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

Nick Hancock and Chris England round up the World Cup and a couple of weeks worth of Oldham shit. Nick and Chris are joined again by playwright, broadcaster, and Charlton fan, Jonathan Maitland. They chat about Jonny’s friends being mascots at the World Cup, what he felt about it it being played in Qatar now the dust has settled, and they pick over the bones of the last England game.  Get in touch...

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Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Jude Bellingham’s shirt number, stained kits, Uruguay’s unceremonious exit, the exodus of international managers, Brazil’s dance moves, and of course, some Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are joined by playwright, broadcaster, and Charlton fan, Jonathan Maitland all the way from Qatar. They chat about what it’s like being out there, the ticketing situation, goin...

Nick Hancock and Chris England are fresh from watching the Japan v Spain and Costa Rica v Germany games and can’t believe what they have just seen. They discuss the art of watching two games at once; England, USA, Iran and Wales, and all things F!fa Global Sports Tournament up until now.  They also look at more domestic issues, Juventus, and of course, some Oldham shit.   Get in touch and follow u...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss 'it' so far, some more Cristiano Ronaldo/Man Utd business, clubs being bought and sold left right and centre, and of course (even during a global soccer tournament), 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 yo...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss quite a lot of TV news, Cristiano Ronaldo’s interview with Piers Morgan, the bizarre business of World cup predictions, and course plenty of Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are also joined by former, professional assistant referee, and Luton fan, Gavin Muge. They chat about some inside industry techniques, the importance of keeping up with rule changes, and his...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Gerard Piqué, more World Cup news, including the England squad announcement, and of course, a binful of Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are also joined by writer, journalist, podcaster, former football manager and Bristol City fan, Paul Watson. They chat about why Paul has decided to boycott the World Cup, Paul’s book about managing the national team of Pohnpei,...

Nick Hancock and Chris England round up this week’s World Cup news, including sausages, Iran and a bit of Beckham. And of course, some Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are also joined by actor and comedian, Gordon Kennedy. They discuss Gordon’s team, Livingston (formerly Meadowbank), being a Liverpool fan along side that, the glory days of Scottish international football, and his colourful scene in T2...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss obscene boots, footballers flouncing off, a World Cup update, the possible Spanish strike, and of course some Oldham shit.  Nick and Chris are also joined by actor, writer and broadcaster, Angus Deayton. They chat about Angus’ team Man United and how he came to support them, the first line-up he remembers, and some more Ronaldo flouncing stuff.  Get in touch...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Coventry, the Liverpool v Man City game, 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

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss half and half scarves, England’s right-back issues, and Man City's Rainer Wolfcastle.  They also chat about referees, handballs, 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 p...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Tony Adam’s further progress through Strictly Come Dancing and Nick’s return to pro football. They also chat about the various Premier League derbies, Haaland’s dominance, more ridiculous football injuries, 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 c...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Tony Adams on Strictly Come Dancing, the international break, Southgate’s performance and the pre-World Cup injury countdown. They also have a look at how the rest of England's World cup fared during the international break, and of course, some Oldham sh*t. Get in touch and follow us on Twitter @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, ple...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Todd Boehly’s lofty ideas, England’s Nations League woes and a looks at the recent call ups.  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

Nick Hancock and Chris England are live from the brilliant London Podcast Festival on Sunday 11th September 2022. They are joined by Andy Hamilton and Bob Mills to discuss, the upcoming issues with the World Cup in Qatar, Bob’s team, Leyton Orient, and Andy’s team, Chelsea.  We’re on Twitter. Please, please, please follow us @slopingpitch  If you have any thoughts, feelings or queries, please feel...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Thomas Tuchel’s sacking, Liverpool getting hammered by Napoli, updates from Oldham and Stoke, a look back at the transfer window, and more VAR news.  Come and join us for our first ever live show show at 7pm on Sunday 11th September as part of the brilliant London Podcast Festival at Kings Place in King's Cross. Tickets available here...  https://www.kingspla...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the latest transfers, the sack race, and ‘dispecting’ players and sh*t’.  Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian, writer, actor, and Sutton fan, Tim Vine. They chat about his team, why Sutton (not Chris) has a giraffe as a mascot, and the band he formed with his brother.  Come and join us for our first ever live show show at 7pm on Sunday 11th September a...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Ryan Giggs’ poem, the Man United and Liverpool relegation battle, and the Man City and Newcastle game. They also rake through some Oldham shit, some Stoke shit and the tough time all the England squad are having. AND SOME ON AIR BREAKING NEWS  Come and join us for our first ever live show show at 7pm on Sunday 11th September as part of the brilliant London Po...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Tuchel-vision, Conte, Souness, and apologetically more Man United. They also chat about Oldham, Stoke, the Ukrainian league, and stories from a football concierge.  Come and join us for our first ever live show show at 7pm on Sunday 11th September as part of the brilliant London Podcast Festival at Kings Place in King's Cross. Tickets available here...  https...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss the demise of football results on the wireless, some Oldham shit, some Stoke shit, hashtag empty Old Trafford, and some surprising defence of Harry Maguire.  Come and join us for our first ever live show show at 7pm on Sunday 11th September as part of the brilliant London Podcast Festival at Kings Place in King's Cross. Tickets available here...  https://www....

Nick Hancock and Chris England catch up after their summer break. The big story is, of course, England beating Germany in the Euros. They also discuss the crazy world of Frank Rothwell, the new Oldham owner, Stoke’s start to the season, and some of the big Premier league transfers.  Come and join us for our first ever live show show at 7pm on Sunday 11th September as part of the brilliant London P...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Mark Lawrenson, the Champions League final debacle, and Scotland v Ukraine.  Nick and Chris speak to former England cricketer, journalist, podcaster, all round legend, and Luton and Arsenal fan, Monty Panesar. They chat about supporting two teams, growing up playing both football and cricket, and how TV has affected sport for both the good and bad.  Monty’s p...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Oldham’s new opponents (new grounds Chris will get to attend), pitch invasions, England call ups, and the last day of the season.  Chris speaks to comedian, writer, actor and Man City fan, Simon Brodkin. They discuss Simon’s club, how he became a City fan, their awesome season and the amazing last day of the premier league. Simon also tells us about the inspi...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Chris’ sanguine attitude towards Oldham’s fate, the FA cup final, penalty chat strategies, a Premier league round-up, and the play offs.  Nick and Chris are also joined by comedian, writer, actor, and Hibernian fan, Jack Docherty. They discuss his club, their revolving manager situation, going to see Scotland play, and the possibility of making Qatar.  Ticket...

Nick Hancock and Chris England discuss Peter Andre, Oldham’s final curtain, the various title fights, Haaland, and the relegation battle at the bottom of the Premier league.  Nick and Chris are also joined by writer, and QPR fan, Rob Sprackling. They discuss his team’s season, the inspiration behind Mike Bassett: England Manager and who actually scored the very last goal and lifted the last ever t...