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A weekly podcast covering all things Scunthorpe United, brought to you by the team behind the longest running independent SUFC fansite, Iron Bru. Finalist in the Best Football League podcast category at the Football Content Awards.

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    • Apr 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Iron Bru Podcast

    Hereford win secures home advantage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 30:50


    We discuss a resolute 1-0 victory over play off chasing Hereford, which secured second place and home advantage in the play offs following Kidderminster's unexpected slip up at Southport. We also look ahead to Saturday's play off semi final against Chorley, following their narrow victory over King's Lynn on Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Plain sailing against Southport

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 30:45


    We discuss a routine win over Southport and whether the Iron will be left to rue missed opportunities if the title race comes down to goal difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    FC100,000: A postmortem

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 35:02


    Matt Ellis and Matt Blanchard discuss the furore around the FC100,000 debacle and the meeting arranged by SUFC with supporters groups on Monday 24 March Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    One regular day of Scunthorpe United. That's all we ask.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 40:00


    The gloss was taken off an impressive 3-1 win over fellow title hopefuls Chester, as rumours emerge that the man behind the failed MyFootballClub experiment is about to try again at Scunthorpe United. Our initial take on a turbulent 24 hrs at Glanford Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Iron Bru x Lower Block OSG Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 26:36


    Steve Askew, former editor of cult 90s fanzines "Get A Grip Ref" and "Son Of A Ref," hosts a special episode in collaboration with Lower Block. This 30-minute special celebrates the launch of a nostalgic photo series documenting life at the Old Show Ground between 1981 and 1982, featuring conversations with local photographer Nic Salmon and Lower Block publisher Matt Lidbury. Salmon recalls vividly how the project began—approaching then-manager Ron Ashman with his proposal and, to his surprise, being granted complete access to capture everyday moments around the club.Photo Credit | Nic Salmon / Lower BlockAvailable to pre-order now, priced at £8.50. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The title challenge rumbles on

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 39:50


    We discuss the home win over Scarborough, the Iron's recent good form and the positive impact of Mo Fadera since his loan move from York City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 42:05


    We review the Iron's second successive 3-2 win, as they made hard work of it against South Shields. We also discuss the rumours of boardroom unrest and potential investment at Glanford Park and highlight several standout performances, including an impressive week for on-loan defender Ollie Rose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A marked improvement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 44:34


    In this episode, we review the convincing win over promotion-chasing King's Lynn Town and look at the team's improved form in recent weeks. We discuss key performances, tactical shifts and how the squad has gained confidence as they continue to find their rhythm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Identity Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 49:50


    We discuss a loss of identity and Butler's new long ball gambit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Beck to the future

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 23:46


    We look ahead to the FA Trophy tie with Warrington Rylands, discuss Lee Turnbull's shock exit, Fin Shrimpton's loan move to Spennymoor and the signings of tricky midfielder Luke Williams and targetman Mark Beck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    More than a blip?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 53:39


    We discuss whether recent poor form is a blip or something more concerning, as pressure begins to build on manager Andy Butler following a 3-2 home defeat to Buxton.We also chat about recent defensive errors, conceding three goals in three recent games and rumours linking attacking midfielder Luke Williams to a return to Glanford Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In conversation with Michelle Harness, Lee Turnbull & James Moody

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 64:01


    We are joined by SUFC co-owner and chairwoman Michelle Harness who provides an update on the club's financial situation, the proposed lease and development of a training facility at Quibell Park and the latest on the New Showground Community Interest Company. Head of Football Operations Lee Turnbull provides an update on the football side after a positive start to the season, whilst Media, Ticketing and Retail Manager James Moody gives us an insight into the recent kit launches and season ticket sales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Needham Debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 19:43


    We reflect on a third straight win after a late Danny Whitehall penalty secured a hard fought three points at Needham Market. We also discuss Michael Kelly, the use of five subs and some more excellent goalkeeping from Ross Fitzsimons as the Iron held on for a 1-0 victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Iron sink Marine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 39:53


    We discuss a 3-0 home win over Marine and look ahead to Tuesday night's trip to Needham Market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Eyebrows round the division

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 47:50


    An impressive three nil win over Brackley sends eyebrows round the division. We discuss the perfect away performance on the opening day, Ross Barrows' excellent display and a bold substitution that paid dividends for Andy Butler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 39:55


    We discuss a positive summer transfer window and look ahead to Saturday's curtain raiser at Brackley Town under new boss Andy Butler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    End of season round up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 41:11


    We reflect on the season just gone, discuss the 'Stoppage time for Scunthorpe' documentary and the released and retained list ahead of another season in the National League North. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In conversation with Michelle Harness, Roj Rahman & Andy Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 64:16


    A candid conversation with Scunthorpe United owner Michelle Harness, director Roj Rahman and new manager Andy Butler. Michelle and Roj reflect on their first eight months at the helm, having saved the club from the brink in October. We also begin to look ahead to next season and Andy provides updates on his search for an assistant manager and ongoing talks with players regarding their futures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    All change following play-off heartbreak

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 43:05


    We reflect on the play-off semi final defeat, Jimmy Dean's exit, and the appointment of Andy Butler as the Iron's new manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bottled it in Blyth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 37:23


