Three Lions Podcast: Recent Episodes
Russell Osborne
Been searching for an England football podcast only to find the proverbial cupboard bare? Well search no more. Finally there is a podcast for England fans - by an England fan. When we couldn’t find a podcast dedicated to our beloved national football team there was only one solution. Make our own. And this is the result. Hosted by England fan Russell Osborne
Ep 371: Better late than never, a look back on our win over Andorra in Barcelona and the defeat to Senegal in Nottingham, I also cast my eye over how the qualifying for World Cup 2026 is going across the confederations.
Running time 51:54
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Ep 370: The 2026 World Cup is a year away, this is part 3 in a 3-part mini-series, taking a look at and speaking with someone from each host country about what the feeling is like there and giving some handy tips. This is USA with Gurav Singhvi.
Running time 41:15
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Ep 369: The 2026 World Cup is a year away, this is part 2 in a 3-part mini-series, taking a look at and speaking with someone from each host country about what the feeling is like there and giving some handy tips. This is Canada with Paul and Josh.
Running time 45:16
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Ep 368: The 2026 World Cup is a year away, this is the first in a 3-part mini-series, taking a look at and speaking with someone from each host country about what the feeling is like there and giving some handy tips. First up is Mexico with Alberto.
Running Time: 37:58
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Ep 367: Our senior men return to action with a WCQ away to Andorra and a home friendly against Senegal, I have all the info for you in this preview episode. The squad, news from Andorra, the feeling around The Lions of Teranga, the hot spots of Nottingham and remind you of England Shirt Day. I hope you enjoy it.
Running Time: 1:17:19
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Ep 366: The Lionesses are once again back in Nations League action, home to Portugal and away to Spain, I bring you all the details, plus my take on Mary Earps international retirement.
Running Time: 22:29
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Ep 365: Phil Stevenson is an England World Cup Winner. Tune in to hear all about how he was part of the over 75’s World Cup. Also #EnglandShirtDay, let me tell you more about it.
Running Time: 35:57
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Ep 364: May 15th is International day of families, so what better opportunity to take a look at some of the family England connections over the years. Who is related to who. Some may surprise you.
Running Time: 27:13
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Ep 363: Season is almost over, summer is almost upon us, that doesn’t mean the football stops, there are a few tournaments our England sides are involved in, tune into find out who, where and when.
Running Time: 23:44
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Ep 362: Refereeing decisions and VAR, England it seems have drawn the short straw over the years, or am I just being bias? Join me on a journey where I look at what has gone against us and on some occasions in our favour.
Running Time: 26:41
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Ep 361: After an Easter break the Three Lions Podcast returns, this time talking walking football with Stuart Langworthy from The Walking football association, we cover Womens walking football and the England Parkinson’s team.
Running Time: 25:20
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Ep 360: It’s the episode that you didn’t know you needed. With the announcement of the Andorra match being played in Barcelona, I’ve looked at some of the other matches England have played at neutral venues. Find out what The New York Yankees, the Barcelona Olympics and Cameroon’s vest shirt all have to do with England.
Running Time: 34:20
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Ep 359: The Lionesses return to Nations League action, they take on Belgium in a double header, join me as I take a look at the latest squad and how the Nations League looks at the moment.
Running Time: 13:58
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Ep 358: There we go, 2 games, 2 wins, 6 points. Was it enough though? Join me and various other England fans as we look back on Thomas Tuchel’s first games against Albania and Latvia. I also take a glance at who has already qualified for the World Cup 2026.
Running Time: 51:44
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Ep 357: We have a squad and we have 2 games to look forward to. Join me as I dissect Thomas Tuchel’s first England 26 and I’m also joined by Alden to talk Albania and Latvian TV commentator Paulius Jakelis, there’s plenty to talk about.
Running Time: 1:02:09
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It’s almost time for Thomas Tuchel to select his first England squad. Whilst he may have plenty of options to consider, they’ll need to fit into his formation. I’m joined by Aidan Smith from tacticallyspeaking.co.uk to discuss both, the formation and those potential players.
Running Time: 1:11:08
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Ep 355: Jude Bellingham, England’s brightest star. Join me as I chat about him with @graemecroser (Graeme Croser), author of Jude’s latest biography, we chat about his journey from Birmingham to Madrid via Dortmund and of course his rise with England.
Running Time: 45:00
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Ep 354: The Lionesses return to action in the Nations League, Portugal away followed by a tough home game against World Champions Spain. I take you through the latest squad and give an update on what’s going on in the WSL.
Running Time: 16:17
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Ep 353: I’m delighted to be joined by former England U21 Euro winner, Nigel Callaghan, he takes us through his U21 and B-Team days and touch on his DJ’ing, we also talk Elton John and Proper football. I also check out the recent transfer window to see who has moved where.
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Running Time: 47:20
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Ep 352: It’s 51 days until Thomas Tuchel takes his England team for his first game against Albania. Join me as I take a look at how all the previous 20 managers have fared in their first game.
Running Time: 42:49
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Ep 351: Time for another in our Your England journey series, this time I’m joined by England fan Will Cooper, who takes us back to his earliest memories right up to his most recent trips to see England in action.
Running Time: 39:40
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Ep 350: Where did you get that flag from? Where’s the best place to get a flag? Who makes flags?
Ask no more, I’m delighted to be joined by Charlie Barlow from Barmy Flags, who tells us how the company came about and some great stories along the way.
Running Time: 58:53
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Ep 349: Happy New Year. New Year, new job! Thomas T is in the hotseat, what has he been up to? This year also sees the women go to Euro 2025 and we couldn’t let the episode pass without commenting on Sir Gareth Southgate, where I’m joined by Charlie Tidswell from the Gate 102 Podcast.
Running Time: 28:35
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Ep 348: The UEFA qualifying draw for the 2026 World Cup has been made, find out my take on who and when we’re playing, in this the last episode of the year. Thanks for joining me throughout, it’s been really appreciated, apologies for the state of my voice in it.
Running Time: 20:40
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Ep 347: Late goals; love them, hate them. England have had their fair share over the years, join me as I take a look at some of those great ones that have gone our way and a couple of painful ones against us.
Running Time: 33:27
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Ep 346: The Lionesses return, as does Emma Hayes, I’m joined by Rich Laverty to take a look at the upcoming games against USA and Switzerland.
Running Time: 36:06
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Ep 345: Greece and Ireland concluded England’s 2024 Nations League campaign, 2 victories and promotion, we really couldn’t have asked for anything more, join me as I review it all, including a trip to Athens.
Running Time: 46:56
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Ep 344: It’s Matchday 5 & 6 of the Nations League, England travel to Greece hoping to reverse the defeat last month, then finish the campaign at home to Ireland. I’m joined by Stephen Kountourou (@SteveKountourou) to chat Greece from @Hellasfooty and also Joe McCarthy from the Irish Football Fans podcast (@irish_abroad).
Running Time: 59:56
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Ep 343: It’s Halloween and the spooky season. Whether you celebrate it or not, you can’t get away from the various England connections the date has. Tune it, find out what you knew and what you didn’t.
Running Time: 21:46
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Ep 342: Gareth Southgate’s time as England manager is being documented game by game by Charlie Tidswell from the Gate 102 Podcast, he joins me to tell me all about it, I also preview the upcoming Lionesses games against Germany and South Africa.
Running Time: 35:57
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Ep 341: England officially announce Thomas Tuchel as head coach beginning January 2025, I’m joined by 3 England fans who give their thoughts on him, Evening Standard’s Dom Smith, German Marco Kühnauer and Chelsea fan Kunal Sapat.
Running Time: 54:10
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Ep 340: It’s been a bumpy few days for England recently, humiliated by Greece at Wembley, redeemed themselves to a point away to Finland and we have a new manager, a German in Thomas Tuchel. I’m joined by Coventry and England fan CJ Joiner to discuss it all.
Running Time: 59:10
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Ep 339: England return to the pitch in the Nations League, this time, it’s Greece at home and Finland away. I’m joined by Stephen Kountourou (@SteveKountourou) from Hellas Footy Podcast (@hellasfooty) who gives us an insight in to the Greek side ahead of our match with them.
