This Was Boothferry Park: Recent Episodes
Harry Hainstock
20 years on from the last league game at Boothferry Park, we take a look back at the old place with the people who were there. Hosted by Harry Hainstock - Son of former PA Announcer, Martyn.
City fan Lee is on the podcast as we look back at the ritual of going to Boothferry Park in the 90s, some of the big match days and how him and his mate managed to have a kick about on the pitch before it was demolished.
Gary is on the podcast as we look back at why he turned down Newcastle for City, his experience playing for several different managers at Boothferry Park and how he became the record goal scorer for North Ferriby.
Damian is on the podcast as we take a look back at his early days supporting City and how he went from there to interviewing many of the biggest names in football.
Mark and Henry are on the podcast as we look back at how they devised and released 'The Tigers are Back' back in 1983 and how they followed the team to Florida on their pre-season tour the following year to film 'A Kick in the Grass'.
Watch 'A Kick in the Grass' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG5ysDFxoG4
The City's on Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIhZKu60QQM
Neil Allison joins the podcast from his home in Australia as we look back at his City career, how he ended up playing in Singapore and why he was felt up by Gary Lineker on national TV.
Former City Press Officer Brendon Smurthwaite is on the podcast as we look back at how he went from contributing to the programme at Boothferry Park to traveling with the team to Beijing as a Premier League Press Officer 10 years later.
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Craig Norrie is on the podcast as we take a look back at how he went from being City's Young Player of the year to moving abroad a few seasons later - as well as how he almost changed the course of City's history after playing a building site prank on a certain Dean Windass..
Sam is on the podcast as we look back at how he found himself playing for City under Terry Dolan, what he made of Mark Hateley and the real story behind his Nissan Cherry..
Steve Massey is on the podcast as we take a look back at how he started out his career playing with George Best, his move to City and winning promotion and why he moved on instead of playing in Division 2 for The Tigers.
Barbara is on the podcast as we take a look back at her time as City's secretary and receptionist between 1972-74. Including, being invited to players stag dos and driving Terry Neill's E Type Jag around Boothferry Park!
Rob McDonald is on the podcast as we take a look back at how he went from turning down an apprenticeship at Reckitt's to winning top honours in Europe.
Adam Lowthorpe is on the podcast as we take a look back at his City career. Including, making his debut at 18, scoring a screamer in front of South Stand and what really happened with Simon Dakin and that lift shaft..
Gavin Gordon is on the podcast as we look back at how he went from being coached by Nobby Stiles at Man Utd to making his professional debut under Terry Dolan at just 16 years old.
Lifelong City fan Brian is on the podcast as we take a look at the highs and lows of a fan at Boothferry Park. Including, the Kempton experience and how Brian played a key role in a certain match day routine.
Esteemed football writer Colin Young is on the podcast as we take a look back at his time as the Hull Daily Mail City reporter between 1993-96. Including, getting banned from the players bar by Terry Dolan, nights out with Deano and why he left Hull to cover Euro 96 and the Premier League.
Willo is on the podcast as we take a look back at his 10 years at Boothferry Park - including a very memorable performance vs Crystal Palace, a cameo on the left-wing and what he spent his bingo winnings on..
Lee Bracey is on the podcast as we discuss his journey from Albert Square to Boothferry Park, how he dealt with the set backs he had at City and why he took objection to a certain local fanzine editor..
Richard Peacock comes on the podcast as we take a look back at his Boothferry Park days, including scoring on his debut and an eventful team meeting with David Lloyd.
David comes on the podcast as we take a look back at his early days as a City fan and how he ended up working for the club in the 90's and beyond.
Gary Hobson helps kick off the podcast as we take a look back at his time at Boothferry Park and how he is still very much involved in football.