Nick Hancock and Chris England

The Famous Sloping Pitch (or Is Football F**ked?)

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Nick Hancock and Chris England are old friends who have both been struck by the same soul-shattering thought: "how is it that everything that has changed about football since I started watching it has made it a little bit more s**t?". You can support the podcast and get extra bonus content over at https://www.anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch - or download the Another Slice app on your phone. There's also an option to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if that suits you better. By subscribing you keep the podcast going and also get a weekly ad-free version of the show, plus two bonus ep...

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Nick Hancock and Chris England

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Ep. 3.3 - FSP Sans Frontières 25.08.2023 53:38

Nick and Christ discuss the Women’s World Cup final, Manchester United’s utter madness and - of course - some Oldham shit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 3.2 - Daniel Sturridge singing Usher 18.08.2023 56:46

Nick and Chris are back to discuss the Lionesses, Neymar’s staggering new Saudi contract and, of course, some Oldham shit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 3.1 - Here We Go Again 11.08.2023 53:55

Nick Hancock and Chris England return for a new season, reviewing everything that's happened since last they met, discussing the latest transfer movements and - of course - some Oldham shit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 2.41 - And That Is That 01.06.2023 1:15:01

Nick and Chris discuss the end of the football season: relegation, playoffs, awards and, of course, some Oldham shite. Thank you for all your support this season, it means the world - we'll be back before you know it...! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 2.40 - The Haaland Globetrotters 25.05.2023 1:06:33

Nick and Chris discuss the end of the Premier League title race, the madness of the League One playoff semi-finals and, of course, some Oldham shit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 2.39 - Remembering Andy Smart 18.05.2023 52:02

Nick and Chris pay tribute to their dear friend and beloved FSP guest Andy Smart, who sadly died this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 2.38 - Go and cook yourself an egg 11.05.2023 57:44

Nick and Chris talk national anthems, space age monitoring and, of course, some Oldham shit. If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 2.37 - A Coronation Special 04.05.2023 58:12

Nick and Chris discuss Messi’s suspension, Sam Allardyce’s new job and, of course, some Oldham shit. If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 2.36 - Groin News 28.04.2023 45:13

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Man City v Arsenal, kick off times, the UFEA salary cap, Chris’ guttering, and of course, some Oldham shit. If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 2.35 - Double Dip Derby Day 20.04.2023 49:40

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Ronaldo’s toenails, Chelsea’s troubles and, of course, some Oldham shit. Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 2.34 - A Big Baby 13.04.2023 58:27

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss linesman’s elbow, Wrexham’s dramatic win and, of course, some Oldham shite. If you’re on Twitter do give us a follow and say hello to Nick who mostly mans it from his living room - @slopingpitch And if you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Ep. 2.33 - Alistair McGowan 06.04.2023 1:09:01

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the revenge of the referees, , the ‘medieval’ 3’o’clock blackout and, of course, some Oldham shit (and some Oldham kit too, actually). Nick and Chris are also joined by national treasure and impressionist Alistair McGowan who tells us why he switched teams in his younger years, why some footballers are easier to impersonate than others, and what happened when...

Ep. 2.32 - Mark Webster 30.03.2023 1:04:20

Ep. - 2.32 - Mark Webster Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Wrexham, the international break, and of course, some Oldham shit Nick and Chris are also joined by journalist, broadcaster, and Talksport presenter, Mark Webster. They chat about his first memories of his team, West Ham, David Moyes, Mark’s work as journalist, and the crossover between music, fashion and football. We’re now on Tw...

Ep. 2.31 - Pencils for corners 24.03.2023 1:02:07

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss, Hodgson, the international break, Nuremberg, and of course, some Oldham shit. Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 2.30 - Did You Miss Us? 17.03.2023 1:04:13

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Gary Lineker, stoppage time, and of course, some Oldham shit. Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 2.29a - A short message 10.03.2023 4:17

A short message from The Famous Sloping Pitch Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 2.29 - Rob Harley 03.03.2023 1:01:42

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Stoke v Brighton, the government’s white paper, the lovely gesture from Besiktas fans, and of course, some Oldham shit. Nick and Chris are also joined Green Wing writer, Peep Show actor, and club owner, Rob Harley. They chat about his team, Hearts, their disastrous 1985/86 season and the fan-owned club. Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If...

Ep. 2.28 - Patrick Barclay 24.02.2023 1:10:22

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Stoke’s away win, Bolton’s new stadium name, Eveliina Summanen’s red card, and of course, some Oldham shit. Nick and Chris speak to journalist and sportswriter, Patrick Barclay. They chat about his team teams, Dundee F.C. and Fulham, the memories of his first game, dangers of the Europeran Super League, losing your car after football, and how managers have c...

Ep. 2.27 - Pisser dans un violon 17.02.2023 33:22

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Harry the Haddock, the managerial merry-go-round, and of course, some Oldham shit. Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopingpitch@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 2.26 - Andy Smart 10.02.2023 53:38

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the green weekend, Man City’s financial rule breaches, and of course, some Oldham shit. They are also joined by comedian, writer, and commentator, Andy Smart. They discuss his team, Farnborough, non-league football, commentating, and more Man City financial rule breaches, obviously. Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thought...

Ep. 2.25 - Kevin Day 03.02.2023 1:02:59

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the FA Cup draw coverage, the Wrexham v Sheffield United game, the transfer window, and of course, some Oldham shit. They are also joined by comedian, writer and presenter, Kevin Day. They chat about the current state of his team, Crystal Palace, Chelsea’s transfer window and football in films. Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have...

Ep. 2.24 - Brian Viner 27.01.2023 58:57

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss fingers up bums, white cards, and of course, some Oldham shit. Nick and Chris are joined by author, and journalist, Brian Viner. They discuss recent events at his team Everton, the stadium, the players, and their future. Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel free to contact us on slopi...

Ep. 2.23 - Sam Delaney 20.01.2023 59:19

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss derby weekend, the ‘prank’ on the BBC, Bristol Rovers, Neil Warnock, Alessia Russo’s boots, and of course, some Oldham shit. Nick and Chris are joined by journalist, author and broadcaster, Sam Delaney. They chat about the current state of his team, West Ham and Moyes’ future (at time of recording), and his new book ’Sort Your Head Out Mental health without...

Ep. 2.22 - Mark Steel returns 13.01.2023 59:44

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the FA cup weekend previous, the problems with the draw, more football playing relatives of famous people, and of course, some Oldham shit. Nick and Chris are joined by the comedian, writer, and broadcaster, Mark Steel. They chat about his team, Crystal Palace and their disappointing exit from the FA cup, and the affairs of Crawley Town FC. Mark’s podcast i...

Ep. 2.21 - Simon Sprackling 06.01.2023 1:07:55

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Christmas presents, Pele’s death, Infantino’s latest antics, and of course, some Oldham shit. Nick and Chris are joined by director, Simon Sprackling to talk about his new darts film, Poison Arrows. They also chat about the trials of organising amateur sport, and Simon's team, Leeds. Poison Arrows is available now all on Google, Amazon Prime and Apple TV L...