Switch Of Play: Recent Episodes
Switch Of Play
Hartlepool United legend Micky Barron joins Mark Simpson for a brand new football podcast talking about the game with a selection of great guests.
Micky and Mark return with a new episode of Switch of Play and this time they're joined by former Hartlepool United goalkeeper Scott Flinders, who reflects on his six years at Victoria Park.
Micky Barron and Mark Simpson bring you a bonus instalment of the Switch of Play podcast as former Hartlepool United front man Gordon Watson answers the questions sent in by supporters.
Micky and Mark are back with another brand new episode of Switch of Play and this time they're joined by Hartlepool United promotion hero Gordon Watson who shares his memories of a glorious two seasons at Victoria Park.
Mark and Micky put some of the questions sent in by Hartlepool United fans to Club legend Gary Liddle in a bonus instalment of the Switch of Play podcast.
In a landmark 20th episode of Switch Of Play, Micky and Mark welcome Pools legend Gary Liddle on to the show as he looks back on his two hugely successful spells in blue and white.
Join Micky Barron and Mark Simpson for this bonus instalment of Switch of Play as Craig Hignett answers some fans' questions about his time in charge at Hartlepool United.
The second part of this explosive Switch of Play episode sees former Pools player and manager Graeme Lee reflect on his time in the dugout in an exclusive chat with Micky Barron and Mark Simpson.
Switch of Play makes a return as Micky Barron and Mark Simpson welcome former Hartlepool United player and manager Graeme Lee to lift the lid on his time at Victoria Park.
Micky and Mark return with a special edition of Switch of Play as Craig Hignett reflects on his playing career with Crewe, Middlesbrough, Blackburn and Barnsley, whilst also lifting the lid on dramatic spells on the staff at Hartlepool.
Former Hartlepool United, Walsall and Peterborough United defender joins the fellas for the latest Switch of Play podcast as he lifts the lid on his career in the game - on and off the pitch!
In the latest episode of Switch of Play, Micky and Mark catch up with former Sheffield Wednesday, Hartlepool United and Mansfield Town striker Richard Barker who shares memories from his playing career and talks about his current role as Assistant Manager at Rotherham United.
Micky Barron and Mark Simpson return with a New Year Switch Of Play special as they talk to Danny Wilson about his 45 years in professional football.
Danny reveals all about his playing and management career, giving the lads the inside story from spells at clubs such as Barnsley, Sheffield Wednesday and Hartlepool United.
In this episode of Switch of Play, Micky Barron and Mark Simpson come up with a Pools XI based on the years they both spent at Victoria Park!
Let us know if you agree or disagree with their choices! Who did they get right and who did they miss out?
In this special instalment of Switch of Play, Micky Barron and Mark Simpson turn to some of the questions you sent in on Twitter and discuss their answers on all things Pools.
This week it's former Sunderland, Ipswich Town and Hartlepool United midfielder Tommy Miller who joins the lads on the Switch Of Play podcast.
Tommy tells us more about what it was like to come through the ranks at The Vic, why he felt it was the right time to move on and reflects on a tough couple of seasons at The Stadium of Light.
Former Hartlepool United Manager Craig Harrison joins us as our guest for Episode 13 of the Switch of Play podcast.
In this first part, Harrison tells us about coming through the ranks at Middlesbrough, explains more about his horrific career-ending injury and opens up on how being forced to retire early affected his life and his mental health.
Former Hartlepool United Manager Craig Harrison joins us as our guest for Episode 13 of the Switch of Play podcast.
In this first part, Harrison tells us about coming through the ranks at Middlesbrough, explains more about his horrific career-ending injury and opens up on how being forced to retire early affected his life and his mental health.
Former Hartlepool United and Middlesbrough goalkeeper Dimi Konstantopoulos joins us for the latest instalment of the Switch of Play podcast.
With former teammate Mark Tinkler stepping in as co-host alongside Mark Simpson, Dimi reveals how his move to England first came about and reflects on some of his greatest memories playing for Pools and Boro.
WARNING: Contains some strong language.
Bristol Rovers Head of Recruitment, Tommy Widdrington joins the Switch of Play lads to give a unique insight in to how he heads up the process of signing players at The Memorial Stadium.
Plus, he talks about coming through the ranks to play in the Premier League at Southampton before starring at Grimsby Town and winning promotion at Hartlepool United.
It's another fascinating episode which covers a lot of ground and is sure to stir some great memories, so grab a cuppa and then sit back and enjoy.
Hartlepool United's record appearance-maker Ritchie Humphreys joins Micky and Mark for a landmark episode of the Switch of Play podcast.
In this two-hour special, Ritchie chats about bursting on to the scene at Sheffield Wednesday, promotion, play-offs and big awards at Pools - and he clears up the mystery of the infamous 'Custard-gate'!
In the latest episode of Switch of Play, Micky and Mark are joined by Hartlepool-born AFC Bournemouth legend Steve Fletcher.
Fletch tells all about how his career began under Cyril Knowles at Pools and reveals how it flourished when he took the punt on a move to the South Coast in 1992.
The big man also explains what it felt like to score the goal that kept The Cherries in the Football League and gives us some insight on how they have achieved everything they have in the years since then.
An unmissable Episode 8 of Switch of Play sees Hartlepool United legend Mark Tinkler join Micky and Mark to reflect on his career as a player and moving in to coaching.
Tinks also shares some of his brilliant stories - and has his say on some of those told about him in previous episodes of the podcast!
Episode sponsored by Pretty Busy Signs.
Former Hartlepool United Chairman Ken Hodcroft joins Micky and Mark to reflect on his 18 years in charge at Victoria Park.
In this extraordinary episode, Ken reveals all about his unforgettable first meeting with Neale Cooper, why the Scot was sacked as boss, why IOR had to sell up - and tells us more about a mysterious letter received in 2005...
Former Hartlepool United star Joel Porter is the latest guest to join Mark and Micky as the Aussie ace reflects on his time in the blue and white stripes.
Porter lifts the lid on how he ended up in the North East, recalls the amazing team spirit that success was built upon and opens up on what he would do differently if he had his time over again.
In the latest episode of Switch of Play, Micky and Mark are joined by former Hartlepool United, Burnley and Carlisle United striker Kevin Henderson.
Hendo talks us through some of the biggest memories from his playing career, recalls what the success at Pools was built on and looks back on that stunning overhead kick goal against York City.
Former Manchester United, Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Turner joins Mark and Micky for Episode 3 of Switch of Play.
In a packed edition, Chris opens up about his time as boss at Hartlepool United, working under IOR, what the success of the early 2000s was built on and gives us his take on the infamous Liddle-Gate affair!
Former Hartlepool United star and current Walsall boss Darrell Clarke chats to the fellas about his playing and managerial career.
Clarke shares some brilliant stories about his time at Pools in particular, lifting the lid on how they built their amazing team spirit during the early 2000s.
This week Micky and Mark are joined by two genuine Hartlepool United legends as Brian Honour and Keith Nobbs are guests on Switch Of Play.
The duo talk about their time at The Vic and share some of their best stories throughout the years - and some of them are absolutely hilarious.
In the second part of our chat with Michael Nelson, the former Pools star lifts the lid on life at The Vic under Neale Cooper, talks us through THAT goal on his debut and reveals all about the infamous dressing room incident under Martin Scott.
In the first episode of Switch Of Play, Micky and Mark are joined by Hartlepool United legend Michael Nelson.
Now boss at Blyth Spartans, Nelson opens up on how lockdown has affected his role, tells us which of his manager have had an impact on his methods and reveals how close he came to being appointed Manager at Pools.