"If you play that badly for England you HAVE to accept the criticism!" ⚽ Jermain Defoe

"If you play that badly for England you HAVE to accept the criticism!" ⚽ Jermain Defoe | Up Front

Рет қаралды 78,368

Күн бұрын

On today’s episode, we are joined by one of the most clinical finishers to ever grace the Premier League.
Tottenham favourite Jermain Defoe is one of the top 10 goal scorers in Premier League history and has represented England 57 times, featuring and scoring in major tournaments, before crowning his illustrious career by helping Rangers to bring the Scottish title back to Ibrox for the first time in a decade.
Jermain sits down with Simon to talk about his England career and give his honest opinion on the current England squad, focusing on their performances at the Euros and the criticism they’ve faced. He also opens up about his special relationship with young Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery before discussing his future in the game.
Despite his illustrious career and his experience as a coach in the Tottenham academy, Jermain has struggled to enter the world of management, experiencing resistance and rejection along the way. He joins the show to discuss his future prospects and the difficult journey black former players experience when swapping the pitch for the dugout.
Join Simon for this insightful conversation with Jermain Defoe.
Subscribe for future episodes.
18+ please gamble responsibly.
00:00 Introduction to Jermain Defoe
01:01 Jermain’s journey to becoming a footballer
04:57 Jermain’s England career
9:55 England under Gareth Southgate / Euro 2024
18:39 England players reaction to the criticism
24:26 What is success for England in Euro 2024
26:26 Bradley Lowery
34:56 Looking back at his career
37:51 What’s next for Jermain?
39:25 The lack of opportunities for black former players experience in management
50:22 The perception of Jermain Defoe

Пікірлер: 244

@carti1XO 3 күн бұрын

As a gooner, I can happily say Defo is one of the best Strikers I've ever seen in the prem

@tournaline3448 3 күн бұрын

Agreed. Scored some absolute crackers and always caused us problems. Underrated.

@topgazza 3 күн бұрын

I agree. Best we’ve had since Greaves in terms of natural goal scorer. Loved watching him play at Spurs

@carti1XO 3 күн бұрын

@@topgazza loved watching him at Pompey and Sunderland. Envied watching him at Spurs.

@topgazza 3 күн бұрын

@@carti1XO He was great at Pompey and Sunderland. Not forgetting West Ham. Just a quality footballer 😀

@Midge-xn9tp 3 күн бұрын

I wanted Liverpool to sign him back in the day, decent fella,he,'ll do just fine

@user-si3rc4ut8s 3 күн бұрын

Defoe is an all round class act.

@coletrickle7248 3 күн бұрын

Simon admiration for Jermaine shows. It’s like a father talking to his son about taking opportunities and never giving up.

@user-si3rc4ut8s 3 күн бұрын

Yeah, I really felt like he wants Defoe to succeed and was trying to give him a boost to persevere.

@gcash992k1 2 күн бұрын

Yep because Dafoe has got graft fortitude humility intelligence …everything these current crop of England players don’t have and what Simon appreciates. Brilliant interview

@ricardobarclay439 3 күн бұрын

Simon showed Jermain great respect and allowed him to feel confident in the now and future. Brilliant watch and insight into Jermain’s character

@zofo666 3 күн бұрын

As a Sunderland fan i NEVER expected this guy to leave such a legacy up here,absolute legend!

@mrmonkey2214 2 күн бұрын

Possibly one of the best spoken footballers I've listened to in an interview. I had tears rolling down my face listening to Jermaine talking about Bradley. Good interview. 👍

@AF_140 3 күн бұрын

What an interview and hope we see Defoe get to where he wants to go 🤞🏼 One of my favourite Spurs players of all time

@anthonymcpeak2234 2 күн бұрын

Top player.....even better person! This from a Celtic man.....pure class act.

@deancurson1345 3 күн бұрын

Defoe was a real player , great striker but more importantly I've just learnt he's also a well centred great man and I personally hope he's given the opportunity he deserves

@rjworldsportsnews 3 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed this one - great guy and unbelievable striker, felt so sorry for him with England I was always crying out for him to play more

@johngreen8996 3 күн бұрын

This is the first time I have watched Simon do anything like this. I must say that I'm very impressed at the way he brought out the character of Jermaine. He not only put over what made him who he is but why. He was not only a brilliant footballer but a deep thinker on life and the game. I know the hard work he put into the game, and I am sure someone someday will give him the opportunity to coach or manage. I am certain that if he gets the chance he will make a success of it.

