“I think Arsenal have taken away Ramsdale’s character” ⚽ David James

“I think Arsenal have taken away Ramsdale’s character” ⚽ David James | Up Front

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This is Up Front with Simon Jordan. A new show brought to you by William Hill that pulls no punches and tells it EXACTLY like it is.
David James spent 25 years as an elite goalkeeper for the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Portsmouth and Aston Villa. Often criticised throughout his career he eventually went on to become England’s number one, winning 53 caps along the way.
Often portrayed in the media as an ‘atypical’ footballer. David joins the show to discuss his up and down career, the so called golden generation and the future of English goalkeeping. All whilst giving an insight into the mind of one of the most unique characters British football has ever produced.
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00:00 Introduction to David James
00:55 David James Podcast Starts
01:37 What drove David James to become a goalkeeper
04:39 Not having a father made David James competitive
08:11 David James’ up bringing
10:38 How Tom Walley helped David James
15:34 How David James is portrayed in the media
18:33 Can goalkeepers be mavericks?
23:37 What’s the difference between a goalkeepers and an outfields personality
25:52 Goalkeepers playing out from the back
29:45 England number 1’s
32:31 Liverpool
39:30 David James seeing a sports psychologist
43:27 Aston Villa
45:37 England Career
50:05 Gareth Southgate
“I think Arsenal have taken away Ramsdale’s character” ⚽ David James | Up Front

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@BigDome1 9 ай бұрын

I love hearing Simon Jordan interview Simon Jordan

@jagonchichon590 4 ай бұрын

What a great speaker James is. I would've liked to hear more from him on his early career at Liverpool, specifically his perceptions of the club at the time and Sourness' management of everything

@CidersAndReligiousCrusades 3 ай бұрын

Yes a wasted opportunity given over to Simon waffling shite

@desabc221 10 ай бұрын

Never seen David James interviewed before. Very educated and comes across as a pleasant person. Love these interviews. Simon you are are brutally honest with no political correctness which is very refreshing in this day and age. Society needs more of this. People need to grow up and realise there are always winners and losers, not just winners. Very nice job….

@harrys1505 10 ай бұрын

Very educated? You do know that he was once declared bankrupt?

@BigSalv 10 ай бұрын

There are so many current millionares/billionares who have been bankrupt once in their life, dont think that's an indication of intelligence...

@watermarginramsgate180 10 ай бұрын

Arsenal hating troll

@haveanotherpinacolada 10 ай бұрын

Doesn't try blame everyone else or say 'is it cos i is black' like every other black player.

@bisonjones2594 10 ай бұрын

@@harrys1505- Even Simon Jordan has been bankrupt at some point. What does it have to do with intelligence? You must be 15yrs old.

@leetilston5168 10 ай бұрын

We knew David James for a few years in the 90's when he was at Liverpool. Lovely bloke, lovely family. We used to go to his house, he'd take us to training, picked us up from school...it's always bugged me the criticism he received because i knew how much he cared and how much it hurt him and he was such a genuinely nice fella he didn't deserve it

@matthewdoyle3877 10 ай бұрын

Awwww because u met him how sweet

@leetilston5168 10 ай бұрын

@@matthewdoyle3877 no. Because we knew him for 4 years. Try reading again nobby

@gruunt4064 9 ай бұрын

picked you up from school? sounds dodgy

@4857i 8 ай бұрын

He was terrible for liverpool. I was a child and even I knew he shouldn’t be racing out his goal trying to get balls that he had no chance of getting. The most frustrating goalkeeper we’ve ever had

@matthewdoyle3877 8 ай бұрын

@@4857i Along with Brad Friedel and Sander Westerveld

@Johnsmith-ov6ew 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant interview and really like David James, done a good job for us at west ham

@isaackeast9814 7 ай бұрын

David James and Gianluigi Buffon were my favourite footballers growing up. Had all of David’s football dvds, the greatest ever saves, biggest cock ups, loved watching him play.

