The Pod on Top of the Hill: Recent Episodes
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A Forest Green Rovers podcast hosted by fans and Sports Journalism students Ollie Smith and Laurie Martin. For the fans, by the fans.
In this pod, we react live to our League One fixtures being released. We also chat with Chris Ballard from the TalkingTorquayPod, who gives us the lowdown on new signing Armani Little. Dean Smith from the RochdaleAFC.com podcast also joins us to fill us in on new wing-back Corey O'Keeffe.
We also chat about the other new signings, Ian Burchnall, pre-season, answer your questions and give an update on the future of the pod.
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What a bloody week. Rovers fans have been through a rollercoaster of emotions in the last week. Forest Green won the League Two title on Saturday, but the gaffer is gone. Rob Edwards has joined Watford after talking to the Hornets behind Forest Green's back. We talk about our thoughts on Edwards' move, and potential candidates to replace him.
Oh yeah, Director of Football Rich Hughes nearly joined Portsmouth and the retained list came out. There's never a dull moment, is there?
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Forest Green Rovers have been promoted to League One!
Following a 0-0 draw at Bristol Rovers, Rob Edwards' side have guaranteed their spot in the automatic promotion places and will be playing League One football next season.
We discuss Saturday's brilliant celebrations with fans, players and staff all coming together on the pitch at the Memorial Stadium, while also answering your questions.
We are going up!
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After a Covid-enforced break, we're back to talk about Forest Green. We discuss Rovers' recent form, Josh March and look ahead to the Easter weekend. Are Forest Green on their way?
We also answer your questions.
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In this episode, we reflect on Forest Green's recent performances and the 1-1 draw at Salford.
We then talk to Adam from TheCityVent to preview this Saturday's game against Mark Hughes' Bradford City. We finish by answering your questions.
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After 19 games without defeat in League Two, Forest Green's impressive unbeaten run came to an end on Saturday, with a 1-0 loss against Walsall.
In this pod, we look at the Walsall game, reflect on the amazing unbeaten run and preview Saturday's match at Crawley with Sam from the Crawley Town Supporters Alliance, before answering your questions from Twitter to round the episode off.
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A lot has happened since our last episode. Rovers stretched their unbeaten run to 18 league games, secured one of the best wins in their recent history and signed a new player.
In this pod, we reflect on the last fortnight, and look ahead to Saturday's match at Sutton United with Louis. We finish by answering your questions from Twitter.
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In this episode we discuss the 3-0 win over Carlisle, preview Saturday's game at Tranmere with A Trip To The Moon Podcast, answer your questions and also provide an update on the women's team.
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We're back. After a break over Christmas and New Year, we're here to talk about Forest Green again.
We discuss the win over Colchester, Ebou Adams' AFCON exploits and we preview the game against Northampton Town with Brendan from What A Load Of Cobblers.
We also answer your questions.
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Despite the recent Covid-19 cancellations, we look ahead to the Boxing Day clash at Newport County with Ed Bridges from the 1912 Exiles Podcast.
We also look back on the best FGR moments from 2021, with some help from you guys on Twitter.
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We're back to talk about Forest Green's demolition of Harrogate Town. How good was Kane Wilson?!
We also preview Saturday's game against Oldham with Adam from Push The Boundary - who also discusses the 'Empty The Park' protest. We end by answering your questions.
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In this bumper episode, we preview the games against Hartlepool and Barrow. @HUFCchat joins us to talk all things Hartlepool and @TaylorBAFC previews Mark Cooper's return to Nailsworth.
Ollie also gives us the latest on the women's team and we answer your questions.
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On this pod, we reflect on Forest Green's 1-1 draw against Bradford at Valley Parade.
We also look ahead to Sunday's televised FA Cup clash at St Albans City with Jacob Ellacott from the PodfulofSaints Podcast. Will the 1999 FA Trophy semi-final add some extra spice?
We round the episode off by answering your questions.
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Rovers went four points clear at the top of League Two with a 2-0 win at Scunthorpe on Saturday.
We reflect on the victory in North Lincolnshire, discuss Rovers actually getting a good FA Cup draw and we preview Tuesday's tasty clash against Leyton Orient with Brendan Pitcher from the LO Down Podcast.
We also answer your questions, as usual.
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Unfortunately, last night's game against Brighton Under 21s was called off, but there is still plenty to talk about.
We reflect on the draw against Tranmere, give our thanks to the departed Jimmy Ball and Ollie updates us on the women's team.
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After a few weeks away, we are back to talk all things Forest Green. We reflect on the win over Northampton, talk about trialist Danny Preston and preview this Saturday's game away at Stevenage with Matt Farley from @TSFCPodcast.
We also answer questions from Twitter, such as: Would you rather fight an Ebou Adams sized hamster or 100 hamster sized Ebou Adams'?
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In this episode, we analyse the crazy 6-3 win over Crawley. We also speak to @billythebee99 from @Beesotted about Tuesday night's Carabao Cup tie at Premier League Brentford.
