A podcast by the fans, for the fans. Presented by Mike Holt, a match going Liverpool Fan. Mike interviews a variety of match going football fans across all football clubs, to gather their stories and match day experiences. And finally, the guests top 3 favourite matches they've been too. Email: mike__holt@hotmail.com Twitter: @Goingthematch Instagram: @goingthematch Facebook: @goingthematch
It's honest, it's transparent, it's emotional and it's the final episode of Going the Match with special guest Keith Salmon. With a very powerful message at the end. We talk 21/22 season, events in Paris Final, Tragedy Chanting, The Super League, VAR, Saudi Arabia's impact and Keith's new book. Thank you to all who've supported the podcast since day one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-holt0/message
We are delighted to be joined by Euan Burns from Total Italian Football to discuss Napoli ending their 33 year wait for a Scudetto. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-holt0/message
We are delighted to welcome back to the podcast Dan Clubbe from The Redmen TV, as we dive deep into what's gone wrong at Liverpool Football Club this season? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
In light of the 21/22 Champions League Quarter Final Draw, we gathered up 14 individual reviews from all 8 teams to give us their perspectives on strengths and weakness and how they think it'll play out over 2 legs! Credit and thanks to our guests for their reviews: Atletico - Alan Feehley City - Harry Siddall - Amos Murphy - Charlie Gordon LFC - Keith Salmon - Dan Clubbe - Phil McCullogh - Ian Young Benfica - Benfica Podcast Chelsea - At the Bridge Podcast Real Madrid - Scott Martin Villarreal - Jamie Kemble - La Liga Expert Bayern - Tim Richards Going the Match Podcast is now sponsored by ‘Shirt Loot Box' home of mystery football shirts. As a listener of Going the Match Podcast you can get 10% discount using our promo code ‘GTM10' Treat yourself or a loved one to a mystery shirt box via their website www.shirtlootbox.co.uk and use our discount code ‘GTM10' at checkout for 10% discount! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
We are delighted to welcome to the podcast all the way from Buenos Aires Argentina, Sam Kelly host of ‘Hand of Pod' the worlds only Argentine Football Podcast. We discuss the highs, the lows and everything in between of the icon, legend and arguably worlds greatest, Diego Maradona. Sam tells us about Maradona's upbringing, his early years at Boca Juniors, why the move to Barcelona didn't quite work out, becoming a god in Naples and the legendary status he's left there, his heroics with the Argentina National Team, the comparison with Leo Messi and of course Diego's off the field lifestyle! If you wish to listen to ‘Hand of Pod', please see the link below! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hand-of-pod/id404593310 Going the Match Podcast is now sponsored by ‘Shirt Loot Box' home of mystery football shirts. As a listener of Going the Match Podcast you can get 10% discount using our promo code ‘GTM10' Treat yourself or a loved one to a mystery shirt box via their website www.shirtlootbox.co.uk and use our discount code ‘GTM10' at checkout for 10% discount! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
We are delighted to welcome to the podcast Peter Kenny Jones, Liverpool Historian and Author of Liddell at One Hundred : A Family Portrait of a Liverpool Icon, Billy Liddell. We discuss how Peter begun following Liverpool Football Club, some of his stories following The Reds over the years, he talks about his book ‘Liddell at One Hundred' and what gave him the drive to write it, what it was like for footballers playing during war time, this current squad being led by Jurgen Klopp and ending with Peters top 3 favourite matches he's either been to or seen! If you wish to purchase Peter's book, please see the link below! https://peterkj.wixsite.com/football-historian Going the Match Podcast is now sponsored by ‘Shirt Loot Box' home of mystery football shirts. As a listener of Going the Match Podcast you can get 10% discount using our promo code ‘GTM10' Treat yourself or a loved one to a mystery shirt box via their website www.shirtlootbox.co.uk and use our discount code ‘GTM10' at checkout for 10% discount! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
We are delighted to welcome to the podcast Lorenzo a lifelong Palermo FC fan and founder of ‘Ultra Palermo'. We find out what really happened to the Sicilian club? We discuss Lorenzo background supporting Palermo FC, the fantastic talent they had in the early 2000's with the likes of Cavani, Dybala, Pastore, Belotti etc, almost making the Champions League, the late President Zamparine known as ‘Mangia-Allenatori', the relegations and financial issues which led the club to bankruptcy and the newly formed phoenix club currently in Seria C! If you wish to follow 'Ultra Palermo' to keep up to date with everything Palermo FC, please see the link below! https://ultrapalermo.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
