More Than A Match

This week on More Than A Match, D’Mani and RH sit down with the man of the moment Paul Dawson after his historic FA Cup win against Crystal Palace.Paul and D’Mani relive what it felt like making history in one of English football’s biggest competitions, sharing behind-the-scenes stories you won’t see on TV. From the build-up to the final whistle, they break down the moments that made the night so special.The lads also look ahead to the next FA Cup round against Brentford, asking the big question — can the underdogs do it again and knock out another Premier League side?

This week on More Than A Match, DJ Buffonge joins D’mani Mellor and RH in the studio for a huge debut episode.DJ opens up about his time in the Manchester United academy, growing up in London, and the real struggles young footballers face behind the scenes. He talks about life after leaving United and how tough it was playing abroad in new countries where he knew no one.DJ also shares his honest story about suffering an ACL injury that has kept him out of football for the last two years, and how it affected him both mentally and physically.This episode gives a real look at the highs and lows of professional football and shows why there is truly more than a match.

This week on More Than A Match, the lads are back in the studio with another debate-filled episode packed with big football talking points!
We kick things off with a heated discussion about Erling Haaland – is he the most complete striker in world football, or does he still have limitations in his game?
Then we dive into the debate of American academies vs English academies, comparing coaching styles, player development, mentality, and which system creates better pros.
We also discuss one of football’s biggest questions: What is the most influential position on the pitch right now? Midfielders, centre backs, strikers… the boys break it all down.
Finally, we tackle the controversial topic of VAR – does it need fixing, replacing, or removing completely from the game?
Another episode full of debates, opinions, and football talk you won’t want to miss.

This week on More Than a Match, RH goes global as he sits down for an exclusive interview with former LA Lakers Performance Coach Marco Núñez.
Marco gives us incredible insight into what it’s really like working inside one of the biggest organisations in world sport, sharing stories from behind the scenes with elite athletes at the very top level. He breaks down what made legends like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James different, the standards they set, and the demands they made that separated them from everyone else.
He also talks about life after the Lakers — how he transitioned into working across different sports, built his own performance business, and adapted his coaching style throughout his career.
One you definitely don’t want to miss

You’ve seen the interviews, the debates, and the serious moments — now it’s time to see what really happens when the cameras don’t stop rolling! From hilarious behind-the-scenes moments to unexpected bloopers, forgotten lines, and pure chaos in the studio, this episode shows the real personalities behind the mic.
Get ready for non-stop laughs, inside jokes, and moments we probably should’ve cut out 😅