"I Blew 250k & Played Arsenal The Next Day" Playing With Addiction & Coming Through The Other side

Steven Caulker is with us for this weeks episode talking through his rollercoaster career from playing for England & turning down a contract with Tottenham, to losing it all and struggling to find a club.
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[@charlielongden7997]

One of the best ones you have done. This Podcast goes from strength to strength.Great mix of funny and serious ones that people can relate to. Total honesty from Steven, very revealing to a lot of people who think footballers have an easy life.

[@EM-wf1uk]

This is massive, I’ve recently stopped gambling and drinking and it’s the best I’ve ever felt. I think after this podcast, Under the cosh need to rid any sort of betting ads

[@leedsunitedoldschool2837]

Proper grown up man. Good podcast. Chemestry is key. Theres someone for everyone who want to change. Big respect to you, Steven. No bullshit here.

[@kiriakoz]

One word: class. Appreciate that he was willing to open up and speak his mind to educate people and help reduce stigma. I don't care what anyone says, it takes courage when you're in such a macho world to be vulnerable.

[@darm1735]

All the very best Steve, from a Bristol City fan, and a former casino employee, who hand on heart, honestly tried to ‘help’ you walk away, so many times, from this ‘evil’ environment for so many very young people, who fall into that ‘trap’. I hope every youngster can take this podcast onboard, and LEARN something, so RESPECT for that. Take care ⚽️⚽️ 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@paulmooney5202]

I hate the phrase 'best one yet' but that was outstanding. What a story and credit to him for owning it and sharing it. You can see how much he wants to help others now.

[@dannymann88]

Not an ounce of bullshit on that lad... Great watch boys 👊🏻

[@Tipps72]

Steven was a Rolls Royce of a defender, even while on loan at Bristol City you could see his class & it was really expected that he’d be an England regular for years. Hearing the start of this podcast, a lot of Bristol City supporters were under the impression that a lot of his gambling & drinking issues started while on loan at Bristol City & was partly down to him being left to his own devices for the majority of his time at the club but it now seems like the club maybe aren’t so responsible for what happened although the club have learnt from Steven’s time at the club, players that either come in or leave on loan are now well looked after & cared for. It was horrible to hear what was happening to Steven when it became public & the way his career was going but big props to him for getting himself on the right side of things now & being able to play again. Just finished watching & fair play to you for your ‘Behind the white lines’ project & I really wish you the best of luck with it.

[@nigelwatson2750]

Sounds like a highly intelligent guy who is able to think critically - this type of honesty is very rare, and we need more people like Steven Caulker.

[@thisizamra]

Absolutely. He turned his life around! He gets respected in Turkey also for him being able to speak turkish just fine. Very unfortunate with his choice to go to Fenerbahce. Trabzon and Besiktas would’ve been good and obviously playing for Galatasaray is the best option in Turkey. I was sad to see him at Fenerbahce… they are just a mess.

[@michealhealy2846]

"Joe what mean?" said every highly intelligent guy ever...

[@jack8988]

Listened to this podcast for years and this is up there with the best! 100% honest and open guy telling his fascinating story! Topman and a Top player

[@bennetstone4005]

Great interview that!!! He was pretty decent at Cardiff considering the place was a circus at the time. The rebrand with the red kit, Malky getting sacked and Solskjaer picking 6 strikers for one game. The place was bonkers. It's great that he's using his experiences to create something positive. 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@lewismorgan320]

And his header against the jacks

[@abbottsadventures]

Best one yet. What a great guy Steven is. He needs a platform to tell his story

[@badofcheese]

Love the honesty here. As a gambling addict, I can’t even imagine the kind of vultures that would be on to you if you were in those kind of situations. As someone who has struggled with it my whole life, I’ve done enough damage without having to contend with shit like that. Stay strong lad, one day at a time. Good luck.