@davidscargil9145 2 күн бұрын

I too,have a gut feeling that He would. His players would love Him and want to give their all to impress Him Simon Jordan was brilliant.

@warriorrob1 2 күн бұрын

What a great example of being a good man and human. Hard working , humble, confident and selfless. The attributes we all wish we had and when no ones around.

@KingBravez 3 күн бұрын

Simon sat there denying things are harder for black coaches then immediately proceeding to pedal stereotypes about a man sat there in all black and basic adidas trainers is tone deaf. Jermaine Defoe only ever comes across as a genuine and brilliant bloke. Love to see him do well.

@KingBravez 3 күн бұрын

Not to mention I’ve never seen a more blinging watch/wedding ring combo than Simon’s 😉

@Tesmond256 3 күн бұрын

Is that all black Prada?

@845H1R 7 сағат бұрын

We all know the type of mindset people like SJ have when it comes to black/brown peeps

@chrismiller6317 3 күн бұрын

As a Gooner I so badly wanted you to come to Arsenal and that goes back to when you were at Bournemouth one of our best strikers without a doubt,Jermaine that was astounding what you did for Bradley and his family,you were that lad’s guardian angel it was a wonderful gift you gave that boy it’s called TIME,something so simple and yet it’s more important than money & material things if you are not proud of what you did then you should be,God Bless to you and your family and of course to Bradley’s family,Rest In Peace little man ❤️❤️👍👍👏👏🙏🙏

@Twads1867 2 күн бұрын

Think this is probably my favourite interview Simon has done. Jermaine is a great guy. Fantastic player, brilliant attitude, and the stuff about Bradley is really special. Hope he gets his opportinity.

@SteveDavid-pw4lh 3 күн бұрын

I’ve never seen Simon not challenge someone. But that’s when you’ve got to hand it to Jermaine. He didn’t stutter, there were no urms, he answered everything in a very concise manner. He obviously comes from a good background.

@terryduckworth5105 Күн бұрын

Haven’t watched this yet but what Defoe did for Bradley Lowery and his family deserves so much respect!

@justinchetham-strode5234 3 күн бұрын

I really liked Defoe as a player, and never understood why one club after another was ready to let him go so easily. And what he did for the little kid Bradley made me really like him as a man. Jermain Defoe is a real class act. I wish him all the best.

@WoodyWanderer 3 күн бұрын

Loved Defoe as a player . Also what he did for the little kid Bradley was real class. England players can’t take criticism because they’ve been bigged up so much it’s hard for them to take now . Anyone can see how bad we’ve been playing but they won’t accept it

@twonumbernines7866 Күн бұрын

As a Sunderland fan I didn’t think I could love Jermain more for what he did on and off the pitch, would’ve loved you as manager too. But especially what you did for Bradley was truly special. Legend.

@alfredlear4141 3 күн бұрын

I didn't intend to watch this in one sitting, but I did. Fantastic stuff, what a true gent Jermaine is ❤ This is why I am a subscriber, little gems pop up all the time

@liammarley8995 2 күн бұрын

Jermain is a class act. Not just a top level footballer but as a man. I have no right to feel any connection to jermain but I have a huge sense of pride of him as an English footballer. His relationship with Bradley transcended football and made him a person I admire greatly.

@davidscargil9145 2 күн бұрын

What a great conversation. I`ve always liked Jermain Defoe,as a footballer and as a human being . After watching this,i would love to have Him as a Friend. I hope that He fulfills His dreams. I must also commend Simon Jordan on His skills as an interviewer.I doubt that will go unnoticed.

@mauriziodellapietra8891 3 күн бұрын

What a great guy he is apart from a brilliant striker. I hope he gets his break

@Sillygoooose624 19 сағат бұрын

Best guest Simon has had on by a mile!

@wunkay1209 2 күн бұрын

JD is just exemplary. He even made Simon appear likeable during this 😂

@martinlowe-dq9zc 2 күн бұрын

What a great watch, amazing to see Jermain stripped back and so honest, his caring nature comes through with his relationship with Bradley, hits home when you have children of your own. Such a great guy who never seemed to take anything for granted and such a great player. Best watch from this series for me

@ando6425 2 күн бұрын

A fantastic footballer but more importantly a beautiful human being.

