The podcast interviewing the legends and cult heroes of English lower league football team Chesterfield FC.
A group of Reading fans coming together to discuss The Royals. Unedited & Unfiltered.
Every football fan knows it's the goals that really stay with you such is their juddering emotional impact. In Life Goals well known football fanatics re -live the eight defining goals of their lives with host Theo Delaney and reflect on what was happening at the time as it all comes flooding back. Like a good football match it veers from the poignant to the euphoric
Established in 2007, The Albion Roar is an hour-long independent football radio show, run by and for fans of Brighton & Hove Albion, and broadcast every Wednesday at 8pm on RadioReverb 97.2FM - Community Radio for Brighton & Hove. Hosted by Ady Packham & Alan Wares.
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Lion of Vienna Suite: for Bolton Wanderers FC fans


Discussion and debate about Bolton Wanderers FC from the writers at The Lion of Vienna Suite blog on SB Nation.
We are five pals who attended high school together throughout the 90s , our scholl was called Phoenix High, so without much thought we called ourselves the Phoenox Five. Ingenious i know. Football podcasts today are overwhelmed withnthe Modern Game so we like to do things a little different, and take people back in time to a period when you could tackle,celebrate with your shirt off and not rely on VAR. So welcome to the world of football from 90s-00s let Paul, Lee, Adam and the two daves ta ...
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Kieran Maguire (Price Of Football) Discussion
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Alex is joined by Kieran Maguire from Price Of Football, & Hugh to discuss the 21/22 Reading FC accounts, along with how the EFL rules & regulations work, with some comparisions around how other clubs have been run over the last few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The Albion Roar - 22nd March 2023 with guest Kieran Maguire
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After spending so long in the Roar wilderness - a full English week - football boffin Kieran Maguire joins Ady & Al to go over the Palace and Grimsby games, and... the Brighton & Hove Albion 2021/22 accounts. The joy is unbridled. Shirt of the Week truly wafted here from paradise.By RadioReverb
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Chesterfield FC Accounts with Kieran Maguire
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I welcome Kieran Maguire from the excellent The Price of Football podcast on to the show this week to have a look at Chesterfield FC's recently published accounts for the year ending 30 June 2022. Kieran cast an objective eye over some of the figures in the accounts whilst also picking up on some of the key trends in football finance today. You can…
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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Nooruddean Choudry (Part 2)
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Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with Nooruddean Choudry whose excellent book Inshallah United is out now. We resume in 2000…By 11-29 Media
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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Nooruddean Choudry (Part 1)
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Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is Nooruddean Choudry author of the brilliant new memoir ‘Inshallah United’ in which he tells his story of growing up as a second generation Pakistani immigrant in Manchester and becoming an obsessive Manchester United fan. Funny and poignant like the book this interview features Madonna, Maradon…
As Chesterfield fans we've all been extremely excited to see the new Matchwinner retro range go on sale this week. To celebrate the new partnership between the iconic brand and the team I support I popped along to their HQ in Dewsbury to have a look around and chat with their Head of Design, Alistair Wood. You can find the new Matchwinner retro ran…
With bags of pace and a willingness to take on any opponent Ryan Williams was a popular figure at Chesterfield FC. After growing up in the town he finally got the chance to play for the Spireites in 1999 in a difficult season where the team ultimately got relegated. But they bounced back the season after with a promotion under Nicky Law, in a seaso…
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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Kelly Somers (Part 2)
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The second part of Theo Delaney’s fascinating chat with acclaimed interviewer Kelly Somers who opens up about the pressures of interviewing elite footballers in intense environments and dealing with the inevitable social media noise. Scorers include Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham. @KellySomers @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney https://www.theodelaney.…
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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Kelly Somers (Part 1)
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Theo Delaney’s guest is Kelly Somers the broadcaster and Watford fan who relives the goals of her life including unforgettable strikes from Troy Deeney and David Beckham. A constant TV presence during the recent World Cup and Euros tournaments her trademark relaxed interviewing style has brought viewers closer than ever to elite footballers. Part t…
Reading draw 1-1 against Hull City at SCL Stadium, with another attacking output not enough to see a victory. Alex is joined by Paul & Andrew to dicsuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
Previewing this weekends home clash against Hull City, Matt is joined by To Hull & Back to give us the lowdown on The Tigers, with Paul chatting to James Earnshaw from Reading Chronicle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
Reading continue their sorry away form with a 2-1 loss away to Blackburn Rovers, with a slight performance improvment abliet from a very low bar. Alex is joined by Hugh and Dan to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
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The Albion Roar - 15th March 2023 with guests Kieran Maguire and Jason Stockwood
