Who should we interview on Perspectives next? 🤔

People don’t actually comprehend the value provided in this video, the fact it’s only at 10k views is criminal.

I really love how open and honest he is about his misses. So much of football is people telling you about how they were right.

This is one of the best football vids I’ve watched wow and especially as a Chelsea fan even bette!! Top class vid this should be mill plus views!!! Keep vids like these coming please 🙏 Remember that day Darius got signed for Chelsea and saw a pic of him wearing the yellow Chelsea shirt in a game. Soo gassed for him , shows at his big age of 18/19 still managed to find a way into cobham ❤️ what a baller he was

Chris is so humble and self depreciating. Refreshing.

KZfaq has recommended this video to me for what feels like months. Finally watched it and it's really insightful!

I’m only at 8:00 and this interview is one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen so much gems dropping in this one and as guy who want to make it it’s really helping and opening my eyes and mind on things honestly very good job RB ! AMAZING CONTENT

You’re the guys!!!!! This was some insightful interview

I don't think you're getting enough credit for the quality of the questions you're asking to get such a brilliant interview. top notch, hope you build out your podcast more soon

Really interesting perspectives. Football is indeed ruthless and cutthroat at this level. Young players need reminding that there are opportunities beyond just the elite clubs.

This is some unbelievable insight🙏can tell how passionate he is about the work he’s done!

Great interview and so much information of behind the scenes of scouts! 🙏🏼

Charly Musonda, and again one of young gems destroy by injury and some players by loan system like Kakuta and Marin. So much with a Chelsea fan like me

The way he is speaking about Sancho, Alli and Homes is cold. That is the personality you've gotta have to be in this job. Just to say 'no' to a lot of people and be emotionless inside is an indication of a top scout

The best football interview I've ever seen. Well shot. Well edited. Great insights. Brilliant in every way! Congrats to all involved in making this video. Also, a great question to end a great interview! As a mixed-heritage coach, my opinion on Chris' question (on the reason why a lack of diversity in coaching) is that the answer is multifaceted and multidimensional... There's family/cultural pressures which drive cerebral talents (who'd otherwise succeed in coaching) into alternative & higher paid industries where respect (a non-negotiable aspect in many diverse cultures) is more easy to come by... There's perceptions by diverse coaches of the wider culture of English football as being a place where often exclusionary, discriminatory & deliberately oppositional practices happen in subtle & plausibly deniable - though not indetectable - forms; designed, it often seems, to deliberately scupper diverse coaches who often bring new perspectives... There's the difference where coaches are sometimes expected to turn a blind eye to discriminatory behaviours (no matter how infrequent) which cumulatively become impossible to ignore (eg. when raised concerns are ignored), and how this causes diverse coaches to choose between their conscience and their love of coaching... There's the 'uncertainty over dependency' aspect where diverse coaches understand that success in coaching depends on a deep and dependable network and that the deeper the network, the more likely the odd individual within that network may prove susceptible to cultural hang-ups/hangovers... There's the fact that limited opportunities are further put at risk by the potential weaponisation of rules & regulations which while well-meaning can be abused by competitor coaches for advantage... There's the lack of opportunities - can you imagine how dispiriting it is to hear/read the story of Dwight Yorke's failed attempts to get into coaching despite having the right qualifications!? If a guy who played at the highest level and won it all, if he can't make it as a pro coach, then what chance the rest of us?... Then there's the poor pay to top it all off... And that's before getting into the darker side of the cases of abuse of power by powerful figures in the game locally, regionally, etc (rarer though not yet extinct)... Who would put up with any of this for a pittence?! And why should they?! Want to increase diversity in coaching? Compete with other industries that offer a smoother ride on the non-negotiables...

I have 2 sons one went pro the other went to the police, one of my sons has 2 boys one with a pro academy in scotland, so I have an interest in what Chris Robinson said in this video. I must say it is nice to see and listen to someone that does not sit in the fence.I wish him all the luck needed in his future endeavours.

This is without doubt the most fascinating and informative interview I’ve seen about football. Thank you for this content 🙏🏼

Never watched your channel before, but as a long-time Chelsea fan (and fan of European footy in general) I gotta say this was right up my alley in terms of content. Awesome stuff man, definitely gonna sub for future videos!

This is a fantastic interview, so many takeaways for anyone at every level of football. A must watch for any parent and kid of a certain age that is dreaming of the big time. Pure gold. Thanks for making this video.❤❤❤

Brilliant brilliant interview. Sensational insight about scouting and what made Chelsea academy so special. Kudos for making the video.

