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Alex Hendley and James Sproston wander non-league in search of entertaining football, decent scran and some fantastic tram journeys.
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James Sproston invites football supporters from across the country to investigate what makes a modern fan, away from the insults and pettiness of modern sporting debate. Every guest varies in terms of how they’ve come to support their team and how much of a fan they’d say they are, each with their own unique journey to being the football fan they are today. Questions are asked of their relationship with their club, how it’s changed and why. Episodes are released every Wednesday with bonus re ...
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Non-League Wanderers - Compilation Special: The Football Content Awards
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Somehow we've been nominated for the Football Content Awards! To celebrate we're Stichering together some of the best bits from six NLW episodes. You'll hear about walking to Salford, parking at AVRO, tramming to Altrincham and Tokensing at Curzon Ashton, plus plenty more from our match reports, the Besses Archers and various other features. If you…
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We round off TFDP Series One with a nostalgic Manchester City team picked by Caroline Clark. My mum rounds off the podcast by choosing players old and new, from the good times and the bad, but all who embodied the club in every game they played. We talk wide boy recruitment techniques, the glory days of the late 60s and booting dogs up the backside…
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TFDP Episode 6 - Caroline Clark, Manchester City
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If it's not one thing, it's your mother. In this case it's Caroline Clark, and she's is talking about my beloved Manchester City. Though I don't necessarily agree on several of her opinions, we get a brand new generational angle on a number of footballing issues. We get insight into hooliganism in the 1980s, City's departure from Maine Road and the…
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Dan Haygarth builds his dream Everton all-time XI from all corners of the club's history. He draws on some personal inspirations and family favourites, as well as those that have helped bring Everton success in the time that they played. Dan submitted his team in advance, so I should have been more prepared than I was, but it still makes for an int…
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Mr Main Stand Musings Dan Haygarth lives and sweats Everton, so we engage in the deepest football chat of the series so far. A lifetime of football-induced character building has certainly shaped Dan's younger years, and a series of false dawns have made him sceptical about any prospect of success, but the Toffees' Ancelotti-Moshiri combination has…
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Another day, another twenty golden minutes with the winsome Raff Marioni. The bossman talks about his beloved Blues players, and narrows it down to eleven of the best for this week's pod. There's some obvious choices in there but some others may surprise you, or they might not. Listen in to find out. Enjoy!…
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London boy Raff Marioni takes us on an extraordinary journey as he narrates an unorthodox footballing odyssey from clubless five-year-old to the Chelsea-mad man he is today. Raff doesn't hold back when he talks about his hatred for his rivals, and how money has defined Chelsea in its recent past, but it doesn't stop him divulging countless entertai…
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Harry Parsons lists his personal all-time XI from his beloved Luton Town. He chooses a handful of Hatters players from the club's heyday but the majority are personal and contemporary picks that mean the most to him. There aren't many recognisable names for non-Luton fans so it's a learning experience for all. Enjoy!…
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TFDP Episode 3 - Harry Parsons, Luton Town
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Harry Parsons takes us deep into the football league and beyond, as he recounts all of the twists and turns of being a Luton Town fan. He's seen the Hatters sink into the National League, only to bounce back up all the way to the Championship in just five years. He also shares his thoughts on Luton’s imminent departure from Kenilworth Road, the clu…
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TDFP Bonus - Manchester United All-time XI
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Helen Murray goes in depth on her all-time Manchester United XI, revealing her personal favourite Red Devils. Having only started following football relatively recently, there are a lot of modern picks in Helen's line-up, but their track record on the field leaves few disputable choices. Enjoy!
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TFDP Episode 2 - Helen Murray, Manchester United
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Our second TFDP instalment explores the journey of Manchester United fan Helen Murray. Being from Darlington, Helen's connections to United are familial, and while she'll be the first to admit that she's not the biggest football fan, we go very in depth into the post-Fergie era. We also delve into her growing interest in football, United's countles…
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Every weekend we'll have bonus pods with extra content from our weekly guest. In our first bonus episode, Alex Hendley reveals his all-time Burnley XI, heavily featuring members of the title-winning side in 1960, as well a few famous faces from the current era. Enjoy!
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Alex Hendley is the first football fan in the hotseat on TFDP, representing Lancashire stalwarts Burnley. Alex has followed the club all the way from being well and truly in Blackburn Rovers' shadow to seeing European football at Turf Moor. Alex recounts life as the only Burnley fan in Carlisle, striking up a love for the club during their first Pr…
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Main Stand Musings is chuffed to present the Fan Dissection Podcast, a shiny new interview series hosted by James Sproston. First conceived two years ago, TFDP will explore exactly what it is that makes the modern football fan. In this trailer we'll introduce what the podcast is all about, what to expect and a few snippets of what's to come. Enjoy!…
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Non-League Wanderers - Episode IX: The Rise of Radcliffe
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The Non-League Wanderers spectate a Bury derby as Radcliffe FC and Ramsbottom United contest a play-off semi-final. Tune in as we get stuck into scorpion kicks, bodily functions and a good dollop of mushy peas.
