Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

Hello and welcome to episode 56 of the Loathed Strangers.Summer is here! Huzzah!While I re-group for the 2019-20 season, I thought that I keep the ol' content ticking over with some red hot Town trivia.OOH! SHAUN TRIVIA!Contestants provide three topics and will answer 20 questions on each chosen subject. They have six seconds to answer. High pressure stuff!Joe is my latest contestant and what a ruddy nice chap he is for agreeing to take part.The 3 rounds for this episode are...R1: The Anglo-Italian CupR2: The 2009/10 SeasonR3: Thomas DosseviHope you enjoy...Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich--------------------------------------#LSPOD Cult Zeros T-Shirts: https://www2.cultzeros.co.uk/product-category/t-shirt-gallery/loathed-strangers/Facebook: The Loathed Strangerstwitter.com/LoathedStrangerwww.instagram.com/theloathedstrangers/[email protected] by Matthew Kilfordwww.matthewkilford.com/Artwork by John Daglishwww.instagram.com/johndaglish/Producer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to episode 54 of the Loathed Strangers.Summer is here! Huzzah! While I re-group for the 2019-20 season, I thought that I keep the ol' content ticking over with some red hot Town trivia.OOH! SHAUN TRIVIA!Contestants provide three topics and will answer 20 questions on each chosen subject. They have six seconds to answer. High pressure stuff!Danny C is my latest contestant and what a ruddy nice chap he is for agreeing to take part.The 3 rounds for this episode are...R1: The 1989/90 SeasonR2: The 1995/96 SeasonR3: The 2003/04 SeasonHope you enjoy...Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich--------------------------------------#LSPOD Cult Zeros T-Shirts: https://www2.cultzeros.co.uk/product-category/t-shirt-gallery/loathed-strangers/Facebook: The Loathed Strangershttps://twitter.com/LoathedStrangerhttps://www.instagram.com/theloathedstrangers/[email protected] by Matthew Kilfordhttps://www.matthewkilford.com/Artwork by John Daglishhttps://www.instagram.com/johndaglish/Producer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to episode 53 of the Loathed Strangers.Firstly...T-SHIRTS FOR SALE!#LSPOD Cult Zeros:https://www2.cultzeros.co.uk/product-category/t-shirt-gallery/loathed-strangers/The final Est Quod Est with Ben Wills before a mild re-brand over the summer is a 2018-19 season review.Brace yourselves!- League Two Analysis- Town Analysis- End of Season Awards!- Player Reports- The Lee Power Era- The Summer AheadIt's been a pleasure, folks!Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich--------------------------------------#LSPOD Cult Zeros T-Shirts: https://www2.cultzeros.co.uk/product-category/t-shirt-gallery/loathed-strangers/Facebook: The Loathed Strangershttps://twitter.com/LoathedStrangerhttps://www.instagram.com/theloathedstrangers/[email protected] by Matthew Kilfordhttps://www.matthewkilford.com/Artwork by John Daglishhttps://www.instagram.com/johndaglish/Producer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to episode 52 of the Loathed Strangers.A final interview before the summer break and it's a another big ol' edition this time with former Town goalkeeper, Phil Smith.- Early days- Millwall- Non-League- Suh-win-don! (35mins 32secs) - Wise & Poyet- Sturrock & Malpas- Wilson & Hart- Di Canio- Teammates- Penalties- Post-SwindonAND SO MUCH MOREFootball is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich--------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed Strangershttps://twitter.com/LoathedStrangerhttps://www.instagram.com/theloathedstrangers/[email protected] by Matthew Kilfordhttps://www.matthewkilford.com/Artwork by John Daglishhttps://www.instagram.com/johndaglish/Producer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hello and welcome to episode 50 of the Loathed Strangers.WE DID IT! FIFTY! Crazy. Sexy. Cool.Let me raise my proverbial cricket bat as we hit that milestone and please let me thank you all for listening to the pod... THANKS!What a guest we have for episode 50 too! It's none other than Lawrence Vigouroux!- Spurs!- Hyde?- Liverpool!- Suh-win-don!- Pennies- Waterford- Memories AND SO MUCH MOREFootball is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich--------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed Strangershttps://twitter.com/LoathedStrangerhttps://www.instagram.com/theloathedstrangers/[email protected] by Matthew Kilfordhttps://www.matthewkilford.com/Artwork by John Daglishhttps://www.instagram.com/johndaglish/Producer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Episode 46 of the Loathed Strangers Podcast.The sporadic series called 'MY XI' gets its third run-out. It's solely designed for us to all joyfully venture down a Swindon Town nostalgic filled hole of greatness.Basically, I talk to Swindon Town fans about a Select XI of their choice and my guest for the third instalment is Metro newspaper assistant sports editor and Final Third columnist, Gavin Brown.It's one of those conversations where we kind of forget that we're recording and I could have discussed Gavin's squad choices for a lot longer!We talk about his career in journalism, highlights supporting Swindon and his XI (plus subs, nearly men and manager)XI:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.Subs:12.13.14.15.16.17.18.Manager:Find out the lucky few by listening to the episode!Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich-------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to episode 46 of the Loathed Strangers.The - Junior football in Swindon- Swindon Town U8 - U16- Swindon Town U18- Non League- Elon UniversityAND MUCH MOREFootball is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich--------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed Strangershttps://twitter.com/LoathedStrangerhttps://www.instagram.com/theloathedstrangers/[email protected] by Matthew Kilfordhttps://www.matthewkilford.com/Artwork by John Daglishhttps://www.instagram.com/johndaglish/Producer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to episode 44 of the Loathed Strangers.Trying something different as I prepare for the summer months. The plan is to continue providing content but to lighten my podcast workload I'm looking to create a quiz and here's the first version.Very much a working progress (sixty questions, not the fifty I declare nearer the end... Darn it!Conor G is my first contestant and what a ruddy nice chap he is for agreeing to take part.R1: Loan Deals of the Di Canio EraR2: Kits and BadgesR3: Goalkeepers (2002-present)Hope you enjoy...Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich--------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed Strangershttps://twitter.com/LoathedStrangerhttps://www.instagram.com/theloathedstrangers/[email protected] by Matthew Kilfordhttps://www.matthewkilford.com/Artwork by John Daglishhttps://www.instagram.com/johndaglish/Producer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to episode 42 of the Loathed Strangers.Jay McEveley is my guest for this instalment of LSPOD and was brilliant despite technical issues cut the conversation short (shakes fist at technology)- Everton- Blackburn Rovers- Derby County- England- Scotland- Championship to League 2- Sorry, Cibocchi- PDC- So close, so far- *THE* 5-5AND SO MUCH MOREFootball is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich--------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed Strangershttps://twitter.com/LoathedStrangerhttps://www.instagram.com/theloathedstrangers/[email protected] by Matthew Kilfordhttps://www.matthewkilford.com/Artwork by John Daglishhttps://www.instagram.com/johndaglish/Producer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 41 of the Loathed Strangers Podcast.The sporadic series called 'MY XI' gets its second run-out. It's solely designed for us to all joyfully venture down a Swindon Town nostalgic filled hole of greatness.Basically, I talk to Swindon Town fans about a Select XI of their choice and my guest for the second instalment is mega-pal to the pod, Ben Wills.Ben's work can be found within the pages of BBC online and the Football League Paper. He did a massive favour stepping in late-on after a change of plans. Thanks Benny Boy!We talk about his career, highlights supporting Swindon and his XI (plus subs and manager)XI:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.Subs:12.13.14.15.16.17.18.Manager:Find out the lucky few by listening to the episode!Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich-------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to episode 40 of the Loathed Strangers.The 50th anniversary of Swindon Town's greatest moment, the 1969 Football League Cup victory of The Arsenal.I am joined by two Town supporters, Terry and Gareth, who recall their memories of the day, spliced with the sounds of the day itself. It was a genuine pleasure to record.ARSENAL 1-3 SWINDON TOWN1. Peter Downsborough2. Rod Thomas3. John Trollope4. Joe Butler5. Frank Burrows6. Stan Harland (c)7. Don Heath8. Roger Smart9. John Smith10. Peter Noble11. Don Rogers---12. Willie Penman---13. Owen Dawson14. Chris Jones15. Mick Blick---M: Danny Williams Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich--------------------------------------Episode includes soundbites by Pathé (1969)ITV (1969)Sky Sports (2010)Facebook: The Loathed Strangershttps://twitter.com/LoathedStrangerhttps://www.instagram.com/theloathedstrangers/[email protected] by Matthew Kilfordhttps://www.matthewkilford.com/Artwork by John Daglishhttps://www.instagram.com/johndaglish/Producer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to episode 38 of the Loathed Strangers.Wales international Billy Bodin is my guest for this instalment of LSPOD and what a great guest he turned out to be.So much ground is covered - 2 hours worth! An absolute gentleman.- Growing up with a Town legend- Swindon Town Youth- Danny Wilson, Paul Hart and Paolo Di Canio- The teammates- The messy exit- That ruddy shush celebration- WalesAND SO MUCH MOREFootball is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich--------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed Strangershttps://twitter.com/LoathedStrangerhttps://www.instagram.com/theloathedstrangers/[email protected] by Matthew Kilfordhttps://www.matthewkilford.com/Artwork by John Daglishhttps://www.instagram.com/johndaglish/Producer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to episode 36 of the Loathed Strangers.Sound the Miles Storey Klaxon because my guest for this episode is, erm, MILES STOREY!...and what a fine guest Miles turned out to be as he walks me through his career to date.We cover LOADS- Wolves- CoventrySTFC- Youth- Nutty, Budgie and Zippy- The Teammates- The First Team- The Football Boots- The Goals- Aston Villa Highs- Brentford Lows- England- The Loans- Aberbeen and Partick ThistlePLUS MORE!Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich--------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed Strangershttps://twitter.com/LoathedStrangerhttps://www.instagram.com/theloathedstrangers/[email protected] by Matthew Kilfordhttps://www.matthewkilford.com/Artwork by John Daglishhttps://www.instagram.com/johndaglish/Producer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to episode 35 of the Loathed Strangers.For this instalment myself and Vic Morgan remember and celebrate legendary Town manager Danny Williams who passed away, aged 94, in February 2019.We discuss Danny's Town career, his players and the seasons of his two spells as Swindon Town manager (1965-1969 and 1974-1978).Danny successfully managed to blend the remaining members of 'Bert's Babes' (Thomas, Trollope, Smart, Rogers) with his own canny eye for spotting talent (Downsborough, Butler, Burrows, Harland, Heath, Smith, Noble, Penman) which culminated in Town's greatest ever achievement, the 1969 League Cup Final win over Arsenal.If we retrace the steps of how and why our love for Swindon Town started in the first place the foundations, for many of us, are likely to be laid by the legacy of Danny Williams’ achievements as manager of Town and that's whether your first game was in 1969, 1979, 1989, 1999, 2009 or 2019,I started supporting Swindon because my dad was a fan. He started going when Danny Williams was in charge. Many of our parents, grandparents, other family members, friends or neighbours who encouraged us to go to the County Ground were originally enticed themselves by the magnificent era of the 1960's. An era spearheaded by Danny Williams.So long, Danny. Rest well and thanks.All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich----------------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed Strangershttps://twitter.com/LoathedStrangerhttps://www.instagram.com/theloathedstrangers/[email protected] by Matthew Kilfordhttps://www.matthewkilford.com/Artwork by John Daglishhttps://www.instagram.com/johndaglish/Producer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 34 of the Loathed Strangers Podcast!Joining on a trip down memory lane this week is Leigh Bedwell.Leigh was a in fine form and it was great listening to his experiences playing for Swindon Town between the ages of 8 and 20.He played just the one game for Swindon's first team and it was in dramatic fashion and we talk about it in depth.We Discuss...- A supporter from the wrong 'shire!- Football origins- Joining Swindon Town- Jimmy & Nutty & Coaches- Teammates- Paul Bodin's U18's- Turning Pro- That debut!- The 2012/13 season- Adapting to Non-League football- England's Number 1PLUS MORE!Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich-----------------------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 31 of the Loathed Strangers Podcast.Something new for S01E31. A sporadic series called 'MY XI'. It's solely designed for us to all joyfully venture down a Swindon Town nostalgic filled hole of greatness.Basically, I talk to Swindon Town fans about a Select XI of their choice and my guest for the first instalment is none other than Vic Morgan.Vic worked in radio for many years covering football in both Wiltshire and Devon but has never stopped following the Town.We talk about his career, highlights supporting Swindon and his XI (plus subs and manager)XI:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.Subs:12.13.14.15.16.17.18.Manager:Find out the lucky few by listening to the episode!Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich-------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P.*The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 30 of the Loathed Strangers Podcast.Ex-Town midfielder Brian Howard joins me down the line from his car somewhere in England, I didn't ask.Brian is an agent now and took time out of his schedule to talk to me. What a guy!Brian joined Town in 2003 and was a major player on the road to that rainy night at the Withdean. Eventually I'll run out of players from that squad to talk to and we can all move on but until then.... Let me have this. Please? Thanks!We Discuss...- Southampton- England... and Scotland- CR7: Origins- Swindon Town- Andy King's Fag Packet- Sammy Igoe's 3am Drinking Habits- Season 1: Good Times!- Season 2: Not So Good Times!- Post-Swindon- Life as a Football AgentPLUS MORE!Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich-----------------------------------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P.*** The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast *** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 29 of the Loathed Strangers Podcast.I'm back on the ex-player trail and I was lucky to be joined by Grant Smith.It was a frustrating spell at Town for Grant who was only able to thrive in his favoured position until the final 25% of his Swindon career.We Discuss...- The Smith Family Football Dynasty- Wikipedia being rubbish- The Battle of Bramall Lane- Swindon Town- Andy King- 'Bring your pal along'- Leeds and Brighton- A snake emoji move to Bristol City- Life as a Football AgentPLUS MORE!Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich-----------------------------------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P.*** The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast *** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 27 of the Loathed Strangers Podcast. Guess who's back? Back again? Ferry's back, tell a friend!Guess who's back?Guess who's back?Guess who's back?...and so on.Si Ferry joins me to answer *your* questions.- Fitba- Antics- Other stuff!That really doesn't do it justice! It's another classic of the, erm, genre.What more do you want?Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!RichFacebook: The Loathed Strangershttps://twitter.com/LoathedStrangerhttps://www.instagram.com/theloathedstrangers/[email protected] by Matthew Kilfordhttps://www.matthewkilford.com/Artwork by John Daglishhttps://www.instagram.com/johndaglish/Producer: K.P. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 26 of the Loathed Strangers Podcast. Now I Have a Christmas Special - Ho! Ho! Ho!Swindon Town Hall of Famer, Matt Heywood, completes his second appearance on the pod by joining me for a Christmas themed episode. - Christmas music and films- The Christmas schedule- Experiences as a pro at Christmas- The parties- Making it through the wildernessPlus more!Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!RichFacebook: The Loathed Strangershttps://twitter.com/LoathedStrangerhttps://www.instagram.com/theloathedstrangers/[email protected] by Matthew Kilfordhttps://www.matthewkilford.com/Artwork by John Daglishhttps://www.instagram.com/johndaglish/Producer: K.P. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 25 of the Loathed Strangers Podcast.Sam Morshead returns to answer *your* questions and he's in fine form. Standard.Loads of stuff covered:Cricket JournalismFootball JournalismThe Daily MailBest and Worsts... and a whole lotta Swindon Town F.C.Thanks for Sam for returning and thanks to those who submitted questions (sorry if yours wasn't read out).Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPod guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich-----------------------------------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P.*** The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast *** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Loathed Strangers Podcast. Juan Cobián joins me down-the-line (all the way)from Buenos Aires to talk about his football career.We cover....* Football in Argentina- Boca Juniors- Superclásico- El Diego* Sheffield Wednesday- Danny Wilson- Paolo Di Canio* Charlton & Aberdeen* Swindon Town- Moving to Wiltshire- Colin Todd- Andy King- FrustrationsJuan was good value and it was a pleasure to talk to him. Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPod guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!Rich-----------------------------------------------------------------Facebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P.*** The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast *** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*** There's swearing sprinkled across the episode***Welcome to Episode 22 of the Loathed Strangers Podcast. I was joined, for this episode, by former Town coach David 'Budgie' Byrne.It's safe to say that David speaks his mind! We go all the way through his career:- Brentford- Non-League- Gillingham- Millwall- Plymouth/Watford- Scotland- European football with Spurs!?- Coaching- Swindon* Luggy* Malpas* Danny * Scouting* Managing* Relationships- Post-SwindonFootball is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it. Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!RichFacebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P.*** The Loathed Strangers is an independent podcast with no affiliation to Swindon Town Football Club. Opinions provided by guests don't always represent the views of the club or podcast *** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode TWENTY of the Loathed Strangers Podcast. Still just about delivering that one instalment per week.The Good NewsMY GUEST IS FRASER DIGBY! Can you believe!? I can't.I talk to Fraser about his football career from signing for Manchester United, to playing for England at youth level and then over a decade with SWINDON TOWN F.C.The Bad NewsThere were several issues throughout the recording, predominately WiFi issues. Apologies about that but we fought our way through as best as we could.Either way... Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPOD guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!RichFacebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The First World War concluded 100 years ago and this mini-episode is a tribute to those associated with Swindon Town F.C. who fought in the conflict.Those listed on the memorial above the tunnel in the Arkell's Stand provide the focus of the episode.Sources:www.swindontownfc.co.ukwww.swindon-town-fc.co.ukwww.footballandthefirstworldwar.org/www.lcfc.com/news/431132/leicester-fosse-and-the-first-world-war-part-13100 Greats: Swindon Town Football Club by Dick Mattick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode SE7ENTEEN of the Loathed Strangers Podcast. Still just about delivering that one instalment per week. Phew!My guest for this episode is former Media and Communications Manager*, Chris Tanner.