The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 133 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BRITT ASSOMBALONGA - We discussed the career of Britt #Assombalonga with the man himself. We discussed playing in Turkey, relationship with Tony Pulis, his time at Middlesbrough, signing for #Watford, Mario #Ballotelli and Britt's international football + much more.0:00 Intro0:56 Guest Intro3:13 Talk to us about the here and now3:45 How did the move to Watford materialise4:33 What problems did you have in Turkey and why did you leave?6:23 Were any other clubs interested in you?7:00 What is it about Turkey that it is attracting talent7:52 How was Turkey different to England?8:30 How was the president at Adana?9:28 How would you sum up your time in Turkey10:42 How was Mario Ballotelli?12:52 How was the mental challenges?14:38 Why did you choose to go to Turkey?15:46 Did you have talks with Middlesbrough to extend your contract?17:12 Talk to us about the back end of your time at Borough?22:49 Talk to us about Chuba Akpom24:45 Talk to us about working under Tony Pulis35:08 Were there any training rules?35:53 Has Chuba Akpom got what it takes to play in the EPL37:11 How would you assess your time at Middlesbrough38:43 How did the football journey start for you?42:39 How did you find going down to the lower leagues?44:10 Talk to us about Peterborough48:44 How was it playing at Nottingham Forest?49:28 Talk to us about Mikhail Antonio50:18 Where was your mindset at after scoring so many goals at Peterborough51:15 What Premier Leagues clubs were in for you before you joined Middlesbrough?53:28 How much did Burnley bid for you?54:01 How has it been being back at Watford57:05 How are you feeling physically?57:37 How is the dressing room at Watford?59:05 What is your mindset in regards to your Watford deal?59:56 Talk to us about your international career?1:03:00 Talk to us about the infrastructure of African football?1:07:18 Life outside of football1:09:42 Talk to us about your injury?1:11:31 How was the recovery process? 1:14:27 How do you protect your investment?1:16:36 SPKD and Watford shirt showing1:17:27 What is your music playlist?1:18:55 Guest recommendation1:20:35 Closing remarks1:21:00 Outro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.