The Famous Sloping Pitch with Nick Hancock and Chris England

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Gary Lineker, stoppage time, and of course, some Oldham shit.  Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Stoke v Brighton, the government’s white paper, the lovely gesture from Besiktas fans, and of course, some Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are also joined Green Wing writer, Peep Show actor, and club owner, Rob Harley. They chat about his team, Hearts, their disastrous 1985/86 season and the fan-owned club. Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Stoke’s away win, Bolton’s new stadium name, Eveliina Summanen’s red card, and of course, some Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris speak to journalist and sportswriter, Patrick Barclay. They chat about his team teams, Dundee F.C. and Fulham, the memories of his first game, dangers of the Europeran Super League, losing your car after football, and how managers have changed. Patrick’s podcast available here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-ruined-my-life/id1669268775 Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Harry the Haddock, the managerial merry-go-round, and of course, some Oldham shit.  Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the green weekend, Man City’s financial rule breaches, and of course, some Oldham shit.  They are also joined by comedian, writer, and commentator, Andy Smart. They discuss his team, Farnborough, non-league football, commentating, and more Man City financial rule breaches, obviously.  Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the FA Cup draw coverage, the Wrexham v Sheffield United game, the transfer window, and of course, some Oldham shit.  They are also joined by comedian, writer and presenter, Kevin Day. They chat about the current state of his team, Crystal Palace, Chelsea’s transfer window and football in films.  Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss fingers up bums, white cards, and of course, some Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are joined by author, and journalist, Brian Viner. They discuss recent events at his team Everton, the stadium, the players, and their future.  Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss derby weekend, the ‘prank’ on the BBC, Bristol Rovers, Neil Warnock, Alessia Russo’s boots, and of course, some Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are joined by journalist, author and broadcaster, Sam Delaney. They chat about the current state of his team, West Ham and Moyes’ future (at time of recording), and his new book ’Sort Your Head Out Mental health without the bollocks’ and the pressure put on young players.  Sam’s book is available to pre-order here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sort-Your-Head-Out-bollocks/dp/1408717085 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the FA cup weekend previous, the problems with the draw, more football playing relatives of famous people, and of course, some Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are joined by the comedian, writer, and broadcaster, Mark Steel. They chat about his team, Crystal Palace and their disappointing exit from the FA cup, and the affairs of Crawley Town FC.  Mark’s podcast is available here - http://www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk/ Mark’s tour starts this year, get tickets here - https://marksteelinfo.com/tour/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Christmas presents, Pele’s death, Infantino’s latest antics, and of course, some Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are joined by director, Simon Sprackling to talk about his new darts film, Poison Arrows. They also chat about the trials of organising amateur sport, and Simon's team, Leeds.  Poison Arrows is available now all on Google, Amazon Prime and Apple TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England round up the World Cup and a couple of weeks worth of Oldham shit. Nick and Chris are joined again by playwright, broadcaster, and Charlton fan, Jonathan Maitland. They chat about Jonny’s friends being mascots at the World Cup, what he felt about it it being played in Qatar now the dust has settled, and they pick over the bones of the last England game.  Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Jude Bellingham’s shirt number, stained kits, Uruguay’s unceremonious exit, the exodus of international managers, Brazil’s dance moves, and of course, some Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are joined by playwright, broadcaster, and Charlton fan, Jonathan Maitland all the way from Qatar. They chat about what it’s like being out there, the ticketing situation, going to see the England v Senegal match, and an exclusive on David Dein’s game count.  Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England are fresh from watching the Japan v Spain and Costa Rica v Germany games and can’t believe what they have just seen. They discuss the art of watching two games at once; England, USA, Iran and Wales, and all things F!fa Global Sports Tournament up until now.  They also look at more domestic issues, Juventus, and of course, some Oldham shit.   Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss 'it' so far, some more Cristiano Ronaldo/Man Utd business, clubs being bought and sold left right and centre, and of course (even during a global soccer tournament), some Oldham shit.  Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss quite a lot of TV news, Cristiano Ronaldo’s interview with Piers Morgan, the bizarre business of World cup predictions, and course plenty of Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are also joined by former, professional assistant referee, and Luton fan, Gavin Muge. They chat about some inside industry techniques, the importance of keeping up with rule changes, and his thoughts on VAR. They also discuss his new book, My Life On The Line, and his new podcast, Flag It Up. Gavin’s new book will be available on 1st Dec here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/MY-LIFE-LINE-Everything-assistant-ebook/dp/B0BLXS4TVX Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Gerard Piqué, more World Cup news, including the England squad announcement, and of course, a binful of Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are also joined by writer, journalist, podcaster, former football manager and Bristol City fan, Paul Watson. They chat about why Paul has decided to boycott the World Cup, Paul’s book about managing the national team of Pohnpei, how he ingratiated himself with the locals, and all trials and tribulations of coaching the team. Paul also discusses organising the difficulties of a Confifa tournament.  Paul and Vix’s podcast is available here - podfollow.com/false-economy Kitmas - Crowdfunder.co.uk/kitmas Paul’s book is available here - shorturl.at/hkz34 Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England round up this week’s World Cup news, including sausages, Iran and a bit of Beckham. And of course, some Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are also joined by actor and comedian, Gordon Kennedy. They discuss Gordon’s team, Livingston (formerly Meadowbank), being a Liverpool fan along side that, the glory days of Scottish international football, and his colourful scene in T2: Trainspotting. Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss obscene boots, footballers flouncing off, a World Cup update, the possible Spanish strike, and of course some Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are also joined by actor, writer and broadcaster, Angus Deayton. They chat about Angus’ team Man United and how he came to support them, the first line-up he remembers, and some more Ronaldo flouncing stuff.  Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Coventry, the Liverpool v Man City game, and of course, some Oldham shit. Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss half and half scarves, England’s right-back issues, and Man City's Rainer Wolfcastle.  They also chat about referees, handballs, and of course, some Oldham shit. Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Tony Adam’s further progress through Strictly Come Dancing and Nick’s return to pro football. They also chat about the various Premier League derbies, Haaland’s dominance, more ridiculous football injuries, and of course some Oldham shit.  Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Tony Adams on Strictly Come Dancing, the international break, Southgate’s performance and the pre-World Cup injury countdown. They also have a look at how the rest of England's World cup fared during the international break, and of course, some Oldham sh*t. Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Todd Boehly’s lofty ideas, England’s Nations League woes and a looks at the recent call ups.  Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England are live from the brilliant London Podcast Festival on Sunday 11th September 2022. They are joined by Andy Hamilton and Bob Mills to discuss, the upcoming issues with the World Cup in Qatar, Bob’s team, Leyton Orient, and Andy’s team, Chelsea.  We’re on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Thomas Tuchel’s sacking, Liverpool getting hammered by Napoli, updates from Oldham and Stoke, a look back at the transfer window, and more VAR news.  Come and join us for our first ever live show show at 7pm on Sunday 11th September as part of the brilliant London Podcast Festival at Kings Place in King's Cross. Tickets available here...  https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-famous-sloping-pitch/ We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the latest transfers, the sack race, and ‘dispecting’ players and sh*t’.  Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian, writer, actor, and Sutton fan, Tim Vine. They chat about his team, why Sutton (not Chris) has a giraffe as a mascot, and the band he formed with his brother.  