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A podcast by and about stadium announcers at football. Meet the people behind the voices you hear every week. Find out how they got the job and why they love it so much. Some are fans, some are presenters, some are both! They've all seen incredible moments in football history, and had to then announce it to the fans!

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    Simon Hill - WALSALL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 57:06


    Send us a textHow did Simon Hill become announcer at Walsall FC? Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd get the stories about his time so far on the mic at the Poundland Bescott stadium, which includes the time he got in trouble with the FA.Find out about the experiences he's had so far ranging from getting high praise from a Liverpool legend to getting booed by his own fans.Plus tunes from ShootMusic to help more matchday DJs get some future anthems on their playlists.

    The Youngest Ever Announcer Will Beasley - Hemel Hempsted

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 62:44


    Send us a textAt 16 years old, Will Beasley is the youngest announcer we've ever interviewed and potentially the youngest around.He announces at Hemel Hempsted FC, so Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd have plenty to find out about his journey and ambition.Plus, what's it like to step into another announcers shoes for the day? Gareth Hillier talks about swapping Newport County for West Brom.As always, ShootMusic are on the case providing 3 cracking suggestions for your next matchday playlist - email info@shootmusic.com to sign up for their free matchday DJ service.

    Barry Galvin - announcer at Leyton Orient FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 53:42


    Send us a textBarry Galvin is stadium announcer at Leyton Orient and quite possibly the first announcer we've spoken with to have had a song in the charts.Hosts Rich Hurst (West Brom) and Alan Keegan (Man Utd) ask Barry about what it's like being the announcer at Brisbane Road, his recent experience describing a wonder goal in the FA Cup against Man City and why he loves the job.There are three new tunes from ShootMusic that you could add to your next matchday playlist too!

    Rory Fallow - SUNDERLAND

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 58:15


    Send us a textHappy New Year!In our first episode of 2025, we speak with Rory Fallow, stadium announcer at Sunderland.Rory's been at the Stadium of Light for just over 4 years but in that short time has seen a lot happen to his beloved team.Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan have the questions as always, plus there's news of an attack on the famous lectern at Old Trafford.Hear about how they pick their music and create an awesome pre-kick-off atmosphere, including the story of how Republica's 'Ready To Go' became the big song of the moment.You'll also hear 3 new tunes from the team at ShootMusic, providing new releases every month for stadium DJs around the world. Find out more by emailing info@shootmusic.com

    Howard Borrell - Chesterfield FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 56:18


    Send us a textIntroducing Howard Borrell who is now into his 38th season as stadium announcer for Chesterfield.From humble beginning as a supporter, he now welcomes the Spireites to the pitch every home game and has even announced for them at Wembley.Hosts Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd speak to him about how he got the job, the best moments and a few other little things that make him tick that only stadium announcers will understand.Once again, the team at ShootMusic have sent some tunes over to check out, get their great matchday DJ music service by emailing info@shootmusic.com

    Lewis Costello - Blackburn Rovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 55:54


    Send us a textOur guest for this episode is someone who hasn't been doing the gig for very long but he's got a lot to say about the role of the announcer and the unique job that it is - it's the voice of Blackburn Rovers,  Lewis Costello.He's a stand-up, writer and commentator and is now just one year into the role at Blackburn, following the sad passing away of Matt Sillitoe.Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd talk to Lewis about the job, the people, the risky position he has to sit in for the job and how that buzz of being an announcer is so addictive.There's new tunes sent round by ShootMusic as part of their Matchday DJ Service too, which you can get involved in by signing up for free new releases, info@shootmusic.com

    27 years and counting at Lincoln City - announcer Alan Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 55:36


    Send us a textListen to Alan Long talk about how he got the job as stadium announcer at Lincoln City 27 years ago!Find out why he loves it so much, where he sits, what tech he uses and the best moments he's been on the mic for over all that time.Regular host Rich Hurst of West Brom is joined by guest co-host Mike Botto from Bournemouth, who made national news recently when he read out a train cancellation announcement that the Vitality stadium crowd went wild for!As always there's new tunes for your stadium playlist from the team at Shoot Music.

