Jimmy & Fenners are back at FC Bullard HQ and are joined by Sammy Lander, football's first ever 'Substitution Coach'. Sammy talks about the evolution of substitutes, his journey from becoming a non-league coach at 23 to working with the likes of the USA National Team and whether Jimmy would be an Exciter, Destroyer or a Closer. Gone are the days of "Bench Warmers" so put down your jelly babies, stop with your static stretching and tune in to this fascinating chat. Like what you hear but wish...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 14
It may be the international break but there is no rest for Jimmy & Fenners who are back with a bonus episode of FC Bullard asking all the tough questions. Where did Fenners see Prince William on a stag do? Should we have ‘goal music’ at FC Bullard? What are the intricate details of Paolo Di Canio’s pre-match grooming routine? We also debate the best goals we’ve ever seen live (as in, physically AT the stadium) including some iconic names such as Messi, Yeboah, Beckham and Luke Varney. Like w...
Oct 11, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Jimmy & Fenners are back at FCB HQ on the hunt for some coaching staff and they’re joined by the one and only David Seaman. In this episode, the legendary Arsenal and England shotstopper reveals what really goes on at goalkeeper training sessions at Arsenal, discusses the problems faced by modern keepers and shares some classic stories about Arsene Wenger mishaps and iconic Gunners back-fours – and nights out. And yes, we talk about getting lobbed by Ronaldinho BUT HE BROUGHT IT UP! Like wha...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Jimmy & Fenners are back with Part Two of our episode with Chelsea, West Ham and England legend Joe Cole. If you haven’t already, listen to Part One first. In this episode, Joe reveals his managerial ambition, what it was like growing up with a young Jimmy Bullard at West Ham and how he dealt with the pressure of making it at such a young age. Most importantly, we find out what Joe’s shinpads smell like. Like what you hear but wish you could watch us? You can! Subscribe to our YouTube channe...
Oct 01, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 11
It’s an historic day for FC Bullard as Jimmy & Fenners are here to announce the signing of our first player – the one and only Joe Cole. In this episode the Chelsea, West Ham and England legend talks about what he is going to bring to The Pirates, what it’s really like facing Ronaldinho and why Jimmy owes him a new set of golf clubs. It’s the usual FC Bullard cocktail of brilliant football stories and absolute nonsense. Like what you hear but wish you could watch us? You can! Subscribe to ou...
Oct 01, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Jimmy and Fenners are back at FCB HQ to build the Ultimate Jimmy Bullard XI. As a bonafide #Barclaysman, Jimmy has played with some absolute legends during his career, but who has made the cut? Who’s on the sub’s bench? And who does Jimmy need to ring to apologise for missing out altogether? Let us know what you think of Jimmy’s team. Just search for ‘FC Bullard’ or get in touch via email on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk Enjoyed listening to the episode? You can know WATCH FC Bullard on YouTube. ...
Sep 24, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Jimmy & Fenners are back at FCB HQ to interview for one of the most important jobs in football - the kit man! In the hotseat today is former Fulham kit man - Pudsey Bevan. A man of many talents, including starring as Pudsey the bear in Children in Need for many years, Pudsey has some great stories about running a secret bar at Craven Cottage, serving Sir Alex Ferguson knock-off wine and picking up players’ pants. As well as Fulham and Birmingham City, Pudsey has also worked for Wasps so is a...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 8
FC Bullard is now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard We’re releasing new episodes every Tuesday and classic episodes on Fridays. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss a thing. Jimmy Bullard & Fenners are hard at work building the club and this episode they interview leading data analyst, Alex Stewart - Head of Content at Analytics FC and a Tifo Hall of Famer at The Athletic. We delve into how the likes of Liverpool and other top sides use data to identify new signings on and ...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 7
FC Bullard is now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss a thing. New episodes every Tuesday and classic episodes on Friday. It may be the international break but Jimmy and Fenners are back at FCB HQ to ask… what’s the best game you’ve ever seen live? Apart from being there in person, there are no other criteria. The match could be iconic, historic or controversial. It could be utterly forgettable for 99.9% of the general public. As well as going...
Sep 03, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 6
C’Mon You Know! It’s Friday, it’s another bonus episode of FC Bullard and, like the rest of the country, Little James Bullard & Fenners are buzzing about the Oasis news. They want to Talk Tonight about players returning to their old clubs – some forgettable spells and some that Live Forever – and chat about the pros and cons of about getting the band back together… in a footballing sense, D’You Know What I Mean? Elsewhere, Fenners reveals which Rock ‘N’ Roll star he met at Reading Festival l...