Come and join us for our first ever live show show at 7pm on Sunday 11th September as part of the brilliant London Podcast Festival at Kings Place in King's Cross. Tickets available here...  https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-famous-sloping-pitch/ We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Ryan Giggs’ poem, the Man United and Liverpool relegation battle, and the Man City and Newcastle game. They also rake through some Oldham shit, some Stoke shit and the tough time all the England squad are having. AND SOME ON AIR BREAKING NEWS  Come and join us for our first ever live show show at 7pm on Sunday 11th September as part of the brilliant London Podcast Festival at Kings Place in King's Cross. Tickets available here...  https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-famous-sloping-pitch/ We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Tuchel-vision, Conte, Souness, and apologetically more Man United. They also chat about Oldham, Stoke, the Ukrainian league, and stories from a football concierge.  Come and join us for our first ever live show show at 7pm on Sunday 11th September as part of the brilliant London Podcast Festival at Kings Place in King's Cross. Tickets available here...  https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-famous-sloping-pitch/ We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the demise of football results on the wireless, some Oldham shit, some Stoke shit, hashtag empty Old Trafford, and some surprising defence of Harry Maguire.  Come and join us for our first ever live show show at 7pm on Sunday 11th September as part of the brilliant London Podcast Festival at Kings Place in King's Cross. Tickets available here...  https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-famous-sloping-pitch/ We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England catch up after their summer break. The big story is, of course, England beating Germany in the Euros. They also discuss the crazy world of Frank Rothwell, the new Oldham owner, Stoke’s start to the season, and some of the big Premier league transfers.  Come and join us for our first ever live show show at 7pm on Sunday 11th September as part of the brilliant London Podcast Festival at Kings Place in King's Cross. Tickets available here...  https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/the-famous-sloping-pitch/ We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Mark Lawrenson, the Champions League final debacle, and Scotland v Ukraine.  Nick and Chris speak to former England cricketer, journalist, podcaster, all round legend, and Luton and Arsenal fan, Monty Panesar. They chat about supporting two teams, growing up playing both football and cricket, and how TV has affected sport for both the good and bad.  Monty’s podcast is available here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/monty-meets/id1574181623 We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Oldham’s new opponents (new grounds Chris will get to attend), pitch invasions, England call ups, and the last day of the season.  Chris speaks to comedian, writer, actor and Man City fan, Simon Brodkin. They discuss Simon’s club, how he became a City fan, their awesome season and the amazing last day of the premier league. Simon also tells us about the inspiration behind his character Jason Bent, and his history making hoax.  We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  Tickets to Simon’s Edinburgh show are available here - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-brodkin-screwed-up?day=10-08-2022 And Simon's website is here - https://www.simonbrodkin.com/ If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Chris’ sanguine attitude towards Oldham’s fate, the FA cup final, penalty chat strategies, a Premier league round-up, and the play offs.  Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian, writer, actor, and Hibernian fan, Jack Docherty. They discuss his club, their revolving manager situation, going to see Scotland play, and the possibility of making Qatar.  Tickets to Jack's Edinburgh run are available here - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jack-docherty-nothing-but We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Peter Andre, Oldham’s final curtain, the various title fights, Haaland, and the relegation battle at the bottom of the Premier league.  Nick and Chris are also joined by writer, and QPR fan, Rob Sprackling. They discuss his team’s season, the inspiration behind Mike Bassett: England Manager and who actually scored the very last goal and lifted the last ever trophy at the old Wembley.  We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Maradona’s fat, cheating shirt auction, the Champions League semi-finals and Chelsea’s existential crisis.  Nick and Chris are also joined by sports broadcaster, journalist and author of ‘Square Peg, Round Ball’, Ned Boulting. They discuss St. Pauli, George Best, Steven Gerrard's carpet, and watching football with Phil Collins and Rodney Marsh  Ned’s book is available here - https://rb.gy/tmrtev And tickets to his tour are available here - https://www.nedboulting.com/ We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss quite inevitably Oldham’s relegation, the Champions League, the Merseyside derby ‘controversies’, and PSG’s deflated title win. Nick and Chris are also joined by journalist, author of ‘This is How it Feels’, and Oldham fan, Mike Keegan. They discuss how Mike came to write his book, how the behind the scene story of Oldham’s glory days is as fascinating as what we saw on the pitch, the present situation, and the future of Oldham.  