DARK SIDE OF FOOTBALL.. Signing for Liverpool & Training w/ Steven Gerrard! | SDS Podcast Ep 4

[@H3NOC]

Thank you so much for allowing me to share my story on your platform bro! ⚽️ If it can inspire or help even 1 young player then the job is done 🙌🏾❤️

[@TheShiro1000]

Thank you for sharing your story! It was so interesting to hear and i have the feeling that situations like this are still happening a lot even in the Netherlands where i live myself. The dark side of the football world needs to be brought to light far more.

[@omarhussein9894]

I just have to say, I salute you for staying strong and pushing through everything you've been through and still wanting to stay involved and wanting to help everyone else that is or might go through some of the the things you've been through. S/O to you for real!!

[@taz5417]

U should become an agent to avoid other players from going through this. And of course ur still gonna be in the industry

[@TheShiro1000]

@@taz5417 An agent or at least a mental health coach or something like that!

[@trevorseptember5495]

You should write and publish a book

[@carlt2926]

Liverpool is my club and feel ashamed that someone associated with my club can act in a way to shatter someone's dream, fair play Henoc for being strong and wanting to help others. Great interview. All the best guys.

[@benjinixx9291]

Eloquently put sir!!….couldn’t agree more 🙌🏾

[@IAMENZOLEWIS]

I do as well, and too think so many players had an idea of what happens I’m so embarrassed

[@sarahpagett9191]

But that's football for u as horrible as it is only the best succeed

[@Kelvin-hz2gh]

@@sarahpagett9191 we know but if your not good enough you should be given the chance to leave and more if you are just 18.

[@tj5863]

Round of applause. That was a sensational interview, I was glued in to the lads story throughout. He’s a top man too

[@sethgainey8491]

I love how honest he’s being. He’s not overselling how good he is or trying to impress anyone. Very good interview. Well done

[@Tharshan13]

Tough story to listen to. Feel like this happens at every big club but the fans do not realise it. Good luck in the future Henoc.

[@violationz4842]

Fans dont realise cuz Club prob propaganda it

[@athleteculture_]

Thanks for bringing Henoc on your Podcast and giving him the platform to share his story. Hopefully it can help & inspire many young footballers all over the country. ⚽️⚽️⚽️

[@kenaiim3379]

This really makes me wonder about other players that have been snuffed and mistreated. Generally I love the game, and I love the stars the game creates, but things like this ruin it for me. This man deserved so many chances, worked hard for it too, and because people were so stubborn on not letting him be anything, they killed his career.

[@N1_4Z]

These podcasts have been really good mate keep it up 👍

[@Jord40]

100%

[@MATTTALKSFOOTBALL]

To be fair, I've never heard of the lad until now, but it was a great insight into why young players from big clubs sometimes never accomplish what you'd expect them too

[@ndukem92]

Really engaging and top podcast interview. Shared the part about Sterling's self belief with my own young team.

[@karlthepromoterkdk5621]

And what about the the dark side you didn’t show them that

[@SK-kh2rs]

@@karlthepromoterkdk5621 get your own team and you tell em the 'dark side'

[@dap786]

Sounds like that Academy manager had a personal problem with Henoc. I wonder why - he went out of his way to make Henocs journey in football difficult for no reason. That was evil

[@shaigaafar9709]

U should’ve included henoc’s name in the title

[@abdullahioguled8879]

Poor lad, these clubs play with these kid’s futures like it’s nothing. Hope he has a great future 🙏🏾

[@D1Snr]

Very true. I've seen it happen so many times over 3 decades. During that time, I've only seen 1 local player go all the way to the Premier League and get the 100k p/w contract and play for England.

[@shanesylvestershanesws2364]

It's crazy how this story can resonate in other professions as well. Great Podcast!

[@imranm737]

My thoughts exactly! So many gate-keepers in everyday industry’s just like this piece of work Alex Inglethorpe an absolutely despicable character!

[@Cartierian]

I remember seeing Henoc Mukendi’s name in football manager 2013 and wondered where he went after. What a shame the harsh nature of football can be

[@soumilnigam9639]

Hats off to Henoc, man. To deal with all of that when he was just a kid. And to sit there so calmly and being so open. This has to be one of the most beautiful things I've every heard. Respect.

[@warracutback]

Actually crazy how him and players like him have been treated. They've done nothing wrong but still have so many people against them and so many chances taken away from them. There's so many problems with the English football system that players have to deal with at a young age, it's a joke.

