FC Bullard

This week on FC Bullard Jimmy & Fenners are chatting all about promotions. With the end of the season just around the corner, Jimmy looks back on his 2 promotions in 3 years. What was the step up in quality like? How does a squad stick together as it rises through the leagues? And what was the moment Jimmy realised what he'd achieved? Think of this as a sequel to our Relegations episode from a few weeks ago – do make sure you check it out. If you haven't already, subscribe to our YouTube channel here and enjoy FC Bullard in full technicolor: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard     FC Bullard is partnering with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation. Learn CPR with RevivR, so you can protect your loved ones. Find out more here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr?utm_campaign=skybettemm~d24-180&utm_medium=display&utm_source=SkyBet&utm_content=PR&utm_term=    And thanks to the good folk at BrewDog, Jimmy and Fenners have wangled an incredible deal on Lost Lager for you lovely lot. It's the best deal out there, so it'd be rude not to get involved – head to www.brewdog.com/fc-bullard      Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.           Up The Pirates!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and Fenners are joined in this episode by former West Ham and QPR Head of Communications, Ian Taylor.   This one is full of stories of iconic Premier League characters from the viewpoint of one of the most important roles at any football club.   We talk how clubs deal with crises on and off the pitch, the myths around media training and being kicked out of the Press Officer WhatsApp group.    If you haven't already, subscribe to our YouTube channel here and enjoy FC Bullard in full technicolor: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard       FC Bullard is partnering with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation. Learn CPR with RevivR, so you can protect your loved ones. Find out more here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr?utm_campaign=skybettemm~d24-180&utm_medium=display&utm_source=SkyBet&utm_content=PR&utm_term=      And thanks to the good folk at BrewDog, Jimmy and Fenners have wangled an incredible deal on Lost Lager for you lovely lot. It's the best deal out there, so it'd be rude not to get involved – head to www.brewdog.com/fc-bullard      Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.       Up The Pirates!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners are joined this week Royal Oak Assistant Manager, Steve Bracknall. Our most requested guest, Steve is nothing short of a modern football phenomenon.   He is both an internet sensation and a grassroots legend and in this episode he details his football philosophy, what he looks for in the perfect XI, debates with Fenners about whether they have cheese in Sheffield and explains how he would manage Jimmy Bullard.   Follow Steve and all the goings on at Royal Oak on Instagram: @stevebracknall   Thanks to the good folk at BrewDog, Jimmy and Fenners have wangled an incredible deal on Lost Lager for you lovely lot. It's the best deal out there, so it'd be rude not to get involved – head to brewdog.com/fc-bullard    If you haven't already, subscribe to our YouTube channel here and enjoy FC Bullard in full technicolor: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard           FC Bullard is partnering with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation. Learn CPR with RevivR, so you can protect your loved ones. Find out more here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr?utm_campaign=skybettemm~d24-180&utm_medium=display&utm_source=SkyBet&utm_content=PR&utm_term=          Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.           Up The Pirates!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the business end of the season fast approaching, Jimmy & Fenners sit down to discuss what it's like to be part of a relegation battle.   Jimmy talks us through Fulham's great escape in 07/08 where he played a key role in the Cottagers unlikely Premier League survival.   Before that though, we've got some VERY IMPORTANT away kit news – so make sure you are following FC Bullard on all the socials to have your say over the next few days.   Thanks to the good folk at BrewDog, Jimmy and Fenners have wangled an incredible deal on Lost Lager for you lovely lot. It's the best deal out there, so it'd be rude not to get involved – head to brewdog.com/fc-bullard   If you haven't already, subscribe to our YouTube channel here and enjoy FC Bullard in full technicolor: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard       FC Bullard is partnering with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation. Learn CPR with RevivR, so you can protect your loved ones. Find out more here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr?utm_campaign=skybettemm~d24-180&utm_medium=display&utm_source=SkyBet&utm_content=PR&utm_term=      Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.        Up The Pirates!