Mike’s book is available here - shorturl.at/npzNW We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss untimely sackings, Man United’s continuing woes, and a FA cup semi-final round up. Nick and Chris also look through the digital mailbag, wonder what on earth a 'digital mailbag' is, hope it's not what Cybermen are born with, and have a look anyway. They then answer some of your questions, emails and Tweets. If you have a question or thought for Nick and Chris, then the details are down below. We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss betting sponsorship, Chris’ long lost football comic collection, the Man City v Liverpool games, and a Champions League round-up.  Nick and Chris are also joined by ITV’s Chaser, quizzer and Bolton fan, Jenny Ryan. They discuss Jenny’s Chaser's nickname, her first years as a Bolton fan, being a supporter during the ups and downs, her podcast, ‘Fingers on Buzzers’, and Jenny ruins The Chase for Nick.  Jenny’s podcast ‘Fingers on Buzzers’ is available here - https://www.fingersbuzzers.com/ We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss some exciting match ball delivery news at the Pizza in a cup Cup, the World Cup draw, and this week’s Champions League action.  Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian, writer, broadcaster and Crystal Palace fan, Kevin Day. Kevin brings his football manifesto to the table. They discuss Crystal Palace’s season, the phenomena of XG (expected goals), industrial language and numbers on the back of international shirts.  We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss all the World Cup news, a further instalment of the Man City v Liverpool semi-final travel debacle, Gareth Bale, and England’s week in the friendlies.  Nick and Chris are also joined by writer and broadcaster, Sam Delaney. Nick, Chris and Sam chat about growing up a West Ham fan and sharing a room with his QPR supporting brother, his team’s current form and mental health in football. You can find out all about Sam here - https://www.samdelaney.co.uk/  And Sam’s mental health newsletter can be found here sambdelaney.substack.com We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Man United’s manager job interview process, Mick Hucknall, a FA cup round up, and the Man City v Liverpool game venue unfairness.  Nick and Chris are also joined by actor and podcaster, David Morrissey. Nick, Chris and David chat about growing up in a split Liverpool/Everton household, football & music, memories of going to his first Liverpool game, and the current Liverpool side chances this year.  David’s immaculate podcast is available here - shorturl.at/dhzQ7  We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock, (who comes all the way from a windy Barbados), and Chris England, (back in Streatham), discuss the England team call ups, the sports-washing derby, Chelsea’s continuing saga and Chris catches Nick up on all the rest of the week’s football news.  Nick and Chris are also joined by actor and Leeds fan, Matt Lewis, (in Florida). Nick, Chris and Matt chat about the loss of Bielsa, his Leeds podcast and watching football in the US.  We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch Matt's podcast is available here - https://podfollow.com/leedsthat/view 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss World cup qualifiers, the Chelsea club club shop, and Nick being lesser clevering from Chris.  Nick and Chris are also joined by TV and radio journalist and presenter, and Brentford fan, Natalie Sawyer. Nick and Chris and Natalie chat about Brentford beating Oldham, Brentford beating Stoke, Brentford having an amazing new stadium and a bit of erm… Brentford. (There’s other great stuff, but Brentford beating Oldham and Stoke is really the headline here.)  We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss football’s reaction to the Ukraine crisis. They also look at Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea and the possible new owners. Nick also looks back at his trip to London 50 years ago this week to watch Stoke win the league cup final.  Nick and Chris are also joined by actor, and Sheffield Wednesday fan, Tom Craig. Nick, Chris and Tom discuss swapping cricket for Baseball and volleyball for football, replacing Chris Waddle, appearing on ITV’s The Match and dying on Coronation Street.  We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss how the Ukraine crisis could affect football, historical moments when politics and sport have collided, some Tomelu Tukachel news, more woe at Man United and the renewed possibility of a title battle. Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian, actor, presenter, and Grimsby Town fan, Lloyd Griffith. Nick, Chris and Lloyd chat about when he first started supporting Grimsby, coverage of the 'lower leagues', borrowing football shirts, regional accents and Ted Lasso.   Lloyd Griffith and Darren Harriott's Peaky Blinders podcast is available on BBC sounds from 27th Feb. We’re on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Derby and Middlesborough, fan-owned clubs, Arsenal’s red card record and the demise of the away goal rule.  