[@valiantv2897]

And thank you for your honesty Andrew, me too

[@leewilliams7052]

Superb, massive respect to him for opening up. Well done lads

[@Ash-dy8sd]

What a guy. Genuine human 💪

[@didnaeknowyehaditinye2813]

I’m a Swansea fan and I remember him well and he mentions going out with Danny graham who’s just recently smashed his car into a shop door while pissed. Footballers need mentoring properly during their careers so they don’t retire and end up like this

[@bantamNeil12]

Superb episode lads...very insightful and honest words from SC...always rated him as a decent player over the years...he's done amazing on the pitch considering what was happening off of it...just hope now football looks after him with stability in the later years of his career...Top effort lads...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⚽️⚽️⚽️

[@greekochristos5847]

Me and my mate at 18 was in Betfred North London... All of sudden this geeza walks in and starts betting roulette beside us... Asked him are you Caulker? We then asked him like what's the point in gambling when you probably earn like £20-30k a week... His response was "just for fun init"... I'll never forget that day. So random...

[@gyoung09]

After stumbling across undr the cosh a few months ago I've now fully caught up with all eps. Yet to see a bad one and this one is right up there. Every week discussing everyday battles which a lot of us can relate to, the anecdotes, the banter, all whilst keeping it light hearted. Keep up the great work fellas!

[@Stay_athome_Steve]

Si ferry is a great one

[@mattp8593]

Agreed! It’s a brilliant one. TG stories 😂😂

[@tomroutly]

Brilliant this gents 🙌🏼 glad to see Steven is back in control. Good luck fella!

[@AkinsMyles]

Steven seems a real stand up guy, sometimes you really need good people around you to help steer you in the right direction. Great podcast one of my favourites. Grown men having grown conversation!

[@Gregory155]

Not going to say this is the best one. All I will say is this. From a jokey episode with Rob Thornley to a deeper episode with Steven Caulker all in 7 days. Real good variety lads, love it.

[@emrethelad99]

Massive pod. As a swansea fan in Turkey those comments about Turkish football was very interesting to me

[@tommyt3687]

The academy is such an amazing concept. Hope he can pull it off and good on Stephen for getting his life back! Best off luck and another great episode

[@giannidimeo2997]

Great podcast, every interview I’ve listened to be excellent. This one probably the best one yet.

[@salvadorallende2524]

Brutal honesty from Steven Caulker. Well done to him. Perhaps UTC would consider no longer advertising any more gambling apps going forward?

[@DarkBlueDerry]

I remember Caulker at Dundee good solid player that had an instant impact on the back line💙

[@burakkilyaran6450]

01:32:33 the guy thinks gaziantep, a city in south east where he played couple of months represents whole turkey

[@CoolRunnings-wm8cj]

Top quality podcast. Best one yet in my opinion. Caulker comes across as a top bloke. All the very best to the man

[@JJSAX_]

What a guest & what a guy

[@yeovil50]

Since Steven joined my team, Yeovil as a 17/18-year-old, I have been a keen follower of his career. He was exceptional and won all the end of season awards during his time at the club. Coincidentally, I later moved to Antalya in Turkey, which is just down the road from Alanyaspor, and had the pleasure of watching Steven continue to grow. He was undoubtedly the best defender in the Turkish superlig during his first two seasons here. Unfortunately, he was unfairly treated by Fenerbahce, and I was left puzzled as to why he didn't then go to Besiktas or Trabzonspor but rather signed for Gaziantep, which was like signing for Liverpool as the best defender in the league and then being sent on loan to AFC Bournemouth! Steven's interview was exceptional, and I found him to be honest, intelligent, and a role model for other players. It was a pleasure to watch and listen to him.

[@erentoktams1470]

he was nowhere near to be the best defender in the league and im saying this being from alanya.

[@thisizamra]

He truly wasnt the best, Kim Min Jae and Marcao were exceptionally and thats why both were transferred to similar leveled teams Napoli and Sevilla. But Steven was a very good defender and respected player. He was just unfortunate to go to Fenerbahce.

[@Togiberra]

Big clubs in Turkey rarely loan to other big clubs idk why

[@ccfctommyable]

Quality episode. Fair play very honest and insightful. He was decent at Cardiff, and crazy I forgot how young he was.