@mattwhite6291 3 күн бұрын

Fantastic episode, I hope Jermaine gets an opportunity to Manage a team and be successful. Well done Simon good interview 👏👏👏👏

@fionacavalier 2 күн бұрын

Emotional listening to him talking about bradley, such a good interview, great respect for jermaine

@Nejfun 3 күн бұрын

Arsenal fan & I loved watching Defoe.

@aaranmudie5584 3 күн бұрын

What a role model JD is loved him at Rangers big love for this man

@leegrice1210 3 күн бұрын

What a player… always comes across as a top lad too. 👌

@DAWZEY6 2 күн бұрын

What a man jermaine is

@smithyc2051 2 күн бұрын

You can be successful in life and have all the money you want,but if you ain’t a good human being then it means nothing. JD is an incredible human being. 💙

@Glassy1979 3 күн бұрын

Great interview. Underrated player and a top bloke

@harrisonlillis9377 3 күн бұрын

Fantastic interview! Great bit of tough love from Simon at the end, I wish Jermaine all the success in his management journey

@anthonypaterson7066 3 күн бұрын

Very Very good interview. JD is humble man, do not believe he could hurt anyone by intent. Fingers crossed he can jump enough hoops to succeed in his ambition.

@philunsworth6193 2 күн бұрын

Jermain is a top man. Was really touching hearing the relationship he had with Bradley. Hope he gets his chance as a manager in the near future.

@oults4585 Күн бұрын

These solo interviews are brilliant. Great to hear an interview without shameless promotion of the interviewees book or film. Defoe has a lot to offer in the world of football, obviously knows his onions.

@claymor8241 2 күн бұрын

A legend at Sunderland. When we signed him I thought we might be getting a big name who wanted another Prem League payday wherever he could get it, and might coast through a season maybe. Couldn''t have been more wrong, a complete professional and gave 150%. great player, and no Sunln fan will ever forget his goal vs the mags. Also who can forget the time and genuine support he gave to little Bradley.

@MjolnirMarks 2 күн бұрын

One of my mates at high-school, who since killed himself, absolutely adored you Jermain. He wasn’t a massive football fan, but he loved watching your highlights, and would rave about you every Monday morning. Mad.

@surindersinghsidhamerimatt3433 2 күн бұрын

Great man Great footballer Great striker really good man

@rickyeiles6618 3 күн бұрын

This was a brilliant interview. Keep them coming Simon.

@garydurkin337 3 күн бұрын

I absolutely adore u as a man, what you did for Bradley❤

@stevehazard8303 3 күн бұрын

What a great human Jermaine is

@engsportsuk6461 3 күн бұрын

Great interview!

@haddingtoniangcp2464 3 күн бұрын

Great interview. Love it!

@davidt510 2 күн бұрын

Top bloke. Wish we could've had him a few years earlier at Rangers

@IAmCrumpton Күн бұрын

What a great guy!! Hope he gets an opportunity to manage and does well! This was a great chat.

@barryetheridge6639 2 күн бұрын

That was a good listen well done

@calideeq12379 6 сағат бұрын

Brilliant interview. I like this format as it gives the guest an opportunity to express themselves.

@nalcedfury 2 күн бұрын

Best interview yet from the King👑. Defoe comes across so well. An under-appreciated player and miles more insightful than many of player I’ve heard being interviewed from his generation. Brilliant.

@wonderlabs_AI 3 күн бұрын

I bet if you put Rodri in this Southgate team, he would struggle big time. I probably haven't missed an England game since 2004 and I've never seen an England team consistently master any kind of tempo to construct attacking moves in possession.

@johngillingham5006 3 күн бұрын

Gazza made England exciting in the 90's

@j2thebee 3 күн бұрын

agree with this, people seem to have short memories. England consistently serve up turgid football, no matter the personnel

@peakypikers7238 3 күн бұрын

Always liked jermain, he was a great striker and should of played more for our country.

@frasermcgowan6454 2 күн бұрын

One of the best Up Front episodes I have watched.

@bluesnap40 3 күн бұрын

Jermaine is a class act..... 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@robertanderson1654 20 сағат бұрын

As a Rangers fan I would just like to thank Jermaine for his contribution to 55. Great player and a great human being

@anthonyroe1966 2 күн бұрын

Great Player and a very Humble person great to see the respect he had for his parents as well so nice to see and what he did for that young lad bradley was very special to see i really hope you get a managers job and you will because you will not give up Jermaine and you so deserve it God Bless You A Great Podcast to Watch

@JCsAdvocate 3 сағат бұрын

Simon Jordan is an absolute legend! Could listen to him all day!