We are delighted to re-welcome back to the podcast Karan Tejwani, Author of ‘Glorious Reinvention' a book telling the story of how Ajax rediscovered their mojo to compete again with Europe's best. We discuss how exactly Ajax managed to rebuild their on-field and off-field standards that they are noutourisly known for, the impact individuals such as Cruyff, Van Der Sar and Overmars have had in the last decade, how the philosophy of the academy has helped with the transition and what does the future hold for Ajax Amsterdam? If you wish to pre-order ‘Glorious Reinvention' you can do so via the link below. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Glorious-Reinvention-Rebirth-Ajax-Amsterdam/dp/180150069X?dchild=1&keywords=9781801500692&qid=1633972055&s=books&sr=1-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=pitchpublishi-21&linkId=1feec256d07a2912705f95b939599afb&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Newcastle United have now officially had the takeover completed by the ownership of Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. To discuss this, we are delighted to be joined by Keg of Magpie Channel to go through his emotions and reactions to this historic moment. We discuss having to endure the ownership of Mike Ashley and that now coming to an end, how it'll impact the atmosphere at St James Park, potentially incomings and outgoings, any concerns he may have over SAPIF taking over and now becoming the richest football club in the world! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
The Red Bull model sees the ownership of 4 clubs in RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bull and Red Bull Bragantino. We are delighted to be joined by Karan Tejwani, Author of ‘Wings of Change' a book telling the story of how the worlds biggest energy drink made its mark in the world of football. We discuss how the model works, the style of play implemented, the personal behind the scenes, how the model is perceived by fans, some of the players and coaches that have come through the ranks, the potential of expanding further and is multi-club ownership the future of football? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
With the recent news of Lionel Messi now officially leaving Barcelona and not signing a new contract with the Catalan club. We thought this was too historic of a moment not to do an episode on. We'll be diving into the how, why and what's next for the Barca legend and arguably, greatest player of all time. We have 5 fantastic perspectives on this and once concluded I give my own personal thoughts on the Messi saga and what the future may hold! Credit and thanks to the below individuals for their thoughts and perspectives! Pablo - Barca Universal Domagoj Kostanjsak - Total Football Analysis & Barca Universal Matt Addison - The Liverpool Echo Harry Siddall - City Xtra Phil McCullough - The Football Babble --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Now Euro 2020 has been finalised and concluded. We thought after the great feedback on the ‘End of Season Special' it would be worthwhile to evaluate Euro 2020. What we enjoyed, who over performed, who underperformed, who surprised us and who disappointed? We go through every country and their players respectively and discuss our thoughts on their performance. Delighted to be joined by Dan Clubbe of World Football Index for this episode and thank him for his time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
To conclude the 2020/21 Premier League Season, we thought what better than to get a review from a fan of each individual club on their thoughts on how the season went from their perspective. What went well? What could have been better? And looking forward to next season! Credit and thanks below for our individuals covering their respective clubs: Man City - Harry Siddall (City Xtra) Man Utd - Tommy - (S10 Football Podcast) Liverpool - Dan Clubbe (World Football Index) & James Pearce (The Athletic) Chelsea - Michael (At the Bridge Podcast) Leicester - Sam Martin (Foxes Fancast) West Ham - James Jones (We are West Ham) Tottenham - Ben Boorham Arsenal - Pet (State of Play Pod) Leeds - Oscar (All Leeds TV) & Paul (Leeds that) Everton - Ian (Across the park) & Luke and Michael (Tenth Pint Podcast) Villa - Chris (The Villa View) & Phil (7500 to Holte) Newcastle - Keg (Magpie Channel) Wolves - Jordan (Wolves Fancast) Palace - Jack (Five Year Plan) Saints - Dan (Saints View) Brighton - Alan (Albion Roar) Burnley - Joe (Turfcast) Fulham - Sammy James (Fulhamish) West Brom - Louie (Baggies Podcast) Sheff Utd - David (Dem Blades) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Jordi Holden is a matchgoing Liverpool fan and season ticket holder. He is also part of the Spion Kop, a dedicated group who put the banners and flags on The Kop. We talk about his time growing up following The Reds, his matchday experiences, away days, the difference between domestic and European aways, how he got involved in Spion Kop and how they enhance the matchgoing fans experience and his thoughts and feelings on ending the 30 year wait of finally winning the league! Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. A true insight into a matchgoing Reds experience! This episode is kindly supported by Manscaped. As a listener of Going the Match, you can receive 20% off their products and free worldwide shipping with our Promo Code ‘GTM'. https://uk.manscaped.