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Iron Bru Podcast

A weekly podcast covering all things Scunthorpe United, brought to you by the team behind the longest running independent SUFC fansite, Iron Bru. Twenty five years of unrivalled Scunthorpe United coverag. FCA finalists 2014, 2018, 2020. FCA Silver Award winners 2024. FSA Fan Media finalists 2023.

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Episodes

In conversation with Gareth Sheldon

Gareth Sheldon discusses his arrival at Scunthorpe, time in the youth set up under Paul Wilson, his first goal at Southend, his heroics in the play off semi final, teeing up Alex Calvo Garcia for the winner at Wembley and the leg break which scuppered a big money move to a Premier League side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 18

In conversation with Billy Sharp

Billy Sharp discusses making the move to Scunthorpe, his debut goal at Forest, his partnership with Andy Keogh, firing the Iron to the League One title, rejoining Sheffield United and explains why he celebrated when he scored for Doncaster at Glanford Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 17

In conversation with Michael O'Connor

Michael O'Connor discusses reaching the FA Youth Cup semi final with Crewe, his arrival at Scunthorpe, Championship survival under Nigel Adkins, Ian Baraclough's spell as manager, struggles in League One and the truth behind his exit and fall out with Alan Knill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 16

In conversation with Jon Parkin

He discusses heated clashes with Izzy Iriekpen and Cliff Byrne, firing Scunthorpe to safety under Alan Knill and his turbulent relationship with ex Iron boss Graham Alexander. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 15

In conversation with Steve Torpey

We talk to legendary Iron striker Steve Torpey about his time at the club, including arriving as the club's record transfer and his poor disciplinary record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 20201 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 14

In conversation with Andy Keogh

Andy Keogh joins us to discuss arriving on loan from Leeds Utd, his recall and loan to Bury, joining Scunthorpe permanently, promotion in 04/05, his great relationship with Brian Laws, the magical partnership with Billy Sharp and the truth behind his move to Wolves the season the Iron won League One. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 13

In conversation with Paul Hayes (Part 3)

Our three part special with Paul Hayes draws to a conclusion. He discusses his short lived spell at Preston North End, how Phil Brown blocked a quick return to the Iron and his eventual return for a third & final time, which culminated in promotion from League Two under Russ Wilcox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 12

In conversation with Paul Hayes (Part 2)

Paul Hayes joins us for the second instalment of a three part special. The former Iron striker discusses returning to Glanford Park with Barnsley and his second spell at the club including; the first season in the Championship, successful play off campaign in 08/09 and his excellent partnership with Gary Hooper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 20201 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 11

In conversation with Paul Hayes (Part 1)

Paul Hayes joins us for the first instalment of a three part special. The former Iron striker discusses his first spell at the club including; arriving from Norwich as a YT, losing out to Lincoln in the play offs, bust ups with manager Brian Laws, promotion in 04/05 and his exit to Barnsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 10

In conversation with Dave Mulligan

David Mulligan joins us to discuss arriving into the UK as a youngster from New Zealand with Rory Fallon, spells at Barnsley and Doncaster and meeting Brian Laws at the M180 services to seal his move to the Iron. Plus we discuss why he was frozen out of the League One title winning season under Nigel Adkins, following a car crash on the way to training! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 9

In conversation with Mark Jackson

Former Iron captain and centre half Mark Jackson joins us to chat about his time at the Iron, including that goal at Hull, facing his former employers Leeds United in the FA Cup and his aspirations to become a first team manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 8

In conversation with Cleveland Taylor

Cleveland talks about his time at United; including the 04/05 and 06/07 promotion seasons, supplying Sharp and Keogh, playing under Laws and Adkins, his super sub role, the 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest and his special relationship with the supporters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 08, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 7

In conversation with Duane Holmes

We discuss his Huddersfield departure, arrival at Scunthorpe, tough pre seasons under Alexander, his take on the January contract fiasco, falling short in the play offs, the stresses of deadline day, racism in football, Derby, Lampard & playing with Wayne Rooney! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 06, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 6

In conversation with Neal Bishop

Neal Bishop discusses his time at the club, including two failed play off campaigns, the club's decision not to offer new contracts whilst top of League One in 2016/17 and his relationships with Russ Wilcox, Mark Robins, Graham Alexander and Nick Daws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 06, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 5

In conversation with Brian Laws (Part 2)

Our chat with ex gaffer Brian Laws continues. Highlights include how John Gayle defeated Orient in the Wembley tunnel back in 1999 and why he stripped loan striker Steve Guinan to his underpants in the club car park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 05, 20201 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 4

In conversation with Brian Laws (Part 1)

The latest ex-Iron to join us for our ‘in conversation’ series is Brian Laws! Here's part 1 of our two hour interview where we discuss his time as a player, playing under legendary manager Brian Clough at Forest, his transition into management and the infamous dressing room bust up with Ivano Bonetti at Grimsby Town! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 03, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 3

In conversation with Ian Baraclough

The latest ex-Iron to join us for our ‘in conversation’ series is Ian Baraclough! We discuss his spell as a player, coaching with Adkins, his disappointment over a failed Southampton move, Brendan Rodgers’ admiration, his time as manager and unexpected sacking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 02, 20201 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 2

In conversation with Lee Hodges

We chat to Lee Hodges about his time at West Ham with Rio, Lampard & co under Redknapp, his arrival in 99/2000, underachieving under Laws, that Donny goal, the Hull rivalry, Beagrie & loads more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 01, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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