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got something special for you today – a classic episode of Joe Marler's Things People Do featuring El Presidente himself, Jimmy Bullard. Expect some classic Bully stories and some very, very chaotic chat with former England rugby star Joe Marler and the podcast OG Tom Fordyce. If you don't already, make sure you check out ‘Joe Marler's Things People Do' wherever you get your pods. Up The Pirates! -- Fancy helping us design our away shirt? Get in touch on the socials by searching ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk    If you haven't already, subscribe to our YouTube channel here and enjoy FC Bullard in full technicolor: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard         FC Bullard is partnering with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation. Learn CPR with RevivR, so you can protect your loved ones. Find out more here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr?utm_campaign=skybettemm~d24-180&utm_medium=display&utm_source=SkyBet&utm_content=PR&utm_term=       Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and Fenners are joined by former West Ham striker and all-round nice guy Carlton Cole.   What exactly does a Loans and Pathway Manager do? We don't know, but that is the role Carlton has at West Ham – so we ask him all about it.   Carlton also goes in depth about lessons learnt during his career, clubbing with Carlos Tevez and ruining Ruud Gullit's boots.  Fancy helping us design our away shirt? Get in touch on the socials by searching ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk    If you haven't already, subscribe to our YouTube channel here and enjoy FC Bullard in full technicolor: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard         FC Bullard is partnering with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation. Learn CPR with RevivR, so you can protect your loved ones. Find out more here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr?utm_campaign=skybettemm~d24-180&utm_medium=display&utm_source=SkyBet&utm_content=PR&utm_term=     And if you want to hear more from Carlton – along with Joe Cole and Wayne Bridge - check out The Dressing Room podcast.      Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.         Up The Pirates!      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners are joined this week by the absolute legend that is Charlie Austin.    The former Burnley, QPR, Southampton and Swindon striker is still banging them in for non-league Totton and is here to share some incredible stories from his career.    Who was tougher to play against – John Terry or Virgil van Dijk? Is Charlie responsible for VAR? And how close was he to joining The Libertines?     Fancy helping us design our away shirt? Get in touch on the socials by searching ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk    If you haven't already, subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard         The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look here: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard        FC Bullard is partnering with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation. Learn CPR with RevivR, so you can protect your loved ones. Find out more here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr?utm_campaign=skybettemm~d24-180&utm_medium=display&utm_source=SkyBet&utm_content=PR&utm_term=       Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.         Up The Pirates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which legendary player does Jimmy wish he played with? What's the best goal he's ever scored? What rule would Fenners change to improve football? El Presidente and the Director of Football are back with some real football chat courtesy of questions from the FC Bullard listeners.  Want to get yours read out next time? Get in touch on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' and we will discuss it all in the future.  Fancy watching Jimmy & Fenners together on the sofa? You can! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard         The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look here: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard        FC Bullard is partnering with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation. Learn CPR with RevivR, so you can protect your loved ones. Find out more here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr?utm_campaign=skybettemm~d24-180&utm_medium=display&utm_source=SkyBet&utm_content=PR&utm_term=       Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.         Up The Pirates!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners are joined this week by top comedian - and England international - Josh Pugh.     Josh has clocked up 68 international caps for England's partially sighted team and in this episode explains how the Three Lions futsal set up works, we discuss the similarities between football and stand-up and there is a lot of love Super Frank Lampard's Cov team and – for some reason – ferries. Enjoy.     If you don't already, follow Josh on the socials @joshpughcomic and keep an eye out for The Gaffer.      You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard         The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look here: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard       And if you fancy watch ferry content like Josh, check out SteveMarsh here: https://www.youtube.com/@steve-marsh     FC Bullard is partnering with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation. Learn CPR with RevivR, so you can protect your loved ones. Find out more here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr?utm_campaign=skybettemm~d24-180&utm_medium=display&utm_source=SkyBet&utm_content=PR&utm_term=       Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.         