@francishughes3422 10 ай бұрын

Simon Jordan has smashed it with these interviews straight talking man isn’t scared to voice his opinion right or wrong what’s not to love

@tommydowling9 9 ай бұрын

Adore Jamo, funny he makes the smoking comment.. I met him in Jurys Inn, in Ireland, on a pre season, one of my very best times.. With me Da, of course. Asked him for an autograph and he was so sound, he rested 20 silk cut blue on my head to do it 😃 My Da made me a framed picture after it, he became our favorite player instantly. Love him so much for being sound that day.. made my dads day seeing me so happy. Wish ya all the best Jamo.

@lloydthomas7339 10 ай бұрын

David James, my idol… used to get down Fratton Park early to watch him warm up, I’ve made it into a decent level of semi pro football and I’ve based my game around him… Thank you for this great interview! 👍🏾

@mattmaciver7981 9 ай бұрын

Well done mate, top man, great story. I'm guessing you're around 25 with your career still ahead of you.

@caincotterill5493 8 ай бұрын

What a refreshing change from the “normal” footballer/manager. A solid individual who comes across as a top bloke with his own mind🇬🇧👊🏼

@Cael175 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant as always. David James very underrated, of course had a bad spell as most goalkeepers do but in that era with how vicious the media was he had no chance of recovering to the height of a big club again. Still something to be said about going on to become England no.1 into his 30s after being so low. Fair play.

@markdewhurst3395 8 ай бұрын

David James, an intellect, who answers and life to why I'm drawn to "up front". Great again Simon

@liamjohnson7887 Ай бұрын

I wouldn't say he was underrated. He wasn't great, he wasn't bad. And I think that's pretty much how he's perceived.

@M66CBH 10 ай бұрын

Is there a better podcast than this genuinely if your a sports fan? Brilliant job from Simon and William Hill.

@kemchy3838 10 ай бұрын

Yh for a sports fan maybe. But i didnt even bother with the non footballers

@VillaBoys123 10 ай бұрын

Undr the cosh. Less pretentious.

@NoxiousRob 10 ай бұрын

@@kemchy3838 You should watch the interviews with non footballers, the conversations go beyond sport and even if you're not a boxing fan, I think you'd appreciate the conversations Simon has had with Tony Bellew, Johnny Nelson and Carl Froch.

@g-stergaming4502 9 ай бұрын

yeah it is great, watched them all but I wish Simon would let them speak, easy half of all them so far is him asking the question, guest tries to answer and then he making another point, asking new question....and thats not even mentioning the ton they cut (upfront really lol) ....but notwithstanding that , I still love Simon but he needs to let them talk....... oh and WATP :)

@ianeast4071 10 ай бұрын

Looking forward to this, David James was one of my hero's as a kid and extremely underrated. Labelled ridiculously for a bad spell and it stuck unfairly

@MrJeffHead 10 ай бұрын

Calamity James! I only remember him being good at Portsmouth

@leonleon2276 9 ай бұрын

He was not underrated at all. He went to the very top. While making mistakes after mistakes. If anything could be overrated

@nickdaniels8202 8 ай бұрын

Had all the attributes but lacked the common sense in decision making to be a true great but still had a great career nonetheless

@tbeau6663 9 ай бұрын

Top man, David James. The most athletic 'keeper I've ever seen. Great conversation, Simon.

@cierankinsella3451 10 ай бұрын

When he was at pompey i remember my youth team got to a training session with the pompey first team players and david was the nicest most personable player out of every player that was there my first ever Pompey top i bought was a David james keeper top, one of my all time favourite players

@Timekeeper1200 10 ай бұрын

Elite class goalkeeper on his day. Media criticism of him was always unfair

@TruRedCRIME 10 ай бұрын

I think Simon is as good as any creator in the sports genre. He's real. Says it as it is. No media trained bs.

