EP128: Will Boyle (Captain of Shrewsbury Town)

University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast · Oct 22, 2026 · 1h 35m

Will Boyle is an experienced professional footballer and has represented clubs including Huddersfield Town, Cheltenham Town, Wrexham, and Shrewsbury Town. Will is also Vice-Chair of the Players Board at the PFA.

In this bumper episode, hosts Dr Paul Mansell and Sam Holden encourage Will to open up about his challenges as an academy footballer at Sheffield Wednesday. Will explains where he experienced the best sense of togetherness during his career, and we debate topics such as the influence of social media, team bonding, and the role of ego. Will also candidly speaks about why working with a…