The Loyal Supporters Podcast

Send us a textThank you for your patience everyone! A tough start to the year hence the reason there have been no episodes. In this episode Update on the PodcastTopical news, David Clough, Leeds Utd, Eric Cantona and Birmingham CityProgramme reviews - Ipswich v Arsenal 1981 and Man Utd V QPR 1983Episode dedicated to Mum and Dad - John & Cherry WalneWant to be a guest: email: loyalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook page: LoyalSupportersPodcast | FacebookTikTok:@loyalsupporterspodcast Twitter:TheLoyalSupportersPodcast (@LoyalSupportPod) / X

Send us a textMy latest guest on the podcast was Graham Richards, a Wolves fan since 1990. He recalls his first game in November of that year when disappointingly for him Steve Bull didn't score!We also hear about his favourite players and managers and there is a slightly different take on players he has met. He also shares his views on the current Wolves side. MUSIC:New Waves - SoundrollWant to be a guest: email: loyalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook page: LoyalSupportersPodcast | FacebookTikTok:@loyalsupporterspodcast Twitter:TheLoyalSupportersPodcast (@LoyalSupportPod) / X

Send us a textMy first guest on the podcast for 2025 was Liverpool fan Danny Baker. Although born in Lowestoft, Suffolk and now living in Norwich, Danny gets to Anfield fairly regularly and talks about his early memories of watching Liverpool which included the 'Gerrard Final' from 2006.Danny spent a lot of time watching the great Liverpool sides from the 70s and 80s (via DVDs!) and is now enjoying the current regime which includes two of his all time favourite players (Salah and Van Dijk). English Ballon d'Or winners1956 - Stanley Matthews 1966 - Bobby Charlton1978 - Kevin Keegan 1979 - Kevin Keegan 2001 - Michael Owen MUSIC:New Waves - SoundrollWant to be a guest: email: loyalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook page: LoyalSupportersPodcast | FacebookTikTok:@loyalsupporterspodcast Twitter:TheLoyalSupportersPodcast (@LoyalSupportPod) / X

Send us a textThank you to all guests and listeners for your support in 2024. Back with more episodes in 2025. Also, thanks to John Stevens and Dave Tandy for their episodes chatting about following England - apologies I didn't mention on the list of guests!Check out stats for 2024 here:Buzzsprout Backtrack 2024: The Loyal Supporters PodcastMUSIC:New Waves - SoundrollWant to be a guest: email: loyalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook page: LoyalSupportersPodcast | FacebookTikTok:@loyalsupporterspodcast Twitter:TheLoyalSupportersPodcast (@LoyalSupportPod) / X

Send us a textMy latest guest on the podcast was Mike O'Sullivan. Mike was born in Willesden Green in North West London and has supported Chelsea since 1963. Mike recalls some of his favourite players in 60 years of following Chelsea as well as discussing some of the mavericks who appeared for the club. He also discusses the lean years following Chelsea in the 70's and 80s. There is also a nod to ex-chairman, Ken Bates, still going strong at 92!He continues to get to Stamford Bridge five or six times a year as well as watching games on TV and following the clubs fortunes via the Straight Outta Cobham podcast.MUSIC:New Waves - SoundrollWant to be a guest: email: loyalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook page: LoyalSupportersPodcast | FacebookTikTok:@loyalsupporterspodcast Twitter:TheLoyalSupportersPodcast (@LoyalSupportPod) / X

Send us a textMy latest guest on the podcast was Robbie Stelling. Robbie grew up on the South Coast but has supported 'Pools' all his life. Robbie now works for the Hartlepool Mail as a football journalist so has the perfect role to keep up to date with developments at the club. We hear about his favourite memories, players and managers as well as some great stories and the fancy dress away day tradition which Hartlepool fans started many years ago. Plus Dave Challinor (the cat and manager) and a rowdy parent!Shortly after the episode was recorded, Darren Sarll was dismissed as manager with the evergreen Lennie Lawrence now at the helm. We wish Hartlepool well in their quest to return to the Football League.MUSIC:New Waves - SoundrollWant to be a guest: email: loyalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook page: LoyalSupportersPodcast | FacebookTikTok:@loyalsupporterspodcast Twitter:TheLoyalSupportersPodcast (@LoyalSupportPod) / X

Send us a textMy latest guest on the podcast was Gordon Simpson, a Manchester United fan who now resides in Norfolk. Gordon first went to Old Trafford in 1979 and was a season ticket holder in the 80s and 90s. From playing in the same team as the Neville's to meeting Bestie on holiday, there is plenty to enjoy in this episode!As you would expect, Gordon has a view on the current managerial developments at Utd, but then again who doesn't!In memory of Peter Simpson 1940 - 2024MUSIC:New Waves - SoundrollWant to be a guest: email: loyalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook page: LoyalSupportersPodcast | FacebookTikTok:@loyalsupporterspodcast Twitter:TheLoyalSupportersPodcast (@LoyalSupportPod) / X

