Chaplaincy gives a whole other dimension to our club. It brings a personal touch - people feel they can be listened to as individuals. If chaplaincy was established in every club, I think it would be of huge benefit to the game as a whole.
Ian McGeechan, Director of Rugby, London Wasps, & Head Coach British Lions 2009 
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Planet Sport interview with Matt Baker
added 18th November 2009
Presented by Norman Brierley and Adrian Barnard.
“Following the tragic suicide of Germany goalkeeper, Robert Enke, we talk to football chaplain, Matt Baker, (below left) about his role providing a listening ear to players experiencing the struggles of life. For several years Matt has been chaplain at former Premier League side, Charlton Athletic FC. He recently been appointed Pastoral Support Director in English Football, partly financed by the Professional Footballers Association, the Premier League and Football League Trust.
On Sunday the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals begin in London. The major tennis event features the world's eight top male players in this traditional end-of-season competition. Former Wimbledon champion, Pat Cash, offers his thoughts on the tournament and the players likely to make an impact.”
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Radio Stations Broadcasting Planet Sport: Australia - Cooloola Christian Radio 91.5, Gympie, QLD, Australia - Live FM, Townsville, QLD, Australia - Rhema FM 91.9, Gladstone, QLD, Australia: 16h00 Thursday, 06h00 Saturday - Rhema FM, Mount Isa, Queensland: 05h00 Thursday, 22h00 Saturday
- Rhema FM 106.5, Manning Great Lakes, NSW: 09h30 Saturday - Rhema FM 106.5, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Ultra105five FM, Hobart, Tasmania: 06h30 Saturday Grenada
- GNFM 96.3, Grenada: 11h30 Saturday Ireland - Life FM, Cork, Ireland: 17h10 Thursday, 15h10 Saturday - UCB Ireland: Saturday
Kenya - Biblia Husema, 90.9 FM, Nairobi: Saturday - Biblia Husema, 96.9 FM, Machako: Saturday - Biblia Husema, 90.9 FM Nakuru: Saturday - Sifa FM, Garissa: Sunday - Sifa 101.1 FM, Lamu: Sunday - Sifa 101.3 FM, Lodwar: Sunday - Sifa FM, Voi: Sunday - Marsabit 100.1 FM: Sunday - Wajir 101.1 FM: Sunday
Malawi - Blantyre (Mpingwe), 89.1 FM: 14h45 Friday - Dedza, 96.4 FM: 14h45 Friday - Dowa (Mvera), 91.1 FM: 14h45 Friday - Lilongwe, 106.5 FM: 14h45 Friday - Mangochi (Namwera), 106.2 FM: 14h45 Friday - Mzimba (Chikangawa), 106.4 FM: 14h45 Friday - Ntchisi, 90.7 FM: 14h45 Friday - Thyolo (Mtengowaung'ono), 101.7 FM: 14h45 Friday - Zomba, 106.4 FM: 14h45 Friday Tanzania
- Radio Uzima 99.1 FM, Dodoma: Saturday
UK - Branch FM, Dewsbury, UK: During 14h00-18h00 Saturday sports show
- Cross Rhythms, UK: 10h15 Saturday - UCA Radio, Ayr: INTERNATIONAL - HCJB Global, South Pacific SW: 08h15 UTC Saturday, 11750 kHz - HCJB Global, South Asia SW: 14h45 UTC Sunday, 15340 kHz - HCJB Global, East Asia SW: 12h45 UTC Friday, 15400 kHz - TWR Africa, DStv: 14h43 CAF Friday
Radio Stations Broadcasting selected content from Planet Sport: - 1Africa (Kickstart show), SW to Nigeria, E Africa - Hope FM, Bournemouth, UK: Saturday sports show from 15h00 - Link FM 97.1, East London, South Africa - Paradise FM, Seychelles - Vision FM network, Australia |
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