*Not Media and Communications Officer, which is what I say on the Pod...Chris was employed by Swindon Town between 2002 and 2013 so he saw things, man. All sorts of crazy and wonderful things.We talk about his role at the club plus his experiences...* The Press* Notable Events* Pre-Season Tours* Notable Seasons* Owners- Wills Familys feat. Willie Carson- BEST Holdings- The Andrew Fitton Consortium- Jed* The Manager- Andy King- Iffy Onuora- Dennis Wise- Paul Sturrock- Maurice Malpas- Danny Wilson - Paul Hart- Paolo Di Canio- Kevin MacDonald* The PlayersPLUS MORE!Chris was, frankly, ace.Please forgive me if I missed anything out.Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPod guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!RichFacebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode SIXTEEN of the Loathed Strangers Podcast. Still just about delivering that one instalment per week. Phew!Ever won the League Cup?Ever beaten Roma?Ever beaten NapoliEver beaten Juventus?Ever played alongside and against European Cup winners?Ever enjoyed beers with one of the greatest footballers of all time?No?Joe Butler has!Joe is one of Swindon Town's all-time greats and I had the absolutely pleasure of talking to him about his Town career.We talk about his journey from Newcastle United to Swindon Town:- Danny Williams- Harry Cousins & Maurice Owen- 1968-69- The League Cup- Fred Ford- The Anglo-Italian Cup Winners Cup- The Anglo-Italian Cup- Dave Mackay- Food and Drink with a Football Legend- PLUS MORE!Please forgive me if I missed anything out.Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPod guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!RichFacebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SUPER! Super Sam!SUPER!Super Sam!SUPER! Super Sam!Super Sammy Parkin!SUPER! Super Sam!SUPER!Super Sam!SUPER! Super Sam!Super Sammy Parkin!SUPER! Super Sam!SUPER!Super Sam!SUPER! Super Sam!Super Sammy Parkin!SUPER! Super Sam!SUPER!Super Sam!SUPER! Super Sam!Super Sammy Parkin!Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPod guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!RichFacebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode TH13TEEN of the Loathed Strangers Podcast. Still just about delivering that one instalment per week. Phew!For this episode I was joined 'down the line' by Paul McAreavey who like each and every guest of the podcast to date was an absolute delight to talk to.Paul grew up in West Belfast during, shall we say, a turbulent time in Irish/UK relations and was signed as a teenager by Steve McMahon.I think Paul would be the first to admit that his time at Swindon was a not exactly a happy one (although there were good times within his five season spell in Wiltshire)Lots was coveredThe TroublesNorthern Ireland U21Swindon Town- Steve McMahon- Jimmy Quinn- Colin Todd- Andy King- Roy Evans- Andy King (again)- The frustrations of being on the fringe- The frustrations of Ali Benarbia's skillHappiness Post-Swindon*WARNING* Podcast contains some mild talk of Karl Robinson.Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPod guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!RichFacebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode TWELVE of the Loathed Strangers Podcast. Still just about delivering that one instalment per week. Phew!For this episode I was joined by award winning journalist and Town fan, Sam Morshead, who like each and every guest of the podcast to date was an absolute delight to talk to.But Wow!Sam talks of his time covering Swindon Town for the Advertiser and Total with the sort of passion and enthusiasm that you'd come to expect from somebody who has followed the club since he was knee high to grasshopper (or about 8 years old, whatever).The Andrew Black EraThe Jed McCrory EraThe Lee Power EraWe got through loads but probably missed a fair whack out too. Hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I did whilst recording. Enthralling insight to a batshit crazy era.WARNING: Swearing included. Except the C-Bomb. I censored the C-Bomb. Eek.Football is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPod guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!RichFacebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode TEN of the Loathed Strangers Podcast. Still just about delivering that one instalment per week. Phew!For this episode I was joined by Jamie Pitman who like each and every guest of the podcast to date was an absolute delight to talk to.Jamie may have only played 3 league games for Swindon but there's lots of ground coveredWest Wiltshire- Junior football- School trash talk- Mr. AtyeoSwindon Town Youth- John Trollope- Being a YTSSwindon Town Reserves- Andy Rowland- Buckley + Morris- The CombinationPost-Swindon TownAND MUCH MOREFootball is great, isn't it!?All of the #LSPod guests volunteer their own time to discuss football with me and I’m very much grateful for it.Thanks, as always, for listening and I really hope you enjoy!RichFacebook: The Loathed StrangersTwitter: @loathedstrangerInstagram: @[email protected] by Matthew KilfordArtwork by John DaglishProducer: K.P. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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