Running Time: 44:08
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Ep 338: We return to the German summer once again, this time with the memories and anecdotes from Blackburn and England fan Stuart Franklin, who takes us on his German journey.
Running Time: 1:03:58
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Ep 337: Terrace songs and chants, England have their fair share, listen in as I delve into the history of some them, where did they come from?
Running Time: 30:16
List of inspired songs;
Eric B & Rakim – This is a journey into sound
When Johnny comes marching home
Skinner & Baddiel, Lightning Seeds - Three Lions
Fat Les – Vindaloo
Robyn Hurder - Paint your wagon
Earth, Wind and Fire – September
Billy Ray Cyrus – Achey breaky heart
Peggy March – I will follow him
Atomic Kitten – Whole again
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
She’ll be coming round the mountain
Beautiful South – Rotterdam
Pet Shop Boys – Go West
Carol Ashton - So early in the morning
Los Lobos – La Bamba
Manfred Mann – Do wah diddy diddy
Salt -N- Peppa – Push it
Abba – Voulez-Vous
Gala – Freed from desire
Johnny Cash – Ring of fire
The Cranberries – Zombie
Bruce Springsteen – Dancing in the dark
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Ep 336: Well done to Lee Carsley, he and his team negotiated the first two games of this new era with a 100% record, Ireland away and Finland at home. Here I go back over it with the help of the Evening Standard’s Dom Smith.
Running Time: 58:04
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Ep 335: It’s 56 days since the Euro final, and England return to action. This time it’s the Nations League, Ireland away and Finland at home. I’m joined by Joe from Irish Football Fans Podcast and Mark from the Finnish football show.
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Ep 334: The pod returns to take a look at all the England related summer transfers with Gary Lambert from Channel England Football, and we also remember Sven-Goran Eriksson who recently passed away.
Running Time: 47:17
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Ep 333: A catch-up on what the Lionesses have been up to whilst many of us have been distracted by the Summer’s Euro’s.
Running Time: 15:19
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Ep 332: Following the resignation of Gareth Southgate, the FA and England have appointed and new man to oversee things, Lee Carsley steps up from the U21’s as interim coach, here I take a look at how it all unfolded.
Running Time: 25:30
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Ep 331: With Euro 2024 still fresh in the memory, I’m joined by Grimsby Town and England fan Jordan Houlston to go through his stand out memories of the tournament, good and bad.
Running Time: 1:07:59
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Ep 330: The podcast returns after a short break, the biggest news since the final is Gareth Southgate standing down as England manager, here is my tribute to the man that took us to the verge of 2 trophies, but it just wasn’t to be.
Running Time: 25:28
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Ep 329: Despite the result and much like 3 years ago I had to complete the set of recordings. It’s here for you when you’re ready. Thanks for tuning in throughout Euro 2024, I hope I’ve given you a flavour of what it was like to be there, if you couldn’t be.
Running Time: 50:18
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Ep 328: Finally. This is the England we wanted to see, what a time to turn up, a semi-final against the Netherlands in Dortmund, and what a way to win it. Every player gave his all, but Ollie Watkins will go down in Three Lions folklore. One more step to go, one more…
Running Time: 35:57
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Ep 327: Penalties. We’ve been there before! Fortunately we seem to be getting better at them, Switzerland beaten with a better performance so on to the Semi-finals we go. Netherlands in Dortmund on Wednesday. Join me as I take you around Dusseldorf and look towards the Dutch with James Rowe.
Running Time: 1:01:06
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Ep 326: We were 90seconds from coming home. A game of frustration turned to ecstasy in the space of a couple of minutes. Slovakia beaten in Gelsenkirchen in Euro 2024, Switzerland in the quarter-finals the prize, hear my journey, the fans and also from Swiss expert Craig King.
Running Time: 58:12
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Ep 325: Just can’t hit that top form can we, but we finished top and through to the knockouts, so main objective achieved. Here I take a look back on Slovenia in Cologne and look towards Slovakia in the R16.
Running Time: 43:10
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Ep 324: This is turning out to be hard work, following the win over Serbia, we all made our way to Frankfurt to see England take on Denmark, and once again the team laboured and stuttered, however we remain top of the group and well placed for the knockouts. Hear what I and other fans thought of it all.
Running Time: 30:43
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Ep 323: And we’re away, 1 down, 6 to go, England started their Euro 2024 campaign. Doesn’t matter how it comes, but a win is vital, and that’s what happened, victory over Serbia, here I give you a feel for what it was like to be there, plus also hear from fellow fans and their thoughts.
Running Time: 30:17
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Ep 322: Here it is, the ultimate Euro 2024 England Preview episode. I’m joined by Marco Kühnauer who gives us the goss from Germany (1:45), Sani scrutinizes Serbia for us (12:20), Casper delves in to Denmark (25:10) and Nik serves up Slovenia (41:40).
We’re ready – are you?
Running Time: 58:22
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Ep 321: The warm-ups are over, the squad is selected, but how did it go, what do we agree with? Is there cause for concern, time to panic, or is it just part of Gareth’s grand plan? I take a look back over Bosnia in Newcastle, Iceland at Wembley and look over the final 26 ready for Germany and Euro 2024.
Running Time: 26:23
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Ep 320: Iceland on Friday, see’s England return to Wembley stadium after playing in Newcastle. In this episode I give you some tips and ideas of where to meet, eat and drink in the area, ideal if you’ve not been before, or haven’t got into a routine on a matchday just yet.
Running Time: 23:48
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Ep 319: The Squad, Newcastle, Bosnia and Iceland. A lot to cram into this episode, Newcastle fan Scott Forbes kindly guides us around Newcastle, Adis from Selekcija Ba talks Bosnia and Tryggvi from The Icelandic Besta League podcast tells us about Iceland, all ahead of Euro2024.
Running Time: 1:06:31
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Ep 318: England fans, it’s time to give credit where credit is due, many give up their own time to help out others, or do things to encourage the team. Here I hope to showcase some of them. I’m joined by fans Matt Roberts and Tony Hunt who are cycling to Germany in aid of Crohn’s & Colitis.
Running Time: 32:28
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Ep 317: As the summer approaches, I’m joined by 2 authors who have written books on England, both ideal for those beside the pool/beach moments, Clive Hetherington from Free Lions, who has written 'Lions in the Wilderness' and John McNicoll with his book, 'it's coming home (probably)'.
Running Time: 53:19
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Ep 316: Euro 2004, England played 4 games in Portugal. Peter John-Baptiste went, but he managed to squeeze in 15 games in 16 days, tune in and listen to who he saw and where he went in the latest in the Your England Journey Series.
Running Time: 38:16
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Ep 315: The Nationality switch episode. This came about as a listener suggestion, those players that have switched nationality either to, or from England, it’s taken a bit of research, but some of the reasons why are quite fascinating. I hope you enjoy it.
Running Time: 46:33
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Ep 314: Euro 2024 is 50 days away and Gareth Southgate has 43 days to finalise his 26 for Germany. Between now and then there are a few important dates to overcome. I guide you through them and give you my thoughts on who will be in his final squad. Will you agree?
Running Time: 27:36
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Ep 313: There is a new England related football performance taking place in London. It’s called Why I stuck a flare up my arse for England at Southwark Playhouse. I chat with curator of it, Alex Hill to find out what it’s about and how it came about.
Running Time: 26:40
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Ep 312: It’s time for the Lionesses to start their Euro 2025 qualification campaign, I look at who they’re up against and also the latest squad Sarina has selected, I also take a look back on the career of Steph Houghton as she announced her retirement from the game.
Running Time: 22:03
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Ep 311: An international window that perhaps gave us a deeper insight in to what sort team we really have. Join me and Gary from Channel England Football as we take a look back over Brazil and Belgium, plus I once again get some things off my chest.
Running Time: 51:16
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Ep 310: Finally England are back. Join me as I take a look at the latest squad, talk Brazil (20:00) with Ricardo and Belgium (55:00) with Scott Coyne from the Belgian Football Podcast. It’s a bit longer than usual, but there’s a lot to get through.