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We have been struck down by a severe case of Carabao Cup Fever!
Symptoms include beating Bristol City on penalties and being drawn away at Premier League Brentford in the second round.
In this episode, we review Tuesday's dramatic clash with Nigel Pearson's men at The Fully Charged New Lawn, react to the upcoming tie at Brentford and preview Saturday's trip to Walsall.
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With the start of the 21/22 season just days away, we preview Forest Green's upcoming campaign, and give a few predictions on what might happen.
We also speak to Sutton fan Louis (@l_m_r99) ahead of our clash in Nailsworth this Saturday.
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After a month away, we are back to talk all things Forest Green.
Aaron Collins has swapped Nailsworth for Bristol, we talk to Raith Rovers fan Colin Rushford (@RushfordColin) about what to expect from new boy Regan Hendry, and we also talk to Forest Green Football Manager researcher Andrew Pitman (@WildcatsLegend) about his role.
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We're back sooner than expected to give our thoughts on the appointment of new head coach Rob Edwards. We play Laurie's interviews with Edwards, and assistant head coach Richie Kyle - and pick out some key parts.
Here's to a fresh start!
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Utter heartbreak for Rovers on Sunday evening, but we're still bursting with pride following the mammoth effort which nearly saw Forest Green steal the tie.
We talked about the play-off clash, Jimmy Ball, gave our thoughts on the retained list and Mark Cooper being the outright favourite for the Barrow vacancy.
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With Rovers' first-leg against Newport County on the horizon, we preview the semi-final clash with Ed Bridges from the 1912 Exiles Podcast.
We also discuss Keith Hill's sacking from play-off rivals Tranmere and Ollie opens up his FGR mystery box.
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They did it! An outstanding second-half performance at Boundary Park means that Forest Green will be competing in the play-offs this season.
We talk about the game, our love for Jimmy Ball and bumping into footballers outside fast-food chains.
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In this episode, we analyse the 2-0 defeat to Barrow. What do we think of Jimmy Ball? Are play-off hopes well and truly dead?
We also preview this weekend's game against Tranmere and answer your questions.
Timestamps:
Barrow review: 0:00
Thoughts on Jimmy Ball: 19:02
Tranmere preview: 28:35
Questions: 39:15
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For the first time since the news, we talk about Mark Cooper's sacking from Forest Green Rovers.
Was it the right call? Who do we want as the next gaffer?
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Forest Green experienced a poor Easter weekend with two defeats. We chat about the losses to Bradford and Salford.
We are also joined by @r_petrucco from @VitalWalsall to preview this weekend's clash in the Midlands. Mark Cooper also drops some interesting team news.
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After 180 minutes without a goal, we dissect the last two games against Cambridge and Mansfield.
We also look ahead to the massive Sky Sports clash vs Bolton Wanderers on Saturday with the help of @BurndenWay. Will the TV curse continue?
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We reflect on the 2-1 win over Harrogate. Is Lewis Thomas Rovers' Number one? How old actually is Chris Stokes?
We also preview the HUGE top of the table clash at Cambridge.
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Brilliant bounce back ability from Rovers to comfortably beat Colchester 3-0 on Saturday. We discuss Aaron Collins (why can't he be like that every week?), Dom Bernard turning into Psycho, Kane Wilson being like a new signing and Dokes. We also look ahead to Tuesday's trip to Stevenage.
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Chaos. Carnage. Ollie and Laurie try and make sense of the bizarre 4-3 win over Oldham. They are also joined by Ed from the 1912 Exiles podcast to preview the game this weekend at Rodney Parade.
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It's the big one this weekend. Rovers will be looking to get revenge on Cheltenham after they beat Forest Green earlier in the season.
In the episode, we give our thoughts on the 1-0 win at Leyton Orient, play the best bits from Mark Cooper's pre-Cheltenham press-conference, and answer your questions.
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It's been a busy fortnight up at the innocent New Lawn. Baily Cargill and Isaac Hutchinson have come through the door, with Liam Kitching and Carl Winchester heading up north.
We were joined by Liam from the MK1 Podcast who gave us the lowdown on Cargill, we gave our thoughts on the rest of the transfer activity and previewed this Saturdays' game against Port Vale.
Timecodes:
(1:44) Liam from MK1 Pod
(9:54) Our thoughts on Cargill
(21:42) Winchester gone
(28:10) Hutch-IN-son
(40:22) Port Vale preview
(45:25) Q&A
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We are joined by former Forest Green Rovers fan favourite Sam Wedgbury who shared both the highs and lows he experienced at FGR.
Wedgbury also speaks about various topics from his footballing career including a loan spell out in Hungary, suffering relegation with Macclesfield and coming through the ranks at Sheffield United.
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Wow. Forest Green are good, aren't they?