@gordonirvine726 6 ай бұрын

He says it how he sees it. Its not necessarily how it is. He for instance felt Sam Allerdice being called "Big Sam" was the worst thing in the universe, but to a lot of people it was a non-issue.

@lfcspectre4335 10 ай бұрын

Sir Simon = Top LAD Proper Clobber 💯 Facts David James was great interviewer

@jeffrybungle2502 10 ай бұрын

Loved David James at villa, him and Bosnich were class for us, love to come back as a coach

@TheWorldofMomus 10 ай бұрын

Really good conversation. I can't believe I have seen David James being interviewed more often. Loved listening to him.

@dod10YT 10 ай бұрын

I feel Simon Jordan's questions and interview technique are more about him putting his opinion over rather than drawing out the opinion of the person being interviewed. I appreciate Jordan covering awkward topics but does he need to layer his opinion before the person gives there stance? In doing so the question becomes loaded and therefore may affect the response. Just a touch more listening and less interrupting would give more of an interviewee's perspective.

@tokhmi2006 10 ай бұрын

Exactly! Simon talked way too much in this episode and had to give his own opinion on everything.

@HaroldBolton-xs9vd 10 ай бұрын

You do get that but I also think Simon has he genuine interest in sport and wants to hear others' opinions on his opinions. Also it's leads to a unique interview. If Simon didn't impose himself the questions would be "what's your greatest moment?"

@stephengreen6683 10 ай бұрын

I must have heard that Simon does not rate Southgate a 1000 times now. Yawn. I wanted to hear what David James view was.

@dod10YT 10 ай бұрын

@@HaroldBolton-xs9vd I think we would get a somewhat less Jordan-centric exchange in a scenario where Jordan asks a question, receives a response and then challenges or opines on that response. IMHO it is just the layering of his take before the interviewee has a chance to respond I think may potentially change the response to for example, defensive. As mentioned, I enjoy coverage of difficult subjects and hope that continues but Jordan's interview technique detracts from the final product for me.

@NoahLookman9191 9 ай бұрын

Not a terribly bqd thing to be fair

@veryinterestingyes 9 ай бұрын

Sat next to him on a flight recently. He is absolutely massive! I felt like his billed height was under his genuine height. Really pleasant chap. Another good interview by Simon

@Leehow80 10 ай бұрын

Great interview! Love these ❤

@steveuk1281 10 ай бұрын

These are great for also showing the real side to people, instead of the media generated BS we're used to

@noeldavy4779 10 ай бұрын

Always enjoy listening to David James, he clearly thinks in depth and is always very measured in his thinking and has his own points of view. He was unfairly treated by the media and would have had a stronger career had it not been for Liverpools being where they were in the 90s.

@enkig2624 10 ай бұрын

David James comes across as a very intelligent chap

@adriangray7979 10 ай бұрын

Great interview, David came across excellently.

@barblessable 8 ай бұрын

David is a very articulate and interesting speaker , good interview as always.

@alancochran937 10 ай бұрын

The best goalie I've seen playing for Portsmouth

@dublinsfaircity 10 ай бұрын

What about Gavin Bazuna?

@alancochran937 10 ай бұрын

@@dublinsfaircity He is decent, not as good as Jamo. But Bazuna got time on his side

@Mark-99999 10 ай бұрын

@@alancochran937 He will be better made too much of a jump!!

@oliverwoodcock5307 10 ай бұрын

Another brilliant interview 👍👌🤌

@dangosypethau 7 ай бұрын

Nice to hear David's own personal perspective on things as opposed the the media's. Top notch interview.

@fahadal-thani1386 10 ай бұрын

Great interview. Well done gentleman. David for the ordinary ex footballer I have found you particularly and too John Barnes to be very open minded, philosophical and scholarly to a certain degree. Simon well done and please get more people willing to challenge your thoughts as you are very good in seeking the heart of the discussions.

@ConsumerkingUk 4 ай бұрын

David James gave me his gloves when he played for Watford at Filbert Street (just before he moved to Liverpool)...top bloke.

