Pie and a Pint Podcast

Burnley have been blessed with many fine strikers over the last two decades, but Robbie Blake holds a special place in the hearts of the fans. The little magician arrived at Burnley from Bradford City in 2002, a club he had also enjoyed great success with, powering the club to promotion to the Premier League for the first time. A key component across two spells with Burnley, revered for some marvellous goals and unbelievable performances that culminated in the 2009 Play Off Final win, and a first promotion to the Premier League for the club. Robbie here goes through it all here with the many enduring relationships he made alongside some that he perhaps didn't enjoy quite as much! Come and hear the best and worst of it all here on Pie and a Pint! Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week's guest is refereeing legend Mark Halsey! Mark was a Premier League referee all the way from 1999 to 2013, reffing some legendary matches across multiple divisions including that EPIC Play Off Final between Man City and Gillingham and multiple League and FA Cup Finals! Come and hear the best and worst of it all here on Pie and a Pint! Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week we caught up with one club man Marvin Johnson! Marv played almost 400 league games in a stunning one club career with his beloved Luton Town. Playing in all four divisions of English football, Marvin has seen it all and played alongside some true legends of the game. Come and hear the best and worst of it all here on Pie and a Pint Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint​ Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week we caught up with Lee Morris, the ex Blade, Ram and Fox! Lee had a great career starting out at the club he supports, Sheffield United - and following in his own fathers foot steps. He went on to play and score in the Premier League for Derby County under the stewardship of Jim Smith after signing for a club record £3 million fee! Come and hear the best and worst of it all here on Pie and a Pint Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint ​Music: https://www.bensound.com​ We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week ex Hammer and Ram Stephen Bywater drops onto the Pie and a Pint Podcast! Stephen had a great career turning out for some massive clubs and enjoying Wembley success. A famous eccentric and a real character within the game, Stephen had numerous interesting tales reach the press over the years, and here he goes over his career in great detail and true honesty! Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint​ Music: https://www.bensound.com​ We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week we're delighted to be joined by Paul Weller - a mostly one club man who joined the Clarets back in 1993 and stayed for over a decade, making over 250 league appearances for the club! Come and hear the best and worst of Paul's career, his outlook on managers including Jimmy Mullen, Adrian Heath, Chris Waddle, Stan Ternent and Steve Cotterill - and playing alongside the likes of Paul Gascoigne, Glen Little, Robbie Blake and Ian Wright! Paul Wellers book releases April 12th - all Paul's royalties for this go to the Gary Parkinson Trust - order it now!: www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Such-Bad-Life-Burnley/dp/1785317687/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=paul+weller&qid=1616236672&sr=8-10 Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint ​Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week we have Brentford FC LEGEND Lloyd Owusu! Scoring 76 goals across two spells, Lloyd really is a true hall of famer at the club he loves ("Brentford is my club man"). 218 goals in 587 appearances over the course of a long number of years show the sheer class of a player who also turned out for the likes of Reading and Sheffield Wednesday. Come and hear the best of his career here! Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint​ Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

Tony started his career at the club he loves - Everton. The scouser worked his way through the ranks and played many times in the Premier League as well as in games such as the Charity Shield. Tony eventually moved on to clubs such as Man City and then Burnley under Stan Ternent where he stayed for a number of years and made the majority of his football league appearances. Come and here Tony reminisce about the best of his career, and some of the players he has played with including the likes of Robbie Blake, Glen Little, Andrei Kanchelskis, George Weah and Gary Speed! Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint ​Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week Liam Chilvers is our guest! Liam had a career starting at the very best - Arsene Wengers superb Arsenal side of the early 2000's. Training with the likes of Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp - before going on to a hugely successful career with the likes of Preston North End, Colchester United (With whom he won promotion to the Championship) and Notts County! Come and here the best from Liam's career and some fantastic tales of manager bust ups and clubs he almost signed for! Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint ​Music: https://www.bensound.com​ We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week experienced defender Craig Armstrong is our guest! Craig's career saw him take in some massive clubs such as Nottingham Forest and Sheffield Wednesday, and make over 480 appearances overall! Come and here some epic tales involving the likes of Martin Allen, Dave Bassett and many more. Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint ​Music: https://www.bensound.com​ We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week Paul Devlin wings his way onto the Pie and a Pint Podcast (See what we did there?). Paul had a long and very successful career for Notts County, Sheffield United, Watford and his beloved Birmingham City! Playing over 500 league games and scoring 89 league goals, Paul was well loved by fans at all of his clubs - and turned out 10 times internationally for Scotland! Come and hear about the best of Paul's career in this great interview. Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint ​Music: https://www.bensound.com​ We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week is a real treat, we have Sky Sports News very own Tom White dropping by! Tom is one of the most recognisable faces of transfer news on everyone's favourite news channel. When Tom puts a finger to his earpiece, it's time to get excited! Here Tom talks us through his career, how to become a SSN Presenter, how NOT to make Ruud Gullitt's coffee, and what really goes on in the studio on Transfer Deadline Day. Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint ​Music: https://www.bensound.com​ We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week we had the great privilege of welcoming Conor O'Keefe, a goalkeeper with quite a story! Conor plays for Pitea IF in Sweden, and his route there is a tale you couldn't write, but it would make a great movie! As it is, it also makes a superb YouTube series. Conor is well known for his Keeping Goals series on YouTube which has chronicled his fantastic journey so far as he makes his way in the world of professional football. Here we get the inside story on just how this crazy story began, and some of his best moments so far. Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast Make sure to subscribe to Conor's YouTube channel at: https://t.co/n0QfwGvRiB?amp=1