We discuss plenty on this episode, including the win over Carlisle, Barnsley's reported interest in Liam Kitching and our player of the season so far.
Exeter City fan Kieran Horn (@kieran_99999) joins us to preview the Boxing Day clash at St James' Park.
Merry Christmas!
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Ollie and Laurie are joined by Cambridge United reporter @AlexJCambs to discuss this Saturday's game against the U's. They also reflect on the Papa John's Trophy exit to Oxford United, talk about the potential injury crisis in the Rovers squad and have a bumper Q&A section.
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In this episode we are joined by BBC Radio Gloucestershire commentator and Forest Green Rovers supporter Billy Hunt. Billy chats to us about the return of fans, the games against Barrow & Southend, and the January transfer window.
We also preview the game against table-toppers Newport County next week and the upcoming tough run of fixtures.
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Ollie and Laurie are back to discuss the 6-2 defeat to Lincoln in the FA Cup. They also talk about the 1-0 loss to Swindon in the Papa John's Trophy.
Mansfield fan @SamBinch gives the lowdown on The Stags ahead of this weekend's clash against Nigel Clough's side. The return of Farrend Rawson to the innocent New Lawn is also a hot topic.
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Ollie and Laurie review the gritty 1-0 win over Grimsby Town and also look ahead to Saturday's highly-anticipated derby clash vs Cheltenham alongside local journalist Jon Palmer.
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Ollie and Laurie are back to discuss Rovers' recent results against Stevenage and Colchester. They also talk about the COVID situation, the re-signing of Odin Bailey and debate the best and worst of Cooper's 100 signings at FGR.
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Ollie and Laurie are joined by local sports journalist Ash Loveridge to talk about the 1-1 draw with Walsall and the season so far.
The boys also discuss the form of Aaron Collins, Jamille Matt finally getting off the mark, and they preview the game against Scunthorpe United this weekend.
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Ollie and Laurie were at The New Lawn on Saturday for the first time since February and saw Rovers draw 2-2 with Bradford. They discuss the main talking points from the fixture including; Luke McGee's errors and FGR's struggles against nine men. They also look ahead to this weekend's game against Salford and talk about their favourite League Two away days.
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Ollie and Laurie discuss the unexpected news of Arsenal's Hector Bellerin becoming a stakeholder in the club. They also reflect on the Carabao Cup exit to Leyton Orient, and Bolton fan James helps give the lowdown on Rovers' opponents this Saturday.
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In Ollie and Laurie's first episode together since February they discussed; the signing of Elliott Whitehouse, the departure of Adam Smith, and the upcoming Carabao Cup game vs Leyton Orient.
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The signings just keep on coming.
Four more names have arrived at the New Lawn over the last fortnight.
Newport County fan Marc Peplow tells us all about Jamille Matt.
Will Luke McGee solve Cooper's goalkeeping conundrum?
Can Jordan Moore-Taylor fill the void left by Farrend Rawson?
We also talk about Ebou Adams' contract extension, and the arrival of new assistant Head Coach Richard Dryden.
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Ollie and Laurie are back to discuss Rovers' recent activity in the transfer market. Greenock Morton experts Ewan Boyle and Chris Dodds give us their views on Nicky Cadden. Exeter City fan Kieran Horn gives us the lowdown on wing-back on Kane Wilson. The additions of Dan Sweeney and Jack Evans are also discussed, aswell as the possibility of captain Joseph Mills signing a new deal.
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Finally some football news to talk about! Ollie and Laurie discuss the shock departures of George Williams, Farrend Rawson and Liam Shephard. Will Joseph Mills sign a new deal with the club? Where do Forest Green go from here?
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Forest Green Rovers legend Sam Russell shares his memories on the famous play-off final win over Tranmere Rovers at Wembley and the 16/17 promotion-winning season as a whole. #fgrfc
Despite Coronavirus' best efforts, Laurie and Ollie managed to record a new episode in which they discuss the 16/17 promotion-winning squad and their player of the season. #fgrfc
Ollie & Laurie review the visits to Oldham & Scunthorpe, while debating the 'frozen out' players at the club.
As the dismal run of form continues, Ollie & Laurie reflect on back-to-back home defeats to Walsall and Port Vale.
The morning after the night before. Laurie and Ollie discuss the 1-4 thrashing by Carlisle and the future of Mark Cooper.
Ollie and Laurie review the festive period of football and discuss the transfer window so far.
Ollie and Laurie look back at the Swindon result, Eco Park approval and preview Stevenage away on Boxing Day. Merry Christmas!
The boys from the Pod on Top of the Hill are back to talk about their nightmare trip to Carlisle, yet another home defeat against Scunthorpe, and Smiffo's experience of meeting Elliott Frear.
Ollie & Laurie review the loss to Plymouth Argyle, discuss the FA Cup draw and answer your questions.
In this pilot episode, Ollie and Laurie discuss the win at Cheltenham and look forward to FA Cup action against Billericay Town.