Running Time: 1:25:28
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Ep 309: Back with another in the Your England Journey series. Would you organise an England away coach aged 23? Shrewsbury Town fan Matt Edgar did, it’s just one of his stories following England over the years.
Running Time: 1:10:10
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Ep 308: The England manager series returns. This time I’m joined by Jacob Steinberg ghostwriter of the book ‘Playmaker. My life and love of football’, Glenn Hoddles’s 2021 autobiography. We trace Glenn’s early years, his England time and where he is now.
Running Time: 1:03:47
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Ep 307: How many Lionesses can you think of that have scored on their debut? How many scored a hat trick? Find out here as I also chat with the Evening Standard's Dom Smith about the recent Austria and Italy games and remember Stan Bowles too.
Running Time: 34:07
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Ep 306: The Lionesses are back in action, travelling to Spain to play both Austria and Italy, I take a look at the squad, some latest news and also chat with Rich Laverty.
Running Time: 45:17
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Ep 305: Happy Valentine’s Day. What more could you want, than an episode of The Three Lions Podcast that takes you down memory lane reminding you of games, results, players and celebrations from days gone by. Have a lovely day.
Running Time: 22:48
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Ep 304: The Nations League draw took place on 8th February, relegated to League B, we were always going to get 3 different sides later this year, find out who we drew in the latest episode.
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Running Time: 17:31
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Ep 303: The January transfer window has closed, which England players have made a move, I take a look towards the Nations League draw and also chat with Derek Niven about his book The pride of the Three Lions.
Running Time: 51:11
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Ep 302: In the past England fans have had an undesirable reputation, one that hass taken a while to shake off, but thanks to great deeds by supporters in various ways, this view is changing, join me as I speak with Lisa who went to North Macedonia and came back with Lexo, the street dog.
Running Time: 33:59
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Ep 301: Back with another in the Your England Journey series, this time with Liverpool and England fan James Harrison telling us how he began following England and where it’s taken him, plus I catch up on what’s been happening in the past week.
Running Time: 50:37
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Ep 300: Are you sorted for Germany and Euro 2024? How much do you know about Gelsenkirchen, Frankfurt and Cologne? I’m joined by Marco Kühnauer to tell us a little more about them, I also have some dos and don’ts for following England away.
Running Time: 48:51
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Ep 299: Happy New Year to you, let’s welcome in 2024 with another in the ‘Your England Journey’ series, this time with Leicester City and England Fan, Russell Woodward.
Running Time: 43:21
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Ep 298: The final pod for the year, I’m pleased to be joined by Blackburn Rovers and England fan Stuart Franklin for another in the ‘Your England Journey’ series. Thanks for tuning in over the year, have a great Christmas and I’ll see you all in 2024.
Running Time: 39:03
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Ep 297: Jack Leslie. You’ve probably heard the name, but do you know his story? I’m thrilled to be joined by Matt Tiller who tells us all about Jack's England cap that never was, but there is also so much more to learn and it's all in his book.
Running Time: 54:52
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Ep 296: The Lionesses rounded off 2023 with 2 finals games in the Nations League, a place in next year’s finals and also a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics at stake, I’m joined by the Evening Standard’s Dom Smith to briefly chat it over.
Running Time: 17:32
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Ep 295: The draw for the 2024 European Championships has been made, Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia join us in group C, I cast my eye over it and also take a look at who we could also face in the pre-Euro friendlies in May/June next year.
Running Time: 24:46
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Ep 294: The Lionesses return for their final 3 Nations League matches, Netherlands at Wembley and Scotland at Hampden, can they win the group? I’m joined by Rich Laverty and his positivity. I also pay tribute to Terry Venables who sadly passed away recently.
Running Time: 36:21
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Ep 293: Back once again with another in the ‘Your England Journey’ series. This time Bristol Rovers fan Matt L takes us to his first tournament as an England fan, Qatar 2022, unbelievable that it was only a year ago!
Running Time: 45:26
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Ep 292: And with that qualification for Euro 2024 was over, done and dusted in just under 8 months. Here I take a look back over Malta at Wembley and an away trip to Skopje in North Macedonia.
Running Time: 31:15
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Ep 291: Just a short one, where I take a look at the current U-17 World Cup taking place in Indonesia, where our young Lions have gotten off to a great start.
Running Time: 10:08
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Ep 290: Malta and North Macedonia, the final two fixtures of England’s Euro 2024 qualification campaign. I’m joined by former Malta goalkeeper Andrew Hogg and also Alex from @MacedonianFoot_ who guides us around Skopje.
Running Time: 1:03:41
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Ep 289: The next instalment in the ‘Your England Journey’ series, I’m joined by Sunderland and England fan Dec Welch, he may be fairly new to following England, but he’s got a couple of stories to tell….
Running Time: 35:27
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Ep 288: The Lionesses were in action in their latest rounds of Nations league fixtures, home and away to Belgium, I’m joined by the Evening Standard’s Dom Smith (@MrDomSmith) to discuss them both. I also pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton who recently passed away.
Running Time: 36:14
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Ep 287: It’s a double header for the Lionesses, as they face Belgium home and away in the Nations League, following a last-minute defeat to the Netherlands in September, it’s vital they get back to winning ways. I’m joined by Rich Laverty to discuss it.
Running Time: 26:48
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Ep 286: It’s 2003 and Rio Ferdinand was the centre of attention as he had missed a drugs test, all of a sudden there was talk of the England team going on strike ahead of their vital qualifier away to Turkey. This is the story of what happened.
Running Time: 26:21
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Ep 285: Qualification in the bag, Germany 2024 here we come, I’m joined by England fan Aidan Smith to discuss both Italy and Australia and all that came with it.
Running Time: 35:05
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Ep 284: International football returns, I’m joined by Brad Jurd (@BradleyJurd) from the A League couch critics to talk Australia and Stuart Jones gives us the Italian mood, all that plus squad and some stats you never knew you needed to know.
Running Time: 1:06:07
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Ep 283: The first in a new series, Your England Journey. I’m joined by Matt Freeman who tells us how and when he found England and the journey they’ve taken him on, I also pay tribute to Franny Lee who recently passed away.
Running Time: 44:38
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Ep 282: The Lionesses were back in action for their first ever Nations League matches, they won one and lost one, with not the performances we’ve come to expect from them in either. I’m joined by The Evening Standards Dom Smith to look back at them.
Running Time: 26:20
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Ep 281: It was just only a month ago that the Lionesses were playing in the World Cup final, they are now back in action for their first ever Nations League matches, home to Scotland and away to Netherlands. I’m joined by Rich Laverty to take a look at them.
Running Time: 36:51
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Ep 280: Germany 2006, a classic World Cup, full of players in their prime, sadly (once again) it wasn’t to be for England, but there were so many great moments and they are all mentioned in the latest book about it ‘Golden Generations the story of the 2006 World Cup’, I’m joined by author Michael Gallwey.
Running Time: 37:07
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Ep 279: A point in Poland against Ukraine and a victory over the Auld Enemy, Scotland. We’ve had worse international windows, I’ll take you round both of them and also chat with CJ Joiner about the recent charitable donations made by Block 109.
Running Time: 57:35
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Ep 278: International football returns. England have an away double header, firstly in Poland against Ukraine, then a short trip to Glasgow to face Scotland. I’m joined by Andrew Todos to talk Ukraine, Robert Wojtczak guides us around Wroclaw and we round up talking Scotland with John Bleasdale from the Scottish Football Forums Podcast.
Running Time: 1:10:23
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Ep 277: The transfer window has shut, but how many past, present and future England players moved? Where did they go, how much for and did theymake the right moves? I’m joined by Gary from Channel England Football on YouTube to go through them all.
Running Time: 53:00
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Ep 275: We’re there. The final of the Women’s World Cup, following victory over Australia in their own back yard, the Lionesses will meet Spain in the final on Sunday. How they done it, Can they do it and when will the parade be? I’m joined once again by the Evening Standards Dom Smith to dissect it.
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Ep 274: The Lionesses go marching into the semi-finals of the World Cup following their victory over Colombia, hosts Australia await them. Can they do it? Join myself and the Evening Standards Dom Smith as we discuss it.
