Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the Oldham fan ban, more inevitable covid news, a Socios-related update and VAR inconsistencies. Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian, cricket statistician, BBC TMS broadcaster and Gillingham fan, Andy Zaltzman. Nick, Chris and Andy chat about the amazing time difference between Australia and the UK, his waning/waned support of Gillingham and of course, the Ashes. Andy’s various podcasts (including his brilliant Ashes one) are available here - https:/...
Dec 24, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In our first ever remote podcast, Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss a possible F1-inspired improvement to football, the inevitable covid issues this week, Newcastle news, and the very odd Champions League draw. Nick and Chris are also joined by Richard Bevan, the Chief Executive of the League Managers Association. Nick, Chris and Richard chat about what the LMA do, how the role of the manager has changed over the years, bringing managers up through the academies, and inevitably Oldham come ...
Dec 17, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss covid-related business, Jude Bellingham, and a proper actual teaser about a Christmas present. Nick and Chris are also joined by the brilliant broadcaster, and West Bromwich fan, Adrian Chiles. Nick, Chris and Adrian chat about what it’s like to present football on TV, what a great pundit Roy Keane is, and leaves us all with a beautiful sporting quote. We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch Seriously, please. If you have any th...
Dec 10, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Omicron, the Pizza in a cup Cup and the Ballon d’Or. Nick and Chris are also joined by, well… Gary Lineker. Nick, Chris and Gary chat about Messi, Maradona, the biennial World Cup and Chris’ play ‘An Evening with Gary Lineker.' If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Keith Curle, this week’s fan-led review, and Gerrard’s ketchup ban. Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian, writer, actor, and Arsenal fan, Alan Davies. Nick, Chris and Alan chat about the Gunner's progress this season, Saturday Night Fever and the joy of watching Patrick Vieira play. If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn mo...
Nov 26, 2021•53 min
Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss England wrapping up their world cup qualifying campaign, bizarre football injuries, and Qatar. Nick and Chris are also joined by economist and author of ‘More Than a Game’, Mark Gregory. Nick, Chris and Mark chat about how English football is not sustainable in its current state, how we got to where we are, and what can be done. Mark’s book is available here shorturl.at/ctOW0 If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on s...
Nov 19, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Gerald Sinstadt, home shirts, turning down an England call up, and standing at football. They're also joined by podcaster and our Watford correspondent, Olly Wicken. Nick, Chris and Olly chat about Graham Taylor’s pants (as advertised) and VAR. Olly’s podcast is available here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hornet-heaven/id1137949104 If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com See acast.co...
Nov 12, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss new manager bounce, Chaddy the Owl, Tottenham, and how the COP26 affects football. Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian, writer, broadcaster and Crystal Palace fan, Mark Steel. Nick, Chris and Mark chat about Palace, sporting commentary highlights, and they return to the Saudi/Newcastle takeover shitty business. Mark’s superb podcast is available here - https://apple.co/3bKbXoV Also, Mark Steel's In Town is the The Beatles of radio shows (by which I m...
Nov 05, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Man United’s dodgy new form, Paul Pogba’s dodgy new boots and David Beckham’s dodgy new role. Nick and Chris are also joined by former professional player, manager and footballing royalty, Tony Pulis. Nick, Chris and Tony chat about his family-orientated managerial style, the most important aspects of building a football club, why the premier league is the best in the world and the joys of working with Ricardo Fuller. If you have any thoughts, feelings or q...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Steve Bruce and Newcastle, the Champions League, England’s one match ban, and of course a quick look at Oldham’s progress. Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian and actor, Hugh Dennis. Hugh, Nick and Chris chat about loving football from an early age and supporting Arsenal, appearing in the new James Bond film, No Time to Die and how Hugh nearly became a spy himself. Rate (5 stars obviously,) review and subscribe to the podcast. And check out all the p...
Oct 21, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the demise of the ball plinth thing manufacturing industry, England’s international break, and the murky waters of Saudi/Newcastle takeover. They are also joined by comedian and writer, Andy Hamilton. Nick, Chris and Andy chat about the recent BBC documentary Fever Pitch , Andy’s long-standing relationship with Chelsea and his brilliant back-and-forth with Jimmy Greaves. If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopin...
Oct 14, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the car ball delivery thing, the 'genius manager v genius manager' hype, and Watford. Nick and Chris are also joined by fascinating physio, Helen Delap to discuss how she began in sports physiotherapy, what it’s like living inside football and being a parent of young professional players. If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn mo...
Oct 07, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the Swiss-system (whatever that is), panic buying and Moneyball. They are also joined by a true legend this week. Don Goodman has a chat with Nick and Chris and sprinkles a little professionalism over the whole affair. If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 30, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Jimmy Greaves, FIFA and of course Oldham’s continuing descent into the depths of unhappiness. Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian, Andy Smart to chat about Farnborough, and following the Iran national team. If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com Andy will be performing at the Globe with The Comedy Store Players. Tickets are available here https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/the-c...
Sep 24, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss gamesmanship, Ronaldo’s diet, and of course, Oldham. Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian, novelist and hit songwriter David Baddiel to chat about Three Lions, why Gareth Southgate doesn’t like it and a case of mistaken identity If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com David Baddiel is currently touring the brilliant Trolls: Not The Dolls (which I've seen, and is excellent). Details are av...
Sep 19, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the international breakdown, the rank idea of a World Cup every two years and the Brazil vs Argentina debacle. Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian, writer and podcaster Kevin Day for a sing-along sing song. If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 10, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This week Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the glistening, chinless thigh model Ronaldo, FIFA and a submarine. Nick and Chris are also joined by podcaster and director, Theo Delaney to chat about Tottenham, Arsenal and a drunken musical Danish bacon advert with Peter Schmeichel. Please contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 02, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Michail Antonio’s goal celebration this week inspired Nick Hancock and Chris England to look at famous goal celebrations of the past, and the very mad Socios football tokens story also caught their eye in quite a contemptuous way. More importantly, Jo Brand joined Nick and Chris in the studio to discuss Crystal Palace and her extensive footballing family. Please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad c...
Aug 26, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Nick Hancock and Chris England try to work out if anything can be done to reverse the creeping crappification of the once-beautiful game. For a start, you can stop calling it the beautiful game – it’s lazy, glib, second-hand and fundamentally inaccurate. This week Nick and Chris get to grips with the Euros aftermath, horse-punching and Jack Grealish and his tiny shin pads. The guest this week is Tim Lovejoy. Nick, Chris and Tim discuss Soccer AM, football fans and Jack Grealish and his tiny shin...
Aug 20, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1
