Built in the Changing Room: Trust, Teamwork and Brotherhood with Barrie McDermott, Adrian Morley & Shaun Lunt

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Welcome back to Changing Rooms, where Barrie McDermott is once again joined by Adrian Morley and Shaun Lunt for an honest look at the good, the bad, and the hard-won truths behind great teamwork.

The lads dig into teamwork in all its forms—the bonds built on long coach journeys, shared digs, daft routines, and the moments when teammates stop being just colleagues and start feeling like family. From favourite roommates and dressing-room pranks to pre-match rituals and the importance of knowing when to switch on, it’s a look at the glue that holds teams together when the pressure’s on.

But it’s not all laughs. The conversation goes deeper, exploring trust, accountability, conflict, and the moments when people need to step up for each other—on the pitch, at work, and everywhere in between. The boys share honest stories about leadership, confrontation, comebacks from setbacks, and why the strongest teams aren’t always the flashiest, but the ones built on honesty, sacrifice, and shared responsibility.

The takeaway?
Whether you’re part of a sports team, a workplace, or trying to build something alongside people you depend on, progress comes from backing each other, doing the hard yards, and knowing that no one gets through the tough moments on their own.