Join us for an exclusive and riveting interview with Nile Ranger, the footballer whose journey from the heights of the Premier League to the depths of prison is nothing short of extraordinary. In this raw and honest podcast episode, Nile opens up about his life both on and off the pitch, sharing stories and insights you won't hear anywhere else.
Nile opens up about playing in the Premier League, his time behind bars and the impact it had on his career, his gambling addiction where he was spending £3,000 a day at casinos, that infamous BB gun picture, punching Andros Townsend and much more. Nile Ranger's story is a testament to the highs and lows of professional sports and the resilience needed to overcome personal demons. Whether you're a football fan or someone interested in stories of redemption, this interview is a must-watch.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - 01:29 - Intro
01:29 - 04:45- Childhood and growing up
04:45 - 07:34 Getting Release from Crystal Palace
07:34 - 10:10 Bail Time and Getting into trouble
10:10 - 10:36 Mum tells police about his tag
10:36 - 12:08 Needing to change and recognising talent
12:08 - 15:15 Trialing and playing for Southampton
15:15 - 17:01 Not telling Southampton about court cases
17:01 - 18:16 Court case and Going to jail.
18:16 - 20:25 Youth Jail
20:25 - 20:54 Life at Southampton after jail
20:54 - 23:29 Getting contract terminated at Southampton
23:29 - 23:49 - Playing for Swindon
23:49 - 26:03 Getting a call from Dennis Wise and moving to Newcastle
26:04 - 27:47 - Getting Pro Contract at Newcastle
27:47 - 28:26 - Playing First Team for Newcastle in the Prem
28:26 - 30:06 - Why did Newcastle sign you despite your background and coming from trouble
30:06 - 32:05 - Relationship with dad
32:05 - 35:16 - Where did it start to go wrong?
35:16 - 38:13 - What it was like playing in the Premier League
38:13 - 39:29 - Why did you misbehave as a kid?
39:29 - 43:42 - The infamous WhatsApp picture
43:42 - 44:17 - Mindset
44:17 - 46:44 - Gambling addiction
46:44 - 48:55 - Borrowing money from teammates
48:55 - 50:49 - Regretting being late to training?
50:49 - 53:02 - Good stories on players
53:02 - 53:59 - Downfall at Newcastle
53:59 - 59:17 - Rape case
59:17 - 01:01:09 - Impact on mental health
01:01:09 - 01:02:15 Mutual termination of contract at Newcastle after rape case
01:02:15 01:04:06 - Playing at Swindon and lower league clubs
01:04:06 - 01:04:36 - Hitting female friend incident
01:04:36 - 01:07:11 - Getting released from Swindon & Playing at Blackpool
01:07:11 - 01:07:45 - Going to Southend
01:07:45 - 01:11:25 - Going to prison for fraud
01:11:25 - 01:12:30 - Prison Stories
01:12:30 - 01:13:19 - What happened after Southend
01:13:19 - 01:15:00 - Are you your own worst enemy
01:15:00 -01:15:55 - Why do you think you self sabotaged?
01:15:55 - 01:18:48 - How do you cope mentally with abuse
01:18:48 - 01:19:31 - What are your fears?
01:19:31 - 01:20:51 - How did your background effect your career
01:20:51 - 01:23:35 Andros Townsend punch
01:23:35 - 01:24:46 - Night out in Ukraine
01:24:46 01:26:46- Dark Stories
01:26:46 - 01:27:21 - What past players do you still speak to?
01:27:21 - 01:28:05 - Has Nile Ranger changed?
01:28:05 - 01:29:28 - What does the future hold