Running Time: 25:11
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Ep 273: The Lionesses have made it in to the quarter-finals of the World Cup and they done it the hard way, 10 players, extra-time and penalties, it wasn’t pretty. I’m joined by Dom Smith and Paul Letters to discuss it.
Running Time: 42:01
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Ep 272: And into the knock-out rounds the Lionesses go, thanks to a 6-1 victory over China, Nigeria are up next, join me, Dom Smith and David Gorton as we talk about the latest goings on.
Running Time: 18:55
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Ep 271: The Lionesses were in action once again in the Women’s World Cup, I’m joined once again by Dom Smith and also David Gorton. I also pay my respects to both Trevor Francis and Chris Bart-Williams who recently passed.
Running Time: 27:57
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Ep 270: The Women’s World Cup is underway and the Lionesses have been in action, I’m joined by Dom Smith to take a look back at it and also we hear from England fan David Gorton who gives us the vibe direct from Brisbane.
Running Time: 33:51
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Ep 269: Dear England is the latest production by James Graham, being performed at The National Theatre in London, it takes a look at the journey of Gareth Southgate as England manager and all that surrounds it. I’m joined by Ket Matsena who plays Raheem Sterling.
Running Time: 34:19
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Ep 268: 39 years of hurt are over, England’s U21’s have once again won the European Championships thanks to a 1-0 victory over Spain in Georgia. Join me as I chat with Gary Lambert from Channel England on YouTube about it all and what it means going forward.
Running Time: 37:42
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Ep 267: The Lionesses are in action for the final time on English soil before heading off to the 2023 World Cup, I catch up with Rich Laverty (@RichJLaverty) and also get the feeling from Australia as I chat with Paul Letters (@NYAEnglandFan).
Running Time: 55:14
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Ep 265: England are back in action in their quest for Euro 2024 qualification, join me as I find out more about Malta, Manchester and North Macedonia with @MaltaFootball, @MCRTaxiTours and @MacedonianFoot_.
Running Time: 1:11:17
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Ep 264: With just over 50 days to go Sarina Weigman announced her 23 to go to the 2023 World Cup, find out who made it and who didn’t.
Running Time: 13:24
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Ep 263: England’s summer of youth is underway, for both U17 sides it’s already over, with some degree of success, it’s now on to the U20’s in their World Cup in Argentina, I’m joined by England fan Gordon McKay who has seen them in action in La Plata, he tells us all about it.
Running Time: 35:38
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Ep 262: The Lionesses will soon be heading to the World Cup, join me as I speak with Abdullah Abdullah, author of Lionesses Gamechangers about it and the team, I also cover the Young Lionesses in their recent Euros and explain the forthcoming Nations League.
Running Time: 41:17
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Ep 261: As the summer approaches, It’s time for some tournaments, but who for, tune in as I give you a quick guide to which of our youth sides are playing who and where.
Running Time: 18:17
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Ep 260: It’s been a while, but the latest episode in the England Management series is here. I’m joined by Glen Isherwood from Englandfootballonline.com to discuss Terry Venables career and time as Three Lions Manager.
Running Time: 1:18:30
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Ep 259: April the 28th Wembley Stadium celebrates 100 years as being our national stadium, I’m very lucky to be joined by Liam Boylan, Stadium Director. He tells me what it’s like to work there and some of the things that go on that we probably didn’t know.
Running Time: 44:55
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Ep 258: There’s been plenty going on lately, good and bad, rather than squeeze it all in at a later date, here’s a round-up of what’s being going on recently, all things England.
Running Time: 13:54
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Ep 257: England have confirmed they are part of a bidding party, along with Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, for Euro 2028. It’s not a shoe-in though, Turkey have also put their hat in the ring. Here I take a look at both bids, and also their previous bidding history.
Running Time: 20:31
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Ep 256: Another trophy for the Lionesses, but the reality of the international window was a learning curve, a penalty shoot-out and a defeat, not things we’ve become accustomed to. Brazil and Australia were harder nuts to crack than maybe we thought. I’m joined by Dom Smith (@MrDomSmith) to review the two games.
Running Time: 34:39
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Ep 255: The Lionesses are back in action with two matches against Brazil (the Finalissima) and Australia, it really is the build-up to the World Cup, I’m joined by Rich Laverty to discuss it
Running Time: 36:00
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Ep 254: A busy international window concludes with England getting maximum points, thanks to a victories over Italy and Ukraine, here I’m joined by Matt Astbury to look back on it.
Running Time: 50:30
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Ep 253: Finally England are back in action, so It’s the Italy/Ukraine preview episode, so much to cram in, I’m joined by Michele Borrelli from @NapoliTickets & the 'Shadow Of Vesuvio' Podcast and also Andrew Todos from @ZoryaLondonsk & 'Ukraine Plus Football' Podcast.
Running Time: 1:17:52
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Ep 252: Thankfully, most England games go ahead as planned, but on the odd occasion something comes needing to postpone or cancel them and on a couple of occasions, abandon them altogether. Here is a look when just that, has happened to the Three Lions.
Running Time: 22:32
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Ep 251: Just before the Euro 2024 campaign begins, it’s an ideal opportunity to round-off the World Cup series, this time I’m joined by Paul Letters who takes us back to Qatar 2022 and tells us some of the great experiences he had.
Running Time: 58:50
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Ep 250: The Lionesses have retained the Arnold Clark Cup, after beating Korea, Italy and Belgium, I’m joined by Dom Smith to take a look back over it all and towards the World Cup in the summer.
Running Time: 36:00
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Ep 249: Three Lions and a Kitten, is the new book as written by Aza Fogelburg, stories of following England from afar, then finally getting to see the Three Lions in the fresh was the start of a journey with many ups and downs, twist and turns. Find out a little more as Aza joins me to chat.
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Ep 248: The Arnold Clark Cup returns, this time the Lionesses face South Korea, Italy and Belgium, can they retain the trophy for the 2nd year, join me and Rich Laverty as we discuss it all.
Running Time: 32:09
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Ep 247: Slightly different this week, Join me as I chat with Lloyd Owers the technical director of The Marshall Islands, the last nation on earth to not have an international football team, how, what, when, why – It’s all here. Plus, I explain the latest U21 news and your chance to be on tele.
Running Time: 31:42
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Ep 246: Have you ever considered just how much effort goes into organising a coach for England away games. I’m joined by Mark Griffiths from On The Ball Travel who tells us how it all began, some stories from the past and also the issues he’s faced recently. Also talking January transfers and Nations League.
Running Time: 54:29
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Ep 245: 1953 England v Hungary, a game that was to change everything, so much so, it became known as The Match of the Century, I’m joined by Matt Clough, author of the book, of the same name to tell us more about that period of time.
Running Time: 55:24
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Ep 244: Jon Driscoll (@DriscollFC) is a TV and radio commentator and also an author, he joins me to talk about his latest book ‘Get it kicked!’ looking at the past and the present of the game, including a take on our national side. It’ll certainly make you think.
Running Time: 35:13
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Ep 243: Time for another in our England Manager series, I’m joined by Lionel Birnie who helped Graham Taylor write his autobiography, we hear all about Graham’s life and how he got the England job and the troubles that came with it.
Running Time: 1:26:34
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Ep 242: What does 2023 have in store for England and the Lionesses? When and where are they playing, how can you get tickets? Tune in for all the information you’ll need for the year ahead and I’ll also pay tribute to George Cohen.
Running Time: 23:48
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Ep 241: That’s it for another year, 2022 has had its ups and downs, here to go over it with me is Aidan Smith and Gary Lambert, an episode that looks at the Three Lions, Lionesses, Gareth Southgate and the World Cup.
Running Time: 54:28
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Ep 240: The Three Lions on a Shirt book has been a labour of love for all involved, I’m joined by Jim Drewett from Vision Sports Publishing to talk about just some of the amazing Three Lions shirts and stories captured within it.
Running Time: 53:33
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Ep 239: Once again, England are out of the World Cup, but they leave with their heads held high after a spirited performance against France, here to go over it with me is Matt Astbury.