    ROTHERHAM UNITED'S James Bolton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 62:52


    Send us a textWe're back for Season 6 starting with James Bolton, stadium announcer at Rotherham United.James was off for a year due to his main job but is back this year at the AESSEAL New York Stadium, as the team battle for promotion back to the ChampionshipHosts Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd talk to him about the anticipation of coming back to the job, the reasons he loves it and the music they play on matchdays.The show is brought to you by Shoot Music and their Matchday DJ Service - which announcers and DJ's can sign up for free by email info@shootmusic.comX: @announcerspodInsta: @wewelcomeyourteamspodwww.shootmusic.comwww.sportplaylists.com

    The FINAL experience - Leeds, Southampton and Man Utd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 61:06


    What's it like being the stadium announcer for a big final at Wembley?Rich Hurst from West Brom talks to Leigh Nicholson of Leeds Utd and Steve Forbes of Southampton about their experience of the Championship Play-Off Final.Plus regular co-host Alan Keegan chips in with his tales from a successful FA Cup final for his side, Manchester United.There are more tunes supplied by ShootMusic who supply stadium DJs right around the world with music for great matchday atmospheres.

    Peter Sleigh - COLCHESTER UNITED

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 58:33


    Our guest this episode is the announcer at a club that recently secured their status in League Two for another season, after a nailbiting final day that saw rivals Sutton drop out of the football league. - Colchester United's Peter SleighHe's been in the job since the late 90's and has worked at both Layer Road and The Colchester United Community Stadium as the announcer.Rich Hurst of West Brom and Dom Walker of Burnley are your hosts this week and they'll be finding out amongst other things - how a baby monitor should be in every stadium announcer's kit list!There are two more tunes courtesy of the team @shootmusic to get your ears round too!

    NEWPORT COUNTY - Gareth Hillier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 55:53


    Gareth Hillier has been announcer at Newport County FC for just 6 months but he's already achieved national fame for the sponsor of added time at Rodney Parade.Hosts Rich Hurst (West Brom) and Alan Keegan (Man Utd) talk to Gareth about how he's finding having the big job of stadium announcer plus share some of the wisdom they've picked up in their combined 34 years on the mic.Gareth is full of enthusiasm and loves his job and there are some great observations about doing the job we all love.There's also music from ShootMusic who send stadium DJ's around the world new releases for inclusion on their matchday playlists!

    Jay Drackford - Stevenage FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 71:17


    In this episode Rich Hurst of West Brom is joined by guest co-host Rich Reynolds from Brighton to chat with Stevenage FC announcer Jay 'Drackers' Drackford.Jay has been doing it at the Lamex for 10 years and loves his job. The energy he puts in and the fun he is has is quite envious for announcers a bit further up the pyramid.As always there's questions about music, guest interviews and having a pop at away fans. Plus a couple of cheeky tunes from the team at ShootMusic.

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    FIFA Matchday Announcer Steven Peios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 64:21


    A very special guest joins us for this episode, voice of the last men's World Cup final in Qatar, Steven Peios.As FIFA's Matchday Announcer, he's covered all the major tournaments including the World Cups, Asia Cups, Club World Cups and more...and when he's not there, he's at Western Sydney Wanderers.Hosts Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd chat through a whole host of amazing experiences he's had including encounters with the world's biggest names in football.Plus there's snippets of new songs from Jonny Marr and Fat White Band thanks to the team at Shoot Music.

    Morecambe FC announcer MARK SWINDLEHURST

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 64:37


    Happy New Year!Our first podcast of 2024 sees hosts Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Manchester United speak to Morecambe announcer of 30 plus years - Mark Swindlehurst.Mark's announced for them in different leagues, at varying levels of success from inside a little red hut with a cassette player to a slightly more up to date kit at the new Mazuma stadium.Plus there are new tunes to  get your ears round as delivered by the guys at Shoot Music 

    Graeme Easton - Hampden Park, Scotland & Hearts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 67:25


    What's it like to be the stadium announcer for Scotland at Hampden Park?Graeme Easton is the man with the job and he's also recently started doing it for Hearts too!That meant there was loads for Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd to chat to him about around great games he's worked for and great music that's created special atmospheres.Once again there's new music supplied by the guys at Shoot Music.

