In this episode of Through a Different Lens, we welcome a very special guest and friend of the show, Hiram Boateng. Hiram is a football player whose career we've avidly followed, and for some of us, had the pleasure of playing with. Join us as we dive deep into Hiram's journey, discussing the challenges he faced as a young player, his premier league debut against Swansea City AFC, and his experiences with multiple loan spells during his time at Crystal Palace.
We explore the high-stakes world of playoff finals and promotion pushes, shedding light on the ups and downs of Hiram's career. But it's not all about football - Hiram shares his experiences as a new father, balancing family life with his career, and the new priorities that come with fatherhood We also delve into the topic of marriage, with one upcoming wedding on the show, discussing what it takes to make such a commitment.
Back on the pitch, we celebrate Hiram's recent success with Mansfield Town's promotion to League 1, reflecting on the setbacks and triumphs of the past season. Hiram reveals his best eleven of players he's played with and offers valuable advice to his younger self.
We wrap up the episode with our "Songs of the Week" segment, featuring contributions from Hiram himself, a dedicated listener of the show. This insightful conversation delves into more than just the game, offering a glimpse into the person behind the player, embodying the essence of finding balance. Tune in for an enriching experience!
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
4:19 - Booking a holiday in the offseason can be last minute at times
10:43 - The older we get, the less time we have for our close ones it seems
12:51 - Life ain’t easy but let’s try make time for close ones
21:42 - A different perspective being a experienced player
28:06 - Older players showed more tough love when Hiram was younger
30:38 - Jason Puncheon led by example
34:07 - Academy players struggling in the Crystal Palace First Team
36:30 - How Academy players got on Crystal Palace’s First Team during Hiram’s time
43:10 - Hiram’s high and lows during his loan moves early on
51:29 - Promotion with Mansfield
56:26 - Pressure to get promoted and playing under Nigel Clough
1:00:39 - Balancing being a new father whilst playing football further from home
1:02:46 - wedding bells are ringing
1:09:11 - would you elope?
1:11:28 - To Be Continued