Episode #60 with former Motherwell FC footballer Lionel Ainsworth

In Episode 60 Derek is joined by footballer Lionel Ainsworth. Lionel talks about his career in the game, starting at Derby County before moving to various clubs in including in Bournemouth, Watford, Huddersfield Town and Rotherham. In 2013 Lionel was loaned to Scottish club Motherwell and this was arguably the highlight of his career. He scored his first goal on his second appearance for Motherwell against Dundee United on 22 September 2013. On 3 January 2014, after four goals in four appearances, Ainsworth's loan was extended to the end of the season. In the summer of 2014 his move became permanent. Lionel reflects on his time in Scotland, reminiscing about some of the goals he scored in Claret & Amber, his good relationship with the supporters, how the likes of Keith Lasley helped him and his family settle and much more. He talks about the play-off game v Rangers where the team won 6-1 over 2 legs with Lionel scoring in both matches, he discusses the game that saw manager Ian Baraclough lose his job and the ugly scenes that followed in the dressing room and details his less than positive thoughts on another one of his former manager's Mark McGhee.