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Goalkeeper and 1.9m TikTok powerhouse Declan McCarthy opens up on his unusual journey, switching from outfield to full-time keeper at 21, then building a career on and off the pitch.
We talk resilience, judgment, and how social media shaped his path. From handling mistakes to finding fulfilment beyond contracts or followers, Declan shares an honest take on modern goalkeeping.

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Chapters

1. Welcome & Declan’s Unusual Start (00:00:00)

2. From Bournemouth Midfielder to Goalkeeper (00:01:05)

3. Mindset, Resilience, and Social Media Judgment (00:04:35)

4. Parents, Expectation, and the Car Ride Home (00:08:30)

5. Embracing Exposure: Mistakes, Cameras, and Acceptance (00:12:50)

6. What Good Goalkeeping Really Looks Like (00:17:00)

7. Coaching, Style, and Doing What Works (00:22:45)

8. Weaknesses, Sweeper-Keeping, and Risk (00:26:10)

9. Technique vs Outcome: De Gea, Crosses, Feet (00:30:40)

10. Pundits, Misconceptions, and The Hardest Position (00:35:20)

11. Why Goalkeeping Still Hooks Him (00:39:10)

12. Redefining Success: Fulfilment over Followers (00:41:50)

13. Enjoyment Beats Metrics Every Time (00:46:00)

14. Golf, Pressure, and Managing Expectations (00:49:20)

15. Advice for Young Keepers and Parents (00:54:10)

16. Closing Reflections & Thanks (00:57:35)

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