More Than A Match

In this episode of More Than A Match, we sit down with Jack Massey to hear the real story behind his rise in boxing.
From selling his own tickets door to door to fighting on the biggest stages, Jack shares what it truly takes to build a career from the ground up in the fight game. He opens up about the early struggles, the sacrifices, and the reality of chasing success without shortcuts.
We also dive into his journey towards becoming a world title contender, the mindset needed to keep pushing forward, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
This is a story of resilience, hard work, and proving that anything is possible when you back yourself.
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In this episode of More Than A Match, we sit down with Rhys Bennett to talk about his journey through football and life after the game.From coming through at Bolton Wanderers to his time at Rochdale AFC, Rhys reflects on his experiences in the Football League and the challenges he faced along the way.He opens up about the injuries that had a huge impact on his career, ultimately forcing him to step away from professional football earlier than expected. Rhys shares the mental and physical battles that came with that period, and how he managed to adapt to life after the game.We also dive into his journey beyond football, as he explains how he transitioned into becoming a business owner, building a new path and identity outside of the sport.This is an honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, setbacks, and finding purpose after football.Let us know your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to like, subscribe and support the channel.

John McAtee shares his incredible underdog journey from non league football to reaching the Premier League. He opens up about beating Wrexham in the unforgettable 5-4 playoff clash, signing for Bolton Wanderers and Luton, and overcoming serious injury setbacks along the way. An inspiring football story about resilience, belief and chasing the dream.

This week on More Than A Match, we sit down with Amy Truesdale MBE, Paralympic Gold Medalist and one of the best in the world at her sport.Amy opens up about winning Gold in Paris, what it really feels like to stand on top of the podium, and the sacrifices it takes to become a world champion. Born with one arm, Amy shares her journey through elite sport, the challenges she faced growing up, and how she turned adversity into greatness.We also talk about shaking the King’s hand, representing Team GB on the world stage, and what’s next as she looks ahead to the future after Paralympic success.From mindset and discipline to the reality of life as a professional athlete, this is an inspiring and powerful episode you don’t want to miss.

This week on More Than A Match, we sit down with content creator Simon Gbeleyi, whose journey has taken him from making TikToks in his bedroom to producing adverts for Manchester United.Simon opens up about how he first started creating content with limited resources and how consistency and belief helped fuel his rise in the creative world. He tells us about working directly with United, including his unforgettable trip to Romania, and what it was like to play at Old Trafford.We also talk about his work interviewing youth teams and young players, giving a platform to the next generation, and how his content has grown into something much bigger than he ever imagined.A real story of creativity, hard work, and turning passion into opportunity — this episode shows there’s more than one way to make it in football.