Jay Bothroyd on Akinfenwa's Beast Mode On Podcast: Arsenal, Perugia and one England cap

Aug 28, 2025 — In episode five of GOAL's Beast Mode On Podcast, Adebayo Akinfenwa sits down with former Wolves, Cardiff City and Queens Park Rangers striker Jay Bothroyd.

Bothroyd discusses being released by Arsenal as a teenager and his move to Serie A to play for Perugia, where he says he befriended Al‑Saadi Gaddafi — the third son of then‑Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

The 43‑year‑old also reflects on earning one England cap and an emotional reunion with former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger.

He recounts a public falling‑out with manager Mick McCarthy and being on the Etihad pitch for Sergio Aguero’s famous goal for Manchester City.

The Beast Mode On Podcast is available via YouTube and Spotify, with episode five out now.

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