Downhill Second Half Podcast

After three series, the DSH trio take one final trip down memory lane to reflect on our favourite podcast moments, Barnet FC in its current guise, what Barnet FC means to us, and we field your questions as we bring the podcast to a close. A huge thank you to all listeners who have supported us along the way. We hope you've enjoyed it as much as we did recording it! 

Another international guest in the form of Irishman Joe Gamble as he talked about his season on loan at Underhill in 2003-2004. Plenty more stories of Martin Allen abound...

HEEEED! Stuart Niven joined us to talk about his time at the club, beset by injuries and setbacks as well as what happened next following his sudden departure in 2002.

ALBERT! ALBERT! ALBERT! We were honoured to be joined by a man who lit up Underhill for two and a half years. From his amazing debut at Hereford to taking League Two by storm, Albert was a true fan favourite throughout his time at the club. You'll not want to miss this one. 

We roll back the years with a man who saw all sorts during his time at Underhill, including a first ever promotion to the Football League, a playoff campaign, another promotion before it all went to pot in 1993. Geoff Cooper was around for all of it and gives us a great insight into the rollercoaster of Barnet FC that we all know and love.

From the North Terrace to the hallowed turf, we spoke to one of few to have lived the dream of all Barnet supporters having spent four years with the club between 2007-2011. Danny Hart joined us to talk through what it was like to play for your boyhood team and life since Barnet.

All round hero Mark Hughes joined us on the show to talk about his knack for relegation battles and of course the unbelievable moment at Burton Albion in 2012.

What's it like to hear your terrace chant on a night out? Danny Brown joins us to talk about his years at the club with plenty of amusing stories

What a way to kick off series three. We are joined by a legend of Barnet Football Club, ever synonymous for the best part of two decades and one of three managers to have won the Conference title, Paul Fairclough. We talked about the good times, the not so good times, the great times and everything in between.

In the final episode of Series Two, we spoke to one of the biggest names to have not only played for Barnet, but managed us too. Tony Cottee's time at the club was eventful, and here he has his say on what happened during that fateful season.

We caught up with another goalscorer who helped keep the Bees in League Two not once, but twice. Izale McLeod gave us his view of his prolific time at Barnet and Underhill.

It's sort of Xmas! We took some time to respond to your questions and comments in this week's podcast. Whilst largely focussed on The Hive episode, we also took on some lighter questions and finished off with an obscure Xmas Barnet Quiz which you can join in at home...

Having alluded to it all the way through the series, the three of us finally sat down and discussed our position on one of the most divisive issues in Barnet history: The Hive.

When you shoot he saves it, we caught up with goalkeeper Danny Naisbitt on his time at Underhill including being called into action on that day against Torquay and the fiery return with Dagenham and Redbridge.

Another trip down memory lane but this time with a difference as we catch with good friend and celebrated author Dan Whiting on his book, Barnet Affair. We compare memories and stories from two different generations and have a lot of good laughs on the way, including some exceptionally colourful language.

Legendary goalkeeper Maik Taylor joins the podcast this week to discuss his spell at Underhill that led to bigger and better things. Surely no Barnet player has gone on to make as many international appearances as this man.

With well over 200 appearances over a six year span, former club captain and record signing Greg Heald joins us to talk about his time at the club. From the origin of the "Groovy" nickname to stories of working for various managers over the years, this one will be well worth your time.

One of few to rack up over 200 appearances for Barnet, fan-favourite full back Sam Stockley joined us to talk us through his time at Underhill.

We signed him from the Irish League and now we've got him on the podcast. Our second series kicks off with a man who was prolific in his two seasons with Barnet, John O'Flynn.

In Episode 14, we discuss the means of travel to Barnet away games and the often random and amusing stories of trips via the coach, the train, the car or even by more obscure means.

Despite only being at Barnet for ten months, there's lots to talk about with prolific striker Tresor Kandol. In episode 13, Tresor opens up about his time at the club, difficult times off the pitch and his return which led to a resurgence in his career. 

Our next guest is South African born (but not South African) defender Warren Goodhind who played over 100 times for Barnet, and was part of the squad for two playoff seasons as well as a relegation. Warren talks candidly about his serious injury at Hednesford and the Loaded years.

Undoubtedly one of the best defenders to have played for Barnet in our era, we talked to Simon King who was absolutely pivotal at the back for The Bees during both the playoff and title-winning seasons. A true hero for the three of us, we had a competition to see who could bring up the goal at Aldershot the most times.

At a club like Barnet, it's not uncommon to have some random encounters with the players. We had a fair few of our own over the years, and we share some particularly amusing stories, including the oddity of the Barnet Christmas Fair, as well as a homemade birthday card.

We finally get the full story of the Welsh origins from title-winning goalkeeper Shane Gore. Responsible for one of the best goalkeeping performances in living memory in the Playoffs at Shrewsbury, Shane talks us through his memories of his spell at Barnet.

We caught up with the scorer of the last ever goal at Underhill, Jake Hyde, to talk about his two spells at the club, playing with Edgar Davids and being the subject of greatest terrace chant to never quite make it.

Another title winner of 2005 joins us this week. Popular goalkeeper Scott Tynan lifts the lid on his time at Barnet and talks us through his short but eventful time at the club. An episode full of good memories and some interesting revelations.

Our next guest is Ben Strevens, who played over 200 games for The Bees during 1999 and 2006, and saw every moment of the rollercoaster ride that was those seven years.

The term legend can often be overused, but certainly not in this case. Our next guest is goalkeeper Lee Harrison, who with over 300 appearances for the club became a fan favourite throughout his two spells at Barnet. Lee talks about his early days, his move in 2003, and subsequent return and coaching stint later in his career.

In episode four we speak to wing-wizard and the current Barnet manager, Darren Currie, who regales us with tales of the 90s and his subsequent career.

In our third episode, we are buzzing to be joined by Giuliano Grazioli. It's a long listen as we go through the early days, the famous 9-1 defeat to Peterborough United, joining Barnet, making the playoffs, winning the league and keeping us in the Football League in 2011. Beware of some naughty words from the start and throughout as Graz takes us through his favourite tales.

In the second part of episode two, the three of us attempt to finish off our favourite ever Barnet XI and go through the task of finding a manager to somehow get them to play together.

In the first part of our second episode, the three of us look back at our favourite players in our time supporting Barnet at Underhill and try our very best to bring into one ultimate XI.

Welcome to the Downhill Second Half podcast, a nostalgic look back at Barnet FC's time at Underhill. In the first episode, we talk about our first memories of Underhill and why we came to call it our home. Make sure you visit the site at www.downhillsecondhalf.co.uk for all the Barnet FC stats.