Up The Pirates!      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners are back at FCB HQ digging through the Bulldog's own private stash of memorabilia. Why were football trophies better in the 00s? Why does Fenners look so good in a maroon tracksuit?   And, with Jimmy now out in Bangkok playing golf with some legends of the game, could this be our chance to get a message to Juan Roman Riquelme to join FC Bullard?  What's the best bit of football memorabilia you own? Send us a picture on the socials – FC Bullard.  We need your help designing the FC Bullard away shirt. Send in your designs on the socials or via email – fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk  Watch El Presidente in action at the Icons Series this weekend on Sky Sports.  This Heart Month, FC Bullard is partnering with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation. Learn CPR with RevivR, so you can protect your loved ones. Find out more here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr?utm_campaign=skybettemm~d24-180&utm_medium=display&utm_source=SkyBet&utm_content=PR&utm_term=     You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard       The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look here: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard      Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.       Up The Pirates!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners are here to talk away kits. What was Jimmy's favourite to play in? Which Liverpool classic does Fenners love the most? And what should the FC Bullard strip look like? Pink? Brown? Olive green? We get some tips from World Cup winning kit designer Rob Warner and thanks also to Classic Football Shirts for sending in some belters for us to chat about.  Send in your designs for our away kit on the socials. Just look for ‘FC Bullard'.  If you've got a bigger file send it to fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk.  And if you want to learn more about Rob Warner's awesome kit design course, check out www.sparkdesignacademy.com  This Heart Month, FC Bullard is partnering with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation. Learn CPR with RevivR, so you can protect your loved ones. Find out more here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr?utm_campaign=skybettemm~d24-180&utm_medium=display&utm_source=SkyBet&utm_content=PR&utm_term=     You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard       The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look here: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard      Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.       Up The Pirates!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Jimmy & Fenners are travelling back in time to 2009 when El Presidente ruled the Premier League.     As well as reflecting on Jimmy winning the Player of the Month trophy, we unpack one of the most iconic Barclays moments of all time: Jimmy's ‘Phil Brown' celebration against Man City at the Etihad.     Also, just how close did Pep Guardiola come to lining up alongside the Bulldog? We reveal all...     This Heart Month, FC Bullard is partnering with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation. Learn CPR with RevivR, so you can protect your loved ones. Find out more here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr?utm_campaign=skybettemm~d24-180&utm_medium=display&utm_source=SkyBet&utm_content=PR&utm_term=     You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard      Get in touch on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk      The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look here: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard      Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.       Up The Pirates!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crouchy is back with Jimmy & Fenners for another chat all about pre-match superstitions, the pros and cons of long ball football and what happens when Prince William turns up at Goals.   Also: Why is he dreaming about Leighton Baines? What happens when players don't fancy it on the pitch? And Crouchy gives his verdict on Fenners' incredible Thomas Tuchel chant.  You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard  Get in touch on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk  The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look here: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard  Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.   Up The Pirates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the one you've all been waiting for... Jimmy & Fenners are joined at FCB HQ by the absolute legend that is Peter Crouch. In this episode we dig into the art of being an elite striker, ask how to deal with goal droughts and learn how to cope with the pressure of being responsible for scoring goals. We also discuss our favourite TV pundits and find out what Barry from EastEnders is like.  Enjoyed our chat with Crouchy? Part Two is out next week.  