Alex McCarthy: Turning Down The Premier League & The Goalkeeper Union
Summary
Alex McCarthy discusses his summer signing for Leicester City, citing manager Russell Martin and the club's ambitious project as key factors. He reflects on his positive integration into the squad during pre-season in Spain and his first competitive minutes. McCarthy emphasizes the importance of high training standards and mentoring younger goalkeepers to achieve promotion.
Topics discussed
Intro: You're Dead to Me podcast promo
Alex McCarthy joins Leicester City
Reasons for choosing Leicester City
Settling in and pre-season tour
First minutes in a Leicester shirt
Russell Martin's influence and style
Turning down other offers for this project
Goalkeeper unit dynamics and mentoring
Excitement for the season and promotion goals
Importance of standards and senior leadership
Outro: You're Dead to Me podcast promo
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