Frank Soo's guest appearances

Frank Soo

MindfulNews

The Wizards of Drivel - Stoke City Podcast

The Social Media Derby

Nathan Jones

Michael O'Neill

Pete Smith

Milton Keynes

Mark Hughes

James McClean

Joe Allen

Danny Higginbotham

Liam Lawrence

Tommy Smith

James Knowles

Martin O'Neill

Nick Thorley

Gary Rowett

Denis Smith

OwlTail

Alan Lau

Antony and Jonty kick off The Social Media Derby by delving into Man Utd &amp; Arsenal's GW35 results and look ahead to their final games of the season, and then speak to Alan Lau from The Frank Soo Foundation about Frank Soo Day and Alan's work in grassroots football in the East &amp; South-East Asian community.  Subscribe to The Social Media Derby YouTube channel... ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheSocialMediaDerby⁠⁠⁠  Follow The Social Media Derby on... 📸 INSTAGRAM - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesocialmediaderby/⁠⁠⁠ 🐦 TWITTER - ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/socialmedderby⁠⁠⁠ 📝 FACEBOOK - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheSocialMediaDerby⁠⁠⁠  🎨 BRANDING - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.deviantart.com/hamzahzein⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 MUSIC - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/marlonpercy/⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ SOFTWARE - ⁠⁠⁠https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=rewardful&amp;via=the-social-media-derby⁠⁠⁠  👉 FOLLOW AND LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW  #arsenal #arsenalfc #afc #manchesterunited #manutd #mufc #premierleague #epl #football #soccer  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-social-media-derby/message

Antony and Jonty kick off The Social Media Derby by delving into Man Utd &amp; Arsenal's GW35 results and look ahead to their final games of the season, and then speak to <a href="https://twitter.com/alan_zp_lau" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Alan Lau</a> from <a href="https://www.thefranksoofoundation.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">The Frank Soo Foundation</a> about Frank Soo Day and Alan's work in grassroots football in the East &amp; South-East Asian community. Subscribe to The Social Media Derby YouTube channel... <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheSocialMediaDerby" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheSocialMediaDerby⁠⁠⁠</a> Follow The Social Media Derby on... 📸 INSTAGRAM - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesocialmediaderby/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesocialmediaderby/⁠⁠⁠</a> 🐦 TWITTER - <a href="https://twitter.com/socialmedderby" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/socialmedderby⁠⁠⁠</a> 📝 FACEBOOK - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheSocialMediaDerby" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheSocialMediaDerby⁠⁠⁠</a> 🎨 BRANDING - <a href="https://www.deviantart.com/hamzahzein" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠https://www.deviantart.com/hamzahzein⁠⁠⁠</a> 🎵 MUSIC - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marlonpercy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/marlonpercy/⁠⁠⁠</a> 🎙️ SOFTWARE - <a href="https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=rewardful&amp;via=the-social-media-derby" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=rewardful&amp;via=the-social-media-derby⁠⁠⁠</a> 👉 FOLLOW AND LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW #arsenal #arsenalfc #afc #manchesterunited #manutd #mufc #premierleague #epl #football #soccer --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-social-media-derby/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-social-media-derby/message</a>

EP2: The Fight For The Title & Top-4 Still On + Frank Soo Day (ft. Alan Lau)

Welcome back to another episode of the MindfulNews Podcast and today we have a very special guest joining us. Alan Lau, founder of the Frank Soo Foundation, is here to share the incredible story of Frank Soo, a pioneer for Chinese players in English football. Frank Soo was the first Chinese player to represent England, earning nine caps for the national team during World War II. Although these wartime internationals are not officially recognized, Frank's contributions to the sport cannot be understated. In addition to his time with the national team, he played for clubs such as Leicester and Luton Town. Following his playing career, Soo went on to become a coach and manager, working with clubs in Scandinavia, Italy, and the Netherlands. His passion for football extended beyond his own career, leaving a lasting impact on the game. Our guest, Alan Lau, has been deeply involved in Chinese grassroots football for over a decade, organizing tournaments and fostering the growth of the sport in his community. When Alan discovered Frank Soo's story, he felt a calling to share it with the world and inspire others. With that mission in mind, he founded the Frank Soo Foundation to benefit everyone involved in football. To support Alan and the amazing work he's doing through the Frank Soo Foundation, please visit https://www.thefranksoofoundation.org.uk/. 4:25 - Introducing Frank Soo: A Pioneer in English Football 4:10 - Significant Moments in Frank's Career 9:00 - Addressing Racism in Football 13:49 - Overcoming Challenges as a Chinese Footballer 17:01 - Stoke City and Frank Soo's Memorable Moments on the Field 17:25 - Frank's Playing Position Explained 20:30 - Frank's Impressive Stats: 170 Appearances and More 21:38 - Frank Soo's Family Background and Wartime Football 25:27 - Frank's Lasting Impact on Football and the British Asian Community 28:15 - The Mission and Vision of the Frank Soo Foundation The 9th May 1942 saw the England debut of Frank Soo, the first player from a Black or Asian heritage to put on the Three Lions Shirt.