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'Football boffin' Kieran Maguire and Grimsby Town chairman Jason Stockwood join Ady & Al to look back over the Mariners' recent rise in fortunes, ahead of the FA Cup Quarter Final against the Albion.By RadioReverb
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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jim Proudfoot (Part 2)
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Part two of Theo Delaney's conversation with top commentator and Torquay fan Jim Proudfoot. Scorers include David Graham and Luke Shaw. @JimProudfoot @LifeGoalsTD @theodelaney mpce.com https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goalsBy 11-29 Media
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Life goals with Theo Delaney - Jim Proudfoot (Part 1)
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Theo Delaney's guest is top radio and TV commentator Jim Proudfoot who relives the goals of his life and explains how he might have ended up 'scraping a living' as a professional viola player had he not been bitten by the broadcasting bug. The Torquay United fan's selected goalscorers include Giggs and Le Tissier in this, part one of two. @JimProud…
We look back at another 1-0 at home to Millwall. Matt is joined by Callum and Nick to discuss the game (the few things that happened) but more over the bigger picture. What's going wrong, how to rectify and if Ince's time is nearly up as manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The Albion Roar - 9 March 2023 with guest Brian Owen
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"Brighton aren't so much West Ham's bogey team; more the contents of the entire nose during a bad cold..." Brian Owen joins Ady & Al to discuss the West Ham game, Moises Caicedo's volte-face, and the reason for Albion's home shirts selling out. Shirt of the Week is a rugby shirt. Or, at least, it looks like one.…
Matt Lansley is joined by James Earnshaw & That Millwall Pod to look ahead to this weekends clash against the Lions at the SCL Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
A 1-0 loss at home to Sheffield United provides no joy for the Royals as they are sunk to a goalless loss at home. Jess is joined by Dom & Alex to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jon Sopel
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Theo Delaney’s guest is Jon Sopel who was the BBC’s North America editor for eight years before quitting to set up the smash hit News Agents podcast with Emily Maitlis in 2022. A huge Spurs fan - he habitually flew back from Washington to attend games - he chooses goals from Coates, Gascoigne, Le Tissier and more and reflects on the job of reportin…
We chat about another woeful result and display away from home that ended with a crushing 5-0 at the Riverside. Will we ever win away again? Hosted by Paul Mann & guests Dave Stevens - Nick Houlton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
All the build up to a very tough match at The Riverside this Saturday against Boro. Really hope we manage to pick up something after another difficult week with the EFL but it will be a surprise. We were joined by James Earnshaw & Dana Malt from The Boro Breakdown podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
With news of a potential points deduction seemingly all but confirmed for Reading for 22/23, Paul is joined by James & Alex to discuss what looks to be another 6 point deduction for Reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
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The Albion Roar - 2nd March 2023 with guest Dave Beckett
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A welcome return for ITV's favourite sports voiceover dude as we discuss the passing of John Motson, the Cup victory over Stoke City, and Lewis Dunk's 400th appearance for the Albion. Plus more besides. Shirt of the week is upside down.By RadioReverb
I spoke to Premier League Referee Graham Scott about taking charge of the last ever match at Chesterfield FC's beloved Saltergate ground. That last game at the Recreation Ground, a 2-1 win over Bournemouth, in 2010 was memorable for a last minute winner from club legend Derek Niven. We spoke about his memories of that day as well as his rise to the…
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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Robyn Cowen
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Top commentator Robyn Cowen joins Theo Delaney to relive the goals of her life and talk about her journey from BBC Radio Oxford to national television and lead commentator status for the Women’s Euros in 2022. Now well established, she reveals what it takes to be among the best in the business and assesses the roles of the co-commentator and studio…
A better performance from Reading against a weak Blackpool side gave them a 3-1 victory spearheaded by Tom Ince & Yakou Meite. Alex is joined by Matt L & Matt E to discuss the continuation of the dominant home form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
A short but sweet Blackpool preview with Paul and James discussing how important a win will be this weekend and the performance v results debate continues! Alex gives a low down on Blackpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Kieran Maguire (Part 2)
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Part two of Theo Delaney’s conversation with football finance expert Kieran Maguire of the wildly popular Price Of Football podcast. Picking up in 2001 the chosen scorers include Bobby Zamora and Pascal Gross. https://open.spotify.com/show/7c7ltYVwnicbVz0uYTXAW5?si=cc15c82dff62414b https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-goals @…
I commissioned a German Heavy Metal band to make a new Chesterfield FC run out song! Yes, you read that right! I found a chap called Tim Nightpain of Nebelhaus and commissioned him to write a new Rammstein inspired Chesterfield FC anthem for the team to run out to. Here is the story behind it and the finished song!…
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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Kieran Maguire (Part 1)