Martin Carruthers (AKA - Gandiman) drops onto the pod for a walk through memory lane. Martin had a fantastic career scoring over 100 league goals for clubs such as Scunthorpe United, Peterborough United, Stoke City, Southend United and Aston Villa! Gandiman is now manager of Ilkeston Town FC and has some amazing stories from a long and memorable career. Come and hear why Aidy Boothroyd termed Martin 'Gandiman' and what it's like to take on Big Ron Atkinson for a wage increase! Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week we're delighted to welcome Robbie Simpson on to the pod. Robbie has had a long career starting at Cambridge City/United after being in the Norwich City youth team. His form at Cambridge United led to league interest and he made the huge jump to the Championship, going on to turn out for the likes of Coventry City, Huddersfield Town, Brentford, Oldham Athletic, Leyton Orient and Exeter City! Come and hear the tales of a great career including what it was like to score against Manchester United and Liverpool, being managed by Iain Dowie, Lee Clark, Chris Coleman amongst others, and rapping in an Indian as his welcome to Leyton Orient! Robbie is now player-manager at National League South side Chelmsford City and it was an absolute privelege to hear how that transition has gone. Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

The first guest of the new year (and happy new year to you all) is Scott Laird! Scott turned out for multiple clubs in a long career, but is most fondly remembered by fans of Preston North End and Stevenage as a marauding left back with a superb goals return. Come and here some of the frankly insane goings on under the legend that is Graham Westley, how Scott's role as Assistant Manager at Weston-Super-Mare is going and his thoughts on the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on professional football. Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week we have Australian international midfielder Mark Robertson dropping by the Podcast! Robbo's career saw him turning out for the likes of Burnley under Chris Waddle and Stan Ternent, Swindon Town, Stockport County, Dundee, St Johnstone, Perth Glory and Sydney FC! He was fully capped by Australia also. Come and here Mark's favourite career moments, why Chris Waddle didn't really work out at Burnley and what it was like when Stan Ternent walked into the Turf Moor club Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week it's Tranmere Rovers midfielder Ollie Banks hitting the podcast! Ollie is a 28 year old midfield maestro who has so far turned out for Rotherham United, Chesterfield, Oldham Athletic, Northampton Town, Swindon Town and his current club - Tranmere! Ollie talks us through his career so far, including being seen as a right back under the infamous Steve Evans, play off memories at Tranmere, being let down by the football league with the Covid-19 decisions and much more! Grab a pint, grab a pie, get your acca on and settle down for another episode of the Pie and a Pint Podcast! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

This week we welcome 27 year old defender Mark O'Brien, a player who turned out for the likes of Derby County, Motherwell and Newport County in a career sadly cut shorter than it should have been due to heart surgery. Hear the best of Mark's career moments, his plans for the future and his thoughts and musings on some of the managers and players he came across in his career including the likes of Nigel Clough and Graham Westley. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

The Pie and a Pint crew have Cheltenham Town central defender stop in for a chat on his career so far, thoughts on Cheltenham's chances this season and to take part in the infamous Tommy Lee Pro 5 Quiz! Charlie is a 27 year old defender who's career so far has taken him to the likes of Port Vale, Chesterfield, Oxford United, and his current club - Cheltenham Town. To support @charlierag5 and the @CTFCofficial boys with their tremendous #Movember efforts... go to https://movember.com/t/ctfc?mc=39 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

There are few more prolific league goalscorers than Steve Guinan. This goal getter turned out for no fewer than 15 different teams in a long career, with 3 separate spells at Hereford United and a period at Cheltenham Town being perhaps his most fondly remembered times. Here Steve goes over the best moments, and the worst, of this memorable league career with some hilarious stories involving Brian Laws, Vinnie Jones and an interesting period under Adrian Heath at (the greatest club in England - Luke) Burnley. Steve went on to score 112 goals in a career of more than 450 games, and has gone on to a role within the Football Association which is incredibly interesting and has seen him interfacing with the likes of England Manager Gareth Southgate! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint Music: https://www.bensound.com We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

A right back of immense attacking quality in his day, the one and only WARREN BARTON hits the Pie and a Pint Podcast this week. A key component in Kevin Keegan's Mid 90's 'Entertainer's Newcastle United team (playing alongside the likes of Les Ferdinand, Alan Shearer, Faustino Asprilla, Keith Gillespie and of course, David Ginola), Warren was once England's most expensive defender - and subsequently went on to represent his country in a glittering top flight career. Hear some of his hilarious tales from those days, as well of course just what it was like to be a member of the infamous Crazy Gang during his time playing alongside Vinnie Jones and John Fashanu at Wimbledon! A weekly football podcast that doesn't take itself seriously. Grab a pie, grab a pint, get your acca done and settle down. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

