For close to two decades, Robert Earnshaw was the fleet-footed striker with an eye for goal who delighted fans with his instinctive finishing and acrobatic celebrations. Earning 59 caps for Wales along the way, Rob had a far reaching and fulfilling career, with spells at clubs including Norwich City, Nottingham Forest, Toronto FC and Cardiff City, where he came through the ranks from youth level. Pub quiz fans might know that Rob is the only footballer to have scored a hat-trick in the Premier League, all three football league levels, the FA Cup, the League Cup and at international level. After retiring as a player in 2016, the Zambia-born forward, tried a spell in coaching before opting for a career in broadcasting. I caught up with Rob to talk about the decisions he made after hanging up his boots and what it takes to shape a career in broadcasting today. Passionate about the game and knowledgable, Rob also shared his perspective on a host of issues, from racism directed at players, to the best way for footballers to approach social media, to sharing his view on why Gareth Bale did not receive the adoration of Real Madrid fans. For Wales supporters, Earnshaw offers reasons to be optimistic, ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024 play-offs.