You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard      Get in touch on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk     The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look here: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.   Up The Pirates!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners are back at FCB HQ to settle some of the biggest debates in football: How many goals could you score for Man City? Who is the maddest player Jimmy ever played with? What's the best pie? Which is harder: 147, nine-darter or hole-in-one? Are you allowed to score a header at Power League? Also, we make progress with our Thomas Tuchel chant – keep listening to the end for a little surprise courtesy of Fenners. You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard      Get in touch on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk   Still got some Christmas money burning a hole in your pocket? The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard   And if you want to support your health seven mornings a week, start your day with AG1. Go to the link here: https://drinkag1.com/fcbullard   Music courtesy of BMG Production Music. Up The Pirates!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners are back together for the first time this year to make some bold predictions for 2025. El Presidente and the DoF are determined to include some more #seriousfootballchat in the pod so in this bumper episode we answer all the big questions:  Who will win the Premier League?  Who has been the Player of the Year so far?  Where will Forest finish?  And... is there more chance of seeing an alien or a ghost?  We also look ahead to England's new era by debuting a truly unhinged Thomas Tuchel chant.  And - before you get in touch - this episode was recorded last week prior to the Sean Dyche news.  Got some Christmas money burning a hole in your pocket? The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard   You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard        Get in touch on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk     And if you want to support your health seven mornings a week, start your day with AG1. Go to the link here: https://drinkag1.com/fcbullard    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music. Up The Pirates!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners are back with a late Xmas present for you FC Bullard fans... the best bits of our first ever live show featuring Everton boss Sean Dyche and rock n roll superstar Miles Kane. Sponsored by Lost Lager (legends!) and recorded at The Vaudeville Theatre in London's glittering West End just before Xmas, we wanted to say a massive thank you to all of you who came to the show and to everyone who has listened and got in touch with the show this year.   We're having a short mid-season break and will be back with new episodes in January.  Until then... Up The Pirates!  --  You can now watch FC Bullard! Catch up on old episodes and subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard       The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard    Get in touch on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk    FC Bullard is sponsored by the legends at Lost Lager and we've managed to wangle an exclusive offer for you guys. Go to https://www.brewdog.com/fc-bullard to get involved. Cheers!     Up The Pirates!     Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners are back with some of their highlights from 2024 which includes chats with the legend that is Steve Sidwell and top sports psychologist Dan Abrahams. We also celebrated FC Bullard's first foray into the world of entertainment with football mad comedian Maisie Adam and international pop sensation/the best a man can get, Tom Grennan.   In the year that Oasis reformed, we've also picked out Fenners' awesome Liam Gallagher story. As you were.  --     The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard       You can now watch FC Bullard! Catch up with old episodes and subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard           Get in touch on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk        Up The Pirates!        Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a year it's been for FC Bullard! In this episode Jimmy & Fenners have picked some of their favourite moments from 2024. Highlights include England and Chelsea legend Joe Cole signing for the club, World Cup winning kit designer Rob Warner explaining the golden rules of kit design, and incredible chats with cult heroes Marc White and Si Ferry, as well as arguably the funniest moment of the pod so far featuring Mark Crossley and Zinedine Zidane.    --     The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard       You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard           Get in touch on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk     FC Bullard is sponsored by the legends at Lost Lager and we've managed to wangle an exclusive offer for you guys. Go to https://www.brewdog.com/fc-bullard to get involved. Cheers!         Up The Pirates!        Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL THE FC BULLARD LIVE SHOW! Join Jimmy, Fenners – plus special guests Sean Dyche and Miles Kane – at The Vaudeville Theatre in London on Monday 16 December. Get your tickets here: https://fkpscorpioent.com/en/events/fc-bullard      --     Why are Arsenal so good at corners at the moment? Could England have outsmarted Spain in the Euros final? How many screens constitutes a multi-screen set up?     