Our next guest is Chesterfield royalty Tommy Lee! The goalkeeper that worked his way through Man United's academy, playing (and rooming) with the likes of Gerard Pique, went on to have a tremendous career in the Football League. Hear all about his career, some fantastic stories of his time at Macclesfield, Chesterfield and Man United and see how he does in our weekly quiz - the Pro 5! A weekly football podcast that doesn't take itself seriously. Grab a pie, grab a pint, get your acca done and settle down. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

Our next special guest to the Podcast is none other than Chesterfield, Bradford, Scunthorpe, Nottingham Forest, Huddersfield Town, Walsall AND referee legend Steve Baines! Nottinghamshire born Steve had a long, successful playing career in the football league before transitioning to refereeing - becoming the ONLY ex player with a substantial Football League playing career to become a referee! The boys also give their lowdown on their own teams seasons thus far and discuss the latest football news. A weekly football podcast that doesn't take itself seriously. Grab a pie, grab a pint, get your acca done and settle down. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

Our next special guest to the Podcast is none other than Manchester United's very own Class of 92 alumni Ben Thornley! Ben is a born and bred Red Devil that hails from the town of Bury. Breaking through in the infamous Class of 92 Youth Cup Winning squad, and playing alongside the likes of Paul Scholes, David Beckham, Gary/Phil Neville, Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs, Ben made his debut for Man United against West Ham in 1994. Injury sadly robbed the incredibly talented and promising winger from a long career at Old Trafford, but he went on to play for Huddersfield Town and Aberdeen amongst other clubs. Here we get the lowdown on just what it was like playing in that unbelievable squad, the heartache of serious injury, and reminiscing on memorable moments from his career. The boys also give their lowdown on their own teams seasons thus far and discuss the latest football news. A weekly football podcast that doesn't take itself seriously. Grab a pie, grab a pint, get your acca done and settle down. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint We are also available on Spotify - search now for Pie and a Pint Podcast

In the first of our new series meeting some of the games ex professionals, we are delighted to welcome on to the Podcast Gareth 'Turbo' Davies. A Chesterfield lad who lived the dream by turning out over a hundred times for his hometown team, and scored a goal in the fierce local derby over rivals Mansfield Town - we get Gaz's thoughts on what it's really like being a professional footballer, what it takes to get there and, of course, plenty of great stories from the players and managers he experienced during his time in the game including the likes of Roy Keane, Jamie Ward, Chris Wilder and Paulo Di Canio! A weekly football podcast that doesn't take itself seriously. Grab a pie, grab a pint, get your acca done and settle down. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint

Deadline day was less manic than normal with no huge spending, but there were still some big stand out deals including Thomas Partey to Arsenal, Edinson Cavani to Manchester United, Raphinia to Leeds United and, of course, Eric Maxim Chupo Moting somehow conning another powerhouse club into taking him, this time...BAYERN MUNICH. Plus. let's discuss a couple of....interesting results, in the Premier League. Namely, Manchester United 1 - 6 Tottenham Hotspur and, of course, Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool!!! A weekly football podcast that doesn't take itself seriously. Grab a pie, grab a pint, get your acca done and settle down. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint

As we approach the end of the summer transfer window, the boys are getting worried. Man United STILL haven't completed the signing of Jadon Sancho (despite Ed Woodward seemingly having been talking to Dortmund since 1859) and Burnley seem to not be in the mood to sign anyone. We analyse the move of Ross Barkley to Villa, the rumours of Tariq Lamptey going to Bayern Munich and discuss the latest round of games including Liverpool v Arsenal, City v Leicester and Burnley v Southampton. A weekly football podcast that doesn't take itself seriously. Grab a pie, grab a pint, get your acca done and settle down. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow the boys on Twitter to complete your admission towards becoming a fully fledged 'Pinter' today: https://twitter.com/pie_pint

The boys are back to discuss how the second round games in the Premier League went, with Man United struggling against Palace, Leicester putting four past Burnley, and Brighton looking fantastic against Newcastle. Everton keep impressing with James Rodriguez and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, how will their season progress? Transfer wise, Max Aarons from Championship Norwich could be going to BARCELONA (?!) and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain is being linked with a switch to Wolves from Liverpool. All of this and plenty more, discussed here. Grab a pie, grab a pint, get your acca done and settle down.

Episode 1 - Recorded 16th September 2020 The boys discuss how the opening round of fixtures in the Premier League went. Who impressed us? What are our initial thoughts on the teams? Importantly, WHO will be the Premier League top goal scorer in 20/21? In transfer news the arrival of Gareth Bale back to Tottenham Hotspur gathers pace, Aston Villa spend a ludicrous £20m on Emiliano Martinez, and Jack Grealish commits his future to his boyhood club - but is it the right decision? A weekly football podcast that doesn't take itself seriously. Grab a pie, grab a pint, get your acca done and settle down.