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4NOatbnw7QIVBLDtCh3MtwYwEAAYASAAEgK1D_D_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Harry Siddall is a matchgoing Man City fan and season ticket holder. He is also a content provider for City Xtra and Over the Line Football. We talk about his time growing up following City, his matchday experiences, away days, The Eithad, what he thinks of how people perceive City fans today with regards to attendance in the ground, that iconic Aguero moment to win their first title, his favourite City team, the most influential player in the last decade and Guardiola's current team with a potential quadruple this season! Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. Fantastic and interesting insight into following Man City! This episode is kindly supported by Manscaped. As a listener of Going the Match, you can receive 20% off their products and free worldwide shipping with our Promo Code ‘GTM'. https://uk.manscaped.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4NOatbnw7QIVBLDtCh3MtwYwEAAYASAAEgK1D_D_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Champions League Quarter Finals Special We've been wanting to do something a little different with the Podcast and thought in light of the Champions League Quarter Final Draw we'd gather 16 different individual reviews from their respective clubs on the recent draw and how they've seen the campaign go so far for their club! Credit and thanks below for our individuals covering their respective clubs: Dortmund - Uli Hesse Man City - Harry Siddall & Kurt Searle PSG - Julien Laurens & Lee Davey Bayern Munich - Florian Plettenberg & Marc Almstedt Liverpool - James Pearce, Keifer McDonald, Keith Salmon & Ryan Dean Real Madrid - Euan McTear, Mark Sochon and Scott Martin Porto - Pedro Miguel Chelsea - Dom Domaingue This episode is kindly supported by Manscaped. As a listener of Going the Match, you can receive 20% off their products and free worldwide shipping with our Promo Code ‘GTM'. https://uk.manscaped.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4NOatbnw7QIVBLDtCh3MtwYwEAAYASAAEgK1D_D_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Sammy James is a matchgoing Fulham fan and the Founder and Host of ‘Fulhamish' a dedicated Fulham Football Club Podcast. We talk about his time growing up following Fulham, his matchday experiences, away days, Craven Cottage and why away fans enjoy that experience, his view on last few seasons becoming a ‘Yo-Yo Club' and the emotions that brings, the Europa League run under Hodgson in the 09/10 season and how he setup ‘Fulhamish'! Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. Passionate insight into following Fulham! This episode is kindly supported by Manscaped. As a listener of Going the Match, you can receive 20% off their products and free worldwide shipping with our Promo Code ‘GTM'. https://uk.manscaped.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4NOatbnw7QIVBLDtCh3MtwYwEAAYASAAEgK1D_D_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Matt Addison is a Journalist at the Liverpool Echo and one of the Hosts of the Blood Red Podcast. We talk about his time growing up following The Reds, his matchday experiences, how the culture of the matchday has changed in our generation, we discuss Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool team and the journeys and emotional rollercoaster they have took us on, ending the hurt of the 30 year wait of a League title, Matt's personal journey working for the Liverpool Echo and his favourite interviewees. Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. Great insight into following the Reds and working for The Liverpool Echo & Blood Red Podcast! This episode is kindly supported by Manscaped. As a listener of Going the Match, you can receive 20% off their products and free worldwide shipping with our Promo Code ‘GTM'. https://uk.manscaped.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4NOatbnw7QIVBLDtCh3MtwYwEAAYASAAEgK1D_D_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Raphael Honigstein is an Football Journalist for The Athletic and German Football expert on BT Sport. He also wrote a book “Bring the Noise” published in 2017 on Jurgen Klopp, he is also a member of Bayern Munich. We talk about his time growing up following Bayern Munich, his matchday experiences, the difference between the Olympic Stadium and the Allianz Arena, the contrast in atmosphere and matchday experience between the Bundesliga and Premier League, the current European and World Champions and their manager Hansi Flick and what inspired him to write a book on Jurgen Klopp! Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. Fantastic insight into following Bayern Munich since childhood to now one of the most successful Football Journalists! This episode is kindly supported by Manscaped. As a listener of Going the Match, you can receive 20% off their products and free worldwide shipping with our Promo Code ‘GTM'. https://uk.manscaped.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4NOatbnw7QIVBLDtCh3MtwYwEAAYASAAEgK1D_D_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
