Great Since 68

Great Since 68 is a dedicated Birmingham City Women podcast; hosted by Craig Hadley. Craig sits down to discuss the weekend's FA Cup match against Burnley. Also hear from special guests DM Withers of the Bristol City Vixencast and Dan Pentland of WSL Full Time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsince68/message

Great Since 68 is a dedicated Birmingham City Women podcast; hosted by Craig Hadley. In a special bonus episode, Craig sits down to talk about what's come before and what to expect from the show going forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsince68/message

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women podcast Brum Is Blue; with Craig (@craighadlee) and Caz (@team_schroder). It's been a whirlwind of a year for all of us and we are delighted to see you have joined us for our FIFTH season of the show. We recap what's been going on at the Blues since we last joined you and touch on the games so far. We are transitioning into a monthly show going forward but we hope you still enjoy the content we put out for you all. Keep Right On.

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women podcast Brum Is Blue; with Craig (@craighadlee), Caz (@team_schroder) and Stacey (@brummie_stace91). We’ve survived the relegation scrap by the skin of our teeth but that’s still one hell of an achievement. We take a look back at the final few weeks of the season on this week’s show including our FA Cup win over Southampton. It’s also time for a new manager once again after Carla Ward announced she would be leaving the club, along with CEO Xuandong Ren who also headed for the exit door. What’s next for the Blues, we discuss it all…

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women podcast Brum Is Blue; with Craig (@craighadlee), Caz (@team_schroder) and Stacey (@brummie_stace91). We’ve got THREE games to talk about this week. Strap yourselves in as we recap the win over Coventry United, our draw with Reading and the Second City Derby. Fresh on making history with Northern Ireland, midfielder Chloe McCarron has left the club, we talk about it and her brief time with the club. We also touch on the inspirational Layla Banaras who has created a special nutrition plan for athletes during Ramadan.

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women podcast Brum Is Blue; with Craig (@craighadlee), Caz (@team_schroder) and Stacey (@brummie_stace91). Lots to talk about this week but hands down the best part of the week was seeing Blues duo Rebecca Holloway and Chloe McCarron make history as Northern Ireland sealed their place at their first ever major tournament. We also touch on the media storm that surrounds a letter that was sent on behalf of the players to the Birmingham City board and the defeat to Chelsea...

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women podcast Brum Is Blue. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder) and Stacey (@brummie_stace91) as we look back at our one-all draw with Bristol City. Christie Murray to the rescue as the two sides play out the first draw between the two sides since 2015. Hear our thoughts on the match, the upcoming game with Chelsea, who's getting relegated and much more...

Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder) and Stacey (@brummie_stace91) as we look back at a dramatic clash with West Ham United. It was a rollercoaster of emotions as the Blues snatched a vital point in injury-time. Hear our thoughts on the match, the upcoming game with Bristol City and much, much more...

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women podcast Brum Is Blue; celebrating our 100th episode of the show. Joining us this week is special guest Sally Stanton, a former Birmingham City player who first took to the field for Blues in 2002. She went on to make over 90 appearances for the club and it’s an interview you won’t want to miss. We also take a trip down memory lane to share some of our favourite moments doing the podcast, which began all the way back in 2017. Also touched upon is the 4-0 defeat to Everton, the FA’s sledgehammer subtlety and what Wednesday’s game with West Ham United means to the fans.

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women podcast Brum Is Blue; now in its fourth season. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder) and Stacey (@brummie_stace91) as we discuss Blues’ 4-0 defeat to Arsenal at St George’s Park. We also take a look ahead to our midweek fixture against Everton, welcome back captain Christie Murray who's been out since December and give our thoughts on how the club can do more with social media.

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women podcast Brum Is Blue; now in its fourth season. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder) and Stacey (@brummie_stace91) as we discuss Blues' 4-0 defeat to Manchester City. Goals from Sam Mewis, Lauren Hemp and Ellen White gave the Manchester side the win but it's not the whole story. All the advantages of being the home side were taken away and we explain why on this week's show. We also discuss the rumours that Liverpool want Carla Ward, the financial woes at Birmingham City and preview our upcoming game with Arsenal.