Send us a textThis episode is a continuation from Episode 16. Ivor takes us through the formation of AFC Wimbledon and their remarkable rise through the Combined Counties League into the Football League. We skip the usual format to hear from Ivor about how the club was formed, the team names which were discussed, the trials on Wimbledon Common and the pitch invasion after the very first match versus Sutton!We also hear about the play off final against Luton, a result which got the club into the Football League. As you may know Wimbledon's ground suffered significant damage following flooding earlier in the week. Ivor talks about the parallels with the Newcastle tie (now moved to St James Park) and the Leeds FA Cup game referenced in Episode 1.  Crowdfunding to support AFC Wimbledon in getting games on following flood damage to the pitch and stadium on JustGivingIncredible to see the generosity of the football fans with (at the time of writing this) £117,000 raised. Bad language counter (not that bad really and Ivor did ask permission first but there were a few expletives!): 24:3537:3947:5948:0150:361:02.11MUSIC:New Waves - SoundrollWant to be a guest: email: loyalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook page: LoyalSupportersPodcast | FacebookTikTok:@loyalsupporterspodcast Twitter:TheLoyalSupportersPodcast (@LoyalSupportPod) / X

Send us a textMy latest guest on TLSP was Ivor Heller, a Wimbledon fan since 1972.Ivor was a great guest and a hugely passionate fan. He recalls the days of Wimbledon in the Southern league and their meteoric rise through the Football league until they reached the First Division in 1986. In 1988, Wimbledon defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the FA Cup Final at Wembley, although as Ivor says this wasn't as big a shock as people suggested. A brilliant conversation littered with some great stories, and we are back for more in a few weeks!MUSIC:New Waves - SoundrollWant to be a guest: email: loyalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook page: LoyalSupportersPodcast | FacebookTikTok:@loyalsupporterspodcast Twitter:TheLoyalSupportersPodcast (@LoyalSupportPod) / X

Send us a textMy latest guest on TLSP was Mark Scales, a Norwich City fan since 1975.Mark recalls some of his favourite players in the 50 years of following Norwich and his favourite games and memories. A regular at Carrow Road for many seasons, Mark also talks about his son's spell with the Norwich youth set up.Mark also covers the current regime and his thoughts on the upcoming campaign. An honourable mention also for Dale 'Disco' Gordon, with whom Mark enjoyed many a drink with in Tipplers, Great Yarmouth after home matches!  NOTE: 33-35 mins, some words included in songs which everyone may not approve of but I have left in for effect. I also meant to refer to Chelsea and not Man City in this extract!MUSIC:New Waves - SoundrollWant to be a guest: email: loyalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook page: LoyalSupportersPodcast | FacebookTikTok:@loyalsupporterspodcast Twitter:TheLoyalSupportersPodcast (@LoyalSupportPod) / X

Send us a Text Message.My latest guest on TLSP was Patrick Stevens, a Crystal Palace fan.Patrick has supported Palace since the 70's despite growing up in a family who supported Millwall. He has visited Wembley twice for FA Cup finals in 1990 (aged 26) and 2016 (52), both of which resulted in defeats to Manchester United. He looks forward to returning in 2042 when he will be 78!Patrick is a enthusiastic and passionate fan and talks at length about the Holmesdale Fanatics which really adds to the match day experience of following Palace.A brilliant episode, listen out for a mention for the Vengaboys! Michael Fenton Stevens: My Time Capsule Podcast My Time Capsule on Apple PodcastsMUSIC:New Waves - SoundrollWant to be a guest: email: loyalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook page LoyalSupportersPodcast | FacebookTikTok@loyalsupporterspodcast

Send us a Text Message.My latest guest on TLSP was Miles McKinlay, a Nottingham Forest Fan. The name McKinlay will be known by most Forest fans - Miles' Grandfather is a Forest legend and played 684 times for the club. Miles started going to matches in the early 2000s and for the most part it hasn't been a great period for the club with lots of managerial changes and spells outside of the Premier League. He is, however, hopeful the club can establish itself in the top tier having gained promotion a few years ago. A brilliant episode - with a nod also to the great Forest side in the late 70s/early 80s! Bobby McKinlay - a Portrait of Loyalty - NOTTINGHAM FOREST - Nottstalgia Nottingham Forums MUSIC: New Waves - SoundrollWant to be a guest: email: loyalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook page LoyalSupportersPodcast | FacebookTikTok@loyalsupporterspodcast