    We discuss more dodgy refereeing decisions, Cam Wilson, Ross Fitzsimons, Jimmy Dean and answer your questions as a last gasp equaliser denies the Iron all three points on the road in Blyth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rushall relief

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 56:27


    The Iron left it late to secure a 2-0 win over Rushall Olympic and cut the gap to Tamworth to 10 points. We discuss the disappointing 1-0 defeat to the league leaders, the Rushall victory, problems in midfield, DSF's goalscoring return and answer all your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Peterborough Sports debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 67:34


    We discuss a hard fought 1-0 win on Jimmy Dean's return to Peterborough Sports, Callum Roberts' injury, Dion Sembie-Ferris, the Tamworth and Darlington postponements and look ahead to Tuesday's big game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    There is a light that never goes out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 47:41


    The Iron Bru podcast makes it's long-awaited return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    So far, so good

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 37:58


    We discuss a 3-0 away win over Rushall Olympic, look ahead to the bank holiday fixtures against Curzon Ashton and Scarborough and discuss the forthcoming court case which will decide whether the Iron can continue to play home games at Glanford Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Darlo Debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 23:11


    We discuss an impressive 4-0 home win over Darlington, some stand out performances and look ahead to a trip to Rushall Olympic at the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Positive signs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 47:59


    We discuss an eye-opening start to the season including a gritty opening day victory at Tamworth and disappointing draw with Peterborough Sports at Glanford Park.We also discuss Elliott, grass length, Butterfield, Whitehall, Clunan and look ahead to welcoming Darlington on Tuesday evening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 47:10


    A season preview special. We discuss the Iron's summer business, Jimmy Dean and the ongoing stadium saga which threatens to overshadow the start of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In conversation with Neil Warnock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 14:46


    A brief chat with former Iron winger Neil Warnock about his time at the club and his legendary management career ahead of his upcoming show at the Baths Hall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Retained list

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 47:55


    We discuss the retained list and where the Iron go from here after a disastrous end to the season confirmed back to back relegations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Big changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 62:22


    We discuss the news that the Iron will train in Ilkeston next season and react to the other big talking points from the Hilton interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On the brink

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 47:35


    A bore draw at York leaves the Iron on the brink of their third relegation in five years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Let Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 29:12


    A shambolic performance ends in a heavy defeat at title chasing Notts County, leaving the Iron with a mountain to climb if they are to avoid the drop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Still in it

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 27:11


    After an emphatic 4-1 win over Wealdstone at the weekend, Brad and Matt discuss their renewed optimism for survival this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In conversation with Tom Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 65:02


    Former Iron goalkeeper Tom Evans joins us for an 'in conversation' special Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A fighting chance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 35:02


    The Iron kept their slim survival hopes alive with an important 2-0 victory against Altrincham at Glanford Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Deflated

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 40:32


    A disappointing week culminates in a draw at bottom club Maidstone United, leaving the Iron with a mountain to climb to escape relegation to the National League North. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jimmy takes charge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 37:58


    Reaction to the appointment of Jimmy Dean as manager and a positive point against Bromley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hilton checks in

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 36:57


    Initial reaction to the news David Hilton has completed his takeover of the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    County cruise to victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 38:37


    We discuss a 4-1 home defeat to league leaders Notts County as the Iron drop to the foot of the table plus Whitehouse to Spennymoor and Oldham back in for Nuttall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A new dawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 34:15


    Initial reaction to the news that a local consortium headed by former director Simon Elliott and Ian Sharp have agreed a deal for the acquisition of the club and Glanford Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Last chance saloon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 31:49


    Reaction to the news that a potential deal to sell the club to a London based property development group has collapsed and that the club have been unable to pay staff their November salaries on time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Defeat at Dagenham

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 26:30


    We discuss a cruel defeat at Dagenham & Redbridge following a much improved performance, with guest Toby Skelton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    An eye on the table

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 31:52


    The National League table makes for grim reading following two more home defeats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A mixed bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 40:43


    Brad and Matt are joined by Toby to discuss the latest takeover rumours, Joe Nuttall, Marcus Carver and a mixed bag of results including; a 3-1 home win against Gateshead, draw at Barnet and a 2-0 defeat at Eastleigh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Spanked by the sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 27:06


    Scunthorpe get spanked by Southend. Have the wheels fallen off for Tony Daws? Matt and Brad are joined by special guest Toby Skelton to discuss an abysmal 3-0 defeat at Southend United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Six and out

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 34:06


    Matt, Brad and special guest Jamie chat about the FA Cup defeat at South Shields, which ended a six game unbeaten run under temporary boss Tony Daws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Stuck in limbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 22:46


    Interim boss Tony Daws stops the rot with two draws, but where do the Iron go from here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Over the Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 38:30


    Another one bites the dust. Keith Hill gets the boot as the Iron crash to another home defeat.

    Welcome to the National League

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 37:50


    The Iron crash to two defeats on the road at Maidenhead and Woking.

    A flying start

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 29:11


    Brad Mell and Matt Ellis discuss the Iron's 2-1 win over Yeovil Town, as an Andrew Boyce header and Jacob Butterfield net buster secured all three points on a special afternoon at Glanford Park.

    Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 33:08


    We look ahead to Saturday's National League opener with Yeovil Town.

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