From the Finney Podcast

It's back to the proper stuff with this BUMPER two-part episode. It's a lot longer than usual but we have some pre-season chat, we discuss our work in the window to date, and to round off part one, we've got voice notes from Solly, George and Sam with their predictions for the season ahead. If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House La...

We're back for a bit, this is a bit of a gap filler episode as Jimmy, Oli, Browny and (briefly) George, join Jake to discuss pre-season, the transfer window so far and a few other bits as well. Please ignore the shambolic opening few minutes. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more informatio...

It's been a long old season, starting with one manager and finishing with another. Ryan Lowe has brought with him optimism, he's united a club with its fanbase and Jake caught up with Peter Ridsdale for our final episode of the season following a highly successful season card campaign in which fans and the club united as one for what is record season ticket sales. Thanks for sticking with us this...

The Cumbrian Cannavaro joins Jake for this bumper length episode as they look back at Paul's career and his decade at North End. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://trusthouselancs.org/. If you have any questions for us, feel free to ge...

We caught up with the gaffer, Ryan Lowe, and discussed his start in football, his time at Bury and Plymouth and lots and lots about his time so far at North End including how he landed back in the North West, recruitment, his brand of football, Emil Riis, Cameron Archer, and much, much more. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust...

Jake caught up with Peter Ridsdale to look back at the past season including Frankie's time in charge, Ryan Lowe's arrival, the summer ahead, and much, much more. 50 minutes that we hope you enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://trusthous...

We're back, folks! Oli, Browny and Jimmy joined Jake for our end of season round-up episode. We covered plenty in this bumper episode so, enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://trusthouselancs.org/. If you have any questions for us, feel f...

Jake was joined by Solly, George and Sam for this episode. It wasn't a great game, was it? However, this week's episode we covered plenty, including starting with Brett Ormerod's hatred of coleslaw to Sam hammering people from Blackpool, we covered a lot, including Chris Kirchner's failed takeover bid. There's also an update on our release schedule between now and the end of the season. Enjoy! If...

We discuss the bore-draw against Cardiff from last weekend, the awful showing at Kenilworth Road against Luton Town, and a few other bits and bobs. Let us know your thoughts if you give us a listen. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://t...

Bournemouth, Bambo and brilliance. Lots of things were covered in this week's episode, including some listener questions answeed. Enjoy! Finally, rest in peace Ilene Booth. If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://trusthouselancs.org/. If you have...

Jimmy, George and Solly join Jake for this one. Emmerdale, Eminem, and a sausage surprise are all mentioned in a mad opening few minutes but then we get into the real stuff. Forest, Coventry, pitch invaders, not being very good at doing first halves, the club accounts and the future of the club are all discussed in this week's episode. Enjoy! Finally, rest in peace Ilene Booth. If you want to put...

Jimmy was back with us for this one and Browny was back again too. We discussed the dismal display at Deepdale against Reading, our home form, our slow starts to games, answered some listener questions, previewed the upcoming games, and much more. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more infor...

Normal service is resumed this week as Adam Brown and Sam Weeden joined us as we looked back at a drab draw against Huddersfield and another win on the road against Peterborough. We also discussed Ryan Lowe's first two months at the club, whether or not we'll make the play-offs, the possibility of new ownership and a few other bits and bobs. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charit...

Jake is having work done at his house and unfortunately wasn't able to record a regular episode this week. We do have something for you all, though. Jimmy, Oli and George have sent voice notes through with their thoughts on the last week or so at North End. This is a different episode, hopefully you enjoy and we'll be back to normal soon. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity,...

Another rollercoaster week with Ryan Lowe at the helm. 4 points from 6 isn't a bad return at all and Emil Riis has now got 4 goals in as many games taking him to 16 overall for the season in all comps and 20 goal contributions. We were joined by Adam Brown again, Jimmy was back for a bit and Solly joined us when he finally woke up. We answered a few listener questions, discussed the window and pre...

The week started on a high with an admirable fight back against a comfortable Sheffield United who had a man advantage and were two goals to the good at Deepdale on Tuesday night. Saturday wasn't quite as enjoyable as we lost in Swansea to hand Ryan Lowe his first league defeat in charge of North End and a second defeat on the road in Wales in as many weeks. The voice of reason, Adam Brown and Oll...

In a From the Finney first, the voice of reason, Adam Brown, and George were both guests this week. A strong start to 2022. We discuss the late collapse at home to Birmingham City on Saturday, answer a few listener questions and look ahead to Sheffield United at home on Tuesday and Swansea City away on Saturday. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we...

Graham Westley discusses his time at North End including the 'Rossendale six', imaginary weights and the infamous medal winner claim. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://trusthouselancs.org/. Finally, should you have any questions for u...

It's our first episode of 2022 and Jake and Jimmy are back as they're joined by Oli. The lads look back at the win at Stoke City and discuss the game behind closed doors in Cardiff as we crashed out of the FA Cup. We also discuss the transfer window and look at how Ryan Lowe has got on in his first month in charge of the club. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From...

From Elvis Presley and bad apples to his backroom staff leaving, his relationship with the press and everything else in between, Paul opened up about his time at North End and how it all came to an end. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https...

We discussed Paul's start in football as a young player, his move into managing at Rochdale and Carlisle, his move to North End and not being tough enough with the board, key players leaving as he arrived, Carlo Nash, Graham Alexander and much more. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more inf...

It's Christmas which means it's quiz time on the pod. Jimmy takes charge and Solly and George joined Jake as they quizzed for the 2021 Christmas Quizcast bragging rights. Big thanks to our two surprise guests, Ben Pearson and Billy Bodin. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by...

Peter Ridsdale and Jake looked back at recent events in this episode including the current situation surrounding Covid, the departure of Frankie McAvoy, Ryan Lowe's arrival and the upcoming January window, contract renewals and a few other bits and bobs. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out mor...

The start of a new era is underway with a 2-1 win against relegation-threatened Barnsley. The style change was evident immediately, even if the shape was still the same. A nice positive episode here as Jimmy joined for just over half of the episode, Oli was back on a regular episode with us and Adam Brown filled in after Jimmy left us. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, her...

The band got back together for this episode as Jimmy, Solly, George and Oli discussed the appointment of North End's new first team manager, Ryan Lowe. Make sure you stay to the end to hear Jake's chat with PNE and Argyle fan, Matt Hurst, who provides some unique insight into Ryan Lowe's arrival back in the North West. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Fin...