James Jones is a matchgoing West Ham United fan and one of the hosts of ‘We are West Ham Podcast'. We talk about his time growing up following The Hammers, his matchday experiences, favourite away days, moving to their new ground ‘The London Stadium', the current ownership of the club, putting an end to the 40 year trophy draught, the current form under David Moyes and his thoughts on the talent that has come through the Academy over the years! Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. An honest and passionate insight into following West Ham! This episode is kindly supported by Manscaped. As a listener of Going the Match, you can receive 20% off their products and free worldwide shipping with our Promo Code ‘GTM'. https://uk.manscaped.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4NOatbnw7QIVBLDtCh3MtwYwEAAYASAAEgK1D_D_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Martyn Ramsay is a matchgoing Rangers fan and one of the hosts of ‘Hand & Heart Podcast'. He's also the Author of the book ‘The 50 Greatest Rangers Games'. We talk about his time growing up following Rangers, his matchday experiences, favourite away days, his thoughts on the club entering administration in 2012, Steven Gerrard and this current Rangers team stopping Celtic winning a famous 10 in a row and his thoughts on the SPL filtering into the Premier League! Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. An detailed insight into following Rangers! This episode is kindly supported by Manscaped. As a listener of Going the Match, you can receive 20% off their products and free worldwide shipping with our Promo Code ‘GTM'. https://uk.manscaped.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4NOatbnw7QIVBLDtCh3MtwYwEAAYASAAEgK1D_D_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Luke and Michael are matchgoing Everton fans and hosts of ‘The Tenth Pint Podcast'. We talk about their time growing up following The Blues, their matchday experiences, favourite away days, their thoughts on leaving Goodison to their new ground, the mentality of the club, the future under Ancelotti and setting up ‘The Tenth Pint Podcast'. Ending, with their top 3 favourite matchdays. Great insight into 2 best mates going the match together following their beloved Blues! This episode is kindly supported by Manscaped. As a listener of Going the Match, you can receive 20% off their products and free worldwide shipping with our Promo Code ‘GTM'. https://uk.manscaped.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4NOatbnw7QIVBLDtCh3MtwYwEAAYASAAEgK1D_D_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Keifer MacDonald is a matchgoing Liverpool fan and an Premier League accredited Football Writer. We talk about his time growing up following The Reds, his matchday experiences, favourite away days, his thoughts on the improvement in atmosphere around the club in the last 5 years, discussion on touting of tickets, his experience in Madrid watching Liverpool lifting the European Cup and ending the 30 year wait winning the Premier League and how he's become a Premier League accredited Football Writer! Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. A generational view on the recent successes of following The Reds! This episode is kindly supported by Manscaped. As a listener of Going the Match, you can receive 20% off their products and free worldwide shipping with our Promo Code ‘GTM'. https://uk.manscaped.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4NOatbnw7QIVBLDtCh3MtwYwEAAYASAAEgK1D_D_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Paul John Dykes is a matchgoing Celtic fan and the host of the award winning ‘A Celtic State of Mind' Podcast and Youtube Channel. He has also written multiple books on Celtic over the years and has some fantastic stories! We talk about his time as a young fan following Celtic, his matchday experiences, favourite away days, safe standing at Celtic Park and the Green Brigade, his thoughts on the SPL filtering into the English Premier League, the clubs rivalry with Rangers and his thoughts on the current Celtic team and Steven Gerrard's Rangers stopping 10 in a row! Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. Fantastic detailed insight into following 'The Bhoys' and going to Paradise every other Saturday! This episode is kindly supported by Manscaped. As a listener of Going the Match, you can receive 20% off their products and free worldwide shipping with our Promo Code ‘GTM'. https://uk.manscaped.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4NOatbnw7QIVBLDtCh3MtwYwEAAYASAAEgK1D_D_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Julien Laurens is a Football Expert and massive PSG fan. He's worked in football media for many years including BT Sport, ESPN, 5Live and the Totally Football Show. We talk about his time as a young fan following PSG, his hero's for the club in the 90's, my own experience doing PSG away in 2018 with Liverpool in the Champions League, Julien's thoughts on the financial backing from Qatar into the club, interviewing Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane and an potential move on Kylian Mbappè to Liverpool! Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. An perspective from supporting PSG before the financial backing to now from one of the best Football Experts and Journalists around! This episode is kindly supported by Manscaped. As a listener of Going the Match, you can receive 20% off their products and free worldwide shipping with our Promo Code ‘GTM'. https://uk.manscaped.