson
• The reality of football’s drinking culture
• Moving abroad to Hong Kong
• Facing the end of his career
• And starting again — including working as a milkman before becoming a teacher.

This is a raw and honest look at what a football career really looks like — on and off the pitch.

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