Strain on the game

Welcome to Strain on the Game the podcast and YouTube channel that takes you behind the scenes of elite football.

Hosted by Stephen Warnock, former Premier League and England international turned media pundit, and Adrian Lamb, a high-performance coach with over 20 years in top-tier football, this series explores the real pressures behind the beautiful game.

From pre-season training and injury rehab to nutrition, mental resilience, and the financial cost of keeping multi-million-pound athletes match-fit, we break down the physical, emotional, and business realities of modern football.

Honest conversations.
Expert insights.
Big questions about performance, pressure, and the money behind the game.

Subscribe to hear what really goes on beyond the pitch, and discover the true strain on the game.