Running Time: 39:18
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Ep 238: After beating Senegal England are now into the World Cup quarter-finals with a match against France. I chat with Dom Smith about Senegal and look ahead to France with Hugo Malim.
Running Time: 47:58
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Ep 237: What’s it like to follow England at a World Cup, I catch up with Glynn Davies and Howard Taylor who are going about it in a slightly different way.
Running Time: 38:16
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Ep 236: Iran, USA and Wales down and once again England are into the knock out stages of the World Cup, join me as I chat with Matt Astbury about Wales and look towards Senegal with Adama Ndione from @SenegalEnglish Twitter account.
Running Time: 54:18
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Ep 235: What a way to start the Qatar World Cup, Iran well and truly beaten, now we move on to the USA, can we finally beat them on the biggest stage of all? I’m joined by Aidan Smith from threelions.net to look back over Iran and also American resident Gaurav Singhvi to look forward to USA.
Running Time: 49:00
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Ep 234: Here it is, the Qatar World Cup is about to commence, England’s first opponents are Iran and I’ve been fortunate to speak with Arya Allahverdi from Gol Bezan all about them. Also I feature 2 more musicians who have written some England songs from The 12th Man & George White.
Running Time: 51:03
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Ep 233: 50 years ago today, England’s women played their first official international match away to Scotland, this, following half a century of the game being banned for them. Recently I visited the stadium where this historic match was played and have spoken to some of the people involved in the game. Whilst the Lionesses are having great success, it wouldn’t have been possible without these pioneers.
Running Time: 51:23
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Ep 232: We’ve done it, the final part in the World Cup series. Made it to Russia 2018. Throughout the year I’ve been talking with various England fans who have followed England to the tournaments, this time Coventry fan CJ Joiner reminds us of the lengths he went to follow England around Russia.
Running Time: 56:29
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Ep 231: Gareth Southgate has announced his second World Cup squad, who is in and who is out, tune in to find out, also what comes with tournaments are musicians writing and recording songs to help the team along, I have a selection here for your musical pleasure.
Running Time: 26:32
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Ep 230: The Lionesses are once again in action, this time in a couple of friendlies against Japan and Norway in Spain, I’m joined by Rich Laverty to talk this, Finalissima and the World Cup.
Running Time: 34:56
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Ep 229: 2014 and the World Cup makes its way back to South America and Brazil and once again England are (briefly) involved. Join me and Dean Cornish as he tells us about his time following England there.
Running Time: 52:32
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Ep 228: 2010 and the World Cup makes it’s way to a new continent, Africa and it’s most southern point, South Africa. Join me and Glynn Davies as he tells us about his amazing adventures following England there, so much so, he wrote a book about it.
Running Time: 49:00
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Ep 227: The 2022 Qatar World Cup is nearly upon us. For those going, are you ready? Once again I catch up with England fan and Qatari resident Ben Williams who tells us some last minute tips and also to Fan Leader Kunal Sapat who recent visited for the Lusail Super Cup .
Running Time: 58:03
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Ep 226: The 2006 Germany World Cup, despite being 16 years ago, it almost feels like yesterday, the golden generation were pretty much at their peak, could they come home with the trophy? Join myself and England fan Howard Taylor as he explains his travels around that time.
Running Time: 51:05
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Ep 225: The Euro 2024 qualifying draw was made, I give my take on that and also speak with Dom Smith about the recent Lionesses games against USA and Czech Republic.
Running Time: 31:03
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Ep 224: Gareth Southgate. Arguably England’s second most successful manager. Is his time coming to an end? If it is, then there needs to be a successor, but who? Join me and Channel England Football's Gary Lambert as we discuss who could one day take over in the hot seat.
Running Time: 1:11:30
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Ep 223: The Lionesses are back in action they face the USA and Czech Republic. As usual I’m joined by @RichJLaverty to go through it and I’m also joined by Andrew Deacon, a Lionesses fan from America.
Running Time: 52:00
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Ep 222: It was finally time for the Far east to host the World Cup. Japan and South Korea, it’s was now Sven who was tasked with bringing it home. How would he do, join myself and my good friend Dan Hardman-Smart as we look back on our trip to the land of the rising sun.
Running Time: 52:49
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Ep 221: A trip to Italy, a crazy game against Germany, throw in some relegation, a scary moment at the Green Man and before you knew it England had played their last games before the World Cup. I’m joined by Dom Smith to talk it through.
Running Time: 53:30
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Ep 220: England’s senior men are back in action, it’s survive or relegation now in the Nations League. Italy away and Germany at home. I’m joined by Stuart Jones and Marco Kühnauer to chat it over.
Running Time: 52:39
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Ep 219: After the failure of not making USA ’94, we move on to France ’98 in the latest in our World Cup series. A quick hop across the channel under the stewardship of Glenn Hoddle, what could go wrong? I’m joined by Daily Mail Travel editor and author of ‘Lost in France’ Mark Palmer who tells us about his experiences.
Running Time: 1:03:15
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Ep 218: Following their two recent victories, the Lionesses are going to next year’s World Cup. Here I chat with Rachel Major, one of The Gang, a Lionesses supporters group, all about it. I also pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen.
Running Time: 28:26
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Ep 217: The transfer window for summer 2022 is over, plenty of big money moves, here we focus on those that represent our national team. Have they made a move that will see them get back into a Three Lions shirt?
Running Time: 29:16
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Ep 216: It’s just over a month since our Lionesses famously won the Euro’s here on home soil, but they are back in action in their bid to qualify for the 2023 World Cup, I’m joined by Rich Laverty to take a look at the squad, the fixtures against Austria and Luxembourg and pay tribute to both Ellen White and Jill Scott.
Running Time: 30:43
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Ep 215: It’s time for the next instalment of our World Cup series, we’ve made it to Italy 1990, here I am joined by Brighton and England fan Mark Raven who went on an epic adventure to see England famously make the semi-finals.
Running Time: 53:29
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Ep 214: It’s taken me a little long than I anticipated (Sorry) to celebrate our Lionesses finest hour, their European Championship win over Germany. Here I’m joined by @RachMajor one of @TheGangENG who tells us what it was like following the team in the summer of 2022.
Running Time: 40:52
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Ep 213: A spin off from our manager series, but speaking about someone equally important not just to the English game but to 3 different England managers. Join me as I chat with David Tossell about Don Howe and the book he wrote about him. @PitchPublishing
Running Time: 1:17:27
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Ep 212: A little bit of fun this, I’m joined by Gary from Channel England Football to take a light-hearted look at the world of advertising when it comes to England players and managers. How many do you remember and what ones have we missed out?
Running Time: 1:19:15
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Ep 211: It’s time for the Lionesses' biggest game, here we take a look at both their route and also Germany’s route to the European Championships final of 2022.
Running Time: 21:21
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It’s the latest in our World Cup series, for the second time it was hosted by Mexico, this time in 1986. I spoke with Paddy Buckley who went as a fan and also to Gary Stevens who was part Bobby Robson’s England team.
Running Time: 1:08:27
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Ep 209: We catch up with the latest from the Women’s 2022 Euros with Dom Smith in this bite-sized episode
Running Time: 34:24
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Ep 208: The wait is over, it’s finally here, the Women’s European Championships of 2022. Behind held here in England, join me and Rich Laverty (@RichJLaverty) to run through the Lionesses squad, the recent games and preview the upcoming competition.
Running Time: 30:51
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Congratulations to England’s Young Lions, our U19’s are European Champions after beating Israel in the final, it’s a fantastic achievement, but as I explain, let’s not get too carried away, this could be as good as it gets for some of them.
Running Time: 28:17
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After a year’s delay, the Women’s European Championships will commence in England on 6th July in its 13th edition. Here we look back on how England have previously performed with the help of two former players, Gill Coultard MBE and Jo Fletcher.
Running Time: 55:47
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Ep 205: After an absence of 12 years, England were back at the World Cup, and it was off to sunny Spain and England fan Les Gasson was making the journey with them. Les has previously told us about Euro ’80 and his trip to Kazakhstan. He never lets us down, you’ll enjoy this.