Send us a Text Message.After a short break, The Loyal Supporters Podcast returns with Martin Edgar, a Tottenham fan, as my latest guest. Martin has supported Tottenham since the early 90's and recalls his first match in 1991 and one of his favourites games in 1999 when Tottenham beat Leicester in the League Cup at Wembley. He also talks about his favourite managers and the current set up and how supporting Tottenham is now becoming a family affair!!MUSIC: New Waves - SoundrollWant to be a guest: email: loyalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook page LoyalSupportersPodcast | FacebookTikTok@loyalsupporterspodcast

Send us a Text Message.With the Euro's almost upon us, this was a great opportunity for me to chat to Dave Tandy, a Swindon Town fan, about his memories of following England home and away. Dave recalls the great Euro 96 tournament and the memorable 4-1 win versus the Dutch plus more favourite games and players!There is also an appeal for his missing Swindon Town flag! Come on England!MUSIC: New Waves - Soundroll

Send us a Text Message.My final guest of the season was Lewis Davies, a fan of Ipswich Town for as long as he can remember. Lewis shares his memories of following the tractor boys and as you would expect is thoroughly enjoying the football the team are playing under Kieran McKenna. Lewis recalls some of his favourite matches and players and a memorable first match back in 2001!MUSIC: New Waves - Soundroll

Send us a Text Message.Today's guest is Mikey Jones, a dedicated Leeds fan who despite living in Norwich tries to get to as many games as possible. Mikey started following the team in 2002, towards the end of the O'Leary reign. Since then he has seen them competing in the Premier League, The Championship and in League One. He recalls his favourite memories including the Third Round cup tie against Manchester United in January 2010.A great episode - there is even some singing!!MUSIC: New Waves - Soundroll

Send us a Text Message.In the latest episode I talk to George Guest. George is a huge Villa fan, and has supported them since 1997. George has some great memories and supporting Villa has been passed down through the generations. His five year old son Joshua Aston Guest is now getting the bug and is  starting to attend matches. A great conversation with a passionate supporter, George is optimistic about the future and would dearly love to see Villa win a trophy. MUSIC: New Waves - Soundroll 

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I talk to Luke Gorman. Luke grew up in Lincolnshire and was 'advised' that it would be in his interests to follow Chesterfield! Despite the fact a number of his friends followed Premier League/Championship sides, Luke took this advice and here recalls his memories of following the team at Wembley finals as well as during this seasons National League triumph. POINT OF NOTE: In the episode we briefly discussed Saltergate, Chesterfield's ground until 2010. Saltergate was used in the filming of The Damned United. Just to be clear, this was used as Derby's ground in the film. The point I was trying to make was the film was mainly around Brian Clough' tenure as the Leeds United manager, hence why I responded to 'Leeds' when Luke mentioned it.MUSIC: New Waves - Soundroll 

Send us a Text Message.Joe was my latest guest on TLSP.  He has supported Norwich City since the early 80s, and regularly attends matches home and away. He talks about his memorable matches including the epic play off final victory in 2015. He also discusses his favourite manager and players, as well as the highs and lows of supporting the Canaries - there is plenty of the latter!Finally.....WFLGH!MUSIC: New Waves - Soundroll 

Send us a Text Message.My guest on the latest episode is Vincent Eavis. Vince has followed QPR since 1974. His first game was against Leeds Utd, who were riding high under Don Revie. In the episode he recalls some of the great players who have appeared for the 'R's over the years and even finds time for a few songs. His favourite manager may not be who you would expect, but nevertheless will raise a smile!MUSIC: New Waves - Soundroll 

Send us a Text Message.My guest on this episode was John Stevens. John is a big football fan and recollects his memories of the 1966 World Cup tournament, held In England. John was fortunate to attend all the games at Wembley and as he says a period of his life he will never forget. MUSIC:New Waves - Soundroll 

Send us a Text Message.My guest on this episode is Chris Bourne. Chris tells me all about his years following the Sky Blues including the historic 87 Cup run. He also talks about the current team under Mark Robins. With Coventry now in the semi finals of the FA Cup and going well in the Championship, it really is a great time to be a Coventry fan!MUSIC: New Waves - Soundroll 

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, my guest is Nick Rawson. As a supporter of Birmingham City for nearly 50 years, Nick has followed his team all around the country. Nick reveals his memories watching the Blues, and recalls some of his favourite players including meeting his idol, Trevor Francis.MUSIC: New Waves - Soundroll 

Send us a Text Message.In the first episode of TLSP I talk to Ian Tucker, a WBA fan, originally from Birmingham but now living in Devon. Ian has seen the Baggies in action over 500 times and recalls some great memories, including his Dad's holiday in Majorca!MUSIC: New Waves - Soundroll 

Send us a Text Message.A brief introduction about the Loyal Supporters Podcast, football fans sharing their memories in following their team!