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women podcast Brum Is Blue; now in its fourth season. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder) and Stacey (@brummie_stace91) as we discuss yet another game being called off and this is perhaps the worst one yet. It’s been a while so we also give our thoughts on the signings of Sophie Whitehouse, Emily Murphy, Ruby Mace and Ruesha Littlejohn. All that plus Everton and what we’d eat after winning the more important game of the season…

Welcome to Brum Is Blue, the dedicated Birmingham City Women podcast previously known as Great Since 68; now in its fourth season. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder), Chris (@awcaib) and Stacey (@brummie_stace91) as we talk about a busy week in women's football. Hear from new signing Veatriki Sarri as well as our thoughts on: - Phil Neville + Inter Miami - Dubaigate - The FA's Curious Decision Making

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women audio show Great Since 68; now in its fourth season. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder), and Stacey (@brummie_stace91) as we recap Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Arsenal. We also look ahead to Wednesday's Continental Cup tie with Leicester City and next weekend's game against Everton.

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women audio show Great Since 68; now in its fourth season. Chris (@awcaib) is joined this week by Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder), Stacey (@brummie_stace91) plus special guests Abbi Grant, Becks Holloway and Emma Kelly to recap the big win over Aston Villa. Also discussed on this week's show: -Chicken Parmo -Living in Iceland - Scotland's win over Serbia -Caz's pending tattoo of Claudia Walker

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women audio show Great Since 68; now in its fourth season. Chris (@awcaib) is joined this week by Craig (@craighadlee), Caz (@team_schroder), Stacey (@brummie_stace91) and Birmingham City manager Carla Ward (cwardy7) as we recap a disappointing home defeat to West Ham United. We finish off this week’s show by looking ahead to the first Second City Derby in WSL history and Caz raises the stakes.

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women audio show Great Since 68; now in its fourth season. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Chris (@awcaib) as we look back at a week of international action in which Northern Ireland made it back to back victories. Special guests Chris Marshall (@LeadingTheLine) and Rachel O'Sullivan (@GirlsOnTheBall) also join us to give their thoughts on the recent internationals featuring Scotland and Republic of Ireland. Chris and Craig also discuss England’s cancelled friendly with Germany and the benefits of Hannah Hampton training with the Lionesses. Finally we close the show by looking ahead to Birmingham City’s next game against West Ham United.

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women audio show Great Since 68; now in its fourth season. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder), Chris (@awcaib) and Stacey (@brummie_stace91) as we recap a big win for Birmingham City away at Bristol City. We also discuss the upcoming international games featuring some of our Blues players...

We are the dedicated Birmingham City Women audio show Great Since 68; now in its fourth season. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder), Chris (@awcaib) and Stacey (@brummie_stace91) as we recap a great week for Birmingham City. We travel to Bristol City next weekend as we look to build on wins over Blackburn Rovers and Reading. RUNNING ORDER: Blackburn Rovers (01:05), Reading (04:17), Bristol City (12:18), Predictions (24:27)

We’re back for a fourth season of the Great Since 68 podcast; the dedicated Birmingham City Women audio show. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Chris (@awcaib) as they discuss Birmingham City’s defeats to Everton and Chelsea. Plenty of positives to take from the two matches as we roll into our mid-week fixture with Blackburn Rovers.

We’re back for a fourth season of the Great Since 68 podcast; the dedicated Birmingham City Women audio show. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder), Chris (@awcaib) and Stacey (@brummie_stace91) as we discuss Birmingham City’s win over Brighton and the prospect of playing in an FA Cup semi-final for the first time since 2017. We also preview Blues’ upcoming game against Chelsea…

We’re back for a fourth season of the Great Since 68 podcast; the dedicated Birmingham City Women audio show. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Chris (@awcaib) and Stacey (@brummie_stace91) as we discuss Borussia Dortmund’s decision to start in the eighth tier in this week’s Great Debate. We also preview Blues’ FA Cup quarter-final with Brighton and look how our players did on international duty…

We’re back for a fourth season of the Great Since 68 podcast; the dedicated Birmingham City Women audio show. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder), Stacey (@brummie_stace91) and special guest Mia Eriksson (mia_eriksson) as we look back at Blues’ match with Manchester United and debate who is Chelsea's best right-back...