Running Time: 53:28
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Ep 204: Time to squeeze a disastrous international window into a podcast. Join me, Aidan Smith from ThreeLions.net and Gary Lambert from Channel England Football as we look back on the 4 Nations League games from June.
Running Time: 1:12:19
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Ep 203: England are back in action with 4 Nations League games in 10 days. I’m joined by Tomasz Mortimer from HungarianFootball.com, Marco Kühnauer, Steve Polillo from Milan Weekly POD and to Mark Griffiths from On The Ball Travel to look ahead to them.
Running Time: 1:28:27
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Ep 202: English Police at away games, you’ve probably noticed them, but providing you had no interaction with them, you’d probably not thought much more about them, ahead of Germany away I’m pleased to say I’m joined by Bedfordshire’s PC Stephen Mason to explain their role a little.
Running Time: 40:53
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Ep 201: The Qatar World Cup is getting closer, for those going, undoubtedly you’ll have questions, there’s no better brains to pick, than someone who lives there, I’m pleased to say I’m joined by England fan Ben Williams who lives in Qatar who has been happy to answer some.
Running Time: 59:19
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Ep 200: 37 years ago the fateful fire at Bradford City changed the club and people’s lives forever, in part this episode pays tribute to those that passed, but it also looks at when Bradford played England, a result of the rebuilding. I’m joined by Philip Ideson to talk about it.
Running Time: 39:38
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Ep 199: It’s the episode they said wouldn’t happen, but I had to make it happen. It’s the fifth in our World Cup series. Mexico 1970, could I find someone who went? Pat Napier did and she was more than happy to tell me all about it. Sun burn, Guns, That Save, a future husband – It’s all here. Enjoy
Running Time: 41:25
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Ep 198: Let’s catch up with some of the England news that you may have missed of late, plus I chat with Tividale FC’s physio Gavin Blackwell, he’s a member of the FA’s medical society and has some interesting England anecdotes to tell.
Running Time: 52:20
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Ep 197: Time for another in our England Manager series. The fifth full-time manager was a man many England fans will have an affinity with, I certainly do. Sir Bobby Robson. Join me as I chat with David Hartrick, author of 'Silver Linings' as we talk all the ups and downs of his time with England.
Running Time: 1:10:43
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Ep 196: England C Manager Paul Fairclough once again joins me following the recent defeat to Wales C. He tells us how it went, what went wrong and where do England C go now?
Running Time: 36:12
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Ep 195: The fourth in our World Cup series and it’s the big one. When football really did come home. It’s 1966, It’s Geoff Hurst scoring a hat trick, it’s Nobby Stiles dancing, it’s Bobby Moore lifting the Jules Rimet Trophy and Peter Woodman was there to witness it.
Running Time: 55:26
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Ep 194: The World Cup draw has been made. We have been drawn in Group B alongside America, Iran and one of Wales, Scotland or Ukraine. Many thanks to the England Supporters Travel Club who invited me up to Wembley alongside many other England fans to watch the draw unfold, hear the reactions of those fans here.
Running Time: 23:53
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Ep 193: Plenty to cram into this episode, tune in as I look back on the international window with the help of Gary Lambert from Channel England Football on YouTube and Dom Smith from Englandfootball.org, plus we run through all the other results from the other England sides in action.
Running Time: 1:00:04
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Ep 192: The England senior men are finally back in action with 2 Wembley friendlies against Switzerland and for the first time, against the Ivory Coast. I’m joined by guests Oliver Zesiger and Mamadou Gaye to find out about each opponent
Running Time: 57:23
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Ep 191: The England C team are back in action for the first time since June 2019 when they face Wales at the end of March. Once again I’m pleased to say I’m joined by England Manager Paul Fairclough to tell us what he’s been doing in the lead up to this important fixture.
Running Time: 36:20
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Ep 190: The third in our World Cup series and the seventh competition it’s 1962 and time to go to Chile, once again I’m joined by Blackburn Rovers legend and England player Bryan Douglas who was part of the squad and played at the tournament.
Running Time: 40:13
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Ep 189: Congratulations to our Lionesses, who won the first Arnold Clark Cup, I’m joined by Rich Laverty to chat about it and what it means going forward to the summers Euros.
Running Time: 43:01
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Ep 188: The Arnold Clark Cup begins soon, our Lionesses face their first real tests since Sarina Wiegman came in as manager with matches against Canada, Spain and Germany, I speak with Rich Laverty ahead of the games and find out how hard a test they will be.
Running Time: 31:16
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Ep 187: A brief history of The Rous Cup, an invitational 2 or 3 team competition held during the mid to late 1980’s, to be honest many won’t look back on with the fondest of memories, but it is still part of England’s important history.
Running Time: 35:30
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Ep 186: The second in our World Cup series, we’ve already looked at the very early tournaments, now it’s time to get a first-hand account of what it was really like. I’m joined by Blackburn Rovers legends and England player Bryan Douglas who went to Sweden in 1958.
Running Time: 22:43
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Ep 185: Here we are in February, plenty of things have happened, some you may noticed, some you may have not, join me as we catch-up on some England related news.
Running Time: 18:14
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Ep 184: The England manager series returns, following the abrupt departure of Don Revie, in came former West Ham manager Ron Greenwood, he had some work to do to get England back on the world stage, author Mike Miles joins us to tells how he did it.
Running Time: 1:13:12
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Ep 183: I’m joined by Southampton and England fan Callum Clifton @Callum3081 to discuss two subjects bald England footballers and testicular cancer. Yes, it is slightly different to the norm, but both are important topics where conversation needs to happen.
Running Time: 1:02:02
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Ep 182: The Qatar World Cup is less than a year away, we’ve all got questions! I spoke with Arjun Wara @Arjgybargy, a Qatar Fan Leader about his recent experiences over in the small Arabian state when he visited for the Arab Cup.
Running Time: 1:07:33
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Ep 181: Back for the first episode of 2022 and it’s the start of the journey to the World Cup finals, over the year I’ll be speaking with people who have followed England to various tournaments, going to different countries and having amazing experiences, but we start by just looking at the early years to begin with.
Running Time: 27:37
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Ep 180: The final episode of the year and as always we look back over it, I’m joined by Dom Smith, Matt Astbury and Aidan Smith, all regulars over the year to discuss our player, goal and highlight of the year and we also touch on the Euros.
Running Time: 1:02:14
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Ep 179: The Nations League draw has been made. England have been drawn with Italy, Germany and Hungary, join me as I give a little history to the competition in the penultimate episode of 2021.
Running Time: 26:46
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Ep 178: It’s the final international break for the Lionesses, we look back at it with Rich Laverty, who also tells us about The Guardians Top 100 list plus we catch up with Stuart Langworthy from The Walking Football UK to see what’s been happening there lately.
Running Time: 52:12
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Ep 177: The debut England goalscorers episode. How many England players have scored on their England debut? Who was the first, who was the last, who scored a hat trick and never played again? Find it all out in this latest podcast.
Running Time: 25:42
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Ep 176: Back with another in our England Manager series, following Alf Ramsey, came Don Revie, in quite a turbulent time for the national team. I’m joined by Chris Evans author of the book Don Revie - The Biography.
Running Time: 1:11:13
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Ep 175: Job Done! World Cup 2022 qualification is assured. We look back on Albania at home and San Marino away with Matt Astbury.
Running Time: 45:03
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Ep 174: It’s the final international window of 2021 for the senior men, world cup qualification is at stake, I’m joined by Elton Kohila to talk Albania and Massimo Visemoli from the San Marino fan group Brigata Mai 1 Gioia RSM.
Running Time: 46:54
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Ep 173: Join me and Rich Laverty as we discuss the latest goings on with the Lionesses, their recent World Cup Qualifiers, which included even more goals! And also react to the draw for next year’s European Championships.
Running Time: 22:47
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Ep 172: The World Cup every 2 years. You’ve heard all the talk, it’s still a proposal at the moment, but do we need it, does international football need tampering with? Join Aidan Smith from threelions.net and myself as we have a chat about it.
Running Time: 44:37
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Ep 171: England and the FA have been punished by UEFA for the Euro 2020 final disturbances, join myself and Dom Smith from Englandfootball.org as we have a chat about it.