    Bradley Varnam - 26 years and counting at Leicester City

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 79:09


    Brad Varnam has been at Leicester City for 26 years and counting.Join fellow stadium announcers Rich Hurst (West Brom) and Alan Keegan (Man Utd) as they chat about his time on the mic at Filbert Street and The King Power Stadium.He's got some great stories to tell about how he got the job, where he sits in the ground and what it was like marking their Premier League title win.Once again, we're supported by the guys at ShootMusic so keep an ear out for some of the new releases that stadium DJs are playing around the world.

    Notts County's stadium announcer - Andy Stokes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 54:57


    Promotion's, broken records and moonlighting at City - it's all in the story of Andy Stoke's time as announcer at Meadow Lane.We hear about how he got the job, the great times he's seen and how he creates that atomsphere at Notts County with the 4th, yes 4th, best sound system in the UK.Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd quiz Andy about all things stadium announcing.Plus the team at Shoot Music provide the tunes.

    Brighton & Hove Albion - Rich Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 60:00


    Join us to speak to Richard Reynolds, stadium announcer at Brighton, about what it's like being the voice of the Amex.For the first episode of season 5, Rich of West Brom and Alan of Manchester United interview Richard about how he got the job, what tunes he loves to play and some of the clangers he's dropped down the years.The guys at Shoot Music are supporting us once again, and for the 5th season of the show, we'll ask our guests for 5 tunes they can't go without on a matchday.A must listen for all stadium announcers, check out We Welcome Your Teams where in previous seasons, we've spoked to the people behind the voice at Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester City and more...

    Announcing at the Champions League Final - Alex Kirkley MAN CITY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 45:03


    Join us as we find out what it was like for Man City announcer Alex Kirkley to be asked to announce at the Champion's League final in Instanbul last month.Alongside Rich Hurst who is the announcer at West Brom was regular co-host Alan Keegan, Voice of Old Trafford - Manchester United.It made for a great episode having Alex tell us how it was and Alan reminiscing about his experience when Utd beat Chelsea in Moscow in 2008.Hear about Alex's last minute call up, his rather interesting positioned seat for the game and the souvenirs he brought back.As always there's a check in with the tunes making the top of Sport Playlists' Stadium Chart. We're always so grateful for them providing stadium DJ's around the world with new music for their venues.

    Luton Town ARE PREMIER LEAGUE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 59:53


    We welcome back a previous guest on the pod Matt Crawley, announcer at Luton Town.We talk to him and his co-announcer Darren Jones about what that day was like and what it means to have won promotion to the big time.There's some big news from Matt about next season and of course, more top tunes from the @sportplaylists Stadium Chart.Join Rich Hurst from West Brom and co-host Alan Keegan as they enjoy hearing about the atmosphere of announcing at the Championship Playoff Final.

    Plymouth Argyle's Gary McLean

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 43:04


    Fresh from his team winning promotion to the Championship, we're chatting to man on the mic at Home Park, Plymouth Argyle's Gary McLean.In his 13 years at the club, he's been through some highs and lows, from interviewing Neil Warnock to getting caught out by a live mic that wasn't supposed to be.Hosts Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd ask Gary about all the big topics us stadium announcers care about including how you keep your notes dry in the rain and whether you should announce away team goals over the tannoy.Once again, the team at Shoot Music bring us their Stadium Chart, which you can find each week at SportPlaylists.com, especially if you are a stadium DJ looking for some new music.

    Rob Byron - Newcastle United

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 67:14


    We're back and chatting to the man that is the voice of St James' Park (NUFC), Rob Byron.He's been the announcer for Newcastle United for 25 years and just loves every second of his time on the mic.Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man United chat to him about music they play there, managers and players he's dealt with and his favourite matches on the tannoy.There's the history of what is now his infamous catchphrase 'enjoy the game' plus tales about that Local Hero tune the team walks out to.Thanks again to Shoot Music for support the podcast - listen out for three tunes that are currently occupying the top 10 of the stadium chart they publish every week - based on the reaction from stadiums around the world.

    Weston-super-Mare's SINGING Announcer - Tim Clarke

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 60:28


    In this last episode of 2022, Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd interview Weston-super-Mare's Tim Clarke about being the announcer at the Optima Stadium.Tim is the first announcer we've ever had who is in panto and sings in spare time, and has been known to sign whilst announcing at the Southern Premier league side.We also talk about how he got the job and the work he puts into all aspects of announcing and music at the club.There's another review of some @ShootMusic tunes plus the ultimate ideas of what to buy that stadium announcer in your life for Christmas!