[@robertlawler6423]

This is a really nice young fella I really don’t remember him playing for Liverpool but great respect for what he went through with narrow minded idiots that really just wanted to be like him and he’s friends good on you fella great podcast

[@samotter3931]

What a fantastic watch! Getting a real insight to the dark world of football shocking! But sadly doesn’t surprise me ..all the best to you henoc 👍🏻

[@richdean4017]

Great interview, really informative. I’m a sound engineer and it sounds like u might have a noise gate on Henoc’s mic but the threshold is a little too high so it cuts off some of his words when he’s speaking more softly. For future reference if u bring that threshold back a little, the voice will still cut thru, even when they speak softer. Looking forward to more great interviews!

[@shanemolloy9596]

Great podcast, thanks so much , sound is awful though👍

[@D1Snr]

Great podcast. Unless you are head and shoulders above the rest, be prepared to experience elements of what Henoc experienced. I was at a Premier League club's centre of excellence in the 90's and it was the same then. One of my friends who was given a 2 year YTS, was told within months of his first year, that he was going to be released. Like Hendoc, a new Youth Director was appointed, who didn't fancy him. The club said he could still train for a few months and use the time to arrange trials in order to find another club. And as I said, this was back in the 90's.

[@DiogoJoséTeixeiraDaSilvaDM]

Awesome to hear this unique perspective. All the best to Mr. Mukendi in the future.

[@mohamedkhalafalla6472]

One of the best one i heard in a while. Salute to Henoc your a great example to the young guys coming up.

[@warrenfamilyvalues3751]

Great interview

[@eggontoast116]

Top podcast and top episode great stuff to both of u

[@faisal5227]

Loved this🙌🏽

[@user-ls1do9ld2r]

I feel for what this lad went through. A lot of people don't realise what types of characters youth football attracts. Some of the coaches I came across where questionable to say the least. A lot of the staff are ex pros who never really reached the heights of the game and have a lot of resentment. Some of them allow this to cloud their judgement. Also, if I was Hendoc, I would of questioned LFC when they said their plan was for him to play for Cosmos in the 2nd tier league in the US. I can't see how that would of helped him.

[@delerotimi7006]

Your comment about the nature of many academy coaches, who were. questionable ex ex pros failing to make the grade, is spot on. Many of this ilk destroyed the emotional balance and belief of talented young players who might have come through with time age and maturity!

[@user-ls1do9ld2r]

@@delerotimi7006 I completely agree. I've seen it happen countless times. That's the sad part. Some really good players got released and completely fell out of the game, due to some toxic coaches.

[@Vineetbhatiaishere]

Henoc, you are such an inspiration. I don't normally watch many interviews but this I watched all the way to the end. You're clearly going to have a positive impact in the world. Onwards and upwards 🚀

[@samburnett5337]

Unreal story, great podcast but please can the volume of both mics be increased next episode 👍❤️

[@kieranblack7883]

Honestly heartbreaking story. I really do wish him the best in life man

[@charliecarey1006]

Great episode from start to finish. Such a sad story but Henoc now sounds like he's doing incredible work to help others and has come out stronger, which is very inspiring!

[@AN-dz2no]

Love this content, favourite podcast.. please keep up the great work bro 🙏🏽

[@EdgarGonzalez-zx5ek]

bro you gotta get these people speaking into the mic more 😂 barely can hear the lad and then you come in loud because i have the volume up to hear him😂

[@jeremiahdawuda7392]

great interview! the audacity of inglethorpe is shocking not sure what he got out of behaving like that but he will get HIS.....keep em coming sharky

[@frankieeefinn8798]

Loved the podcast, I can relate to his story at a lower level and it destroyed me mentally at the time, your dream just being ripped away when it’s not even your fault is soul destroying, good for him for how he bounced back!! Hope this guy ends up happy in life

[@lovedecors]

The best two and a half hours i have ever watched. Great interview, and what a great guy 👏👍

[@johnnyjay4215]

Amazing Henoc, every young player who dreams of playing football, should listen to this , one of the best podcasts I ever heard - sensational , thank you bro 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@GiniusX10]

As much as I hate them, this is why agents are good in football. They would’ve taken care of him during the Liverpool loan saga.

[@m_4629]

Brilliant podcast 🦈❤️

[@LightningStorm_Entertainment]

Wow what a incredible story !!!! Amazing what you went through Henoc 😎💪🏻

[@dommm7025]

Unreal pod, great man!

