My Mate's A Footballer

Re-Living Pre-Season: Pranks, Roommates And Go-Karting

<p>Patrick and Joe discuss what happens on a pre-season tour with a Championship club. Alongside the inevitable fitness work, Joe is pleased to hear there’s also time to let off some steam including a squad go-karting competition (apologies Willy Gnonto) and playing pranks on your teammate’s room involving a fish.</p>

<p>Joe Wilkinson has always wanted a professional footballer to be his mate. Step forward Patrick Bamford, who has signed up to this podcast to work out if the pair really can become true friends. Joe is a lifelong Gillingham supporter and wants to discover what it takes to play the game at the highest level because you can't support a friend without understanding what they've gone through and the challenges they face. Pat has agreed to answer any question that Joe thinks of so they will cover plenty of ground and you get to hear insight and stories from inside the dressing room at a professional football club as the two hosts get to know each other by spending time together recording this podcast.</p>