Aug 30, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 5
FC Bullard is now on YouTube! Subscribe to watch new episodes every Tuesday and classic episodes every Friday. https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard Jimmy & Fenners are on the hunt for a club photographer and have brought in the one and only Miles Mysercough-Harris – aka @expiredfilmclub – for an interview. Miles shoots film on cameras that are often 100 years old and has worked with top clubs in England and Europe and explains how his unique approach has caught the eye Eric Cantona, Jude Belli...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Jimmy & Fenners are back with a special bonus episode – why? Because the football season has started and WE LOVE IT. We love the story of Fenners meeting Liam Gallagher last week. We love Paddy the Plymouth fan who went viral a few years ago getting in touch. We love Monday Night Football. We love Clarks. We love Yakult. We love Jimmy’s suggested film titles. We love being on YouTube BUT remember: not every episode will make its way there straight away, so make sure you are subscribed and fo...
Aug 22, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 3
YOU CAN NOW WATCH FC BULLARD ON YOUTUBE! Subscribe to watch new episodes every Tuesday and classic episodes every Friday. Jimmy & Fenners are back at FC Bullard HQ with Dan Abrahams, a leading sports psychologist who has worked with massive clubs and players across the Premier League and Europe - and he’s here to interview for the gig at FC Bullard. He’s most recently worked with new Liverpool boss Arne Slot at Feyenoord and lifts the lid on what the Anfield crowd can expect for the coming s...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 2
YOU CAN NOW WATCH FC BULLARD ON YOUTUBE! Jimmy & Fenners are back from their summer holidays to preview the upcoming Premier League season in classic and chaotic FC Bullard style. Can City make it 5-in-a-row? How will the promoted teams get on? Why have we got goalkeeping legend Mark Crossley on speakerphone? Jimmy bravely battles through his hayfever as we run through a little bit of listener correspondence and chat about the big news… our new YouTube channel. Subscribe on YouTube: https://...
Aug 13, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Jimmy & Fenners are joined in the studio by Ashton United co-chairman Jonathan Sayer who tells all about what owning a club is really like. Creator of the Olivier award winning show The Play That Goes Wrong, Jonathan compares the differences between Broadway and non-league, dealing with imposter syndrome in football and some of the mad goings on in the seventh tier of the pyramid. That’s not all… have FC Bullard managed to arrange an actual fixture?! Want to get in touch with the show? ‘FC B...
Aug 06, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 23
With summer in full swing Jimmy & Fenners are here to talk all things pre-season. In this episode they tackle some big questions; Where’s the best place to go on tour? What's the most random fixtures you get in pre-season? And what happens when you charge a week’s worth of travel expenses to Chris Coleman’s room? There is also some solid gold chat about naps, a story involving a jet ski and a turtle and a mention of the mythical Harrods black card. Email the show on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co...
Jul 30, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Jimmy & Fenners are back together in the Squash Court of Doom to have a chat about transfers. What stopped Jimmy signing for Birmingham? How do contracts work? What happens when someone wants to leave? There is also a detailed critique Harry the Work Experience’s tea making abilities as well as a chat about the best player at your school growing up. We’d love to hear your stories so please get in touch with the show by searching for FC Bullard on the socials or email us on fcbullard@crowdnet...
Jul 23, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Jimmy & Fenners are back together for a bonus slice of nostalgia as they share some Soccer AM memories. Hear all about how Jimmy & Fenners met, favourite guests, best bits and loads more. Don’t forget, we will be releasing new episodes of FC Bullard every Tuesday ALL SUMMER LONG so make sure you’re following us wherever you get your pods. Let us know your favourite Soccer AM memories on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard’ or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk. Up The Pirates!...
Jul 19, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Euros? Never heard of it, mate. Jimmy & Fenners are back in the squash court of doom to help you get over Sunday's result by answering some questions from the FC Bullard faithful – thank you to everyone who sent one in. If you want to ask the boys a question next time, get in touch with Jimmy & Fenners by searching ‘FC Bullard’ on the socials or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk. We will be releasing new episodes of FC Bullard every Tuesday ALL SUMMER LONG so make sure you are fol...
Jul 16, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 19
England are in the Final and to celebrate our Director of Football Fenners takes the reigns for this bonus episode as we reflect on Wednesday’s victory over the Netherlands, ask what Gareth Southgate should do next and look ahead to Spain on Sunday. We also share some of the chat in the FCB WhatsApp group... but where’s Jimmy? Regardless of the result on Sunday night, we will be releasing new episodes of FC Bullard every Tuesday ALL SUMMER LONG so make sure you are following us wherever you get ...