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Non-League Wanderers - Announcement Special: Great Manchester Run
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The Non-League Wanderers have a big announcement to make, and they need YOUR help to raise some money for two excellent charities. To donate, visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/supporting-altrincham-and-curzon-ashton-communitie. Alternatively search 'Supporting Alty and Curzon Ashton' in Crowdfunder, or find the link through our social media. Plea…
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Non-League Wanderers - Episode VIII: The Last Bobby AVRO
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The Non-League Wanderers make the journey northwards to Limeside, Oldham to visit the historic AVRO FC. Two pies, a VIP lounge and swirling rain defined the night, and the lads were sent home for an early bath. The 60-second fact fury makes its debut and, in the Besses, Mick McGaffer hatches a revenge plan.…
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Non-League Wanderers - Episode VII: Charles Dance Awakens
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Alex Hendley and James Sproston go from ashes to Ashton United as they finally make their first non-league trip of 2019. Sightings of Charles Dance, Stu Pickles and some dogs were highlights of this adventure. Also in the episode, the Besses Archers, Non-League News and more!
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Non-League Wanderers - Bonus Episode: Hebburn Is a Place on Earth
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Multiple attempts to go to games in both the North West and North East were thwarted by the Beast from the Weaste, so the NLW bring you all of the features you love without the burden of us rambling on during the usual match report.
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Non-League Wanderers - Episode VI: Return of the Real City Club
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This week, the NLW delve into the tenth tier of English football for Maine Road v Vauxhall Motors. On the podcast is the adventure report, some Non-League News and the Besses Archers Christmas special.
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Non-League Wanderers - Special Episode: Venerable One (A Bede Story)
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Following a North-East party that ended in the shed, one half of the Non-League Wanderers took a trip to watch South Shields FC with Main Stand Musings boss Dan Haygarth.Also in the Special Episode is a trip to Platform 9 3/4, the second episode of the Besses Archers and some Non-League News.
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Non-League Wanderers - Episode V: The Salop Strikes Salford
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As we get worryingly near to the precipice that is the end of Star Wars titles, join us for yet another voyage into the Non-League unknown. Except, it's not actually unknown, because we're back at Salford City. Sorry. Added extras: Who Am I?, a brand new drama 'The Besses Archers' and more.
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Non-League Wanderers - Special Episode: Solo (A Chorley Story)
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This Special Episode, which in name confusingly slips between Episodes III and IV, but in chronology is BRAND NEW, the Wanderers are joined by Sam Carney, reporting on the FA Cup First Round. Who Am I?, a fan letter and some questionable beer promotion are all squeezed in. Enjoy.
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Non-League Wanderers - Episode IV: A New Token System
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Alex and James jump on the tram to the Tameside Stadium, where Curzon Ashton hosted an unfathomable token-based system, pie fondling and Stockport County. Who Am I, the Nonleagerboard and Non-League News also feature.
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Non-League Wanderers - Episode III: Revenge of Jimmy Gannon
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In this episode, the Wanderers look back on their trip to Stockport County v Nuneaton Borough, Jimmy Gannon's mistaken identity and the Great British Banter of Vernon the Bear. There's also the latest instalments of Who Am I?, Non-League News and even a fan letter.
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Non-League Wanderers - Special Episode: The Gateshead Wars
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This week NLW newcomer and friend of the show Louis Ainley was our correspondent in the North East. Sampling the delights of Dunston v Gateshead in FA Cup Qualifying, the report slots in nicely between Episodes II and III. Extra content includes Non-League News, a Gateshead Old Boy and a Sean Scannell lookalike.…
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Non-League Wanderers - Episode I: The Phantom Beef Burger
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In the first outing for the Non-League Wanderers, Alex Hendley and James Sproston made the long walk to the Peninsular Stadium for Salford City v Maidstone United. Also included: Who Am I?, Chris Smalling, and an ad from our sponsors.
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Non-League Wanderers - Episode II: Substitution of the Clones
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In Episode II, the Wanderers head to Moss Lane and the J. Davidson Stadium for Altrincham vs Alfreton Town. There's another Who Am I?, some Non-League News and a hell of a lot of tangents. Enjoy!
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