[@nickyrichards776]

Great insight to the realness of how careers can go and how football is for different footballers great to see this guy come through his hardships can only make him stronger and seems like a blessed guy going forward 🙏🏽 great podcast 👌🏽💯

[@JohnB-xg2om]

Just superb brilliant talker all the best to him

[@markwilliams4274]

Do you know what I jaaamine😳. To be fair to the fella he spoke so openly and candid about his experience in and out of the game one of the best ones yet

[@joelmichaels371]

Very honest and comes across really well. Remember seeing him at a casino around 2016 or so. Played roulette with him for a bit and he was relentless. We both walked out well up though. 20k for him 800 for me.

[@Kevin-sy9oo]

Excellent and what a great idea and good luck with the new venture Steven.

[@alanbruce1061]

We had Stephen with us on loan at Bristol City (not Bristol) a rare goal scoring CB. Very classy player

[@laidbackjack3166]

Enjoyed that. Something tells me Stephen will go into some sort of mentor role. He can probably help so many lads out there with gambling, drinking, reckless behaviour etc. I imagine he'd find that rewarding.

[@batu3469]

Sergen Yalçın 42:55 beyler

[@jackmurphy7664]

Absolutely brilliant podcast lads , came across very well and let him speak freely

[@michaellynott5257]

Excellent POD as always. As Always Up The Bees

[@flashgordon8792]

What a man! Great interview!

[@akaskinz1856]

The amount of gambling adverts in football is a disgrace

[@IWTBF]

36:47 big reality and fair play Steven. That’s the same for all. ❤

[@frazzledazzle89]

Good to see Caulker turned himself around, down to earth and real, refreshing.

[@phoenixfitness700]

I remember seeing Steven at a casino in Bristol when he was on loan at city, he was with a mate and when I asked if he was Steven Caulker to spark a conversation his friend very bluntly said no. I thought they were a bit rude or were just sick of people asking. Having listened to this podcast and read a few articles, that interaction completely makes sense to me now. Btw he was absolutely class on loan at us and always wanted to see him go on to achieve big things! Great to see he seems to be in a better place with control over his addictions now too

[@timothyosullivan222]

An excellent podcast. Well done to all 👏

[@zackevans-mcivor7850]

Unbelievable podcast. So honest, respect to Steven

[@adoresleep2541]

Can’t believe he’s only 31 it feels like he’s been around much longer than that.

[@KodakPound]

Great Watch one of the best

[@ppppickup]

great episode lads this is why your number 1 footy podcast

[@Suleyman-1453]

Seems like a great guy. Beeing a fenerbahce fan i wish he would have made it here, unlucky for him with kim min jae coming in but he would defo play for us this year. Pereira was a prick of a coach unlucky for caulker

[@biggiesmalls3096]

Only a few minutes in and can tell this is gonna be a class listen

[@brianjamesmccue5494]

Superb again really good player still 31 best of luck to steven

[@arewhyehen1]

Great episode lads

[@joejackson6453]

The last 5 minutes reflect the real character and strength of this player. It's courageous to give back with the new academy. Best of Luck 👏🏽

[@jmitch6896]

Great episode fair play 👍

[@ZeeMatrix]

I understood every word this man said in regards to gambling , I was the equivalent to a chronic heroin addict but with gambling . Every penny I got went on gambling sites , I'd be paid for a month's work , id wait up till early morning for when the bank transfer happened then all that money could be gone in minutes , at first you feel sick but then you get used to it , begging stealing or borrowing off people to get through the month. I remember turning £200 into £12k one night while drunk , I'm going back years but I only probably earned 12k in a year and I'm in huge debt but I still gambled that 12k in minutes of winning it ....its a disease , a crippling disease and you still go back to it after all the pain it's caused.

[@sheikhando4815]

I did the same bud just now, lost 10.8 from 1.2 deposit wages, kills me this

[@riddles-me-this3616]

This is a wild podcast! Quality stuff gents 😊

[@harveycoulson1696]

Absolutely class podcast this is so spot on

[@MirageMusicUk]

This series just keeps getting better, a couple suggestions would be Jefferson Louis, Sergio Torres, Roy Essandoh and definitely need to get the legends Warnock and Ternent on at some point.