Brilliant interview!!! Very informative and insightful. Well done!!! Also thanks for Chris for his honesty. What a man! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Wow what a great insight into modern day football. I am 61 and was brought up in a different time football wise. I watched this on a Sunday afternoon and can say it was very educational. More of this please.👍

This was a brilliant watch!!

Best vid this. Like this idea of getting people from coaching , scouting so we get to know abt clubs from very close.

really great watch, really interesting insight into the game we all love. look forward to more Perspectives

What a great interview! Enjoyed every bit of it.

Just found this. I'm speechless. Tremendous work!

Wonderful insight & very well thought out questions. Love these sorts of deep dive videos with true professionals who can step back & give real unbiased insight. Interviewer did great to keep it flowing nicely without cutting Chris off👏🏼🤌🏼

Great Advice as a father of a Asian Academy Cat 1 player taken away some solid advice. Resilience is the one as a failed footballer myself lack of Resiliency and family support is main factor for Asians, however as a 2nd generation British Asian our kids have total support and equal opportunities now. No one will stop you if you good enough, racism is no longer an excuse.

Honestly man I love what rising ballers have been doing so much greatness ‼️ may you keep winning and producing more top talents

Soo informative. Continue doing this. I love it❤

Fantastic interview, thanks so much.

This interview was an eye opener wow

I think Theirry Henry was saying on the Champions League show that Spanish football scouts look at the mental aptitude of the player and their football IQ so about movement off the ball. UK seems to be focused on the physical aspects. Not if a footballer is smart or not.

This was so interesting. The fact this hasnt got near 1mil views is criminal

Brilliant interview …!

Elite interview - Great watch and is a credit to all scouting staff within the game.

Great interview, i think the information shared could be a game changer for players still striving to make it as a footballer

Honest and insightful. It does make me think that the path to being an established premier league player is in a small part a lottery. One observation how many dads with 5 sons have 4 that have been through the academy system

This was Fantastic!

Excellent viewing, very interesting and extremely informative, well done..

Brilliant interview, I hope many parents and dreamers listen to the realism of the game!

Roman: Invests in the academy Clownlake: Cashes in on the investment🤦‍♂️

Really enjoyed that. He imparts some great info

Great insight here 👌🏾

incredible insight!

Loved this video! Super insightful and interesting to learn even more than I knew. I’d love to hear more about scouting stories too and to see if there has been any major progression in terms of recognition and respect for scouts?

Awesome interview!

Very good Chris is the boss!😊

I was hoping they would ask Chris who was the scout who didn’t sign Mbappe because of his defensive work rate 😂 Great interview though 👌🏼

Fantastic interview!!

Great interview, 👍🏻

These are very good,this and the Tyriqe one,hope you do some more

Insightful !!

Top interview 👌🏻

Really good this

This is a masterclass!

Top notch!!!!

I've said to so many young guys that once you reach 17-18, and first team isn't really on the books, in terms of games, just go on loan. get the game time. This vid is really good. great perspective.

Wonderful Interview

class listen

Musonda very good talent

world class interview. good news for our family that you can get a chance even at age 18...

To answer Chris’ question. It is lack of diversity in decision making roles in football clubs. There’s an conscious/unconscious bias in football clubs on how Managment and players should look, behave, speak etc. At the heart of it, football is an old boys sport. It’s about who the decision makers can relate to because it’s more comfortable for them. A good player and a “good lad” together counts as the perfect player/manager to recruit. “Good lad” meaning they have similar background and understanding of each other. Perfect case study is QPR Academy. At the time, Tony Fernandes (Indian Owner) Les Ferdinand (Director of football). That club was the most diverse I’ve seen in staff and players. Most South Asian players I’ve seen at club to this day. Because they’re recruiting who the best is for the role and doing their best to wipe away any bias. Answer is, football ex-pro’s/aspiring coaches should aim for other roles that just management. They should be taken seriously for decision making roles like Les. More like a “money-ball” approach to recruitment Holding senior staff accountable to make sure they diversify as best they can by looking at who is best in class in the industry and getting them in. No matter race, sex or anything else.

Chris! 💙

Very insightful Feel free to reply with links to football interviews as insightful as this

Yall should interview more scouts from the premier league. YOUR THOUGHTS

Gem 💎 for players trying to make it .

Hey Chris, can you take scouting director for indonesia to resiliency of half blood player. i think its new challenges for you. the first step i think should be contact the president association of football he’s name erick tohir former president of inter milan

Great guest. You should have asked him his questions at the end

If I am a kid trying to go pro. This is a video I would watch and study.