Jul 12, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Jimmy & Fenners are back in John’s kitchen AKA The Squash Court of Doom AKA The Sweat Box to reflect on England’s victory over Switzerland and look ahead to Wednesday’s semi-final with the Netherlands. Are attitudes changing towards Gareth Southgate’s team? What type of penalty would Jimmy take? Who is making it to the final on Sunday? Send in your predictions and any questions for Jimmy & Fenners. Just search for FC Bullard on the socials or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk. Lea...
Jul 08, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Jimmy & Fenners are back to reflect on England’s dramatic victory over Slovakia and look ahead to the quarter-final with Switzerland at the weekend. We reveal the WhatsApp messages between El Presidente and DoF during the game, discuss which Netflix drama watching England is most like but most importantly, the message remains the same at FC Bullard: Get behind Gareth Southgate and get behind boys! Search for FC Bullard on your socials or get in touch via fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk Learn mo...
Jul 01, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Fed up of all the England doom and gloom? Us too! Jimmy & Fenners are back in John’s kitchen AKA The Squash Court of Doom for an optimistic look ahead to England’s final group game against Slovenia. We get an update from the Asda Nanzone, discuss why the England shirt is ‘heavy’ and answer listener questions. Do you have a question for Jimmy & Fenners? Find us on the socials – just search for FC Bullard - or email on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk. Up The Pirates and Come On England! Learn...
Jun 25, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 15
With the entire nation telling Gareth Southgate what team to pick against Denmark, El Presidente and the DoF have taken on the ultimate challenge – picking their all-time England XI. Jimmy & Fenners are here for a slightly chaotic bonus episode with last minute formation changes, players being dropped from the starting line-up and a few big names – sadly – left out. Think you can do better? Send in your all-time England XIs on the socials – just search for FC Bullard. Remember, it’s just a b...
Jun 19, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Want more England reaction? No problem! Jimmy and Fenners are back to reflect on Gareth Southgate's side’s 1-0 victory over Serbia in Germany on Sunday. We’ve relocated to John’s kitchen to look back on the first few days of Euros action, discuss one of the best individual England performances in a very long time and we get the thoughts of kit expert Rob Warner who picks out his favourite shirts. And if you see the FC Bullard flag in Germany, make sure you take a picture and get in touch on our ...
Jun 17, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The Euros are finally here and Jimmy & Fenners are back together talking balls. In this episode they debate which current England player is most like JB, go into detail about penalty techniques, discuss the attacking options at Gareth Southgate’s disposal – PLUS Fenners brings in a genuine piece of English football history. Exciting stuff. If you want to get in touch with any questions find us on the socials by searching for FC Bullard or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk. WARNING: Th...
Jun 14, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The Euros is almost here and Jimmy & Fenners are back to talk about Jimmy’s England call-up back in 2008 and why he returned to Fulham a better player. They also discuss other big questions, including: Who impressed him most at training? Who did he room with? What free stuff did he get? Looking ahead to Euro 2024, they discuss possible starting XIs and ideal TV watching set-ups. Get in touch with the show by searching for FC Bullard on the socials or via email on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk...
Jun 11, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Jimmy & Fenners aka Mulder & Scully are back to ask who are the players so good they must be from another planet? And which players don't quite make the spaceship? Elsewhere, Fenners tells a story about being tackled by Bryan Robson so hard his shorts fell down and there is a lot of confusion about our favourite sci-fi films. Whats the most out of this world thing you’ve ever seen on a football pitch? Get in touch by searching for ‘FC Bullard’ on the socials or email us on fcbullard@crow...
Jun 04, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Jimmy & Fenners have called an Emergency Board Meeting to catch up on your emails and messages. And there has been A LOT to get through. In this episode El Presidente and the DOF finally start making decisions on the club badge and home kit, we hear from a real-life Bramcote Ultra and plot a trip to see Riquelme at Boca Juniors. Want to get involved with building the club? Have you got any questions for Jimmy or Fenners? Find us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard’ or email us fcbull...
May 28, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Jimmy & Fenners are here to do a deep dive into some of their favourite stadiums. Everyone remembers their first time visiting a ground and in this episode El Presidente and the DOF explore what makes them so special. We’re talking everything from the players we've seen grace the turf to floodlights, dressing rooms, tifos, swimming pools and “unbelievable cambers.” Which stadium experience should we incorporate at FC Bullard? Let us know and we will get on the phone to the architects. Email ...
May 21, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 8
