The Sports Bench Podcast

Episode 3. Stevie Campbell on the Sports Bench

In Episode 3 of The Sports Bench Podcast, Marc Millar sits down with highly respected coach Stevie Campbell, the man who helped shape the careers of some of Scotland’s most successful footballers. During his time at Dundee United, Stevie played a key role in the development of players including Andy Robertson, Stuart Armstrong, Ryan Gauld, John Souttar, Gary Mackay-Steven and many others who progressed to international and elite-level football. In this fascinating conversation, Stevie reflects on his own playing career, his transition into coaching, and the philosophies that underpin successful youth development. He shares insights into creating the right culture in an academy, identifying “slow burners” who develop later than their peers, and balancing the challenge of producing top-level players while supporting those whose journeys take a different path. A thoughtful and inspiring discussion about leadership, patience, talent development and the profound impact coaches can have on young lives.

Episode 2. Alan Tait on the Sports Bench

In Episode 2 of The Sports Bench Podcast, Marc Millar sits down with one of Scotland’s most respected and recognisable figures in golf, Alan Tait. From winning the Scottish Boys Championship at just 16 to holding the course record at Carnoustie for 23 years, Alan reflects on the highs, near-misses and lessons from a life immersed in the game. He shares candid insights into transitioning from amateur to professional golf, the realities of competing on tour, and the fine margins between success and failure at the elite level. Alan also recounts a remarkable practice round alongside Tiger Woods and Ben Crenshaw, discusses modern technology’s impact on the game, and opens up about the discipline he wishes he had embraced earlier in his career. Beyond playing, the conversation explores his work in growing the game through Golfing initiatives, developing young talent, shaping club culture and ensuring golf becomes more inclusive and welcoming for future generations. Honest and insightful with a few laughs along the way, this episode is a powerful reflection on performance, humility, resilience and the lifelong lessons sport can teach us.

Episode 1. Graeme Jones on the Sports Bench

In the first episode of the Sports Bench Podcast, host Marc Millar sits down with Graeme Jones, joint assistant manager at Newcastle United, to reflect on a remarkable career in football. From early struggles and a record-breaking season at Wigan to coaching alongside Roberto Martínez at Swansea, Everton and with Belgium’s golden generation, Graeme shares stories from inside some of football’s biggest moments - including an FA Cup win, a World Cup bronze medal and a European silver medal. He also opens up about the realities of management at Luton Town, his coaching philosophy and what it means to work at his boyhood club, Newcastle. A candid and inspiring conversation filled with lessons on resilience, adaptability and the mindset required to succeed at the highest level in sport.