I would like to know what his opinion on ex and current pro's kids who are gifted academy places just because their dad plays for the 1st team

Being a Chelsea fan the amount Chris mentions Conor Gallagher shows how important , expecially to this Chelsea team, he really is. If the owners sell him then they truly dont understand the club

Can't believe you didn't mention Declan Rice

Top content here

It easier to scout fast & strong players from age 7&8, tbh grandma could spot those boys, but difficult to scout football intelligence at that age, we might get bunch of Rashford & saka in the end, but missed all the pirlo & kroos in the process

Imagine Reece, Enzo and Caicedo in midfield 😮

Ruben was getting their under Sari them that injury

Really interesting after a few mins already. I recommend the Michael Calvin book “No Hunger in Paradise”. Can send it to someone if interested. The main takeaway being that a vast majority are just there to support the ONE who could make it.

Hazard also rated Musonda highly 😊

Boehly and current directors won't let a person like that continue working at the club...any person has a tie to the old world class ChelseaFC, they will make their life difficult at the club so you end up quitting... Chris Robinson is world class scout but Boehly and his puppet director would look for employee from Brighton... they want to be a feeder club and make as much money as they can...no more trophies more top 4..welcome to middle table position...Chelsea will be in 14-10 position on the table from now on...Boehly is just like Bezos does not care as long as the system is making money, they won't care about fans...

I feel for managers. How can you put some faith in the youth when the game is driven heavily by results, expecially Chelsea managers who never last more than two seasons.

I'm here, all I need is an opportunity. My coaching ethos centers around philosophy, culture and structure.

boga & musonda 🕊

Rio and tyrique are next up from chelseas academy

Not only is Sancho not good enough for Chelsea, he isn't good enough for the premier league. When Sancho comes up against good premiership defenders he gets found out, he's fine against defenders in the Bundesliga who are slower and not very good.

Chris' question about the lack of British Asian footballers in academies is an interesting one. Outside of the obvious issues of general attitudes in this country, I think a lot of it comes down to immigrant mentality - as Chris points out, a lot of jobs in football are inherently insecure and a lot of British Asian kids are 1st or 2nd gen immigrants, whose parents will have sacrificed a lot of start a new life in a new country. It's only natural that they'd push their kids towards more stable careers than football, especially considering committing to football is obviously going to come at the expense of more traditional academic qualifications. Plus I think there's a big cultural clash there. So much football culture in this country is still so intrinsically linked with drinking alcohol. It's not really compatible or welcoming to anyone who is a practicing Muslim, for example.

Should've asked why he let Mbappé go 😂

Why is their a lack of ie Black managers in the game Lack of Asian players in the Academy system, pro game.. One word.... Racism, discrimination, prejudice etc etc.... Mr Robinson is a real. Geezer 👌👌👌👌👌

Well, you know, if scouts and coaches really look at that 3 points it would be great. But in fact they are looking only for big guys that's why we have poor quality of football in low divisions

Audio mixing is horrendous, otherwise very good interview.

That bit at 39 minutes where he said Jose doesn't pick young players is a lie that has been told way too many times and I do not for the life of me understand why. Jose gave Varane his start. At Real Madrid no less! Wasn't he worried about not having time there? McTominay at Manchester United where he also needed to win quickly! Balotelli at Inter Milan! And he played so many young stars at Roma, he smashed his own record. Please stop the falsehood! Dujon Sterling was good at youth level but he hasn't played for a decent club because he hasn't performed well. Is Mourinho still coaching him? NO. So why not admit he wasn't good enough? (which is something Mourinho definitely saw and refused to play him).

the question at the end for the rising ballers community just shows how insular the game is. if an experienced scout feels the need to ask the question rather than answer the question with his 30 years of experience then its a tragedy.

“It took us years and years and £10m a year to realise that sometimes players develop at 18 or 19 and other players who developed early that we thought were the best players ever actually fall away by the time they’re 18/19when size and physicality are no longer a differentiator” 🙄

Does he speak about Billy Gilmour?

7:23 "packing" - taking players out the game with passing

Should have started with Brightons development and recruitment team and ended with it and saved the 50 minutes in between.

You literally have to be one of the best players in Europe not just England to come thru to the first team nowadays at a top academy…..it’s a cut throat business at the top level and it’s how you come back from disappointment which will carve your career……basically how strong is your character

CFC said no to Mbappe too, which means these old boys are looking for a different skill-set to the new generation of entertainers.

You could give props about Alli and Sancho. Alli sadly think had issues off the pitch which were a distraction and Sancho fuck knows shouldn't of gone to United. Gomez though fucking top class when he's not been injured.