    IAN HAWKINS - Burton Albion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 60:12


    Ian Hawkins has been the announcer at Burton Albion for 30 years.Doubling up on the press team has made it quite the role for him but it's announcing the goals, teams and best of all the subs that he loves most - especially as the subs are sponsored by Doggy Daycare Burton...it's TRUE!Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man United put the questions to Ian and share their own stories about working on the mic at football.Also, the guys from Shoot Music have sent three more tunes over to be reviewed. They provide music to stadium around the world and the guys judge the tunes by declaring where they put them on their matchday playlists.

    Kenny Boxshall - Stockport County FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 54:39


    Kenny Boxshall has been a stadium announcer since 1982 and his tales of doing it back in the day when he began at Stockport County are priceless.Join Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd as they chat to Kenny about what it's like to be 40 years in the job!Also the team @shootmusic have sent some more new tunes to review for your next matchday playlist.Twitter @announcerspodInsta @wewelcomeyourteamspod

    MIDDLESBROUGH - John Foster

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 59:20


    John has been announcing for over 20 years, covering Sunderland for a long time and now at 'Boro.Join Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd to talk about his favourite moments as the man with the mic. He's had Hollywood stars for the half time draw and been insulted by Brian Clough and seen some incredible moments at Ayrsome Park, The Riverside, Roker Park at the Stadium of Light (including THAT day when Alan was poised to present Utd with the Premier League trophy, only for Man City to snatch the title at the death!)There's also another review of some of the tunes @shootmusic are sending round to stadium DJ's right around the world.

    NOTTINGHAM FOREST - Mark Dennison

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 46:09


    Mark Dennison has been the stadium announcer at The City Ground for over 20 years and finally gets to see his side compete in the Premier League.What better time for Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd to chat to him about his time on the mic and what it means to be a Premier League announcer.Mark's got some great stories about when he joined the club, his favourite moments and some odd half time games.Mark and Alan also go over some of the new releases from @shootmusic who send new music to stadium DJ's around the world and provide the Stadium Chart every Friday.

    Extraordinary Ends To The Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 60:54


    Join us as we speak with two announcers who had EXTRAORDINARY ends to their seasons.Lance Cook who was the announcer on the last day of the season at Bristol Rovers when they won 7-0 to secure automatic promotion. Graeme White who rode the rollercoaster of beating the drop working for his beloved Everton.Both are still savouring some incredible moments on the mic from the 21/22 campaign so we wanted to find out just how big it was for them being the stadium announcer for those milestones in their club's history.Plus, just how much gusto should a stadium announcer refer to the away team with? Alan Keegan shares the story about the time he had a complaint from an away supporter.As always, three more tunes to check out from the good guys @shootmusic and some laughs about shared experiences from everyone.

    Marching On - Leigh Nicholson - LEEDS UNITED

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 63:32


    Join Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd as they talk to their stadium announcing counterpart at Leeds United - Leigh Nicholson.Leigh's been in the job for a few years now, including their recent promotion to the Premier League. He's been on the mic for some great games and incredible moments.We got some great stories, including which song the police asked him NOT to play after their game with bitter rivals Man United.Plus Alan's been scouting how they do it abroad at the Stade De France and Rich had to miss his first game of the season at West Brom...and guess what happened!In this episodes Shoot Music review, there are tunes from Duran Duran and Imagine Dragons.

    Ode to Fratton Park - Dave Trumper - Pompey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 55:01


    Rich and Alan meet Dave Trumper who takes on the 'voice of god' role at Portsmouth.A club with a rich tradition of great support, Dave's been conducting the crowd for almost 10 years.The guys chat about why he loves the job, how he ended up on the mic and the moments he's loved being there.There's also a review of the latest tunes you can get from sportplaylists.com to download and play on your matchdays.

    Michael Turner WEST SYDNEY WANDERERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 68:35


    We're off to Sydney, Australia to talk with the announcer at West Sydney Wanderers FC, Michael Turner.They're a fairly new club in the A-League but Mike's already had some great times working there.He tells Rich and Alan about how he got the job, his favourite memories and a great story about the time he ruffled Robbie Fowler's feathers.There's also a review of 3 more tunes from @ShootMusic at sportplaylists.com and the story about why Rich felt very special at his last West Brom game.

