S1 E10 - Paul Simpson

Paul Simpson joins Colin to look back on a remarkable football journey — from his whirlwind arrival at Derby County in 1992, to the play‑off battles, dressing‑room dynamics and the characters who defined his time at the Baseball Ground. He reflects on leading England’s Under‑20s to World Cup glory, the pride he felt in that group, and the moment he realised they might actually win it.

Now speaking from Atlanta, Paul explains why he’s taken on a new challenge with US Soccer and what excites him about the years ahead. He also opens up on the real story behind the Newcastle saga and the emotional fallout that followed. A thoughtful, honest conversation with a man who still calls Derby “a proper football club.”

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