Running Time: 35:30
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Ep 170: October’s international window is over, 4 points from a possible 6, could have been better, could have been a lot worse. Join me and CJ Joiner as we discuss Andorra away and Hungary at home. I also run down the other England sides results and take a look into the forthcoming Nations League draw.
Running Time: 45:14
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Ep 169: It’s World Cup Qualifying time again. Andorra away and Hungary at home, will England make the journey to Qatar during this international window? Join me as I chat with Andorra Press Manager Ivan Moure and Tomasz Mortimer from Hungarianfootball.com about them.
Running Time: 51:57
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Ep 168: Here it is, part 2 of a 2 part conversation I had with Coventry and England fan Brian Wright, this time he tells us about the big part snooker plays in his life, plus his experience of various World Cups.
Running Time: 1:01:46
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Ep 167: Time to talk Lionesses, they began their World Cup qualification with a couple of wins, just the 8-0 and 10-0, I chat with Rich Laverty about it, plus we also remember Jimmy Greaves who sadly passed away recently.
Running Time: 35:19
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Ep 166: The England Player of the year Award. Ever thought much about it? No, me neither, until I saw Kalvin Philips and Ellen White win it recently, this was my reason for delving in to the history of it. When did it start and who has previously won it? Find it all out in this bite-sized episode.
Running Time: 25:57
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Ep 165: The September International window is over, 7 points out of a possible 9, I chat with Aidan Smith about Hungary, Matt Astbury about Andorra, Dom Smith about Poland and Kunal Sapat from Block 109 about going away in this break.
Running Time: 1:03:17
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Ep 164: It’s always great speaking with England fans, this is part 1 of a 2 part chat I had with Coventry and England fan Brian Wright, hear as he tells me about trouble in Turkey, how Shrek came in to his life and his collection of replica trophies.
Running Time: 55:25
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Ep 163: It’s World Cup qualifiers time, time to preview the upcoming games against Hungary, Andorra and Poland. I’m joined by Tomasz Mortimer, Ildefons Lima Solà, and Christopher Lash, we take a look at Gareth Southgate’s squad and also news of a Wembley surfer banner.
Running Time: 1:00:36
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Ep 162: In the second of our periodic series about previous England managers I’m joined by Dave Bowler @MagicOfFACup, author of the of Sir Alf Ramsey biography, entitled ‘Winning isn’t everything’. As England’s only trophy winner, it was good to hear a little more about him.
Running Time: 1:02:35
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Ep 161: It’s good to be back, after a short break, there is a bit of news to catch up on, plus we chat with Richard Weekes from the England Supporters Club, who tells us just what it was like during the summer, organising tickets for supporters and also looking towards the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers and what that entails.
Running Time: 50:32
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It’s the Italy review, sadly the final was a step to far for England, that’s not to say we’re not proud of them all. Whilst England lost, it’s a day that will unfortunately be remembered by many for the incidents that surrounded the game. I’m joined by Dom Smith, Matt Astbury and Aidan Smith to look over it, and the tournament too.
Running Time: 57:08
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ENGLAND ARE IN THE FINAL. That’s right, after seeing off Denmark, England face Italy in the European Championship Final. We’re joined by Matt Astbury to go over the Denmark game at Vinny from the Milan Weekly Podcast to preview Italy in the final.
Running Time: 1:07:42
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Ep 158: It’s semi final time. Ukraine dispatched, only Denmark stand in the way of a place in the Euro2020 final. I’m joined by Dom Smith to discuss it, Matthew Halliday tells us what it was like to be in Rome and Poul Olsen talks Denmark.
Running Time: 56:18
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Ep 157: Finally, the hoodoo is over, Germany in a knock-out game! What a day. We look back on victory with Aidan Smith @Aidan27Smith and towards the Quarter final against Ukraine with Andrew Todos @ZoryaLondonsk. Just like last time, It’s now or never.
Running Time: 47:01
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Ep 156: Better late than never! We look back on the Czech Republic game with Matt Astbury and towards the R16 clash with Germany with Manuel Veth.
It’s do or die time.
Running Time: 48:51
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Ep 155: It was the big one, it didn’t go our way, Dom Smith from Englandfootball.org joins us to discuss why. We get your reactions to it and we look forward to the Czech Republic game with Thomas from @czechfooty.
Running Time: 47:41
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Ep 154: Join us as we look back on England’s opening victory against Croatia with Aidan Smith from ThreeLions.net and look towards the big Scotland fixture with John Bleasdale from Scottish Football Forum Podcast, plus we get your reaction to the Croatia result.
Running Time: 43:10
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Ep 153: England against Scotland, it’s the oldest international football fixture and it’s coming around again, tune in as 7 England fans tells us about their memories of the games. It’s guaranteed to get you in the mood for the big game.
Running Time: 39:06
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Ep 152: It’s finally here! The Euro 2020 Croatia preview. I’m joined by Lovre Nikolac who gives us the view from the Balkans ahead of England’s first game and we take a listen to some fan inspired England songs.
Running Time: 30:18
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Ep 151: Join me as I take a couple of trips to Middlesbrough and I look back on the games against Austria and Romania with Aidan Smith from ThreeLions.net, talking squad, taking the knee and did I try a Parmo?
Running Time: 47:58
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Ep 150: Some England fans have brewed the pitch. That’s right and it’s just in time for the Euro’s. Hear from Block 109 member Kevin Masters as he tells us how Wembeerly went from an idea to reality.
Running Time: 25:43
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Ep 149: It’s finally here, the preview episode, one where England fans can attend the games. I’m joined by Lee Wingate from The other Bundesliga Podcast talking Austria, Filip from Romanian Football Twitter and Lee Bailey guides us around Middlesbrough.
Running Time: 45:05
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Ep 148: Join me as I speak with an England Manager. This time it’s Stuart Langworthy, manager of the over 60’s England walking football team. Tune in as he explains one of the fastest growing sports, how it came about, England’s history, what the future holds and how you too can play.
Running Time: 43:45
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Ep 147: As the European Championships finally come in to view, It’s time once again for Gareth Southgate to pick his England squad to take us to glory. Can I second guess his choices, do you agree with my 26, who have I missed out, would could come through at the 11th hour?
Running Time: 20:09
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Ep 146: Once again I’m joined by another England fan, a real character on away days, Bisto from Doncaster, listen as he shares some of his England adventures and tells us ‘It’s nice to be important, but it’s important to be nice’.
Running Time: 50:53
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Ep 145: We touch on UEFA’s announcement about the ticketing news ahead of the Euros!!!!! Plus I’m joined by Paul Letters from NotYourAverageEnglandFan.com
Running Time: 39:37
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Ep 144: Join me as I took a trip up to Wembley Stadium to check out the latest editions there and I also had a chat with Paul Gregory aka Tango.
Running Time: 27:12
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Ep 143: The European Super League. How does it affect England? I had a chat with Dom Smith from Englandfootball.org as we discussed how soon this could really affect Gareth Southgate and his team at the Euro’s. Will it really happen? I hope not!
Running Time: 28:04
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Ep 142: I had the pleasure of chatting with author @EddyBrimson recently, author of England memoirs ‘Tear gas and ticket touts’ and ‘God save the Team’ he joined me to reminisce a little and also tell us about his new novella ‘Naughty Boy’.
Running Time: 32:02
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Ep 141: A little while back I spoke with former England physio Alan Smith about his time working as the senior physio for our national team, how he got to be there, the managers he has worked with and the tournaments he’s been part of.
Running Time: 28:26
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Ep 140: A little Bank Holiday Monday bonus podcast, I speak with Rich Laverty about the upcoming Lionesses games and then review the U21’s debacle and Aidy Boothroyd’s position with Lauren McCann.
Running Time: 41:06
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Ep 139: Time to take a look back on the international window, where England faced San Marino, Albania and Poland in World Cup qualifiers with Aidan Smith, Matt Astbury and Dom Smith. We also speak with Rob Pomfret about being in Tirana.
Running Time: 55:01
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Ep 138: Been a while, but England are back in action. The road to Qatar starts now. I chat with Andrea Zoppis from the San Marino FA, Elton Kohila about Albania and Christopher Lash tells us about Poland.