    Brian Cole CHARLTON ATHLETIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 67:51


    Join Rich Hurst from West Brom and and Alan Keegan of Man Utd as they talk to Charlton Athletic announcer, Brian Cole.He talks about his two spells at the club, including WHY it's two spells and how much he loves his job as stadium announcer at The Valley.There's all the Wembley stories, plus his favourite matches and some great stuff about what he thinks is the best thing about being the announcer.There's also Alan's tales of woe from a bad run for Man Utd and Rich's close call with a remote control car.Plus Liam Brown from Wigan Athletic reviews 3 tunes from the @ShootMusic stadium chart.Get in touch like Brian did on twitter if we should get you on! @announcerspod

    Kris Temple - Wembley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 64:44


    After a rather busy summer, we managed to nail down Kris Temple, stadium announcer at Wembley to ask about just how different it is doing it at national level rather than club level.It got detailed...really detailed...but Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd were all in! Discover his enviable seat he had for those England matches of Euro 2020 and hear just how hard it was staying neutral.Plus Coldplay and Sam Fender feature on the @shootmusic @sportplaylists review.

    Gary Sinclar - Sheffield United

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 69:38


    Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd chat to Gary Sinclair, one of the longest serving stadium announcers in the UK.He's been at Sheffield United for years, and has seen some real highs and lows.We talk about his best moments, the ones he'd rather forget  and his foray into the charts with The Gaz Band.Listen out for some new tunes from the guys at Shoot Music who produce the stadium charts via sportplaylists.com

    Mike Rankine - Crystal Palace Stadium Announcer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 98:05


    We're back for series 3 and it's straight into a big one, Mike Rankine, man on the mic at Crystal Palace FC.Mike started in the season the club almost went into administration so fair to say he's seen a bit of drama beyond just the great matches he's hosted.He talks about working during Covid and the time the fans started a petition to get him re-instated when he 'went upstairs' to be 'director of stadium announcers'Also this episode, we ask Alan Keegan what music he might play for announcing the return of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lance Cook tells us the tune he rates as Walk Out Worthy from the Shoot Music Sport Playlists.@sportplaylists

    End of season WRAP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 45:10


    Rich and Alan thought they should have a chat about the last series, then decided to open it up for other guests to join them...and record it.Alan told us what it was like with fans back at Old Trafford plus being in the new Alex Ferguson movie.Lance Cook from Bristol Rovers stepped up and brought some great stories, including one about a last minute panic at last year's Remembrance game.There's clips from the series and some news about what we're up to for the Euros.MUSIC DistrictFOUR by Kevin McLoed

    The Longest Serving Announcer - Peter Gilham - BRENTFORD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 59:12


    Peter Gilham is about to complete his 52nd season as announcer at Brentford. It makes him the longest serving stadium announcer in the UK (to the best of our knowledge, let us know if it's YOU...email richard@giftedgab.co.uk!)Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd interview Peter about why he loves the job so much and what's special about doing it.He's got some great stories, from drafting in celebrity stand in's when he's had to miss a game to doing the team talk HIMSELF for the games against QPR.As our final episode of series 2, it was great to have someone on as well respected as Peter.MUSIC: DistrictFOUR by Kevin Mcleod, Theme from the Power Game by Cyril Stapleton.

    The pints are on me - Jason Thelwell - BARNSLEY

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 50:18


    This time around we're chatting with Jason Thelwell, who's been at Oakwell for 30 years, across two spells but there's a good reason for that!Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Manchester United interview Jason about the great times to be the announcer at Barnsley, the best perk of the job and the walkout music they play which is very unique.Scott Kirkpatrick from Ayr United joins us to share a great ceremony fail he sent us a video of and we try the lads out on a 'That's Not My Name' using a Georgian-born Greek goalkeeper.Our twitter has more stories and videos and is the best place to get in touch. You can also find us on Instagram or email the host richard@giftedgab.co.ukMusic: DistrictFOUR by Kevin McLeod

    Getting Maradona to say he's a Spurs fan - Paul Coyte SPURS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 64:23


