Life of a Kitman

This week we are joined by STFC Head Groundsman, Matt Povey. We discuss his journey to Swindon, how his first season at the club has gone so far and what everyone wants to know....the current state of the pitch and the reasons behind it. Also interestingly Matt runs through a typical day in the 'Life of a Groundsman'.....Enjoy!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we make the trip to Mansfield Town. In this episode we discuss our previous trips both as fans and in the job, catching up with Louis Reed and getting birthday cards for players partners. It's a good time, not a long time. See you at Field Mill!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Swindon Town 'legend' Sam Parkin to discuss his career, his time at Swindon in depth and where his journey has taken him since retirement. We also have all the usual fun and games with a shocking outcome to the 'kit quiz'!! Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we visit Stockport County so as always, here is our run down of the fixture from a kittens point of view. We discuss the changing room, the local food, hospitality and everything in between. If you are going to the game....see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by two of STFC's January signings Aaron Drinan and Zach Elbouzedi. We discuss their moves to Swindon, their experiences of promotions and football abroad, their friendship and where that started and of course all the usual fun and games with a slightly different twist on the quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Harry McKirdy for the most eye opening conversation we have had on the pod so far. We cover everything from his time at STFC during 21/22, his big move Hibernian, his health issues and the return to STFC. Mixed in with all the usual fun and games this is an absolute banger not to be missed. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we travel to Newport for the 5th time since becoming kit men at STFC. In this episode of Away Days, we discuss, previous visits, new additions to the shirt collection, how the January window is going so far and much much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Swindon Town Interim Head Coach Gavin Gunning to discuss his playing career and in more depth what the STFC fans can expect from his team. All the usual fun and games are included including a blockbuster quiz!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in a slight change up, we look back at some of the best 5aside teams chosen so far. This episode includes Charlie Austin, Jonny Williams, Paul Bodin, Fraser Digby and George McEachran picking their 5aside teams from the players they have played alongside in their career. If you guys can just pick up those names up off the floor that would be much appreciated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

This week we take our 5th trip to Crewe Alexandra. We discuss last seasons fixture, hospitality for kit men at away grounds, new shirts to collection and using your voice and platform for good. Enjoy this and we will see you all at Crewe in our quest for another 3 points!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by Swindon defender and all round good guy, Tom Brewitt. We cover his time growing up at Liverpool, a move into non-league which included visits the Wembley, a trip across the pond to Seattle and then his decision to sign for STFC and how its been. This mixed in with some questionable quiz performances makes for a cracking episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

We are back for another Away Days episode this time reminiscing over our previous trips to the Broadfield Stadium, this week also marks 5 years in the job for us both and we discuss our best times so far. This of course along with all the usual features including a new addition to the shirt collection!! Enjoy!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our Christmas special episode with guests Tom Brewitt, Tom Clayton, Tyrese Shade and Harrison Minturn of Swindon Town. The boys join us to discuss their festive football experiences, Christmas day routines and their fave Christmas films, alongside all the usual fun and games with a slightly festive twist. Enjoy guys!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of away days we cover the Christmas period and our trip to Tranmere Rovers and the subsequent home fixtures with Wrexham and FGR. This will be our 4th trip to Prenton Park since becoming kitmen at STFC. We discuss our previous visits, what the ground is like and much much more. See you all there..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a slight change up ahead of the busy Xmas period in this episode we go through the shirts we have collected over the years and choose our best 11 from them! Its some team by the way! From players final career shirts to World Cup winners and Bundesliga to the Premier League and the stories behind them, this is an episode not to be missed!! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Away Days is back for our highly anticipated trip to Plough Lane as we face AFC Wimbledon. In this episode we discuss previous trips, an incredible fixture last season, its a sell-out!, the recent trip to Accrington Stanley and much much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in an extra special international episode of the pod we are joined by Olympique Lyonnais and Republic of Ireland centre back, former Swindon Town loanee Jake O'Brien. We discuss his journey to Ligue 1 and his stacked 5aside team from his career so far. Enjoy!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by STFC and former Liverpool midfielder Jake Cain. We discuss his time so far at Swindon, his upbringing and development at Anfield and Melwood and his experiences in the Champions League. All the usual fun and games of the 5aside, the quiz and quick fire kit questions. Its a banger!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are on the road to Harrogate Town for another northern away day. Having been their twice before we have quite a few stories to tell, from hotel antics to losing footballs and even an easter egg hunt! We also reveal next weeks guest on the pod! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Bradford City AFC kitman Dom Lister to the pod. We discuss the differences in how we work at our respective clubs, times we have visited the bantams, his experience of the role so far and much more. Something slightly different so enjoy this beauty!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Swindon Town GK Lewis Ward and Swindon Town Women's captain Georgia Clifford to the pod. We cover developing at Reading, playing with England internationals and the move to Swindon with Georgia and then dive into penalty saves, play off games and that evening against Man City with Lewis. Sit back and enjoy one of the most competitive quizzes and banter-full episodes to date as...

This week we take the short trip to Milton Keynes. In this episode we cover our previous trips in the job, a little background on 'the dons', players to have played for both and much more from 'Panenka' penalties to relegations. See you all at Stadium:MK. COYR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we travel to Salford City for our latest League Two game. In this episode we discuss previous visits, players to have played for both, what the stadium is like and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Swindon Town midfielder, Chelsea academy graduate and U17 World Cup winner George McEachran to the pod. We discuss winning world cups, going to Europa League finals, the move to Swindon and all the usual fun and games including the big quiz to finish off. Enjoy guys! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we make the trip to Bradford City. A ground we are very familiar with having been there 3 times already as kit men. We discuss Tuesday night at Notts County, players to have represented both, parting ways with Mark Hughes, kebabs, hotel fire alarms and much more. Enjoy this one as we look to get another 3 points! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.