Nick and Chris are also joined by multi-award-winning, best-selling novelist, and Wolves fan, Mark Billingham. Nick, Chris and Mark chat about Mark making his character Tom Thorne a Spurs fan, how he became a Wolves supporter, Peter Knowles, and Mark’s playing days with Nick and Chis.           We’re on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the demise of Neighbours, Zouma and UK & Ireland’s Euro bid.  Nick and Chris are also joined by TV presenter, podcaster and Chelsea fan, Tim Lovejoy. In our first guest manifesto episode, Nick and Chris speak to Tim about his ideas to improve football. They chat about ‘fan fraud', getting rid of offside, and having more than one ref.  Tim’s new platform can be found here - https://lovejoy.co.uk We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss all the news from the transfer window, music at football grounds, the Africa Cup of Nations, and Don Revie. Nick and Chris are also joined by former England footballer, broadcaster and Everton fan, Sue Smith. Nick, Chris and Sue chat about how her football career started, choosing broadcasting over managing and also the current situation at Everton.  We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the Africa Cup of Nations, manager movement, a VAR alternative, and a little bit of Oldham, of course.  Nick and Chris are also joined by sports agent and Leicester City fan, Jon Holmes. Nick, Chris and Jon discuss Jon’s career, advising Lineker, football agents today, the transition between player and broadcaster, and Nick’s interesting use of a sock.  We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss all the action from the third round of the FA cup. Don’t worry though, there is of course some Oldham news too.  Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian, writer, podcaster and actor, Justin Moorhouse. Justin talks honestly with Nick and Chris about how he feels about his team, Manchester United. They also chat about annoying football song chants, Ronaldo and Justin’s idea of how to improve football.  Justin’s excellent podcast is available here - https://www.justinmoorhouse.com/podcast/ We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss booing, the Tuchel/Lukaku fallout and the Southampton takeover.  Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian and actor, Norman Pace. Nick, Chris and Norman chat about being a games teacher, Les McKeown from the Bay City Rollers and going to see Nottingham Forest with the milk lady.  We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the post-Christmas matches, Ronaldo’s new statue, player welfare, and rainbows in Qatar. Happy New Year to all our listeners and thanks for listening in 2021.  We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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://www.thebuglepodcast.com We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 up too.  We’re now on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch Seriously, please. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 slopingpitch@gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 mean all should take from, and be as good as) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00rtbk8/episodes/player 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com  Subscribe to the podcast, rate and review us (five stars.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 previous episodes.  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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 slopingpitch@gmail.com Andy is on tour now, tickets are available here - https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/andy-hamilton Andy’s most recent book is available here - shorturl.at/hlB39 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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-comedy-store-players-2021/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 available on his succinctly named site www.davidbaddiel.com The next few dates are here - Mon, 20th September 2021   Alban Arena, St Albans» - 2 suppliers available Wed, 22nd September 2021   De Montfort Hall, Leicester» - 1 suppliers available Thu, 23rd September 2021   Symphony Hall, Birmingham» - 2 suppliers available Fri, 24th September 2021   The Hexagon, Reading» - 2 suppliers available Sun, 26th September 2021   Rose Theatre Kingston, Kingston» - 1 suppliers available Mon, 27th September 2021   Royal & Derngate, Northampton» - 2 suppliers available Thu, 30th September 2021   The Orchard, Dartford» - 2 suppliers available Fri, 1st October 2021   Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe» - 2 suppliers available Sat, 2nd October 2021   Dorking Halls, Dorking» - 2 suppliers available Wed, 6th October 2021   Shanklin Theatre, Shanklin» - 1 suppliers available Fri, 8th October 2021   Theatre Royal, Brighton» - 1 suppliers available Mon, 11th October 2021 to Fri, 15th October... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 pads  Please feel free to contact Nick and Chris about the show on slopingpitch@gmail.com It would be great if you subscribed and rated the podcast with five stars, because frankly that's what it deserves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices