Best BRFCS.com Podcasts (2024)

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The 'What Now?' Show - Failure Is An Orphan 43:59

21d ago43:59

43:59

In this episode of the 'What Now?' Show - recorded before the Bristol City game - perhaps just as well - the panel convenes to discuss Whether John Eustace is the right man to take the club forward next season? Promotion and Relegation Battles usually bring out the superstitions, with manager John Eustace himself admitting he didn't wear his hat ag…

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The Round Table Show - Kits! 33:33

28d ago33:33

33:33

In this episode of the Round Table Show, Ian Herbert is joined by Fraser Read, head of consumer at Blackburn Rovers to talk about Rovers kits. We find out how a manufacturer is selected, how the contract is structured, the design process, the delivery process, the retail process and finally share our all-time favourite kits. If you want to know how…

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The Round Table Show - With Tom Fleming, One True Pairing 38:10

1M ago38:10

38:10

The 4000 Holes podcast meets Rovers supporting musician Tom Fleming, (formerly of Wild Beasts) for a chat about all things Rovers and Tom's new solo career as "One True Pairing". Tom hails from the South Lakes and has supported Rovers since the early 90's. He recalls his first match at Ewood, the promotion season of 2018 and gives us some insight a…

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The 'What Now?' Show - No Statements...Just Actions 48:25

1M ago48:25

48:25

The panel reviews Rovers current predicament ahead of the international window considering in particular:- How is John Eustace settling in ? *That* Venky's statement... International call ups - who has been unlucky to miss out when at Rovers? When Rovers & weddings collide... Listen as host Roger Whiteside interrogates the panel of Stuart Grimshaw,…

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The 'What Now?' Show - What Matters Is What Works 58:36

2M ago58:36

58:36

The What Now? Show returns to review the magic & madness that was February - it started with a dreadful display at home to QPR, ended with a brave cup exit on penalties and saw a new manager appointed. Our host Roger Whiteside is joined by panelists Ian Herbert, Linz Lewis, Rich Sharpe & Michael Taylor and they discuss... Part 1 - The new boss & hi…

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The 'What Now?' show - Is It Down To The Lake I Fear? 47:00

3M ago47:00

47:00

It's been a crazy week in Blackburn Rovers World & our loyal panelists try to make sense of it all. Corralled by host Roger Whiteside, listen to Ian Herbert, Linz Lewis, Katharine MacNamara & James Marsh as they struggle to separate fact, fiction and raw emotion. Part 1 - Has JDT passed the point of no return? Part 2 - Duncan McGuire - where does t…

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The Round Table Show - Rovers Fighting Talk - The 2023-24 Grand Final 44:55

3M ago44:55

44:55

The Grand Final of Rovers Fighting Talk for this season brings together our intrepid panelists; Mike Delap, Matt Grimshaw, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside - who try to answer the questions posed by Ian Herbert & in the Listener's Question Round, Stuart Grimshaw. Subjects covered include Gladiators, Big Business, New Year's Resolutions and some cha…

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The Round Table Show - Ian Herbert Chats With Er...Ian Herbert 42:32

3M ago42:32

42:32

In this episode the '4000 Holes' Ian Herbert chats with the 'Daily Mail & Mail On Sunday' sports writer Ian Herbert about the respective fortunes of their two favoured teams ahead of the FA Cup 4th Round tie between Blackburn Rovers & Wrexham...or Bollywood v Hollywood if you prefer. Reminisce with us about Duncan McKenzie scoring the winner the la…

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The Round Table Show - Venkys & HMRC - What Does It Mean? 27:43

4M ago27:43

27:43

In this episode, Stuart Grimshaw asks Ian Herbert to call upon his financial services knowledge to try to explain just what is going on regarding the money situation at Ewood Park right now & how it might affect matters on the pitch. This podcast references an article published on BRFCS.com HERE & a forum thread HERE Learn more about your ad choice…

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The Round Table Show - The One With Max Rushden 38:27

4M ago38:27

38:27

In a special FA Cup preview episode, Ian Herbert quizzes TV presenter, radio presenter, podcast presenter & Cambridge United fan Max Rushden about his life in Australia, following his favourite team from Down Under and we reminisce about Dion Dublin & Alan Shearer. Warning - contains some expletives and a number of inordinately cute interventions f…

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The Round Table Show - Rovers Fighting Talk 2023 - Semi Final 2 49:29

4M ago49:29

49:29

In yet another shameless rip-off of, sorry, that should read wholehearted tribute to, BBC 5 Live's much loved 'Fighting Talk' show, the panel tries their hand at a Rovers version once again as a seasonal treat. This is the second semifinal & features guests Mike Delap, Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & Katharine McNamara. The questions are posed by Stua…

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The Round Table Show - The One Where We Went To Brockhall 42:49

4M ago42:49

42:49

The match against Watford on Saturday 23rd December is once again #FanTakeover day. As part of the day's events, 4000 Holes was invited to Brockhall in order to interview players Dom Hyam, Sammie Szmodics, Harry Pickering, Harry Leonard, Adam Wharton, Sondre Tronstad & the manager himself - Jon-Dahl Tomasson. We explored various Christmas themes, c…

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The Round Table Show - Rovers Fighting Talk 2023 - Semi Final 1 52:29

5M ago52:29

52:29

In yet another shameless rip-off of, sorry, that should read wholehearted tribute to, BBC 5 Live's much loved 'Fighting Talk' show, the panel tries their hand at a Rovers version once again as a seasonal treat. This is the first semifinal & features guests Louis Gee, Ryan Hildred, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside. The questions are posed by Ian Her…

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The 'What Now?' Show - Sammie Szmodics Baby 44:37

5M ago44:37

44:37

The panel reviews November, the BRFCS Player Of The Month is revealed, all the information about #FanTakeover2 against Watford on 23rd December is discussed, a busy December is previewed and finally, a couple of quiz questions to test your Ewood knowledge (literally!) & past Rovers internationals. Join our host Roger Whiteside plus panelists Matt G…

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The 'What Now?' show - Never Wear A Jumper On A Night Out 49:41

6M ago49:41

49:41

Roger Whiteside hosts another episode of the What Now? Show & in this edition the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & Linz Lewis consider recent results, adjudicate on red card decisions (badly as it turns out), review Who's Hot & Who's Not as we reveal the October BRFCS Player of the Month and in section 3 we look forward to a Lancashire Derby a…

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The Round Table Show - Pretty Poly - The History Of The Football Shirt 43:09

6M ago43:09

43:09

In this episode of the Round Table show, amateur kit enthusiast Ian Herbert meets kit professional enthusiast, Alex Ireland, who has written the definitive history of the football shirt in the form of "Pretty Poly - The History Of The Football Shirt". Hear all about how shirts evolved, the materials used, the most innovative designs, when things go…

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The 'What Now?' show - Give Sammie A Lifetime Contract 35:33

7M ago35:33

35:33

The panel of Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert & James Marsh, ably chaired by host Roger Whiteside consider Part 1 - What happened in September ? Part 2 - Who is the Player of the Month? Who's Hot, Who's Not right now Part 3 - Hear Me Out - the panelists have a 30 second rant each about something Rovers-related & then Ian sets a quiz aimed at getting …

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The 'What Now?' show - Who Had Fax Machine? 47:53

8M ago47:53

47:53

The podcast panel of Matt Grimshaw, Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert Katharine McNamara, James Marsh & Michael Taylor - ably facilitated by Roger Whiteside - discusses… Part 1 - August Performances Part 2 - Who’s Hot & Who’s Not ? Part 3 - The Transfer Deadline Part 4 - Quiz Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Ho…

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The 'What Now?' Show - The 1-24 Prediction 55:56

9M ago55:56

55:56

Ahead of the season opener against WBA at Ewood, the podcast panel of James Marsh, Ian Herbert & Tiebreak judge Roger Whiteside, consider who the key movers & shakers are likely to be this season & predicts their 1-24 for the upcoming championship campaign. The format owes a little to sorting methodology, agile project management techniques and squ…

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The 'What Now?' Show - At The Match - Girona 21:08

9M ago21:08

21:08

It was #FansTakeover day at Ewood Park on Saturday 29th July as Rovers faced Spanish opposition in the form of Girona. Listen as Roger Whiteside & James Marsh take you around Ewood recording chats with all-comers to give you a sense of the occasion. We hear from fans and journalists from all parts of the Globe; plus chats with Harry Leonard and Tyr…

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The 'What Now?' Show - Ooh My Girona 40:17

9M ago40:17

40:17

It's the #FansTakeover this weekend as Rovers take on (Ooh My) Girona in a friendly whilst the fans take over the pre & post match entertainment. The panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert, Katharine MacNamara & James Marsh are kept in order by Roger Whiteside as they discuss Saturday's plans, Indian Tax Law, Kits & JDT. Learn more about your ad choic…

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The Round Table Show - Tony Parkes...110 Percent Legend 48:40

10M ago48:40

48:40

In this episode of the Round Table show, host Ian Herbert chats with Tony Parkes's daughter Natalie, writer Suzanne Geldard and publisher Liam Hayes about the newly published authorised biography of Mr Blackburn Rovers, Tony Parkes. Listen right to the end for your chance to win a copy of the book courtesy of the publisher, HeroBooks. The book is a…

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The Round Table Show - Man City...Heaven & Hell 46:05

10M ago46:05

46:05

The folks at The Blue Moon podcast asked us to contribute to their "City Heaven, City Hell" show and so Ian Herbert offered up his choice of two games between Rovers & City that he considered to be Heavenly & Hellish in turn. Likewise Merd from the Blue Moon podcast did the same so enjoy at least 50% of this show as the two fans discuss their selec…

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The 'What Now?' Show - Big Old End Of Season Review - Ep 1 48:24

11M ago48:24

48:24

There are two episodes of the ‘Big Old End Of Season Review’ simply because there was so much ground to cover. The panelists; Ian, James, Linz, Matt, Roger & Ryan discuss the following :- In Episode 1 Part 1 - Season Highlight -what made your heart glow with pride this last season ? What was our season low ? What match (or specific incident) makes …

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The 'What Now?' Show - Prove Me Wrong 40:49

12M ago40:49

40:49

It's been an "interesting" time for Rovers supporters and the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert, Katharine McNamara and James Marsh are grilled (lightly) by host Roger Whiteside on three main topics :- That Luton Game The Millwall Permutations Ewood Highlights 22/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Ac…

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The Round Table Show - No Nay Never (until the next time...) 54:16

1y ago54:16

54:16

In this special edition of the 4000 Holes Round Table show, host Ian Herbert is joined by two former Rovers defensive heroes in the shape of Derek Fazackerley & Craig Short; author Michael Hodkinson, publisher David Lane and the '4000 Holes' fanzine editor Scott Sumner, to celebrate the release of the 2nd edition of the really rather fabulous "No N…

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The 'What Now?' Show - 2000 Tickets 45:12

1y ago45:12

45:12

Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh once more to assess the impending Easter fixtures, to review contract renewals and discuss ticket allocations amongst other topics. Part 1 - ''Where were we?'' Reading/Sheffield Utd/Birmingham Part 2 - Contracts Galore! Part 3 - Easter Expectations - Norwich/Huddersfield, Sa…

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The Round Table Show - Always Play To The Presenter 59:03

1y ago59:03

59:03

The second episode of the new Round Table Show features discussion about the topics right at the top of any Rovers fan's agenda...including :- Who would be in your all-time, left-footed Rovers XI ? What are the most memorable Rovers games deserving of their own Wikipedia pages (for various reasons...) ? What's your favourite Rovers comeback ? The Q…

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The 'What Now?' Show - On The Whistle After Bramall Lane 18:16

1y ago18:16

18:16

The thoughts of Matt Grimshaw, Stuart Grimshaw & Ian Herbert - three Sheffield residents, who try to work out whether it's likely to be safe to leave the house after *that* result. The intrepid panel recorded some brief observations straight after the game in the lounge of Sheffield's Mercure Hotel - the self-same hotel where the players stayed on …

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The 'What Now?' Show - For Fox Sake 32:34

1y ago32:34

32:34

Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh plus two special guests; Tom Wheeler (a Leicester City fan) & Glenn Entwistle, the official Rovers crystal-ball gazer. Part 1 - Tom shares his Leicester City perspective of a vibrant Rovers away performance live from St Pancras rail station Part 2 - #EminentlyWinnable - how,…

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The Round Table Show - He Didn't Just Get Rid Of Me 1:01:42

1y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

The first episode of the new Round Table Show features discussion about the topics right at the top of any Rovers fan's agenda...including :- 1. Footballers that should have played for Rovers but never did 2. The Rovers Gobshite XI 3. Rovers Museum Curation 4. Name That Rover 5. Why 4000 Holes ? Thanks to the panel of Louis Gee, Stuart Grimshaw, Ry…

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The 'What Now?' Show - Stock Up, Stock Down 37:28

1y ago37:28

37:28

Our host Roger Whiteside leads the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh through three current topics; The 3 Ws Stock Up Stock Down - who's Hot & who's Not February - Optimism ahoy ? Log onto www.BRFCS.com to join the conversation on our forum &/or interact with us across our socials @brfcsdotcom & @roversfanzine. Learn more about your …

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The 'What Now?' Show - Groundhog Day 36:29

1y ago36:29

36:29

This is the 4000 Holes "What Now ?" show in which the very latest happenings surrounding Blackburn Rovers are discussed by an illustrious panel of supporters. In this episode the topics include transfer window activity, FA cup runs and the highlights of the career of the actor Bill Murray...no seriously. Join our host Roger Whiteside as he grills M…

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Ep 152- BRFCS Fighting Talk 2022 56:23

1+ y ago56:23

56:23

The podcast crew pay tribute to BBC FiveLive's Fighting Talk with their Rovers/Christmas themed, lovingly crafted..er rip-off...let's hope the lawyers love it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By BRFCS.com

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Ep 151- The Only Show In Town 55:13

1+ y ago55:13

55:13

In this episode we look back at the era of Gordon Lee; we have an interview with Michael Hodkinson, author of "No Nay Never" - 2nd edition out now and round things off with a clip from another "Rovers Returned" podcast episode with Simon Burns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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Ep 150 - All For Rio with Tommy Spurr 26:01

