A Question of Trust - Football Podcast: Recent Episodes
Question of Trust - Football Podcast
A podcast linked to the English Football League and in particular the goings on at Exeter City Football Club, with an off the wall view of other things football. A focus on fan ownership of clubs globally.
Great to catch up former Board Member and Club Ambassador at Banbury United FC, we talk about the Puritans history since the 1930's, their financial roller coaster and their continued growth under fan ownership since 2014-2015. Following Exeter City AFC. AFC Wimbledon, FCUM Manchester and Motherwell, to name a few clubs doing this the fans way. Crowds rising, commercial flying and ground in planning. Where will they be in 10 years time? Enjoy!
We talk to Andrew Breezy from FC Chattanooga independent podcast and we talk about our sister club we have shares in and see their progress in the league. We talk US and UK football. Enjoy!
We talk transfer window, style of play and Carlisle away this Saturday, BBC Radio presenter Alan Tonge joins us again. Great assessment of where the squad is and some insight into Northern football. Enjoy.
An interview with the popular former captain of Exeter City AFC, and coach for Shamrock Rovers Trust run football club in Ireland. We talk about life at Exeter City, Champions League qualifiers and the workings of Shamrock Rovers FC. They have been building and tearing it up in the Irish League. Enjoy!
www.shamrockrovers.ie
Delighted to talk to Dr David Treharne, who published an accurate book on the formation of the Trust and 20 years of Trust ownership. Books before this have missed the early years and it covers the interviews with the originals. Enjoy!
Book available from Amazon
The Chief Commercial Officer of Exeter City AFC kindly joins us on the show, we get an insight into the commercial goings on and plans at Exeter City. The podcast team collated some questions for Carrie and she kindly answers them all, we talk sponsors, new shirts, old sponsors, clothing ranges and she introduces the team. A unique insight to Commercial at Exeter now and we discuss some of the history, old players and shooting a turkey on the pitch in bygone years. Enjoy
We chat with Gary and Gareth from the 'TOPS of BAUYS' who stand in 'Rotters Corner', talking via Henry's Bar Garden in the rain soaked beer garden. What could possibly go wrong! Enjoy!
QOTPOD returns to talk to Gus from FC Panachaika 1891, the club in serious amounts of debts and the owners are trying to rebuild. The fans are building a not for profit Trust and they have encountered lots of obstacles and issues on Trust - sound familiar, cast you minds back to 2001-2005 Exeter fans and follow the progress of FC Panachaika 1981. Also learn how they do some commercial things very well - how many shirts in a season?
https://panachaikifc1891.gr/
Welcome to episode 29, a fans interview from an alternative view of Exeter fans, a man who has stood for the Trust elections and attends games when funds allows. He lives in rural Somerset and only became a fan in recent years, originally from London. He is a voice on the spectrum of Exeter fans, and pulls no punches. A direct assessment of the current performance of the Trust and club performances. Enjoy!
[Apologies to Carlisle United for Mick and Yates mistake - just football fans, talk football. Welcome to the league! The views of the Mick are his own]
This episode is a relaxed chat with the new club sponsors of Exeter City, on a 3-year contract. We talking favourite bikes old and new, clothing ranges and even a bus route in Poland. A west country business from the heart of Exeter and community, sponsoring the club. We also talk bikes, from a host that knows nothing at all about bikes.
Excuse some of the poor audio - its worth the listen.
https://www.helperformance.com/
https://www.thebikeshed.cc/
A multiple book published author, now onto probably his 15 book, talks about watching Exeter City, remortgaging the house and his unusual travel routine to watch Exeter City.....planes, trains and automobiles. He donated 1000 Euros to help keep Exeter afloat and has watched games from non-league to League '1' A real football journey, with no sense, logic or reason. Just football passion. Enjoy!
www.briankennedywriter.com
We talk to a member of the Ball football dynasty and discuss AFC Totton, Exeter City, Forest Green, Southampton, Portsmouth and Manchester City. We also discuss being the son of a World Cup winning legend. This covers coaching, lower league football management and the beautiful game - enjoy!
