If Those Thoughts Are Running Through Your Mind And You Say It, Then You're Racist - Anton Ferdinand

The Beautiful Game Podcast

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PODCAST WAS RECORED IN THE SUMMER OF 2021
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 115 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ANTON FERDINAND - We discussed the career of Anton #Ferdinand with the man himself. We spoke about his documentary “Football, #Racism and Me”, the current situation with John #Terry, being the brother of Rio Ferdinand, growing up in SE15 + much more. #TBGPOD
Timestamps
0:00 TBG Intro
0:15 Guest welcome
2:15 How is life treating you
3:00 How do you find the next passion after retiring from professional football, has it been difficult?
3:50 How do you feel about you documentary "Football, Racism and Me"
7:20 Have you spoke to your children about the documentary (An interesting story)
11:41 How do you feel about John Terry saying that he has tried to reach out to the Ferdinand family several times?
13:52 Would you be happy to meet up with John Terry behind the scenes?
15:24 How do you feel about John Terry. Do you think that he is a racist?
17:15 Final remarks on John Terry
18:15 What is your stance on social media?
20:04 What is the stumbling block to eradicating social media abuse?
21:04 Take us back to growing in ends (Peckham, SE15)
22:15 What were your boys saying during the racial incident with John Terry
23:40 How does Peckham make you feel and how is it being a parent in today's world
25:57 Did having an older brother like Rio help your development?
29:40 Were there any other ballers that were better than you on ends?
32:00 What is the difference between the lower leagues and the top level?
34:20 How was it playing abroad?
36:05 What is next for Anton Ferdinand?
37:40 Why didn't you reach your potential?
40:50 How long does it take to get over heartbreak in football?
42:50 Quick fire questions for Anton
47:20 Closing remarks and final thoughts

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