[@tharcisseofficial]

Amazing interview. Super inspiring and informative. Great work on this one Sharky 🙏🏽

[@rywon5287]

Absolutely superb interview thanks for sharing your story and letting us see the inside your story, good luck in the future bro with whatever you decide to do 👊🏾

[@Comrade1803]

Feels like I watched a movie after listening to this

[@IC0Cricket]

wow great podcast took me 3 days to split it but it was worth it. keep it up and i want more of these. Mukendi thanks for sharing your stories as a 13 year old i have a lot to take from this story .

[@IC0Cricket]

Lets goooo thanks sharky for replying to my comment means a lot.

[@daraghmoroney7451]

the best podcast i have ever watched!

[@EM-uz9nq]

Well done to henoc for sharing this and exposing all the people who tried to ruin him, you’ve shown how to fight back for young players now that may be going thru something similar to you 👌👌

[@mohamedm222]

Sharks you've been killing it👍🏾 Also SHAUN is the greatest on the SDS panel with the most ball knowledge....😉

[@kakdif]

Shauns burner account? 😂

[@B3RB4]

After all England did to him - he still came back with PSG on the table. Thats tough man.

[@itzigbro4256]

Crazy how one guy had this much of a hatred for a kid who just wanted to succeed in footy

[@alexmaharjan384]

Elite episode

[@ebzcxsh]

Great Podcast 🏆 Henoc mukendi deserves it all 🏆

[@Officialfrogz]

New favourite podcast

[@sparkins6727]

Love this insight

[@adzcarter4014]

Got it on full volume tryna listen half shit myself when an advert comes on cos it’s bare loud compared

[@hodge8762]

Great interview, loved it. Why didn’t Brendan Rodgers not take more of a step if he was impressed with the odd session in first team. Would’ve expected more from him tbh. Just shows u some people shouldn’t be anywhere near a footballing environment. More than just coaching ability need to have more about u that maybe that’s the difference now a days with coaches need to have more knowledge of the person in question

[@kopitegs]

What .....BR shouldn't be in football. Probably getting up there with one of the most thickest try hard comment I've seen . The people posting obviously never took time to look at the fact he barely ever scored ....

[@bradyyanko4027]

@@kopitegs played 16 games, and at left wing, I doubt that’s a fair showing of his ability.

[@horatiowhite2549]

SALUTE! SALUTE! One of the best podcasts I’ve ever heard. I’m a LFC fan and it’s so interesting what goes on in the back ground. Henoc and Sharky SALUTE!!! 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@Dannyyyyy9]

happens all the time ,i made my first team debut at 17 in a league game, 2 months later i was released because i turned down the agent the manager wanted me to have who was his mate and got my own instead .was then spread around clubs that i had a bad attitude when in fact was most professional at the club.all because the manager didnt get the pay off he would have if i had signed with his agent

[@dondamon4669]

Why wouldn’t you let him choose your agent? He would surely know more about it then you wouldn’t he and have your best interests at heart?

[@Dannyyyyy9]

@@dondamon4669 the agent he recomended was known to be dodgy and more interested in favouring the club in negotiations and his own pocket . id also been pulled aside by a few of the older pros at the club and advised not to sign with him either .the agent i signed with was also my my older cousins agent and had been for 10 years and looked after him well .

[@bosnianstar572]

There’s got to be so many class players who could’ve became proper footballers and their careers fell apart because of some mugs like Alex.. Such a sad interview.

[@gyata7270]

I understand more so why Sterling left for Man City. If Liverpool didn't want him they'd have probably messed up his career too. Imagine witnessing older players making all the right moves and still being treated badly

[@andrewwright4195]

Sterling at 18 years took on the club thinking he bigger than the club tht why people don't respect him he just a snake

[@gyata7270]

@@andrewwright4195 Take your Liverpool blinkers off, at 18yo Sterling wasn't a boyhood supporter and he probably witnessed or heard enough about all the shady business going on with Academy staff damaging careers and reputations, if your friend got treated badly in an Academy and no fault of their own are you going to have the same respect for the people that did him dirty no matter how successful you become.

[@andrewwright4195]

@@gyata7270 it one side mate anyway 18 years shouldn't be taken a club

[@andrewwright4195]

@@gyata7270 people are very quick to blame people or use race card when they fail because it easy

[@gyata7270]

@@andrewwright4195 This how I know you only want to hear your point even if it means making stuff up, where did he mention anything about race or racism other than the abuse he and Sterling got at school? I never even mentioned race in my comment.

[@Richard-yr4wz]

I think Liverpool should respond to this. There are so many videos online about how Liverpool care for their players and this Alex is still there.

[@CoolDude246-S]

Loads of clubs to blame not just Liverpool you clown

[@Richard-yr4wz]

@@CoolDude246-S hahaha.. do I make you laugh? and your point is? They all do it so this is okay and we shouldn’t call out your club. Mate call all of them out, but most importantly stay cool.

[@Ashley-iz9iy]

Alex had something against certain players because players like Trent said he was a big influence to his development and gave him opportunities etc

[@DdotRay86]

Great podcast bro, new subscriber just off the back of this but good God sort the audio settings out! He's whispering, you're shouting 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@BlvckPvnthv]

great content!

[@samdobey2039]

One of the best podcasts I’ve ever watched brilliant guy. No arrogance or disappointment which I first thought many players going through this were arrogant but this showed me so wrong.

[@zimprince195]

You'd fully understand how nasty the football system in this country is, if you've been in it. You're blessed Henoc 👊🏾♥️

[@rikhilvenkat2573]

sharky whens the next do you know your club? Do one with Filly or Chunkz

[@Nooname382]

Good interview, good Podcast!

[@jacknapier6668]

Funny how he never mentioned playing under me in FM13. Strange.

[@ColdJoeGaming]

that mans story right there shows you why from 07 to 012 the youth system in england was absolutly shocking especially when you look at other countries like spain who produced world class players like pedro bosquests morata casemiro isco and a lot more.

[@jacksmith4460]

1:22:00 at this point I think that Alex guy is actually victimising you. Seriously why would you stop him going to the ACN U20's? unless you were actively trying to harm the kids career.

[@g23rock]

Really interesting to hear the story from the player's point of view. I remember when Henoc came up to Partick Thistle. Unfortunately he was one of a long line of young players who were signed as "former Premier League Under 21 / Youth Academy" most of who never worked out. I wondered why he never got the chance, and to hear it was Ian Maxwell (now Chief Executive of the SFA) doing a mate from Liverpool a favour - Wow.

[@DiazSkillzHD]

Great interview loved it, really sad story though .. love from portugal 💪👏💯

[@nlizzy9071]

As soon as I heard that name I knew he was a fellow Congolese brother n I was locked in ever since🇨🇩🇨🇩sad to hear about shit like this tho the best sport in the world that we all love is acc very corrupt BTS🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️at least we’re getting brave people like Henoc coming out tho n speaking of his experiences that’ll do the football world nothing but good✅✅

[@thegerm1397]

What people don't talk about is Asians kids getting shunned in uk football

[@nlizzy9071]

@@thegerm1397 all minor ethnics get done dirty in every walk of life🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@dondamon4669]

@@nlizzy9071 that’s true I’m white and when I’ve gone abroad and I’ve been the minority I feel it.

[@nlizzy9071]

@@dondamon4669 at least ur someone who understands what we go through🤝🤝

[@Mf-mm1ot]

English football culture is so disgusting at times why do these clubs always do this just let the guy go if you aren't gonna use him. In English football they always talk about professionalism and work ethic and positive attitude but they don't show any of it. This is why English coaches are always crap. That's why this country will never win a Word Cup it's rotten to the core. This man is incredible and resilient amazing person ❤👏🏾

[@davidreis9507]

Well said mate, English/British coaches are mostly awful that is why you never get many of them in the highest level in football. Most other managers look for ability rather than favouritism or looking at a body type of the player. The fact that Henoc was been messed around with on his loan spell in Patrick Thissle can really mess with the mental side of a young player. I bet if Henoc was under Klopp he would have atlleast made a few apparences for the Liverpool first team, gone on loan and made a good career for himself.

[@Mf-mm1ot]

@@davidreis9507 facts the fact that he just wanted to play football the guy wasn't worried if it was Liverpool or not. Hopefully corrupt people like this get exposed and removed from the game

[@dondamon4669]

It’s ruthless in other countries as well so that’s got nothing to do with them being English lol

[@davidreis9507]

​@@dondamon4669 You are right but the fact that the English game has values like Hard Work and Professionalism. English Football should be setting a standard for the rest of the world because it has the best leagues at all levels, the talent is great, and the fact that football is traditionally from England.