These are some of the questions asked by Jimmy & Fenners to this week's guest, set piece analyst, Stuart Reid.     Reidy has worked for top clubs across England and Europe helping teams perfect the art of the set piece. This is a fascinating listen and one for the stat heads.     --     FC Bullard is sponsored by the legends at Lost Lager and we've managed to wangle an exclusive offer for you guys. Go to https://www.brewdog.com/fc-bullard to get involved. Cheers!        Stuck for Xmas presents? The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard       You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard           Get in touch on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk             Up The Pirates!        Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR FC BULLARD LIVE! https://fkpscorpioent.com/en/events/fc-bullard   Come and see Jimmy & Fenners – plus special guest SEAN DYCHE and music from MILES KANE – live on stage at The Vaudeville Theatre in London on Monday 16th December. See you there!      --  Jimmy & Fenners are joined this week by former player and manager – and current football agent – Paul Dalglish. Paul talks about the changing role of a football agent in the modern game, the advice he received growing up from Kenny Dalglish and what Liverpool are doing right under Arne Slot.  Paul's a vastly experienced figure in the game and there are loads of pearls of wisdom in this about dealing with young players, where agents have gone wrong in the past and what the future looks like for elite players working with agents blurring the lines between music, football and brands.  --  As you know, FC Bullard is now sponsored by Lost Lager, and thanks to the good folk at BrewDog we've wangled an exclusive offer to fans of the show. Go to https://www.brewdog.com/fc-bullard to get involved. Cheers!      Stuck for Xmas presents? The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard     You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard         Get in touch on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk           Up The Pirates!      Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR FC BULLARD LIVE! https://fkpscorpioent.com/en/events/fc-bullard    Come and see Jimmy & Fenners – plus special guest SEAN DYCHE and music from MILES KANE – live on stage at The Vaudeville Theatre in London on Monday 16th December. See you there!     --      This week at FCB HQ Jimmy and Fenners are joined by Jimmy's former Leatherhead assistant Steve Sallis to tell us all about what Bully was like as a manager.      What made them lose their heads and storm the pitch? What were Jimmy's half time team talks like? And would he ever make a return to management?    --      Stuck for Xmas presents? The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look: https://www.crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard    As you know, FC Bullard is now sponsored by Lost Lager, and thanks to the good folk at BrewDog we've wangled an exclusive offer to fans of the show. Go to https://www.brewdog.com/fc-bullard to get 20 cans of Lost Lager for the BARGAIN price of £20. Cheers!    If you want to read more about Steve and his work, check out his website www.solutionsmindset.com or get one of his books:    How Not To Be A Leadership D*ckhead - https://amzn.eu/d/1eMltgs  Educating Football - https://amzn.eu/d/5npmGPY    You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard         Keep your suggestions coming for tracks. Get in touch on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk         Up The Pirates! Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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GET YOUR TICKETS FOR FC BULLARD LIVE! https://fkpscorpioent.com/en/events/fc-bullard        Looking for ideas for your teams end of year do? Get involved and come and see Jimmy & Fenners - plus special guests - live on stage at The Vaudeville Theatre in London on Monday 16th December.        --      He's looking good, he's looking sharp, he's come so far... it's Tom Grennan!      Jimmy & Fenners are joined by international megastar and Coventry City superfan to chat about football boots, what really goes on at Soccer Aid and how his “athlete mindset” is helping his songwriting process.      Tom also gives some words of advice for the upcoming FC Bullard Live show AND reviews OUR NEW HOME SHIRT! Exciting stuff!      The FC Bullard club shop is now open! Have a look here: crowdnetwork.store/collections/fc-bullard      Make sure you check out Tom's latest single ‘Higher'. Absolute tune. And to any FCB fans in the US, make sure you check him out in New York and LA in November.      (We recorded this interview before Sky Blues manager Mark Robins was sacked.)      --      You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard         Get involved and follow us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk         And thanks to the good folk at BrewDog we've wangled an exclusive offer to fans of the show. Go to www.brewdog.com/fc-bullard to get 20 cans of Lost Lager for the BARGAIN price of £20. Cheers!        Up The Pirates!          Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR FC BULLARD LIVE! https://fkpscorpioent.com/en/events/fc-bullard    Get involved and come and see Jimmy & Fenners - plus special guests - live on stage at The Vaudeville Theatre in London on Monday 16th December.       