[@davidjennings936]

A very different one this time. but i think one of the best ones ive seen. Good on u steven prue from the heart and no bull.good one lads can i ask u to get on gazza .

[@sharkymoon422]

The qualities this guy has .. Let’s hope he puts them to good use in life.. He has had great experiences and is very lucky.. Great podcast.. Wrexham next, would make a great story..

[@davethemonk]

Refreshing honesty that

[@GrahamB77]

Great listen

[@dannoscfc]

Jonny Walters would be a class guest, keep up the top work fellas

[@TheLastAngryMan01]

Would have to ask him about Roy Keane 😂

[@kingchamed]

A very honest episode. Enjoyed

[@dominickbylang4400]

I'm a recovering alcoholic, top listen, very relatable and sound advise

[@zipomangaliso7273]

Class podcast lads

[@hiitdon8630]

This is deep but it’s good for people to see the truth behind what can happen with players as he isn’t the only one

[@Mubz85]

Best Footy Podcast out there... absolute class. Would love to see some of my beloved Blackburn Rovers 95/96 championship team on the pod. Great work guys! 👏🏽

[@VillaBoys123]

Mark Atkins is on the patreon

[@eoinfox411]

94/95 season

[@Mubz85]

@@eoinfox411 showing me age now 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@MrRaff007]

You've done some really good interviews, but that one has to be in the top 3 for details. Brilliant!!

[@scottpilgrim9266]

Best one yet

[@JOE-dt2kr]

That was class fair play

[@neilhodgkinson8171]

Loved this! Comes across a really decent bloke.

[@northleedspoppa]

As someone from Barnsley...I can confirm parky is considered a optimist up here

[@SuperTerryBull]

Great podcast of how addiction can destroy a good player ,but if you want a fun drinking game ,every time Steven says "You know what I mean" ........take a drink

[@richard7289]

Good interview Top guy

[@paddymcp90]

enjoyed this.

[@strictlycasual765]

Respect to you but man, not hiding from your actions, only way to be, you'll always be an addict just not active in your addiction, Merson taught me that and it helped......tucked up since but it's still true..... Best of luck and great show lads keep it going

[@gavinwatters1293]

Excellent podcast.

[@thomasbayford2923]

Top interview

[@lukecope6085]

Best 1 by mile class

[@cameronstevenson5894]

What a great guy steven is btw

[@seanmcconville9763]

Brilliant. 👏

[@da.1233]

Seems like he had more to say needs a part 2

[@MV4283BRO]

What an absolute legend of a xavi. Life is hard.

[@neilmcevoy4391]

I don’t recall SC getting much stick at Cardiff City. He was quality for us. Most saw that.

[@wahdncx]

Impressive young man, clearly very intelligent

[@johnmccairns9611]

I was like that through alcohol, just blank out all the time, can completely relate to what he was saying! Best thing I ever done was chuck the booze, I was going to endup dead if I didn't decide to completely stop drinking!

[@Cordel10]

Best one you have done lads brilliant all round good honest bit of a laugh 👍 and Steven Caulker what a bloody honest bloke seems really nice. 👌

[@82garethphillips]

1:24:54 loving the Dundee stories …Mon the Dees 😀

[@dd-ou6hz]

Keep up the great work guys

[@danielludlam7184]

Gonna watch this in bed after I've watched Luton vs Boro... what a fooking fantastic fooking pod

[@michaelcarter846]

99% of us thought he career fell off a cliff, poor fucker did well to achieve what he did with everything going on. He seems such a good bloke

[@theowlsarenotwhattheyseem69]

Amazing pod, great honesty and a fantastic speaker….do have a gripe with his pronunciation of “memes” though

[@DC42087]

We had him at qpr, was woeful but as were many that season

[@danielludlam7184]

Gonna watch this in bed after I've watched Luton vs Boro... what a fooking fantastic fooking podca

[@alanprestigedev1320]

Was great this one, get Jason koumas on lads