The Pathway Episode #1.3 (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV Episode | 19 min | Documentary, Sport

The Pathway

Episode #1.3 (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV Episode | 19 min | Documentary, Sport

The under-16s push to reach the national finals knockout stage for the first time. As under-21s break into the first team, Andoni Iraola and Simon Francis share insights on the pathway and Junior Stanislas reflects on his coaching journey.

Directors

Sam Gisborne (directed by) | Olly May (directed by)

Writer

Olly May (written by)

Producers

Sam Gisborne (producer) | Olly May (produced by)

Editor

Olly May (edited by)

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Release date

Jun 15, 2025 (United Kingdom)

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16 cast members

Name	Known for
Sam Gisborne Self - Academy Manager Self - Academy Manager See fewer	The Pathway (2025)
Sam Matthews Self - Under 16s Coach Self - Under 16s Coach See fewer	The Pathway (2025)
Rick Wellard Self - Under16 Head Coach Self - Under16 Head Coach See fewer	The Pathway (2025)
Tom Stuckey Self - Under-16 Team Captain Self - Under-16 Team Captain See fewer	O-Lym-Pic: From Belmore to Bundesliga (2021)
A.F.C. Bournemouth Self - Under 21s team Self - Under 21s team See fewer	Liverpool vs Bournemouth (2017)
Everton F.C. Self - Under 16s team Self - Under 16s team See fewer	Football's 47 Best Worst Songs (2018)
Leeds United A.F.C. Self - Under 16s team Self - Under 16s team See fewer	The Damned United (2009)
Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Self - Under 16s team Self - Under 16s team See fewer	Football's 47 Best Worst Songs (2018)
Simon Francis Self - First team technical director Self - First team technical director See fewer	Football on 5: The Carabao Cup (2015)
Tom Prodomo Self - Development squad assistant manager Self - Development squad assistant manager See fewer	The Pathway (2025)
Andoni Iraola Self - First Team Head Coach Self - First Team Head Coach See fewer	Match of the Day FA Cup (2001)
Alan Connell Self - Development Squad Manager Self - Development Squad Manager See fewer	The Pathway (2025)
Fulham F.C. Self - First Team Self - First Team See fewer	Southampton Football Club vs Fulham F.C. (2012)
Junior Stanislas Self - Former Player / Self - under 18s assistant Coach Self - Former Player / Self - under 18s assistant Coach See fewer	Football on 5: The Carabao Cup (2015)
James Lowy Self - Under 18s head Coach Self - Under 18s head Coach See fewer	The Pathway (2025)
Eddie Howe Self - Former Bournemouth Manager (archive footage) Self - Former Bournemouth Manager (archive footage) See fewer	Match of the Day (1964)