    We're back and this time around we're chatting to Paul Coyte, half-time presenter at Tottenham Hotspur.Along with Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd, we talk about the famous players he's met, odd situations he's found himself in and the difference between White Hart Lane and the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium.Paul did the presentation on the last day of White Hart Lane and has some emotional memories. Paul brought some great stuff to the table, including the times when, as announcer, you've never got enough hands and chimed in on the controversial subject of goal music.You can see the player we tackled in the What's My Name feature on our twitter @announcerspod, it's a beauty.Music: DistrictFour by Kevin Mcleod

    Could you do it with the mic switched on - Joel Wagstaff FOREST GREEN ROVERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 60:48


    How did the stadium announcer at Forest Green Rovers get that job?Fellow announcers Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd talk to Joel Wagstaff, voice of the stands at FGR.He tells us about the time his got the name of a local school horribly wrong whilst Alan takes us through his football tie collection!There's another game of What's My Name ft a French-Morrocan guy and we find out the odd tune that Rovers walk out to.Follow us on twitter @AnnoucersPod or insta WeWelcomeYourTeamsPodMusic - DistrictFour by Kevin McLeodTitle graphics - Lewis Creates

    Going off script for THAT Aguero goal - Alex Kirkley MAN CITY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 60:16


    Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd speak to Manchester City stadium announcer Alex Kirkley who's been at the Etihad for 10 years!He announced THAT Sergio Aguero goal that won them the title in the dying minutes of the season. He tells us about his favourite moments, the clangers he's dropped and the time he went under the radar for a game at Old Trafford...little did we know, Alan Keegan has spent time on the Manchester City payroll - all is confessed!Also check out derby day special episode featuring Alan and Alex talking about announcing at Manchester derbies gone by.Music: DistrictFour - Kevin McLeod

    SPECIAL EPISODE - The Voices of Manchester CITY & UNITED

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 30:48


    In this special episode, released ahead of the Manchester Derby,  hear stories of announcing from Man Utd's Alan Keegan and Man City's Alex Kirkley.Host Rich Hurst gets them to talk specifically about their memories of announcing for Manchester derby, which down the years have seen some incredible drama.As they're both such big fans of their club, you can hear the passion as they describe fond memories and nightmare matches, all from the point of view of one of the most unique jobs in sport, the stadium announcer.We'll also be publishing a full episode with Alex, asking all about his time at the Etihad, so get subscribed!MUSIC: DistrictFour by Kevin McLeod 

    Personal coffee machines & Ronaldo selfies - Mike Botto - BOURNEMOUTH

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 58:09


    Mike Botto has been stadium announcer at Bournemouth for nearly 15 years.He told Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd the fortunate way he landed the job and the opportunities it's brought with it.We get his thoughts on being allowed to work during lockdown and the perks that come with basing yourself in the chairman's box for the games.He's been there for some incredible moments in the Cherries' history, and missed out on a couple too, which he still hasn't forgiven himself for.We play another game of What's My Name with a rude surname to stumble around and get the lowdown on the 255 sequence before kick off.We also have Lance Cook at Bristol Rovers on whether announcers should be working at games and hear how Graeme White at Everton interrupts the BT Sport commentators.MUSIC: DistrictFour by Kevin McLeod.

    FLEETWOOD TOWN - Rod Allsworth -The only place you'll hear Captain Pugwash

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 49:38


    Rod Allsworth has been at Fleetwood Town for 14 years and from day one, they've had the most unusual goal music you'll hear anywhere!The music the team walks out to is pretty obscure too, but that's all thanks to the chairman. Rod chats with Rich Hurst and Alan Keegan about biggest wins/defeats and the times we've had to orchestrate a marriage proposal on the pitch - Alan's tale from Man Utd is a corker!There's another edition of What's My Name with a great story of a player with tricky name causing Scott at Hearts a big problem.And as always we talk about our guest's highs and lows from their career and what their 255 moment sounds like.Check out our Spotify playlist Walk Out Music and our other episodes with announcers from around the UKMusic: DistrictFour by Kevin McLeod