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Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is Kieran Maguire of the hugely popular Price Of Football podcast he makes with previous Life Goals guest Kevin Day. A familiar presence throughout the airwaves as the go to expert on football finance, he also lectures on the subject at Liverpool University and is a passionate fan of Brighton and…
Reading on the road is a chore, with zero shots on target and the negative sentiment grows amongst the fan base amidst very a potential car crash interview post game from Paul Ince. Paul is joined by Hugh & Alex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
Matt is joined by James Earnshaw of the Reading Chronicle and Alex is joined by Tom Coleman from Wales Online as we preview a Friday night fixture, away at Cardiff City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
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The Albion Roar - 15th February 2023 with guests Andy Bass and Jason Thackeray
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With VAR fluffing its lines in more than one sense, Andy an Jason join Ady an Al to chew over how the blazes Albion didn't beat Palace. Shirt of the Week is one to move over...By RadioReverb
We chat about a dramatic last minute winner against Rotherham United on Valentines Day at the SCL. Surely we've got to start Azeez, Fornah and NGW on Friday? Host: Paul Mann Guests: Nick Houlton & Callum Caldini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Michael Akadiri
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Joining Theo Delaney to relive the goals of his life is comedian Michael Akadiri. A qualified doctor he joins a list of medics who have made the transition to comedy including Harry Hill, Adam Kay and Paul Sinha and he confesses that sense of humour is invaluable in coping with the pressures of the NHS. A Manchester United fan from early childhood …
Reading continue their miserable away form, having not won away from home since November with a tepid 1-0 loss at Sunderland. Alex is joined by Matt & Paul to discuss and answer some fan questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
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The Albion Roar - 9th February 2023 with guests Justin Brentnall and Ed Aarons
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Justin and Ed wax lyrical about the match against Bournemouth, while looking forward to the much-anticipated match against Crystal Palace.By RadioReverb
The Royals travel on their longest away trip of the season this weekend as they travel to Sunderland. Paul is joined by James from Reading Chronicle, whilst our sponsors Phantom Brew Co provide the fan view, with Dom & Dane, Sunderland & Reading fans respectivley give their thoughts on the upcoming match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…
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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - The Exploding Heads
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Theo Delaney is joined by Mark Davison and Anthony Richardson AKA comedy double act The Exploding Heads. The duo's rapidly growing on line following is the result of their deftly crafted satire, in particular their topical phone-ins featuring the irate Colin from Portsmouth and the Ian Fiveankles Breakfast Show on their excellent Sports Horn podcas…
A draw, 2-2 after going down 0-2 to Watford at home, and Reading rescue a point. Paul is joined by Jess & Alex to discuss the latest result at the SCL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
All the reaction to the transfer window shutting, Paul Ince presser with James 'The Scoop' Earnshaw and build up to the big match this weekend against high flying Watford with Mike from Voices Of The Vic Podcast. Hopefully another 3 points for the pride of Berkshire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The Albion Roar - 2nd February 2023 with guests Richie Mills, Marcus Hancocks and John Gibbons
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Goalkeeper Billy Stewart only played two and a half games for Chesterfield but they were crackers, featuring in the famous 5-2 playoff game vs Mansfield and the Wembley final vs Bury. Billy also had a long association with Chester as a player and has also coached every age group of goalkeeper at Liverpool. He joined me to talk about his long career…
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Life Goals with Theo Delaney - Jordan Jarrett Bryan (Part 2)
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This is part two of Life Goals with guest Jordan Jarrett Bryan the prolific broadcaster and founder of the Blakademik platform and production house. He takes Theo Delaney through the remaining goals of his life with Gareth Bale and Didier Drogba among the scorers. https://blakademik.com/ https://www.theodelaney.com https://www.11-29media.com/life-g…
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Theo Delaney's guest is multi-media man Jordan Jarrett Bryan of the Blakademik platform and production company. A familair face from Channel Four News and voice on Talksport and the Guardian Football Weekly podcast, he is also a DJ and mentor. He's also a big Arsenal fan. Among the scorers of the goals of his life in this first part of two are Ian …
Reading travel to Old Trafford and put up a spirited, but limited performance sees Reading go down 3-1 to Manchester United. Alex is joined by Matt & Hugh to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
All the build up to our exciting FA Cup match at Old Trafford this weekend, with Jonathan Low from Berkshire Live, and Maisy from Devils United. Hosts Paul Mann and Alex Everson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Elm Park Royals
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The Albion Roar - 25th January 2023 with guest Andy Bass
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Roar stalwart Andy Bass runs the rule over the Leicester City game, gobshite 'transfer journalists' and the qualities of the current squad. Purring. Shirt of the week means a good gargling out with some Armenian brandy for Ady. .By RadioReverb
From Dundalk to Wembley, Colin Larkin enjoyed a long career in football playing for teams like Wolves, Mansfield and Chesterfield from 1999 through to 2014. He was part of the Roy McFarland Chesterfield squad that had an amazing Carling Cup run in 2006 beating the likes of Wolves, Man City and West Ham along the way. Colin joined me to talk about t…