The Great Since 68 podcast, now in its fourth season; is the dedicated Birmingham City Women audio show. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder) and Stacey (@brummie_stace91) as we discuss a busy week of signings, our season opener against Brighton and preview our next game against Manchester United.

Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder), Chris (@awcaib) and new co-host Stacey (@brummie_stace91) as we look ahead to the opening game of the season, away at Brighton & Hove Albion. It's also time for our annual predictions including who we think will win the Women's Super League this season. We also take a look at the new signings as Carla Ward begins to shape the squad…

We’re back for a fourth season of the Great Since 68 podcast; the dedicated Birmingham City Women audio show. Craig (@craighadlee) is joined this week by Caz (@team_schroder), Chris (@awcaib) and new co-host Stacey (@brummie_stace91) as we look back at a summer of uncertainty and the announcement of our new manager Carla Ward. So all aboard the Carla Ward hype train as we ride into the new WSL season…

Due to the ongoing pandemic it has been decided to end the current Women’s Super League season. Unfortunately that means this will be our final episode of the season. We discuss what this means for the league, for the prize money, for promotion/relegation and when we can expect football to return… Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

We are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Birmingham City midfielder Rebecca Holloway about her career so far. The 24-year-old's journey to the Women's Super League started in her hometown of Nailsea before taking her to the United States of America and Cumberland University. We explore her time in the States, growing up in Somerset, her time at Blues, her admiration for Jess FIshlock and much, much more... You can subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Rebecca Holloway: @BecksHolloway Show: @GreatSince68

It's been just under a month since our last podcast and it's fair to say a lot has happened. Birmingham City has parted ways with manager Marta Tejedor with first-team coach Charlie Baxter taking temporary charge. England had a fairly uninspiring SheBelieves Cup campaign and might have injured Hannah Hampton in the process. Scotland has won the inaugural Pinatar Cupand Abbi Grant played a starring role. We discuss all of these topics and more on this week's podcast. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

** Episode 79 ** We talk frankly after a huge blow was dealt to our survival aspirations on Sunday. We discuss the game against Bristol City in detail and give our thoughts on what must be done ahead of our next fixture. Is it time for a change? We think so. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

Birmingham City finally returned to action last Wednesday and we are glad to be back talking football. We discuss the red card incident with Lucy Staniforth and give our thoughts on the importance of mental health. We also dissect the games against Chelsea and Sunderland, the FA Cup draw and also give our thoughts on our crunch game with Bristol City coming up this weekend. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

Birmingham City are back to winning ways as they book their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup. We discuss the win over Sheffield United, the FA Cup draw and look ahead to Sunday’s big game away at Liverpool. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

We’re back after our unscheduled break last week to discuss Marta Tejedor’s first year in charge of Birmingham City. We also discuss the defeats to Reading and Manchester City and what we think is the way forward ahead of a huge month of fixtures. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

We’re back for our first podcast of 2020 and the Blues aren’t exactly off to the best of starts on or off the field. We discuss Birmingham City’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal before turning our attentions to potential financial issues at the club. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

As the decade draws to a close we look back at our favourite memories as Blues fans and answer your listener questions. We also discuss Birmingham City’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester United which ended our #ContiCup campaign at the group stages. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

Birmingham City busy festive period kicked off with back-to-back matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Bristol City. After picking up just three points in their first six matches, Blues picked up four in the space of four days this week. Hear what we have to say on a great week for the Blues. We also look ahead to our double header against Manchester United. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

