LIFEJACKET

The Boot Room: Paul Merson | “They rang me and asked me not to wear their boots”

LIFEJACKET

Show Notes

This week on The Boot Room, Paul Merson looks back over a range of boots tied to very different chapters of his career. From a pair of Golas to Hi-Tecs, Nike Zoom Airs and more, each one opens the door to a story from a specific moment in time.In this episode, Fenners sits down with Merse to revisit the boots that carried him through spells at some of his former clubs, including Arsenal, Aston Villa, Portsmouth and Middlesbrough.From early days in Gola boots to Nike Zoom Airs at Villa, Merse reflects on why his time at Portsmouth stands out as the best football he played, and what made Harry Redknapp so effective at getting the best out of him.As ever with Merse, it’s a mix of sharp humour and honest reflection. Stories from the dressing room, moments on the pitch, and the characters that defined an era of English football.LIFEJACKET. Conversation keeps us afloat.

More from LIFEJACKET

Oct 22, 2026

Abou Diaby sits down for the latest episode of ONE2ELEVEN to build his ultimate @arsenal XI.Filmed on location in Copenhagen during the 33rd European Football Clubs (EFC) General Assembly, a massive event exploring the evolving landscape of club football on and off the pitch. We caught up with the former Arsenal midfielder and tasked him with selecting the absolute greatest players he ever shared a pitch with in North London, Diaby builds a squad packed with Invincibles and Emirates-era legends.More from LIFEJACKET:▫️ Website: https://www.lifejacketuk.co.uk/▫️ Socials: https://linktr.ee/LIFEJACKETUKCredits:▫️ Production: https://www.instagram.com/lifejacketuk/▫️ Executive Producer: https://www.instagram.com/fennersinsta/ ▫️ Design & Socials: https://www.instagram.com/blck.mtn/▫️ Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/thefrederikkejensen/LIFEJACKET | Conversation Keeps Us Afloat.#LIFEJACKET #AbouDiaby #Arsenal #ONE2ELEVEN #EFC

Oct 15, 2026

Eden Hazard and Robert Pires sit down for episode 8 of ONE2ELEVEN to build their ultimate XI.Fresh off teaming up at The Invitational during the 33rd European Football Clubs (EFC) General Assembly in Copenhagen, two Premier League legends go head-to-head. Drawing random positions, Hazard and Pires are tasked with selecting the absolute best players they’ve ever shared a pitch with to fill out the squad.Spanning two incredible eras of football, the duo compare notes, share brilliant dressing room stories, and debate who truly deserves a spot in the line up.More from LIFEJACKET:▫️ Website: https://www.lifejacketuk.co.uk/▫️ Socials: https://linktr.ee/LIFEJACKETUKCredits:▫️ Production: https://www.instagram.com/lifejacketuk/▫️ Executive Producer: https://www.instagram.com/fennersinsta/ ▫️ Design & Socials: https://www.instagram.com/blck.mtn/▫️ Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/thefrederikkejensen/LIFEJACKET | Conversation Keeps Us Afloat.#LIFEJACKET #EdenHazard #RobertPires #ONE2ELEVEN

Sep 30, 2026

Music legend Johnny Marr joins Fenners to unpack his iconic career, the early days of The Smiths, his unexpected friendship with Roy Keane, his love for fashion and his new album The Age of Everything.Johnny Marr's brand new album, The Age of Everything, is out October 2nd!💿 Album link - https://johnnymarr.lnk.to/theageofeverythingIDFrom recounting the chance Stone Island encounter that inspired the podcast to the truth about 80s fashion and matching M&S cord shoes, Johnny gives a look inside his legendary journey. Plus, the realities of hustling in adult bands at 14, the pressure of scoring Inception with Hans Zimmer, working with creative leaders like Alicia Keys, a mutual obsession with jackets, and exactly why Roy Keane is actually a secret dog whisperer.More from LIFEJACKET:▫️ Website: https://www.lifejacketuk.co.uk/▫️ Socials: https://linktr.ee/LIFEJACKETUKCredits:▫️ Production: https://www.instagram.com/lifejacketuk/▫️ Executive Producer: https://www.instagram.com/fennersinsta/ ▫️ Design & Socials: https://www.instagram.com/blck.mtn/▫️ Photographer: https://www.instagram.com/benoliel/▫️ Editor: https://www.instagram.com/_gregedits/

Sep 17, 2026

This week on LIFEJACKET, Fenners sits down with YouTube and podcast heavyweight @HarryPineroTV for Episode 7 of ONE2ELEVEN. 🔴

Sep 7, 2026

Fenners joins Ray Winstone to break down his iconic return as Bobby Glass in Season 2 of Guy Ritchie's hit Netflix series, The Gentlemen.From dissecting the quiet ruthlessness behind Bobby’s power to how Guy Ritchie constantly evolves scripts and story on set, Ray gives an look inside the making of the series. Plus, the truth behind Bobby Glass's luxury wardrobe, custom-measured sunglasses, accidentally driving off with film watches, different scents for different characters and why Jarrod Bowen deserves a statue at West Ham.0:00 - Ray Winstone says Subscribe To LIFEJACKET0:08 - The Gentlemen Season 21:08 - The Psychology of Bobby Glass & Unseen Violence4:25 - Cameos: Hugh Bonneville's Bouffant & Maya Jama5:47 - West Ham Loyalty, Jarrod Bowen & The Championship7:29 - The Bobby Glass Wardrobe8:18 - Custom Measured Sunglasses & Character Details9:29 - What does Bobby Glass Smell Like?9:56 - Working on Set With Guy Ritchie11:34 - Ray Winstone on Preparing for a Pivotal Scene14:40 - Guy Ritchie Films Are Unmistakable14:58 - Ray Winstone on Stealing Expensive Watches & Props 16:50 - The Gentlemen Season 2 PreviewMore from LIFEJACKET:▫️ Website: https://www.lifejacketuk.co.uk/▫️ Socials: https://linktr.ee/LIFEJACKETUK

See all episodes →