Ashley Phillips: The Secret Transfer, Saying No to Spurs and a Mother’s Love that Endures Through All

Ashley Phillips’ footballing life has, at every turn, been characterised by the need to learn life lessons, and do it fast. In this episode of Potters’ Pod, the defender reflects on growing up in Salford, the sacrifices his mum made to help him chase a football dream, and the moment he realised he needed to push himself if he wanted to make it as a professional. He talks through his breakthrough at Blackburn, saying