Birmingham City returned home this weekend and welcomed league leaders Chelsea. Blues suffered their biggest league defeat of the Women’s Super League era. Hear what we have to say about the game as well as interviews with young defender Lily Simkin (07:13) and manager Marta Tejedor (18:51) We also look ahead to our next league game against Tottenham Hotspur. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

Birmingham City returned to action after the international break away at Brighton & Hove Albion. Safe to say it didn’t go to plan as the Blues returned to the Midlands on the back of a hiding. Hear what we have to say about the game and the mysterious absence of four first-team player for such a crucial game. We also look ahead to our next league game as we welcome table-toppers Chelsea to Damson Park. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

International weekend saw England lose to Germany in front of a record crowd at Wembley Stadium. Hear what we have to say about the game and Phil Neville’s sudden realisation that things aren’t all rosy after all. We also look ahead to the return of the Women’s Super League and Birmingham City’s impending trip to the Amex to face Brighton & Hove Albion. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

Birmingham City’s winning run in the #ContiCup came to an end on Sunday. Hear what we have to say about Birmingham City’s narrow 2-1 defeat to Manchester City and our thoughts on the lack of league cup coverage. We close the show by looking ahead to the upcoming internationals including England’s big showdown with Germany at Wembley Stadium… Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

We are back to recap our first league win of the season, against former WSL champions Liverpool. Hear what we have to say about Birmingham City’s win over the Reds and the thoughts of captain Kerys Harrop. We close the show by looking ahead to Sunday’s game away at Manchester City… Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

We are back after a bout of illness to recap our victory over Leicester City. Hear what Craig has to say about Birmingham City’s win over the Foxes and their defeat to Manchester City. We close the show by looking ahead to Sunday’s game against Liverpool… Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

Caz and Craig are here to discuss this week's England games and what we think about Phil Neville and his interesting comments. We also look ahead to this weekend and Birmingham City's game against Manchester City. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

Birmingham City secured their first win of the season on Sunday, against Everton. Hear reaction from manager Marta Tejedor, defender Adrienne Jordan and goal scorer Rachel Williams on this week’s show. We also recap all the action, as well as looking ahead to Sunday’s clash with Reading. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

EDITOR’S NOTE: There’s an echo from Chris and Caz for the opening five minutes or so. It clears up soon after. Birmingham City return from a trip to London without a point. We discuss why on this week’s show… We recap the action, as well as looking ahead to Sunday’s Continental Cup tie with Everton. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

Birmingham City kicked off the new season with a 1-0 loss at home to Everton. We recap the action, as well as looking ahead to this weekend’s game away at West Ham United. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

The dedicated Birmingham City Women's podcast is back for another week and we are here to talk about England and their defeat to Norway. We recap the game as well as the other internationals that have involved Blues players over the past week. We also preview Birmingham City's season opener against Everton on Sunday. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

The only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s podcast returns for a third season and its not without its problems. Due to technical difficulties the original recording wasn't suitable for release so we've recorded an alternative version for our audio only listeners. If you'd like to listen to the original go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw6lgPeWBxc We mention John Pranjic's podcast '3Four3' on the show this week. To listen to his full interview with Brianna Visalli go to: https://343coaching.com/podcast/soccer-by-3four3/episode-145-brianna-visalli-west-ham-united-womens-professional-premier-league-nwsl/ Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

Birmingham City finished the season on a high with their fourth win in four matches. We discuss the departure of Ellen White, recap the action against Yeovil Town (15:31), as well as looking ahead to what could be a big summer at the World Cup (21:14). Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

Birmingham City continued their unbeaten end to the season with a convincing win over Liverpool at St Andrew’s. We recap the action as well as look ahead to our final game of the season, against Yeovil Town. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68

Birmingham City celebrated back-to-back victories under boss Marta Tejedor for the first time this past weekend. We recap the action as well as look ahead to Sunday’s game against Liverpool at St Andrews. Subscribe today to the only dedicated Birmingham City Women’s weekly audio show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts. Craig Hadley: @craighadlee Chris Pugh: @AWCAIB Caz Smith: @Team_Schroder Show: @GreatSince68