Welcome back to another episode of the MindfulNews Podcast and today we have a very special guest joining us. Alan Lau, founder of the Frank Soo Foundation, is here to share the incredible story of Frank Soo, a pioneer for Chinese players in English football. Frank Soo was the first Chinese player to represent England, earning nine caps for the national team during World War II. Although these wartime internationals are not officially recognized, Frank's contributions to the sport cannot be understated. In addition to his time with the national team, he played for clubs such as Leicester and Luton Town. Following his playing career, Soo went on to become a coach and manager, working with clubs in Scandinavia, Italy, and the Netherlands. His passion for football extended beyond his own career, leaving a lasting impact on the game. Our guest, Alan Lau, has been deeply involved in Chinese grassroots football for over a decade, organizing tournaments and fostering the growth of the sport in his community. When Alan discovered Frank Soo's story, he felt a calling to share it with the world and inspire others. With that mission in mind, he founded the Frank Soo Foundation to benefit everyone involved in football. To support Alan and the amazing work he's doing through the Frank Soo Foundation, please visit <a href="https://www.thefranksoofoundation.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefranksoofoundation.org.uk/</a>. 4:25 - Introducing Frank Soo: A Pioneer in English Football 4:10 - Significant Moments in Frank's Career 9:00 - Addressing Racism in Football 13:49 - Overcoming Challenges as a Chinese Footballer 17:01 - Stoke City and Frank Soo's Memorable Moments on the Field 17:25 - Frank's Playing Position Explained 20:30 - Frank's Impressive Stats: 170 Appearances and More 21:38 - Frank Soo's Family Background and Wartime Football 25:27 - Frank's Lasting Impact on Football and the British Asian Community 28:15 - The Mission and Vision of the Frank Soo Foundation The 9th May 1942 saw the England debut of Frank Soo, the first player from a Black or Asian heritage to put on the Three Lions Shirt.

The Inspiring Journey of Frank Soo - England’s First Chinese Football Hero Amidst a Time of War

This episode is all about Frank Soo.The name Frank Soo will probably be familiar to you, but it’ss a name that really ought to be more celebrated. Frank was, first and foremost, a fantastic footballer.Frank played over 170 times for Stoke between 1933 and 1945, at Inside Forward or Half Back, and was appointed captain of Bob McGrory’s side. Frank was a star with the ball at his feet, and his contemporaries held him in the very highest regard – placing him alongside the greats of his day like Joe Mercer, Tommy Lawton and even Stanley Matthews. Frank also has a huge cultural significance. To this day he remains the only person from a Chinese or Asian background to play for England. Yet his name seems to have been forgotten by football. Though born in Derbyshire, his heritage, particularly in the early years of his career, was something to be commented on. It is a testament to Frank’s personality and ability that as his career progressed, he stopped being ‘Stoke’s Chinese player’ and was recognised for his obvious talent on the pitch.This episode isn’t the story of Frank’s Life. That’s already been done in Susan Gardiner’s wonderful biography of Frank - it’s called “The Wanderer, The Story of Frank Soo” and is something I’d encourage you all to go out and buy.This episode is instead a discussion, and celebration, of Frank Soo and his legacy. Many thanks to Susan Gardiner and Jun Kit Man for participating in this episode.

This episode is all about Frank Soo. The name Frank Soo will probably be familiar to you, but it’ss a name that really ought to be more celebrated. Frank was, first and foremost, a fantastic footballer. Frank played over 170 times for Stoke between 1933 and 1945, at Inside Forward or Half Back, and was appointed captain of Bob McGrory’s side. Frank was a star with the ball at his feet, and his contemporaries held him in the very highest regard – placing him alongside the greats of his day like Joe Mercer, Tommy Lawton and even Stanley Matthews. Frank also has a huge cultural significance. To this day he remains the only person from a Chinese or Asian background to play for England. Yet his name seems to have been forgotten by football. Though born in Derbyshire, his heritage, particularly in the early years of his career, was something to be commented on. It is a testament to Frank’s personality and ability that as his career progressed, he stopped being ‘Stoke’s Chinese player’ and was recognised for his obvious talent on the pitch. This episode isn’t the story of Frank’s Life. That’s already been done in Susan Gardiner’s wonderful biography of Frank - it’s called “The Wanderer, The Story of Frank Soo” and is something I’d encourage you all to go out and buy. This episode is instead a discussion, and celebration, of Frank Soo and his legacy. Many thanks to Susan Gardiner and Jun Kit Man for participating in this episode.

Wizards 39: Frank Soo