www.afctotton.com
www.exetercityfc.co.uk
ww.fgr.co.uk
We discuss Greek football and we talk about the present situation at the club and the history of the last 20 years. Gus talks about the decline of the club and now they are probably close to hitting rock bottom. We share some time talking about how they are plotting to change and come back stronger. They are seeking to follow the Exeter City model and become a community football club. For Exeter fans it is a window into where are club was 20 years ago. QOTPOD will be taking an interest in their planned changes and development. Good luck to them, Enjoy!!
https://panachaikifc1891.gr/
A deep-dive into football fanzine culture of the late 1980s-1990s, a time where broadband and internet had not gone main stream. A time when local newspaper were king, with street sellers and club call premium phone calls were the main source of football news. An in depth discussion on Exeter's first football fanzine - Exe Directory. Enjoy!
An end of season review with a difference, Bumble and Nick gives a forensic review of the season with quality statistics. As a group we discuss the team performance and the club performance. Ideas put out to take the club forward next season and views on the business strategy of the club to move us forward. DJ Booths and stadium upgrades are discussed, we also go through the inaugural winners of the QOTPOD Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season, Goal of the Season and also Womens Player of the Season. Enjoy!
An interview with Denise Watts first female Chair of the Trust and Exeter City Football Club, she talks about her time at Exeter City and the challenges she faced as a women in football. This episode is a shout out to those that volunteer at every football clubs across football and there is a call to arms for next season. Enjoy!
Great way to celebrate 20 episodes of the QOTPOD fans owned clubs linked podcast and Exeter City AFC. We meet Derek Watson from the Motherwell FC linked Wells Society, we talk Scottish football and understand how the Scottish Premier League play-off system works. We also touch on pyrotechnics in football, and discuss the safe use of pyro in Scandinavian football. We also provide an update on Trust goings-ons, as we move to the end of the season. Enjoy!
www.motherwellfc.co.uk
www.motherwellfc.co.uk/club/well-society/about-the-well-society/
DWPodcast: Derek Watson Podcast
Great interview with an Exeter City fan discussing being EFL fan of the Year at the Wembley Play-Off Final with Coventry City. The trek of visiting every match of the season including pre-season friendlies. A few stories including pranks and escapades around matches - enjoy!
A great inspiring catch up with John Delve a stalwart of the 1980-81 FACUP Quarter Finalist team for Exeter City. A Londoner who fell in love with the west country, who now is an avid watcher of Exeter City. He quietly watches Exeter with a few of his old team mates. Former Plymouth Argyle player that moved to best side of Devon. Enjoy!
Great catch up with Alfie Pond talking about life moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in the Premier League from Exeter City. A whirl wind move, we discuss life at Wolves, his time at Exeter City and his grassroots journey from Brixington Blues Youth football club in Exmouth. We also talk about the clubs that were turned down to join Wolves. QOTPOD hope to follow his career through his football journey.
A great product of the Exeter Academy, he is still following the team when he can. Enjoy!
Thanks to a member of the audience, we were given a mobile phone video recording. Brian has kindly said we can put this online. It does not cover any part of the Brian presentation, but does give a real insight into the 1989-1990 season. Enjoy! [Contains some very tame language.]
Interview with an Exeter central midfield legend of his time. We discuss his career in English football, we touch on French football, we also cover his love of cheese! Great to see where he lives these days and we look forward to seeing him at St James' Park
Iconic footballer and Championship win 1989-90 with Exeter City, the 'Kante' of the Exeter City squad that season. Now working in football with a South London Football Academy. Enjoy!
This is a proper fans episode, with an interview with two Exeter Grecians exiled in Australia, both have had an impact on Exeter City as hard core regular away fans. We talk about the birth of the London Exiles Supporters Club and Internet Grecians playing football. There is a discussion on former Exeter players in Australia and links. We also talk about how they get their football fixes both online and also locally through Sydney FC and Melbourne FC. We also extend the discussion on football in general in Australia. They travel near and far! Enjoy!
www.sydneyfc.comwww.melbournefc.com.auhttps://www.weownexetercityfc.co.uk/post/exeter-exiles-celebrate-30th-anniversary
One of the TOP5 Exeter City AFC all time goal scorers and player, who played in many games for Exeter City. A PFA Players representative and former Orwell Panthers U8 footballer, moved from Boxing to dominant Centre Forward. A story from 'Brickie' to lethal goal scorer....