Running Time: 46:27
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Ep 137: In these times where we are unable to travel, I thought I’d take a look at one of England’s longest journeys where qualification points were at stake. 2009, Almaty, Kazakhstan. Les Gasson and Dean Cornish share their memories and experiences of a journey in to the unknown.
Running Time: 49:26
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Ep 136: You thought 1966 was the only time England picked up a trophy? Think again. Let me take you back to 1997, France and Le Tournoi. Joining me is Mark Raven who followed England to all three games and saw Alan Shearer lift the trophy.
Running Time: 34:05
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Ep 135: Join us as we reflect on the recent Lionesses victory with Steve Hopper and catch up with Callum Clifton who tells us about his experience of Seville 2018.
Running Time: 40:20
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Ep 134: On 18 occasions England have had a player sent off. Here we go through all of them, were they hard-done by on some occasions? Who was the oldest, the youngest, the most experienced, who’s walked twice, who said something they shouldn’t? Find out here.
Running Time: 27:46
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Ep 133: In conversation with England fan Mark Smith who tells us about his book ‘Strength of mind’ and the adversity he has come through in his life. We also speak with Rich Laverty about the forthcoming Lionesses games.
Running Time: 41:34
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Ep 132: In conversation with Graham Morse, not only the biographer of Sir Walter Winterbottom, but his son-in-law too, so who better to speak to about England’s very first manager.
Running Time: 51:55
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Ep 131: In conversation with Mark Chapman, curator of Englandsamateurs.com, we talk about the England amateur period between 1906 and 1974.
Running Time: 39:18
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Ep 130: The England band, often derided, perhaps unfairly. You’ve heard them play, but have you heard what they have to say? I had an enjoyable chat with John Hemmingham, who tells me about some of the stories they’ve had whilst on the road with England.
Running Time: 43:50
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Ep 129: UEFA announced that their terms and conditions had changed to the tickets purchased for Euro 2020(21), it’s left fans with an ultimation, which could prove costly. I couldn’t let it pass without having a say on it.
Running Time: 14:34
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Ep 128: With the World Cup Qualifiers on the horizon, I caught up with some correspondents who know more about England’s opponents than I do. We talk Poland with Christopher Lash, Hungary with Tomasz Mortimer, Albania with Elton Kohila, Andorra with Vincente Pallares and San Marino with Andrea Zoppis. Plus we remember Colin Bell.
Running Time: 50:49
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Ep 127: Back for the new year. Join us as we chat with Sam Goldsworthy from Its Coming Home TV, talking all things England and about the channel.
Running Time: 26:33
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Ep 126: Join us for the final podcast of the year as we look back over 12 months-worth of episodes, plus a little quiz to keep it light. Thanks for listening throughout 2020 and your continued support – here’s hoping for a brighter 2021 on and off the pitch. Merry Christmas, Stay Safe.
Running Time: 37:12
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Ep 125: Full Colour 66 is a project to colourise the 1966 World Cup final, we catch up with the guys at Final Replay TV about it and how you can get involved, plus we chat with Gaurav Singhvi about being an American England fan.
Running Time: 50:05
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Ep 124 The World Cup draw has been made, find out who we’ve been drawn with as we chat with Aidan Smith from ThreeLions.net and also catch up with CJ Joiner about the good causes Block 109 have been helping.
Running Time: 42:56
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Ep 123 The World Cup draw is fast approaching, I try and explain it as best as I can, best scenario, worst scenario, most expensive scenario etc Plus we chat with Hugo Malim who tells us about his first England away experience, back in Switzerland 2010.
Running Time: 37:33
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Ep 122 We look back on the recent International window, with wins against Ireland and Iceland and unfortunately the loss away to Belgium with Dom Smith from Englandfootball.org . We also pay tribute to Ray Clemence and catch up with the Young Lions.
Running Time: 40:38
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Ep 121 I’m joined by Sky Sports commentator and author of The 50, football’s most influential players John Driscoll @driscoll11 who tells us about the book and his England experiences.
Running Time: 53:22
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Ep 120 International football returns for the final time this year. We preview Ireland with Joseph McCarthy @irish_abroad, Belgium with John Chapman @BelgoFoot and Iceland with Marc Boal @marcboal.
Running Time: 52:44
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Ep 119 More an England news round-up this one, we catch up with England futsal player Doug Reed after the FA pulled out of the forthcoming match against North Macedonia and we remember Nobby Stiles and Gordon Astall.
Running Time: 26:36
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Ep 118 England vs New Zealand – It was all set to happen, then it didn’t. But I’d already done the ground work for the episode by then. Hear what it was like to be at the first meeting between the two sides back in 1991 with England fan David Ward and what it was like to play in the game with Kiwi Mike McGarry.
Running Time: 39:03
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Ep 117 It’s always great speaking with fellow England supporters about their experiences and this episode we catch up with Steve Ocsko who for a brief time organised and ran Fans Go, helping fans get to away games, here he tells us about a lively trip to Ukraine.
Running Time: 43:41
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Ep 116 We take a look back over the recent international break, taking in Wales with Aidan Smith and Belgium and Denmark with Matt Astbury, and we also throw forward to the Lionesses game in Germany with Rich Laverty.
Running Time: 1:01:32
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Ep 115 The future of England’s futsal team hangs in the balance after the FA wiped out their budget for it, find out what this means for the team and the game as we chat with England international futsal player Doug Reed.
Running Time: 31:02
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Ep 114 England are back in action and this time we preview the games against Wales, Belgium and Denmark with Rich Roberts from @PodcastPeldroed, John Chapman from @Belgofoot and Claus from @Danishfooty.
Running Time: 50:25
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Ep 113 It’s another of our Your first England away game, this time back to 2008 and Croatia in Zagreb with Daniel Pain.
Running Time: 28:15
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Ep 112 We talk with True Colours author John Devlin about the new look England kits and also to Chad Thomas about being behind the fence in Iceland.
Running Time: 49:43
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Ep 111 We look back on the first international break since November 2019, speaking with Dom Smith from englandfootball.org about the win in Iceland and the draw against Denmark in the Nations League.
Running Time: 38:55
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Ep 110 The boys are back. It’s been 293 days since Kosovo away, but now we head to Iceland and Denmark for the Nations League. We chat with Marc Boal from Icelandic football UK and Claus Rondbjerg from Danish Footy.
Running Time: 55:09
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Ep 109 The Lionesses have a new coach, we catch up with Rich Laverty who tells us about Sarina Weigman and we chat with CJ Joiner about Block 109 - well this is episode 109!
Running Time: 37:33
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Ep 108 This week we’re joined by Wembley Stadium announcer Kris Temple as he tells us about what it’s like being the voice of Wembley and why he’s there in these current times.
Running Time: 42:17
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Ep 107 Daniel Musson tells us about his first England away game, and what a start, Sunshine, Football, Melinda Messenger and Teargas, it’s Tunisia in Marseille World Cup 1998.
Running Time: 39:36
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Ep 106 We’re joined by Alfie Wilson who tells us all about his first England away game, back in 2012 during the European Championships in the Ukraine against Sweden.
Running Time: 26:01
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Ep 105 The England C Team. What is it? Who are they? I talk with manager Paul Fairclough and former striker James Norwood about what it’s like to be part of it and the good they do, however at the moment due to cuts they find themselves in a precarious position.
Running Time: 1:02:40
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Ep 104 Back talking with another England fan, about his first away game. Matthew Halliday tells us about Costa Rica at the 2014 World Cup, plus we also remember Jack Charlton.
Running Time: 27:26
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Ep 103 The last in our series of England at the European Championships, this time we go back to France 2016 with Hugo Malim, who was living in France at the time, he tells us his experiences.
Running Time: 45:15
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Ep 102 We talk with Owen Coyle Jnr, head coach of the England amputee side and find out all about it.
Running Time: 32:55
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Ep 101 We talk with Tom Gayle, broadcast journalist about what it’s like to be in an empty stadium and also to Endre Kleiven about following England from Norway.
Running Time: 37:54
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