@Exposer247 10 ай бұрын

I support Arsenal and James hates Arsenal but he comes across as an endearing man. God bless.

@rbarrett5224 7 ай бұрын

Great technique as a keeper, nice bloke and very intelligent and interesting interview - one of the good guys

@Salah4906 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoyable interview. Really like David James, well spoken, decent guy, lots of respect for him. As a kid I had the LFC Orange goalie kit wanting to be him. Should be a pundit or on radio as enjoyable to listen to. Also - keep up good work SJ! Love these interviews

@bantamNeil12 10 ай бұрын

Another very good episode 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@juvenilegolden 9 ай бұрын

Great interview.

@dandandan293 9 ай бұрын

As a kid goalkeeper he was my hero when he played for Liverpool

@_Super_Hans_ 10 ай бұрын

Don't get me wrong I love this podcast, but there's something about that cliche interview headraise at 0:48 that is just cringe

@martinlawrence8427 10 ай бұрын

Another great interview.

@galleon1968 10 ай бұрын

That flew by, thanks. I forgot about the "Calamity James" name, it was funny though.

@simonhellier7281 7 ай бұрын

Had the occasion to meet David in a non-sporting environment, and he’s an affable, professional and very bright guy.

@MrScottyT21 9 ай бұрын

Great listen/watch as always. SJ is the 🐐

@9dicko 8 ай бұрын

See james make some of the best saves I have seen and also make the, most horrendous mistakes in the same game. Good interview.

@seancharlie8476 4 ай бұрын

Wow, what an interesting life David has had. I could listened to David speak for hours.

@KingLear-ei1nq 10 ай бұрын

This was an amazing conversation, between two well Informed individuals - the interview had a bit of everything! Class!! Showing Pierse Morgan how it is done, it would seem 😅😅😅

@nadeemamode 10 ай бұрын

Liverpool fan here, always liked david james. He won trophies with us

@NathanIdonga 10 ай бұрын

1 league cup, which others?

@FootkerSnookball 2 ай бұрын

The Calamity James title of course

@AhmooLFC 7 ай бұрын

It's all about Simon, but his show. Not a usual journalist but very insightful podcast. 👏

@Daisy-wy5mn 9 ай бұрын

As a Liverpool fan he was our goolie so allways love him, allways a bit of banter with the Dracula nickname

@MrDeancameron 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant again 👏🏼

@TheReflectiveCoachPodcast 8 ай бұрын

Love this podcast and always been a fan of David James, especially as a neutral. Heard on the Fozcast that Fozzy reckons DJ could still play professionally and I think that just shows how respected he is by other professionals. Even the odd dig at John Barnes, Sol Campbell and Razor David James got a little defensive as he didn't want to comment, remaining committed and to loyal to these team mates, which not being team mates for so long just shows true loyalty and what'll always exist. I started this pod when it first started and loved them, but fell behind. In the last two days I've watched 5 episodes. Johnny Nelson tomorrow and Barry McGuigan and then up-to-date (aside from the odd few who I'm not keen on). I'd really love to see you interview Ricky Hatton, Lennox Lewis, Tyson Fury, Amir Khan, Prince Naseem, Wayne Bridge, Ashley Cole, Neil Warnock and many more. This is a top, top podcast!

@MattMajcan 7 ай бұрын

he absolutely nailed it about the last world cup winners all being the country pep was coaching in.

@cowboy8968 10 ай бұрын

Watching this after watching Simon straightening out Aluko 😂😂😂

@Airyed 10 ай бұрын

Will they upload that to KZfaq

@cowboy8968 10 ай бұрын

@@Project5am mate I seen you on the talksport chat and now you’re on here commenting on his own channel. Why you so mad, stop stalking

@cowboy8968 10 ай бұрын

@@Airyed I think they will but it’ll be cut I reckon

@philbrainy2399 10 ай бұрын

@@Project5amCalm it Eni. SIMON = TOP LAD PROPER CLOBBER!

