Podcast Summary
Former Footballer Turns Passion for Watches into Business: Former footballer Kieran Richardson turned his passion for watches into a successful business after retiring early due to losing his love for the game. He had invested in property to secure his financial future.
Former professional footballer Kieran Richardson, who played for Manchester United and the English national team, retired from football at the age of 33 due to losing his passion for the game. He discusses how the pressures and politics off the field took away from his love for football. However, he had always harbored a love for watches and collected them throughout his career. He eventually turned this passion into a business, selling and dealing watches to others. He retired early, but was fortunate enough to have invested in property, ensuring a stable financial future. A surprising number of players squander their earnings.
The impact of having positive influences and role models: Having role models and idols can inspire personal growth and financial stability through their wisdom and example.
Having a guiding figure or role model plays a significant role in personal growth and financial stability. The speaker shared his experience of being fortunate enough to have his father's guidance throughout his life, which helped him make wise investments and eventually achieve financial freedom. He also emphasized the impact of being surrounded by idols and role models, such as football players, in his formative years. The speaker's experiences in the football dressing room with legendary figures like Ryan Giggs and Roy Keane were awe-inspiring, but it wasn't until later in life that he truly appreciated their influence. Roy Keane, in particular, stood out as a brutally honest and great captain who told it like it was, which the speaker admired. Overall, the speaker's story underscores the importance of having positive influences and role models in our lives.
The Best Player Kieran Ever Worked With: Paul Scholes: Kieran praised Paul Scholes as the best player he ever worked with at Manchester United due to his exceptional vision, passing abilities, and goal-scoring skills.
During Kieran's time playing professional soccer for Manchester United, Paul Scholes stood out as the best player he ever worked with. Scholes, despite being quiet and not the loudest in the dressing room, was a complete player with exceptional vision, passing abilities, and goal-scoring skills. His impact on the game was significant, and many other players in the team would share the same sentiment. Additionally, Kieran introduced his watch dealer, who used to be a professional footballer for Manchester United, and formed a watch brand called Broadwalk. He trusts this dealer and has used him for many years, and they have recently partnered. For those interested in investing in high-end watches, Broadwalk offers access to brands like Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Richard Mille. Despite the natural talent and quickness of Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes' ability to read the game, make the correct passes, and score goals made him stand out for Kieran as the best player he ever played with. This sentiment was shared by many other players in the Manchester United dressing room, including Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Gary Neville, and Ryan Giggs. Roy Keane was the only exception, as he never moaned at Scholes.
A teammate's perspective on Paul Scholes' greatness: Scholes' exceptional skills and abilities, not always visible to the outside world, made him the best player for those who played with him. Recognition often comes late for the best performers.
Paul Scholes is widely regarded as the best player by those who have played with him, despite not always receiving the same recognition from the public or media. The speaker, who played with Scholes at Manchester United, shares his personal experience and insight into Scholes' exceptional skills and abilities, which are not always visible to the outside world. The speaker also draws parallels to other sports and situations where the best performers are not always the most recognized. Additionally, the speaker expresses admiration for pundits like Roy Keane and Micah Richards, who provide insightful analysis based on their experiences and knowledge. The intense rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool, and the successful collaboration of their former players as pundits, is also highlighted as a unique and entertaining phenomenon.
Keane's unique commentary style adds value to football analysis: Roy Keane's strong personality and ability to challenge his co-commentators creates engaging and entertaining football analysis. He faced tough opponents like Nathan Dyer and Vieira during his career, emphasizing the importance of handling pressure and performing at a top level.
The dynamic between Roy Keane and his co-commentators, such as Gary Neville and Michael Carragher, adds value to football analysis due to their unique perspectives and intellect. Keane's strong personality and ability to wind up his colleagues creates an engaging and entertaining chemistry. When asked about the toughest opponents he faced during his playing career, Keane mentioned Nathan Dyer for his ability to make unexpected runs and Vieira for his class and presence on the pitch. Despite his intimidating reputation, Keane emphasizes that being part of a top football club requires players to handle the pressure and perform at their best.
Football's Transformation: Money, Social Media, and Top Managers: Money and social media have changed football, but top managers like Guardiola, Klopp, and Pochettino continue to innovate, with Klopp's Liverpool admired despite the speaker's dislike for the team, and Man United potentially benefiting from Pochettino's leadership.
The football industry has undergone significant changes since the speaker's professional playing days. The influx of money and the rise of social media have transformed the game, making it more scrutinized and less forgiving for players. However, the speaker maintains that the game itself hasn't changed drastically, with top managers like Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, and Mauricio Pochettino continuing to push the boundaries of speed and innovation. The speaker expresses admiration for Klopp, despite his dislike for Liverpool, and believes that Man United could benefit from hiring Pochettino as their manager. Overall, the speaker's conversation reflects a deep appreciation for the game's history and a recognition of its ongoing evolution.
Discussing potential Manchester United managers: Speaker suggests Pochettino as ideal choice for Man Utd due to youth development and success, highlights Man Utd's potential to attract top managers, and reflects on past manager recruitments and importance of trophies.
The speaker believes Mauricio Pochettino would be an excellent choice for Manchester United's manager position due to his proven track record of developing young talent and leading teams to success. He feels that Man United, as the biggest club in England with a rich history and fan base, has the potential to attract top managers, especially with the recent addition of Cristiano Ronaldo. The speaker also reflects on how Liverpool and Manchester United have fared in the past with regards to manager recruitment and the importance of winning trophies in establishing a team's reputation as a top club. He acknowledges that Arsenal may not be able to attract the biggest managers in the world currently, but believes Arteta could be a good fit for the team's current stage of development.
Real Madrid is the biggest football club in the world: Speaker believes Real Madrid holds more historical significance and appeal for players than Manchester United, influencing transfer decisions.
According to the speaker, Real Madrid is the biggest football club in the world based on its historical significance and the appeal it holds for players. Manchester United, despite its great history and status in England, is not on the same level for the speaker. The speaker's opinion is influenced by the fact that players would consider a move to Real Madrid as being on par with staying at Manchester United, or even an upgrade. The speaker also shared that they receive frequent inquiries from individuals looking to make their first investment and can be contacted through broadwalkgroup.com or their Instagram @Kieran_Broadwalk.