Send us a DM of your ticket confirmation and we'll send you a special deal courtesy of BrewDog. Cheers!        --      Jimmy & Fenners are back and are in full party planning mode ahead of FC Bullard Live.      We brainstorm ideas for the night, get excited about the opening of our club shop next week and Jimmy reveals the secret codenames footballers use when calling for the ball.      You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard        Get involved and follow us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk        Up The Pirates!         Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR FC BULLARD LIVE! https://fkpscorpioent.com/en/events/fc-bullard Get involved and come and see Jimmy & Fenners live on stage at The Vaudeville Theatre in London on Monday 16th December. Send us a DM of your ticket confirmation and we'll send you a special deal courtesy of BrewDog. Cheers! -- This week on FC Bullard, Jimmy & Fenners are joined by Swindon, Pompey and Peterhead midfielder Si Ferry for what is – without doubt – our wildest episode yet. An early contender for the FC Bullard Hall of Fame, Si has stories for days. Strap in for some unreal tales about what life as a pro footballer is really like featuring Paolo Di Canio, Thomas Graveson and many more. You can now watch FC Bullard! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard Get involved and follow us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk If you want more of Si, find Open Goal wherever you get your pods and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OpenGoal Up The Pirates!  Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR FC BULLARD LIVE! On sale at 10am on Tuesday 22 October!      Click the link to get tickets here: https://fkpscorpioent.com/en/events/fc-bullard      Get involved and come and see Jimmy & Fenners live on stage at The Vaudeville Theatre in London on Monday 16th December.     --     In today's bumper episode, Jimmy & Fenners have nicked Steve Sidwell from Crouchy's pod to discuss what makes the ultimate night out for footballers.     As well as trying to secure the role of social secretary at FC Bullard, Sidders goes into detail about coming through the ranks at Arsenal and what it was like dealing with World Cup winners like Patrick Vieira on the training pitch, learning from the likes of Lampard and Drogba at Chelsea and that time Fenners ruined his brand new car.     Like what you hear but wish you could watch us? You can! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard       Get involved and follow us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk        Up The Pirates!         Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners have called an Emergency Board Meeting at FCB HQ to share a very important announcement with the fans.       With rumours of a high-profile sacking swirling, this is an episode you don't want to miss.     Stay tuned until the very end for all the vital information.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners are back at FC Bullard HQ and are joined by Sammy Lander, football's first ever 'Substitution Coach'.  Sammy talks about the evolution of substitutes, his journey from becoming a non-league coach at 23 to working with the likes of the USA National Team and whether Jimmy would be an Exciter, Destroyer or a Closer.     Gone are the days of "Bench Warmers" so put down your jelly babies, stop with your static stretching and tune in to this fascinating chat.    Like what you hear but wish you could watch us? You can!     Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard     Get involved and follow us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk      Up The Pirates!       Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It may be the international break but there is no rest for Jimmy & Fenners who are back with a bonus episode of FC Bullard asking all the tough questions. Where did Fenners see Prince William on a stag do? Should we have ‘goal music' at FC Bullard? What are the intricate details of Paolo Di Canio's pre-match grooming routine?  We also debate the best goals we've ever seen live (as in, physically AT the stadium) including some iconic names such as Messi, Yeboah, Beckham and Luke Varney.  Like what you hear but wish you could watch us? You can!     Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard     Get involved and follow us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk      Up The Pirates!       Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners are back at FCB HQ on the hunt for some coaching staff and they're joined by the one and only David Seaman.     In this episode, the legendary Arsenal and England shotstopper reveals what really goes on at goalkeeper training sessions at Arsenal, discusses the problems faced by modern keepers and shares some classic stories about Arsene Wenger mishaps and iconic Gunners back-fours – and nights out.     And yes, we talk about getting lobbed by Ronaldinho BUT HE BROUGHT IT UP!     Like what you hear but wish you could watch us? You can!      Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard      Get involved and follow us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk      Up The Pirates!       Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners are back with Part Two of our episode with Chelsea, West Ham and England legend Joe Cole. If you haven't already, listen to Part One first. In this episode, Joe reveals his managerial ambition, what it was like growing up with a young Jimmy Bullard at West Ham and how he dealt with the pressure of making it at such a young age.  Most importantly, we find out what Joe's shinpads smell like.  Like what you hear but wish you could watch us? You can!  Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard  Get involved and follow us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk  Up The Pirates!   Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's an historic day for FC Bullard as Jimmy & Fenners are here to announce the signing of our first player – the one and only Joe Cole. In this episode the Chelsea, West Ham and England legend talks about what he is going to bring to The Pirates, what it's really like facing Ronaldinho and why Jimmy owes him a new set of golf clubs. It's the usual FC Bullard cocktail of brilliant football stories and absolute nonsense. Like what you hear but wish you could watch us? You can! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard Get involved and follow us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or email us on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk Up The Pirates!  Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy and Fenners are back at FCB HQ to build the Ultimate Jimmy Bullard XI.     As a bonafide #Barclaysman, Jimmy has played with some absolute legends during his career, but who has made the cut?    Who's on the sub's bench? And who does Jimmy need to ring to apologise for missing out altogether?    Let us know what you think of Jimmy's team. Just search for ‘FC Bullard' or get in touch via email on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk       Enjoyed listening to the episode? You can know WATCH FC Bullard on YouTube. Subscribe here so you don't miss a thing: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard      Up The Pirates!    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners are back at FCB HQ to interview for one of the most important jobs in football - the kit man! In the hotseat today is former Fulham kit man - Pudsey Bevan. A man of many talents, including starring as Pudsey the bear in Children in Need for many years, Pudsey has some great stories about running a secret bar at Craven Cottage, serving Sir Alex Ferguson knock-off wine and picking up players' pants. As well as Fulham and Birmingham City, Pudsey has also worked for Wasps so is able to answer the age-old question; who needs looking after the most, footballers or rugby players? On the subject of kits, we know a lot of you have been asking about the FC Bullard shirt… watch this space. Enjoyed listening to the episode? You can know WATCH FC Bullard on YouTube - subscribe here so you don't miss a thing: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard     And you can find us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard' or get in touch via email on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk   Up The Pirates! Music courtesy of BMG Production Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FC Bullard is now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard  We're releasing new episodes every Tuesday and classic episodes on Fridays. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss a thing.    Jimmy Bullard & Fenners are hard at work building the club and this episode they interview leading data analyst, Alex Stewart - Head of Content at Analytics FC and a Tifo Hall of Famer at The Athletic.    We delve into how the likes of Liverpool and other top sides use data to identify new signings on and off the pitch, and how leading players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Memphis Depay use data to negotiate new contracts and find new clubs.    We also debate the Pirates style of play, football stats to bore your friends at dinner parties with and the best sandwiches from Pret.    Find out more about Analytics FC here: https://analyticsfc.co.uk/    If you want to get involved with the show – via socials, email or YouTube - the details are here: https://linktr.ee/fcbullard     Up The Pirates!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FC Bullard is now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss a thing. New episodes every Tuesday and classic episodes on Friday. It may be the international break but Jimmy and Fenners are back at FCB HQ to ask… what's the best game you've ever seen live? Apart from being there in person, there are no other criteria. The match could be iconic, historic or controversial. It could be utterly forgettable for 99.9% of the general public. As well as going through the best listener suggestions, Jimmy & Fenners share their stories – involving pulling down a Premier League superstars shorts and a sprained pelvis. Thanks to everyone who sent in your thoughts – let us know any games we've missed in the comments. Socials, email, YouTube: Get involved with the show here: https://linktr.ee/fcbullard Up The Pirates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C'Mon You Know! It's Friday, it's another bonus episode of FC Bullard and, like the rest of the country, Little James Bullard & Fenners are buzzing about the Oasis news.     