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4NOatbnw7QIVBLDtCh3MtwYwEAAYASAAEgK1D_D_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Flav is a matchgoing Tottenham fan. Flav is also the host of ‘The Fighting Cock' a dedicated Spurs Podcast and Fan Channel. We talk about his time as a young fan following his beloved Spurs, his matchday experiences, away days, leaving White Hart Lane for their new ground, how he setup The Fighting Cock, his thoughts on the Champions League Final in 2019 and the departure and arrival of Pochettino and Mourinho respectively! Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. An really detailed listen into following The Spurs to now running the biggest Spurs Podcast and Fan Channel! This episode is kindly supported by Manscaped. As a listener of Going the Match, you can receive 20% off their products and free worldwide shipping with our Promo Code ‘GTM'. https://uk.manscaped.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4NOatbnw7QIVBLDtCh3MtwYwEAAYASAAEgK1D_D_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
John Gibbons is a matchgoing Liverpool fan and season ticket holder. Gibbo is also one of the hosts of the award winning Anfield Wrap. We talk about his time as a young fan following the Reds, his matchday experiences, away days, how he got involved in The Anfield Wrap, being one of the lucky 2,000 being back in Anfield during the current Pandemic and his Istanbul story in 2005! Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. An superb insight into following the Reds from youth to now working for the award winning Anfield Wrap! This episode is kindly supported by Manscaped. As a listener of Going the Match, you can receive 20% off their products and free worldwide shipping for the month of January 2021 with our Promo Code ‘GTM'. https://uk.manscaped.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4NOatbnw7QIVBLDtCh3MtwYwEAAYASAAEgK1D_D_BwE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Oscar is a matchgoing Leeds United fan and season ticket holder. He is also one of the hosts of Leeds Fan TV. We talk about his time as a young fan, a standard match day for him now, tough times in League 1 and the Championship, the recent promotion to the Premier League and life under Marcelo Bielsa! Ending, with his top 3 favourite match days. An fantastic insight into being a staunch Leeds United fan! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Anthony Gerrard is a former Everton, Walsall, Cardiff, Huddersfield, Oldham and Carlisle Defender. We talk about his time as a young fan, his professional career at his respective clubs and going into coaching in the future. Where he watched Istanbul 2005 as his cousin Steven lifted the European Cup and playing with a young Wayne Rooney! Ending, with his top 3 favourite match days. An honest insight into being a professional footballer, with some great stories! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Jay Spearing is a former Liverpool, Bolton, Blackpool and current Tranmere Midfielder. Jay is not only a massive Red, but lived mine and every young Red's dream of playing for his boyhood club. We talk about following the Red's as a kid, his match day experiences, coming through the Youth Academy and captaining the under 18's side that won the FA Youth Cup, making his senior debut, being one of the local lads coming through, his admiration for Gerrard & Carragher and how they helped him on and off the pitch, the future at Tranmere Rovers and much more! Ending, with his top 3 favourite match days. A great insight into being a fan and then representing your boyhood club! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Matt Barnes is a Groundhopper and has seen football played in 18 different countries, the furthest being Barbados. We talk about what being a Groundhopper entails, his match day experiences, the most hostile atmospheres he's witnessed, being in with the Ultra's at FC Basel and the time he almost got arrested in Holland watching the Eredivisie! Ending, with his top 3 favourite match days. A different perspective on overseeing a variety of matches in various countries! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Keg is a match going Newcastle United fan and a host of The Magpies Channel TV. We talk all things Newcastle United, his match day experiences, away days, being part of The Magpies Channel TV, away fans being located in the gods at St James Park, protesting against the ownership in Mike Ashley and potential investors in the future! Ending, with his top 3 favourite match days. A really honest and passionate insight on the Toon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Uli Hesse is a match going Dortmund fan and former columnist for ESPN. He also wrote a book on Dortmund: Building the Yellow Wall, which was the winner of the football book of the year in 2019! We talk all things Dortmund, his match day experiences, writing his award winning book, interviewing Jurgen Klopp, The Yellow Wall, Safe Standing, the connection between Liverpool and Dortmund and the time he watched Salford City with Giggs, Neville and Berbatov! Ending, with his top 3 favourite match days. A really exciting insight into being a Dortmund fan! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Daniel Harris is a writer for The Guardian and a match going Man Utd fan. He also wrote 2 books on Man Utd, On the Road: a journey through the season published in 2010 and 'The Promised Land' published in 2013. We talk all things Manchester United, his match day experiences, writing both his books, the singing section at Old Trafford, the ownership under The Glazers and the time he witnessed Eric Cantona's famous kung-fu kick in 95' to name a few! Ending, with his top 3 favourite match days. A really informative and detailed insight into following Man Utd! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Jordan Russell is a match going Wolves fan and season ticket holder. He is also part of the award winning Wolves Fancast. We talk all things Wolverhampton Wanderers, his match day experiences, away days, being chucked out at half time at White Hart Lane, being a ball boy in the 04/05 season under Glenn Hoddle, being part of the Wolves Fancast, the recent European journey, the light show at Molineux and how the current squad can potentially break into the top 4! Ending, with his top 3 favourite match days. A really true insight into a match going Wolves fan! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
George Sephton, is better known as 'The Voice of Anfield'. George has been in the announcement box at Anfield since 1971 and is going into his 50th season as the club's announcer. It's safe to say he's not only the most well known voice at Anfield but also world football! We talk all things Liverpool FC, George's time as a fan, how the role as the club's announcer came about, the time's his role has influenced the fan's in the stands and the player's on the pitch and overseeing some of the most dramatic matches over the years! Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. A true club legend's insight on being a fan an now being 'part of the furniture' of the club! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
James Pearce is the Liverpool FC reporter for The Athletic. James formally worked for the Liverpool Echo for 14 years before making the recent move to The Athletic to cover all things Liverpool FC. We talk all things Liverpool, following the reds as a kid, his matchday experiences, making the transition from a fan to a Journalist, Ticket Touting, comparing Trent to Gerrard, The Nike Deal and Klopp's potential successor to name a few! Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. Fantastic insight on being a fan and now Liverpool's biggest Journalist! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Michael Ball is a former Everton, Rangers, PSV and Manchester City defender. He's now a football agent and has a column for the Liverpool Echo. We run through Michael's childhood following his beloved blues as a fan and then transitioning into having every lads dream and playing for their boyhood club. We talk about his career and run through his time at Everton, Rangers, PSV and Man City respectively. The time Liverpool tried to grab his signature as a youngster, 'Helicopter Sunday' winning the SPL at his time at Rangers and being at Man City as they begun splashing the cash! Ending, with his top 3 favourite matchdays. Brilliant insight into living every lads dream representing their club! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Craig Fletcher is a match going Everton fan. He's been following the blues since day dot, and is a season ticket holder. We talk all things Everton, his match day experiences, the new stadium on the docks, the recent managerial roundabout, recent recruitment issues, the future under Ancelotti and the time he witnessed Andy Carroll break all Evertonian's hearts in the 2012 FA Cup Semi Final! Ending, with his top 3 favourite match days. A great insight into 2 sides of the same city! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Alex Harrison is a match going Arsenal Fan. He's done the air miles following the Arsenal and had his own time playing semi pro in America. We talk all things Arsenal, his match day experiences, away days, leaving Highbury for the Emirates, the owners, Arsenal Fan TV, the future of the club and even the time he destroyed his Nan's bathroom after the 2001 FA cup final defeat! Ending, with his top 3 favourite match days. A very honest and passionate view on the Arsenal! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Shane and Jordan are 2 massive Man Utd fans. They've travelled Europe following their club. We talk all things Man Utd, their match day experiences, away days, the singing section at Old Trafford, the Glazers and the recent managerial roundabout to name a few. Ending, with their top 3 favourite match days. You'll be surprised, there is more that unites us than divides us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
Keith is a born and raised Scouser and match going Liverpool fan. He's travelled around the world following the reds and is the Author of the book 'We had dreams and songs to sing' published in 2009. We talk all things Liverpool, Hillsborough, Safe Standing, Istanbul and Madrid to name a few. Ending, with Keith's 3 favourite match days. Im not being biased when I say its a superb listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michael-holt0/message
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