@3SpeechPodcast Күн бұрын

This has been the best interview out of the footballers. Jermaine great guest and really interesting

@stevenferrante6730 Күн бұрын

Humble brilliant man 👏

@fletchurr 2 күн бұрын

A real good guy of football. Much respect for Jermaine a real gent

@simonfoxhall8604 3 сағат бұрын

Brilliant interview and JD comes across so well ☺

@1DjJmoney 3 күн бұрын

Simon Jordan is fkin real one stream of gems in this chat

@jacksmith4460 3 күн бұрын

Defoe has an honorary Trophy in my mind, and I support Liverpool, never played for us, this guy was certainly good enough, and possibly the best striker at the near post finish I have seen, I would have loved to have seen him at Liverpool, one of the most underrated English players all time

@jack8988 Күн бұрын

Natural Goal scorer and lethal finisher! Defoe was a class player! Lovely fella aswell! The Bradley story shows the mans class

@Denis_irish Күн бұрын

One of the best so far.

@kongoemati2268 3 күн бұрын

Defoe was a great goal scorer. Legend. 💯

@Winnie4g Күн бұрын

Brilliant interview, hope Jermaine gets his opportunity👏👏👏

@annthonygreenhead3813 2 күн бұрын

What a nice bloke jermain...legend

@leonb1595 2 күн бұрын

This is a exellent interview you have had good ones Owen Flower but this one 👌🏾 👏🏾

@Remnants100 10 сағат бұрын

Has the makings of someone who could go far as a Manager/Coach. I wish him luck in the years ahead. I have always recognised his talent as a Player. (LFC fan)

@williams1015 3 күн бұрын

brilliant Jermaine , most underrated player ever. would have loved you at utd , was very emotional watching that interview well done both !!!

@MrScottcoleman77 3 күн бұрын

Simon Jordan doing his best Michael Caine impression 😂

@rossi9869 2 күн бұрын

One of the good guys Defoe, top pro and a really decent human

@david-oc1hz 3 күн бұрын

Remember seeing him play for spurs against hearts had never seen a striker that good

@johnnyboy2268 2 күн бұрын

As a Spurs fan - I love Defoe and have grown to appreciate him outside of being a footballer (from what I have seen). The guy is a class act.

@stuartfoster9211 2 күн бұрын

I think Simon and the viewers learnt something from this one. Defoe's a top bloke! Brilliant episode! RIP Bradley

@jaym753 3 күн бұрын

Much respect to Jermaine , very inspiring chap

@joecoyne7970 4 сағат бұрын

One of the most underrated players ever

@rbar91 Күн бұрын

Best episode yet by far

@Livewire23 3 күн бұрын

Big up Defoe and Simon

@jasonfrost4483 3 күн бұрын

Good man for what he did for Bradley 🙏

@ruskoruskov3086 3 күн бұрын

Wish him all the success

@yasminmalik3274 2 күн бұрын

One of the best interviews on the channel Well done Simon Jordan

@NT_THFC 7 сағат бұрын

Nice one Jermain. True gent. Simon...need to get Levy on here still !!! We are waiting

@matthewreilly7153 3 күн бұрын

What a great guy

@charlienorth9970 3 күн бұрын

Wow what an interview! The Bradley lowery segment made me tear up! Really does put things into perspective

@elicastelli9728 3 күн бұрын

Great point - he hasn't aged a day, so still looks like JD the footballer, not a potential manager. Wishing you the very best in your managerial pursuit JD.

@tonyjonesbassoonwhippet2271 2 күн бұрын

Brilliant player, top bloke👏

@danieldeepdown 2 күн бұрын

Great guy!

@Technics_Trader 3 күн бұрын

Great player Great Man and always will be a spurs legend

@ian-wt2td 2 күн бұрын

sharp in front of goal and sharp off the pitch as well top bloke miss u at tottenham jermain

@brianroberts9376 Сағат бұрын

Yet another top episode Mr Jordan

@jamesrocco5272 3 күн бұрын

As a 26 year old season ticket holder at Spurs Defoe will always be top 3 of my favourite ever players.. so underrated and brilliant guy as well! Another great podcast SJ!

@jeannotschumacher1024 2 күн бұрын

You saw him play? I very much doubt so.

@jamesrocco5272 2 күн бұрын

@@jeannotschumacher1024Defoe? I'm 26 born in 1998... check your maths mate 😂🤣 my first game was 2003..