They want to Talk Tonight about players returning to their old clubs – some forgettable spells and some that Live Forever – and chat about the pros and cons of about getting the band back together… in a footballing sense, D'You Know What I Mean?     Elsewhere, Fenners reveals which Rock ‘N' Roll star he met at Reading Festival last weekend while Jimmy eats a whole packet of dried mango Little by Little.     Don't Look Back In Anger after this episode has finished. You can now watch FC Bullard on YouTube. New episodes are released every Tuesday and classic episodes every Friday. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Some Might Say we're spoiling you.     All the info is on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/FCBullard     Good luck to everyone trying for Oasis tickets on Saturday morning. Up The Pirates!     Wonderwall.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FC Bullard is now on YouTube! Subscribe to watch new episodes every Tuesday and classic episodes every Friday. https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard      Jimmy & Fenners are on the hunt for a club photographer and have brought in the one and only Miles Mysercough-Harris – aka @expiredfilmclub – for an interview.     Miles shoots film on cameras that are often 100 years old and has worked with top clubs in England and Europe and explains how his unique approach has caught the eye Eric Cantona, Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo and many more on social media.     Miles hosts a podcast with his Dad – the legendary Whispering Bob Harris – and it becomes clear very quickly that we may have met our match when it comes to fictional football clubs.     If you don't already, follow Miles on Instagram @expiredfilm club and listen to his podcast ‘A Game Of No Halves.'     Subscribe to our FC Bullard YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard      Find us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard'.       Get in touch via email on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk      And you can still join our FPL league: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/4iixfg      The code is: 4iixfg    Up The Pirates!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy & Fenners are back with a special bonus episode – why? Because the football season has started and WE LOVE IT. We love the story of Fenners meeting Liam Gallagher last week.  We love Paddy the Plymouth fan who went viral a few years ago getting in touch.  We love Monday Night Football.  We love Clarks.  We love Yakult.  We love Jimmy's suggested film titles.  We love being on YouTube BUT remember: not every episode will make its way there straight away, so make sure you are subscribed and following FC Bullard wherever you get your pods so you don't miss a thing.     Find us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard'.       Get in touch via email on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk      And you can still join our FC Bullard FPL league. The code is: 4iixfg      And if you haven't already, subscribe to our FC Bullard YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard     Up The Pirates. Come On You Know.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YOU CAN NOW WATCH FC BULLARD ON YOUTUBE! Subscribe to watch new episodes every Tuesday and classic episodes every Friday. Jimmy & Fenners are back at FC Bullard HQ with Dan Abrahams, a leading sports psychologist who has worked with massive clubs and players across the Premier League and Europe - and he's here to interview for the gig at FC Bullard.  He's most recently worked with new Liverpool boss Arne Slot at Feyenoord and lifts the lid on what the Anfield crowd can expect for the coming season.  He explains why it is important to squash your ANTs, how to create your perfect game face and details how sports psychologists work at big clubs - this is a must listen!  Subscribe to our FC Bullard YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard  Find us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard'.   Get in touch via email on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk  And you can still join our FPL league: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/4iixfg  The code is: 4iixfg  If you enjoyed this, go and listen to Dan's podcast ‘The Sports Psych Show' wherever you get your pods.  Up The Pirates!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YOU CAN NOW WATCH FC BULLARD ON YOUTUBE!    Jimmy & Fenners are back from their summer holidays to preview the upcoming Premier League season in classic and chaotic FC Bullard style.    Can City make it 5-in-a-row? How will the promoted teams get on? Why have we got goalkeeping legend Mark Crossley on speakerphone?    Jimmy bravely battles through his hayfever as we run through a little bit of listener correspondence and chat about the big news… our new YouTube channel.    Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard    New episodes every Tuesday and classic episodes every Friday.     Find us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard'.    Get in touch via email on fcbullard@crowdnetwork.co.uk    Join our FPL league: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/4iixfg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices