ANTIQUES & GRANNIES: Recent Episodes
Chris Allen
The joys and sorrows of following Hungerford Town FC a non league football club punching above its weight in the National League South.
Dave gets a visit from 3 Christmas spirits, to his disappointment not the liquid variety. Mr Clean Sheets Luke Cairney takes us on in the predictions, and we reveal the Christmas tunes that get Hungerford fans feeling festive. Merry Christmas God Bless Us Everyone.
We look back on the last 2 tough matches and forward to hosting Dulwich on Saturday which sees the return of home supporters. Prolific former Hungerford sharp shooter Mark Draycott takes aim in the predictions.
Fans will shortly be allowed back into Bulpit Lane , hurrah ! We namecheck a few players who have contributed to Hungerford's fine form and I speak to Ciaran Morrison about his role on the Hungerford Town media team.
We bathe in the glory of an M4 derby win. Chris plays devils advocate over Game Management. Dave tackles a musical hero.
A catch up on the last 3 matches that saw us briefly top the table. And a catch up with former Hungerford Town striker Harry Goodger who reflects on his successful time at the club.
Reflections on Ebbsfleet, looking ahead to visit of Dorking. A catch up with Windmill and Dave thinks outside the box to get a guest forecaster.
3 wins on the spin- when is a stat not a stat?. Looking back with Bob , looking forward to Ebbsfleet. A couple of much loved Hungerford supporters take on Chris &Dave
6 points from the first 2 matches for Hungerford Town. A goalkeeper blooper & Dave goes viral. The boy who would be stats king and a cat called Dylan
Dumped out of the FA Cup to joint top of the league. Watching Hungerford Town on Dave's telly. Just another average week following the Crusaders.
The FA decision not to allow step 2 club fans to watch their team in the prestigious FA Cup.... so a distant preview. A chat with fellow supporter Barney. And a former Reading hero joins us for Chris v Dave v World
The new season approaches or does it? Dave , Windmill & myself all watched FA Cup ties. Would any of us be watching our next round opponents? A time for polls, Hungerford fans hold their own. But will it all be academic?
A winner on Waller's Word- Season Ticket yes or no ? Cup cock ups- fans the return? - Chris v Dave v World with a former Crusader
An alternative to the playoffs - The downside of belonging to the "Elite"- A new manager staff & players- fixtures out- Waller's Word -Chris v Dave v World.
Trying to make sense of the 2019/20 season. Struggling to continue to survive at our highest ever level before Covid19 plunged not just football but our daily lives into chaos
Hungerford Town 2018/19. Manager Ian Herring had to build a new squad with tight financial restraints. Another battle against the odds but there is always fun to be had ...... and baby guinesses all round.
The 17/18 season saw the landscape change at Hungerford Town as the Bobby Wilkinson era came to an abrupt end. Would the new management team be able to steady the ship and prevent relegation ?
This time Dave & myself look back on a successful promotion campaign in 2015/2016 ; followed by an outstanding first year in the National League South which had a sting in the tail that would ultimately change the face of the club.
Dave & myself cast our memories back over 2013/14 & 2014/15 . Under manager Bobby Wilkinson Hungerford showed their intention to gatecrash the Conference South. A period of steady progression. Do you agree with our player hits and misses?
Dave and I reminisce about some of our favourite Crusades. From a rainy night in Merthyr to sunkissed glory in Torquay. But what will be our number one ?
Discussing with my brother Dave our liking for non league football as we grew up and how we came to follow Hungerford Town