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🍊⚽  Series One Finale! It’s Episode 13 of  The Half Time Oranges Podcast  — and what a journey it’s been! Richard and Marc are back for the final episode of the series, and this one’s packed with heart, humour, and a healthy debate. 🎧 Richard gives a big shoutout to the  grassroots heroes  — the volunteers, coaches, and parents who make the game happen every week. 🙌 Marc turns the mic and give...

This week on  The Half Time Oranges Podcast , Richard and Marc tackle two of the biggest questions in youth football today: 🍊 Are we pushing young players too hard — can kids really burn out from playing too much?🍊 Should players be allowed to play for more than one team and compete on both Saturdays  and  Sundays? It’s a deep dive into the balance between passion and pressure, development and d...

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 Richard and Marc are back with the eleventh episode of "The Half Time Oranges" podcast! 🎙️ This week, they dive into an important topic: the progress and challenges in growing women's and girls' football. Tune in to hear Richard and Marc answer a question from Laura, a listener from Liverpool, about the FA's new initiatives to grow women's and girls' football. They discuss...

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 Richard and Marc are back with the tenth episode of "The Half Time Oranges" podcast! 🎙️ This week, they dive into an important topic: supporting volunteers and coaches in grassroots football. Tune in to hear Richard and Marc answer a question from Stuart, a listener from Dunstable, about the support available for volunteers and coaches in grassroots football. This episode...

🎙️ New Episode Alert!  🎙️ This week on  The Half Time Oranges  podcast, Richard and Marc dive into the world of refereeing in grassroots football. 🏆⚽️ A listener's question sparks an engaging debate about the laws of the game at younger age groups. Whether you're a coach, parent, or young player, this episode is packed with insights and discussions that you won't want to miss! "DOGSO!" I scream...

🎉 **Exciting News – The Half Time Oranges Podcast Has landed!** 🍊🎙️ We’re thrilled to bring you **Episode 8**, where Richard and Marc dive into an insightful listener question: *How do you balance the desire to win with the importance of player development?* 🏆⚽ From the highs of victory to the long-term impact of nurturing talent, this episode delivers a fascinating discussion that coaches, pl...

🎧 **New Episode Alert! Half Time Oranges Podcast - Episode 7** 🎧 Tune in to this week's episode as Richard and Marc tackle a crucial topic: **Equal Playing Time**. ⚽️🏆 Join the discussion on the significance of fair play and its impact on players, teams, and the sport we love. 📅 **Catch Episode 7 of Half Time Oranges: Equal Playing Time** Don't miss out on this insightful conversation—like, s...

🎧 New Episode Alert! 🎧 Episode 6 of "The Half Time Oranges Podcast" with Richard and Marc is now live! 🍊🎙️ In this crucial follow-up episode, titled "Blood, Sweat, and Fears 2," we dive deeper into the pressing issues of discipline in grassroots football. Following a shocking social media post about an incident during an U10 game, Richard and Marc tackle the sensitive subject of parents on the...

📢 New Episode Alert! 📢 In this episode "Under the Weather: Dealing with Pitch Problems and Game Delays," we dive into the challenges of managing pitch conditions and handling game postponements due to unpredictable weather. 🌧️⚽️ Don't miss out on this insightful discussion—perfect for coaches, players, and football enthusiasts alike. Tune in and let us know your thoughts! 📆 When: Thursday, Feb...

🚨  New Episode Alert!  🚨 Richard and Marc are back with another exciting episode of  The Half Time Oranges ! 🍊 This time, they're diving into the latest drop,  "Blood, Sweat, and Fears"  🎙️ In this episode, the guys touch on the FA's report from late December '24 and Marc doesn't hold back on his thoughts about the so-called academies after a listener's question. ⚽️🔥 Join Richard and Marc as...

🎙️  New Episode Alert!  🎙️ Hey everyone! We're thrilled to announce that Episode 3 of  The Half Time Oranges Podcast  with Richard and Marc is now live! 🍊⚽️ This week, we're joined by the incredible  Andrew Hodgkinson  – a dedicated Grassroots Coach, son of a Sheffield United legend, and proud dad to an aspiring young female footballer who has made the transition from grassroots to academy footb...

🎙️ **Episode 2 of The Half Time Oranges is live!** 🍊 Join Richard and Marc as they dive into the hot topics of the youth game. Today, we unpack the proposed changes set to shake up the youth football landscape, and chat about coaching badge requirements. Tune in and stay ahead of the game!

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