@Harvey077 10 ай бұрын

@Project5am triggered much. Blacks have this negative, depressing attitude about everything. The victim culture, weak race thats needs to bully there way in because they are incapable of doing it on ghere own

@edwindsouza8816 4 ай бұрын

He might not remember it, but I scored a goal against David James...1981 St Columba's College (6) v Sir Frederick Osborne (1)....he was around twice the height of everyone else (at aged 11) and had a huge afro...

@Mike-vi3vn 10 ай бұрын

Another great interview, seems like a decent bloke if not a little defensive. Look forward to more

@mickyp9844 10 ай бұрын

Biggest thing that I take away from this is “I’m not sure if I can use the word fat” . What f ing world are we living in

@galleon1968 10 ай бұрын

Don't be fatist, it's physically challenged tank or blob.

@justahusk8151 7 ай бұрын

I get the criticism of Southgate, but James is also making a good point. Simon Jordan is taking it for granted that making a change inherently is a better choice than not making the change, while David James is saying that we don't know that for sure because it never happened. Jordan lacks the idea of the possibility that changes would make them even worse.

@Joshua-kh4xy 10 ай бұрын

Jamo you Pompey legend 💙

@justahusk8151 7 ай бұрын

A conversation between two men who have first-names for last-names.

@IpswichRobert 10 ай бұрын

27:30 reminded me of when Alan partridge said 'you pass to him and then score a goal' 😂

@niterida048 9 ай бұрын

The joe Hart comment is so true. Over night Pep made you all think Hart was the worst goalkeeper ever. It was definitely a personality I'm the boss clash. Like he did at Barca and Bayern.

@Eggman_92 Ай бұрын

And raya got us through the champions league round of 16 think we all owe Arteta an apology he was right about raya and ramsdale

@philbrainy2399 10 ай бұрын

James got much better with age. Was quality at Pompey

@lfcspectre4335 10 ай бұрын

Sir Phil Brainy = Top LAD Proper Clobber 💯 Facts

@markzola8142 10 ай бұрын

I'd love Gary Neville on this😂

@HaroldBolton-xs9vd 10 ай бұрын

He wouldn't as he doesn't really enjoy / flourish during confrontation/ debate.

@louisestevenson1038 10 ай бұрын

@@HaroldBolton-xs9vdwhat you talking about

@MrJeffHead 10 ай бұрын

I reckon Neville has more money than Simon

@markzola8142 10 ай бұрын

@@MrJeffHead errrr ok...

@Mc.Videography 10 ай бұрын

@@markzola8142you seen Gary’s business portfolio? It’s actually massive.

@mattrobson2385 6 ай бұрын

David James …. Fantastic

@joshuahague9140 10 ай бұрын

My favourite episode this 1

@welshhibby 9 ай бұрын

Another great conversation Simon. Could you get Gareth Edwards on ?

@rigsby1454 10 ай бұрын

Using Arsenal as the headline. WE ARE GARGANTUAN

@chriswillmott2734 9 ай бұрын

As an honest interviewer, can you get one of my idols Daley thompson

@PazLeBon 9 ай бұрын

Brice Samba , great keeper and great throwback character :) For some reason we offered him about 4 pounds a week when he won us the play offs. Forttunately we may get Henderson in, another great character, who essentially told man utd to do one :)

@Northumberlandgeordie 10 ай бұрын

Another great episode, when are you getting Gareth Southgate on?

@markzola8142 10 ай бұрын

Gary neville would be ace

@Northumberlandgeordie 10 ай бұрын

@@markzola8142 Southgate, neville, carragher or Anthony Joshua. All people Simon has strong opinions about

@stumathers3192 10 ай бұрын

enjoyed that,didnt think i would.

@PlantShopBoys 10 ай бұрын

What a lovely bloke

@swisstoni2913 10 ай бұрын

As a kid I wore a green bomber jacket. I wasn't NF. I liked skin head music, the cool jacket and quality Doctor Martin boots.