Great insight into a great football club, strong ethos to generate local players from the local community. A whole region working to produce football players to produce players to represent their community and team. An insight also into Mr Pentland an England International that was a standard bearer for the development of the game in Spain, supporting a club to become the 'Kings of Cups' in effect. Great interview from Gaizka who kindly came on the podcast to discuss the club. Gracias.
YouTube: QOTPOD
https://mrpentland.com/
https://www.athletic-club.eus/en
Our tenth episode!! This is a review with two staunch Exeter City fans living outside of Exeter that care deeply about the club, they travel to matches home and away. They just share the love of the club and the game. The duo have firm views on the club and future direction. They are one step away from all things Trust. They talk about the club, the workings of the Trust from afar and they discuss the transition to the new manager, style of play and new signings. Enjoy!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/qotpod-media-productions
YouTube: QOTPOD
Twitter: @QOTPOD
Great insight into the rise of FC United of Manchester from George Baker, who was a Director during the process. A candid insight into the club, their ethos and values, but above all creating a fans owned football club, that shared their values within the game. They don't have sponsors on their shirts and above all they have a football club to be proud of! Enjoy!
https://fc-utd.co.uk/
@FCUnitedMcr
In depth conversation with goal keeping coach Kevin Miller (Exeter goal keeping coach), what a career, he played until he was 47 at all levels at the game. A real City legend, who has been a leader on the pitch, knows his own mind! Enjoy!
The second session with Sean Devine former Exeter captain and top '5' all time goal scorer. He was instrumental in developing the Junior Grecian concept at Exeter, he recognised the need to develop the youth supporter base. This is now bearing fruit with the multiple sell-outs at Exeter this season. He also talks about his time in A-League as well. Now working with Crystal Palace and runs his own coaching business.
This is a TOP5 all time Exeter City striker, talking about his early life in football and his career to the point he came to near the end of his career. This player captained Exeter City away at Manchester United in the famous cup draw shock, he shares some stories of his time in football. Clubs like Millwall, Barnet and Wycombe feature. We also share news of the transfer window and a charity event with Brian McDermott in Exeter. Enjoy
After some research we found out that Exeter City Supporters Trust owns a part share in a fans owns football cub in the USA. We meet Exeter and Chattanooga 'Hooligan' fan (Not a hooligan - that is what they call themselves) , who shares the dramatic growth and development in the US 'Soccer' scene. also explains their relations in German football. Another Exeter fan done good and still getting his football fix.
www.chattanoogafc.com
@chattanoogafc.com
This episode discusses the AFC Wimbledon 'Dons Trust' with one of there present Directors Kevin Rye, a University Lecturer and owner of the 'Fan Engagement Index'. We share a discussion on our shared 20 year history, with some differences how the clubs' have achieved strong fan ownership with clubs. Please like, share, subscribe and follow. Please share feedback to the QOTPOD media team.
The hat-trick episode with a former caretaker manager of Exeter City, a player that talks about his career that covers over 700 games, playing alongside Neal Redfearn and being managed by a host of well know people like Trevor Francis, David Pleat (Former Exeter player & Spurs) and a view on a players life in football. A real deep dive on acquiring players and the Trust model. Some nice moments talking Torquay United Also an update on the Trust going-on. Enjoy!
EFL League 1, Exeter City fan Mack, from 'Maction Planet' Tokyo talks J-League football, Exeter from a distance, and a small update on the Exeter City Supporters Trust. Feedback from his visit to Exeter City v Portsmouth FC in December 2022.
First episode of Exeter City and General Football chat. Discussions with a fan, a podcaster and special guest of a former player and BBC radio commentator.
Football related fanzine show covering Exeter City AFC and Trust ownership of football clubs. Fans views on EFL football.