Craig Simpson | march74sports

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Craig Simpson | march74sports

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May 9, 2026

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Italy head coach Jukka Jalonen 09.05.2026

After Great Britain and Italy completed a two-game series in the UK, I was able to catch up with Italy's coach Jukka Jalonen.  The Finn, now 63, coached in the UK with Newcastle for two seasons.  He took the eighth seed Newcastle Riverkings to a playoff Final in 2000 and the Newcastle Jesters to a B&H Cup Final.  His record with Finland is unsurpassed with an Olympic gold and bronze, three Wor...

"We just couldn't get over the line" says Foster as Stars bow out in Blackburn 06.04.2026

Stars head coach Stephen Foster in conversation with SMT Carol Hunter, moments after the Billingham club lost the playoff semi final in Blackburn.  As always, coach Foster is open and honest about the game and the Stars season. Thanks to Foz for his time after each game this year, and to Carol for doing the hard yards with the interviews after road games. Big Red Machine Radio will be back later i...

One last effort after thrilling tie with champions 05.04.2026

Head coach Stephen Foster after the 3-3 tie in the semi final first leg against league champion Blackburn Hawks.  Also the final game at the Forum this season so a season ending tone from the bench boss.

All to play for says Foster ahead of epic playoff battle 29.03.2026

Stars coach Stephen Foster post-game on Saturday in Telford as Billingham battled from 3-0 down to make it a single-goal game in their playoff with the Tigers.

Great way to end the regular season; playoffs start now! 22.03.2026

Coach Stephen Foster reflects on a lively 7-3 over in-form Deeside to round off the regular season on Sunday night.  Then attention turns to the POQF against Telford next weekend.

Special teams a killer, looking to finish on a high at home 21.03.2026

Stars bench boss Stephen Foster talks with SMT's own Carol Hunter after the narrow defeat to in-form Deeside on Saturday night. Billingham look to bounce back against the same opponent back on Teesside on Sunday night, a first home game in over five weeks.

Foster praise for solid road performance 17.03.2026

Coach Stephen Foster with SMT's Carol Hunter in Solihull on Sunday night, as Stars win 5-3 on the road to keep building momentum for post-season.

Momentum is key, says Foster after 'deserved win' at Widnes 09.03.2026

Stephen Foster with Carol Hunter post-game in Widnes on Saturday night, reflects on a deserved road win and looks ahead to the final weeks of the 25-26 campaign.

Foster in search of consistency as playoffs loom large 03.03.2026

Carol Hunter with Stephen Foster post-game in Blackburn after the Stars were beaten by league champion Hawks in their only game of the weekend.

Stars search for consistency in post-season run-in 16.02.2026

Head coach Stephen Foster with Carol Hunter in Nottingham on Sunday night to look at the weekend's loss-win split and the road trip about to begin.

Job done but can still get better, says Foster 08.02.2026

Head coach Stephen Foster in a bumper double issue covering both games this weekend, a win in Leeds and home success over Sheffield.  Carol Hunter with the questions.

Stars jump on Lions early in big win 02.02.2026

Stephen Foster talks with Carol Hunter after the 8-4 win over Nottingham as the Road to the Playoffs continues for Billingham Stars

Battling with top two sides not fully rewarded 13.01.2026

Head coach Stephen Foster says it's "frustrating" that two battling performances against sides placed 1&2 in the table did not bring any points at the weekend

New Year, new rules - Stars home double header with Hull and Leeds 06.01.2026

Head coach Stephen Foster reviews the home double header with a good win over Hull and a frustrating shootout loss to Leeds.

Last (week before) Christmas for Stars 22.12.2025

Stephen Foster talks with SMT Craig & Carol about the weekend's games at home to Deeside and away to Nottingham.

Six point weekend! Stars at Hull, home to Sheffield 01.12.2025

Head coach Stephen Foster reacts to a Stars six pointer, and ending November on a high with a statement performance despite a mix and match lineup across the weekend.

Efforts not rewarded in result - Stars at Blackburn 24.11.2025

Stephen Foster in conversation with SMT's Carol Hunter after Billingham's defeat at league leaders on Sunday night.

A game of three halves - Stars v Barons 17.11.2025

Coach Stephen Foster breaks down Sunday's topsy-turvy game with league-leading Solihull Barons.  SMT's Craig Simpson putting the questions.

Turn frustration into fuel - Stars at Hull 16.11.2025

Head coach Stephen Foster talks with SMT's Carol Hunter after an incident filled overtime loss in Hull on Saturday night.

Everything is happening - Stars at Solihull 26.10.2025

Coach Stephen Foster with SMT's Carol Hunter, after an "eventful" afternoon & evening en route to and at Hobs Moat Road completing the home & home with Solihull Barons.

Coming up empty - Stars v Barons 26.10.2025

Brutally honest post-game with Stephen Foster after the home defeat to Solihull Barons on Saturday, first of a home & home with the Barons.

At the death - Stars v Blackburn 20.10.2025

Stars' bench boss Stephen Foster with Carol Hunter of SMT - a heartbreaking late loss to Hawks as title favourites edge defending champions.

Twenty's plenty - Stars v Sheffield, Hull with Stephen Foster 08.10.2025

Stars' head coach reflects on two great wins as Billilngham's season continues in Sheffield and at home to Hull.

Stars at Leeds - postgame with Stephen Foster 22.09.2025

Big Red Machine Radio is back from an actual league game! Stars got their campaign off and running at Leeds on Sunday, Carol Hunter from SMT was there post-game to get the thoughts of Billingham's head coach.

Preseason postgame with coach Stephen Foster 31.08.2025

SMT supremo Carol Hunter dusts off her Big Red Machine Radio mic and catches up with coach Stephen Foster after the home and home series with Whitley Warriors. Produced by march74sports for Billingham Stars Intro music: "See The Stars" by Daniel Rosty (Michael Matics Remix)

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