@sammyboyjnr5520 10 ай бұрын

Is that you Right Said Fred?

@NathanIdonga 10 ай бұрын

Difference being you were probably not hurling racial abuse at black people and foreigners like was common then.

@swisstoni2913 10 ай бұрын

@@NathanIdonga You're wrong. The difference was ..... we weren't black and white. We were people.

@TheTW11 10 ай бұрын

Simon is bang on about Southgate

@jamesbollard6502 7 ай бұрын

Should of expanded more on going from being a hero in the Bolton semi to his dropped catch in the final. We were awful in the final, the sports psychologist had the wrong impact if anything

@michaelbutler1456 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been saying this about the “pep effect” for while. Personally though I don’t think it’s about having a certain amount of Man City players in the England squad . It’s already taken affect by the way he has influenced the English game. It can’t just be a coincidence that where ever pep has managed the national sides have been successful.

@waynex123 8 ай бұрын

Great interview David. Simon is right to criticise Southgate. Unless England hire Pep who's an out & out better candidate than Southgate and available and could just about guarantee a trophy?

@AyyOlly-ry2cr 10 ай бұрын

From what ive read about this guy he's one of the really good people of football. David I mean . Not saying Simon is bad tho.

@realnesx 7 ай бұрын

I remember we was 2 games away from winning title and james dropped a cross cost us 3 points. Could of been world class media can destroy people

@warrenreidy7925 2 ай бұрын

Is this a SJ interview or DJ interview? Start listening Simon, that’s a what a good interviewer does.

@tomboore8357 10 ай бұрын

What Kettle is R Simon wearing?

@_The_Nightwolf 2 ай бұрын

Best keeper to play the game.

@ahassan83 4 ай бұрын

Simon is the Pierce Morgan of football

@pbgbr 6 күн бұрын

Always thought David James was a top keeper. Came into the England team after Seaman stepped down and always gave 100%

@adamsmith5106 10 ай бұрын

Now that David mentions a sports psychologist and catching crosses, wonder if this was before or after the FA cup final where he dropped a cross for Chelsea to score.

@Remnants100 9 ай бұрын

Always thought David had all the attributes to become one of the great keepers; physical stature, intelligence etc. However he was sadly lacking in the most important one of all for his position, 'Concentration'

@realnesx 7 ай бұрын

I'd find it hard to concentrate if I was getting abused by the media. Media back then was brutal

@ianhannant7497 9 ай бұрын

Interesting guy.

@ElomAgagah 10 ай бұрын

Simon Jordan should have probed him on his comments about Eniola regarding England women's team debacle.

@OfficialFingazMC 10 ай бұрын

He was good on his day, but "Smithy" said it right (comic relief sketch) "Stop dicking around with your hair".

@MrBarry465 10 ай бұрын

James comes across really well, should do more punditry.

@nigeats6733 8 ай бұрын

England tried that in the 80's with mainly Liverpool players. It didn't work. They were crap. Something about playing for England.

@tonester09 8 ай бұрын

David made saves that no other keeper could make, but unfortunately veey rarely he would drop a ricket and that's what he's known for

@13kaxno13 9 ай бұрын

For the love of God! which is it, Playstation, Nintendo or Xbox?? )))

@pablodavies414 10 ай бұрын

Simin has wiped the floor with him

@martyngibson3036 10 ай бұрын

Can I just add, that is a really poor headline grabber, regarding in Ramsdale.

@johnfarley4201 9 ай бұрын

GREAT CHAT CHAPS

@craigbailey79 9 ай бұрын

About Ramsdale what's he smoking 😂😂

@deejinlondon7285 3 ай бұрын

Several times Simon uses the argument of using the known to determine the unknown. Firstly, in his disapproval of Gareth Southgate and his decisions not to make changes at certain points in games, and also the idea that the current crop of English players are as good as they are because they have benefitted by player under foreign coaches and with foreign players.