[@kopitegs]

Sweeping statements never get made by people who are intelligent. An English manger came runner up and got to a semi in last two major finals. PS. There more than one side and ,context to a story.

[@Contraband0o-w7x]

Wtf Why is the audio so quiet

[@scrapadan17]

Never knew this was the dark side of football can’t believe this happened to henoc strong guy rate u bro

[@Danimal13]

I don’t know how to feel about this, on the one hand it’s horrible what he’s been through with being blacklisted and held hostage by Liverpool but on the other hand he decided to stay at Liverpool even after everything and then listened to horrible advice from agents over family, shows how much influence both clubs and agents have over young players careers and it’s really sad

[@robsonfrog6716]

Proper stand up guy after all he went through he just wants to give back to others who may have the same experiences as him and all he ever wanted was a chance. Need more human beings in the world like him and less like the coach that set out to make his and other kids lives hell

[@fredmartin6637]

He may not have had the talent to make it at the top level, but you can tell he has the intelligence and attitude to have made it as a Pro! I am ashamed as a LFC fan that not only didn’t we give him the opportunity to do that, we actively prevented it!

[@davidball2753]

Wow loved listening to this. Absolutely outrageous treatment of a young player, important exposure though for others coming through as to some of the pitfalls of the professional game. I’m stunned that coaches would subject an individual to such harsh treatment at any level let alone at an elite level like Liverpool, toying with and ostracising someone the way you were is an example of cruelty it’s self. Those coaches should hang their heads in shame. I salute you Henoc for harnessing the negatives and looking to do positive things with it. Respect to you ✊🏼

[@devvstreetwear7009]

legit couldnt even listen to this audio only, was so captivating had to watch the whole video'

[@kanelfc98]

The volume normalisation needs sorting bro no hate intended just constructive criticism

[@YaBoy95]

Good podcasts but could really do with turning the audio up..

[@NoNameGCMM]

Bit confused PSG in 2015 had won 4 leagues in a row and just won a domestic treble. Zlatan was there. Why would you pick Stoke or Newcastle over a consistent last 16 and last 8 champions league team at the time? Did Henoc get the dates wrong?

[@kamscall]

PlAying time

[@NoNameGCMM]

Yeah bro I get that but watch the vid, I swear he says Psg weren’t that good then? Maybe I’m wrong.

[@sebfox2194]

He went from having nothing to a having a guaranteed deal at PSG, and he turned it down because he wanted more. That decision seems to have destroyed his career. The agent messed him around, but PSG were offering him a lifeline, and he turned them down.

[@leonleon2276]

Bet he regrets that one.

[@andrewwright4195]

@@sebfox2194 so is it sour grapes little bit

[@ethanw4060]

Got so much respect for this guy, needs to tell his story on a bigger basis get more attention, it’s a disgrace how he was treated and not given the opportunities

[@Virtuoss0]

That’s why always start from a small club to a big cuz always in a big club there is too much going on

[@yungbot9925]

I played with him never had attitude

[@michaeltomlinson2062]

This was brutal to listen too

[@x.1390]

need more of these they are great!

[@wayne5201]

Helped me losts already at 16

[@LILYOYO_]

Certy podcast sharky🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RedSaint]

Moved to rainhill... 5 min drive away... Nice area.

[@phen9250]

Fucking hell, just when I think things are bad, they get worse in this story.

[@MichaelDavis-kf9lk]

Born and bred red my uncle played for the club and go bless you mate. Still got half an hour left of this but I’m gutted for you and disgusted in the club but mainly Alex for how they’ve treated you down the years. Fuck them lad. Keep doing your thing lad

[@fredmartin6637]

Let him go out in lone!!!!!!!!!!

[@larrygerry985]

What does your fictional uncle have to do with the gentleman's story?

[@dondamon4669]

@@larrygerry985 be careful his other uncle is a professional hitman gangster

[@user-bu8cx7hc6n]

Imagine his parents came from abroad and that coach has ruined all their chances for a better life because of his own personal reasons

[@chiragkhanna184]

Icl I’m a Liverpool supporter and hearing henoc story showed that he was treated unfairly and that he could have become a word class player and I feel sorry for him as Liverpool treated him wrongly

[@Dylan-vi7cc]

What a amazing life story

[@Georgefalsn]

try get a current professional footballer next great episode

[@rosswalsh9587]

Would love some time stamps

[@jayceramanjulu8635]

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[@jayceramanjulu8635]

Like so they see it