1+ y ago26:01

26:01

Former Rovers defender Tommy Spurr tells us about the All For Rio campaign and provides insight into the purpose of the fundraising & the programme of treatment being undertaken by his son, Rio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep 149 - How Are We Gonna Do 49:25

2y ago49:25

49:25

It's pre-season prediction time once again & our panel prognosticates on promotion prospects - can JDT galvanise his youthful squad ? We also ask the panel to recall the line-up from a classic Rovers game of the recent past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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Ep 148 - A Club With Tradition 1:06:33

2y ago1:06:33

1:06:33

This episode is a 2 parter. In Part 1 we talk Rovers, military history and refereeing amongst other topics with Steve Williams In the 2nd part we meet with Paul Worthington & Simon Burns of the “Rovers Returned” podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep 147 - Biryani and Worthy's 1:04:35

2y ago1:04:35

1:04:35

In a packed episode, we consider the emotions stirred when meeting footballers in real life, chat Ewood Express, biryani (and more !) with Yasir Sufi; and quiz our panel on their collective Rovers knowledge - including the 2002 Worthington Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Ep 146 - Steve Waggott's Year-End Appraisal 1:00:17

2+ y ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Ian Herbert of BRFCS and Glenn Entwistle of RoversChat appraise the financial performance of Blackburn Rovers during the Steve Waggott era and give him an end of year grade ! Also available via the BRFCS YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep 145 - People Talking About Stuff 1:09:21

2+ y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Technically it's the Christmas pod and so around an interview with Rob Sawyer regarding his excellent, new Keith Newton book are some new features designed to stimulate, amuse and entertain in equal measure. Listen whilst decorating your tree ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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Ep 144 - We Need To Tour Chile Next Summer 1:22:51

2+ y ago1:22:51

1:22:51

Our star guest interviewee is Tez Ilyas who shares his Rovers supporting history & what it's like to be back on the road. We hear about fanzine culture, False Nines, eavesdrop on Steve & Tony's phone calls & find out who shops in Waitrose in West Byfleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast…

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Ep 143 - Wish We Could Turn Back Time To The Good Old Days 1:35:28

3y ago1:35:28

1:35:28

We meet Sam Grimley from Horizm who explains how to optimise digital inventory...no really...Bill Arthur narrates a chapter from Daniel Gray's Extra Time & the panel of Hollie, Linz, Matt, Mike, Scott & Stuart dissect the season just ended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Ep 142 - Mr Blackburn Rovers...Tony Parkes 53:29

3y ago53:29

53:29

We pay tribute to Tony Parkes, player, coach, caretaker manager and an all-round Rovers legend in the truest sense of the word. We recall the highs and some of the lows of Tony’s career & hear from Natalie Parkes-Thompson, Tony's daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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Ep 140 - Trainers, Extra Time & Tim Farron 56:53

3+ y ago56:53

56:53

Our special guest is former Lib Dem leader & Rovers fan Tim Farron who reminisces about his political career & following Rovers over the years. We learn about Dassler Craft in pt 1 & hear an extract from "Extra Time" in pt2, narrated by Bill Arthur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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Ep 139 - The One Where BRFCS Meets Jon Stead 1:10:48

3+ y ago1:10:48

1:10:48

He wasn't at Ewood that long but he made a positive impression on Rovers supporters and his goals helped to keep Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League. Ian Herbert chats with Harrogate Town's Jon Stead about his career and life at Rovers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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Ep 137 - That Was The Window That Was 1:19:50

3+ y ago1:19:50

1:19:50

3 parts to this latest episode - in Pt 1 we hear from Andy Bayes & Colin Hendry about the Len Johnrose Charity match in 2021, Pt 2 has Rich Sharpe & the panel reviewing the window & in Pt 3 we hear from Joe Harvey who highlights Rovers possession stats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

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Ep 136 - Preview, Predictions & Punditry 1:31:04

3+ y ago1:31:04

1:31:04

The pod squad gazes into their crystal ball to predict what is in store for our favourite team in 2020/21...*WARNING* contains serious amounts of optimism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By BRFCS.com

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Ep 134 - The 2019-20 Season Review 1:19:32

4y ago1:19:32

1:19:32

We review the season just (eventually) completed with the aid of real journalists in the form of Rich Sharpe & Jaquob Crooke plus the BRFCS pod squad; Hollie, Linz, Michael, Mike & Stuart - questions posed by Ian Herbert as usual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Ep 133 - The Man In The Middle 51:04

4y ago51:04

51:04

BRFCS chats with a former referee, Rovers fan and contributor to the BRFCS forum, Tony Leake. Ian Herbert poses the questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By BRFCS.com

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