    LUTON TOWN 'Having to announce subs in the pub' Matt Crawley

    Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 57:55


    In this episode Matt Crawley who works at Luton Town tells us how he started out as the stadium announcer.He's part of a double act that has it's own crowd chants and effects to play from their booth to get the players going.He's called promotion parties and historic matches...plus has had to prove to many people in the pub that he is the stadium announcer, by reading out random subs.Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd are putting the questions again.There's another game of What's My Name with a very cheeky Paraguayan left back to get their tongue around.Plus a look at announcers on social where York City have paid a special tribute to Bootham Crescent.MUSIC: DistrictFour by Kevin McLeod

    ARSENAL - In the papers more than Wenger - Paul Burrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 51:57


    For the first episode of series 2, we welcome Paul Burrell to the podcast.Paul's been at Arsenal 29 years as the announcer, working at Highbury and the Emirates stadium along with a few special appearances at Wembley.He's done League Cup Finals, FA Cup Finals, UEFA Cup finals and the Champions League final with the Gunners and has loads of stories to tell.There's also the time he ended up in the papers for a turn of phrase one night...something that led Arsene Wenger himself to saying 'you're in the papers more than me!'As always, Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd are back as hosts, and there's a few tales of Man Utd vs Arsenal games to cover from down the years.Contact us on twitter @announcerspod or instagram @wewelcomeyourteamspodEmail the host richard@giftedgab.co.ukMusic: DistrictFour by Kevin McCleod.

    LIVERPOOL (PART 2) The aftermath of Hillsborough and putting your stamp on the job - GEORGE SEPHTON

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 43:01


    Part 2 of our chat with George Sephton who's been stadium announcer at Liverpool FC for 50 years!Find out about taking control of the music then losing his USB stick up a hoover. Also the problems caused when trying to co-ordinate all that music with the players walking out and how his 255 moment works at Anfield.As always hosts Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd are there to ask the questions.Email the host - richard@giftedgab.co.ukMUSIC: District Four by Kevin McCleod.

    LIVERPOOL - The rollercoaster of 2020 after 50 years on the mic - George Sephton PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 43:37


    For the final episode of season 1,  Rich Hurst of West Bromwich Albion and Alan Keegan from Manchester United speak to George Sephton of Liverpool, who's now in his 50th season as stadium announcer.There are stories galore, from a man who's seen and heard it all, and had the ultimate compliment from Jurgen Klopp. He was there the last time Liverpool won the league and talks about how very different a lot of things are now, not just because of Covid.His voice is unmistakable, even if he does have to remind the odd new face on the Anfield security staff by spontaneously saying 'there will be two minutes added time' to get past.Rate and review us please!Email the host richard@giftedgab.co.ukMUSIC: District Four by Kevin McCleod

    9. WIGAN ATHLETIC - Caught out by a fake number plate - Liam Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 50:03


    Join Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd as they chat to Liam Brown from Wigan Athletic He carries a couple of great stories around with him...he was there when the Latics beat Man City in the FA Cup at the DW Stadium and played an Oasis song at the final whistle...he was also there, standing in at AFC Fylde, when he was victim of one of the most notorious fake car number plate pranks in football history.We chat to Liam about those moments and more from being the announcer at his beloved hometown club. There's the one about his favourite manager's disco dancing, the one about taking on his opposite number from Man Utd and the one about stopping the players walking out the tunnel at the wrong moment.Plus we look ahead to George Sephton of Liverpool talking to us in episode 10.Music: District Four - Kevin McCleod.

    8. BURNLEY Leaving Hidden Gems on FIFA - Dominic Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 47:51


    Burnley's stadium announcer Dom Walker answers questions from Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd about the job of stadium announcer at Turf Moor.Find out how he ended up doing the voiceover on the FIFA computer game and the little gems he recorded that they left in the game.Reviews and previews of other episodes including Wigan's Liam Brown and Liverpool's George Sephton.Email the host richard@giftedgab.co.ukMusic - District Four by Kevin McLeod

    7. BIRMINGHAM CITY Kevin Francis left me hanging - Rich Goulding

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 50:23


    Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd chat with Birmingham City announcer Richard Goulding.He talks bout being ditched by a famous blues player for his big moment at Wembley, getting a fast food meal from one of his blues heroes and how it came to be that the team almost walked out to the Spice Girls.Also find out which juggernaut of announcing we've secured for episode 10 and look ahead to our chat with Burnley's Dominic Walker about leaving hidden jokes on FIFA 18.Email richard@giftedgab.co.uk to contact the host.MUSIC: District Four by Kevin McLeod

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