Loathed Strangers: Swindon Town Podcast

Another week, another dip into the history of Swindon Town this time with former Town centre-forward Keith Scott!He started out in Non-League and won it all with Wycombe Wanderers before joined Premier League era Swindon in 1993. It's the usual start to current days discussion with plenty covered, Cheers, Keith! [This episode is sponsored by the Official STFC Supporters Club] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 95: The Crewe Scary ShowCrewe Alexandra 3-1 Swindon Town.Guest: Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forgive the gremlins down the Skype line for the first section of the pod. It improves, I promise! But the Road to 100 continues nonetheless and my guest for 94 is none other than Giuliano Grazioli! Graz gives us the realities of life of a lower league footballer and it's not all glitz and glamour. We go through his career from the Non-League start at Wembley to present day. This was a pleasure!This episode is sponsored by the STFC Official Supporters Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 93: Town Go Double-DionSwindon Town 0-3 Plymouth ArgyleSwindon Town 1-1 Plymouth ArgyleGuest: Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOLY MOLY! Colin Calderwood is on the pod! Crazy. It won't surprise you that he's an absolute gent. Listen for yourselves!This episode is proudly sponsored by the STFC Official Supporters Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 91: O-I-E-I-E-I-EBradford City 2-1 Swindon TownGuest: Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remembering Peter Downsborough with Town fan, Vic Morgan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 89: Happiness ExiledSwindon Town 0-2 Newport CountyGuests: Ben Wills and Jack (from the 1912 Exiles Podcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one is a big episode for ol' Rich as Néstor Lorenzo has always been a bit of hero to me. It was great to talk to him for over an hour about his career that has included a World Cup Final with Argentina, Argentinos Juniors, Boca, a great coaching career and, of course, Swindon Town. I really hope you enjoy.[This episode is sponsored by the STFC Official Supporters Club] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 87: Bouncing Back! Swindon Town 0-3 Colchester UnitedCambridge United 0-1 Swindon TownGuests: Ben Wills, Terry Pierce Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TY BELFORD IS IN THE HOUSE and we have a lovely ol' discussion about his career to date. From Coventry to Liverpool to Swindon and beyond! SUH-WIN-DON!This episode is sponsored by the STFC Official Supporters Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 85: (Maccles)Field of DreamsSwindon Town 3-0 Macclesfield TownGuest; Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two hours of Callum Kennedy? Yes please! It's an LSPOD classic as Callum guides us through his eventful football career from Ian Woan to Paolo Di Canio. SUH-WIN-DON! (This episode with sponsored by the STFC Official Supporters Club) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 83 - Orient Murdered on the Swindon GegenpressLeyton Orient 1-3 Swindon TownGuests: Terry Pierce. Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here we go again with another conversation with an ex-player and this time it's Tommy Mooney! A whirlwind season. 95% greatness, 5% controversy! The man who, along with Super Sammy Parkin, scored the goals that earned Town a long awaited Play-Off campaign. It ended in the rain at the Withdean but Tommy is wonderfully honest from beginning to end. A real highlight of doing the pod. This episode is sponsored by the STFC Official Supporters Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 80: The Morecambe & Wise (Men Say) ShowSwindon Town 3-1 MorecambeGuest: Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 79: Tis But a Scratch! Swindon Town 0-1 Northampton TownCheltenham Town 2-2 Swindon TownGuests: Conor Garratt, Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A little earlier than scheduled, here's my chat with ex-Town forward Éric Sabin. He was an absolute gentleman and I really hope you enjoy the latest instalment of #LSPOD. This episode is sponsored by the STFC Official Supporters Club. SUH-WIN-DON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Sendles-White joins me as we discuss his career. Its London beginnings and linking up with QPR. We go through his Swindon career in detail including the injury that curtailed his time in the first team. Also covered - Hamilton, Northern Ireland and post-Swindon life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 76: Grecian Standoff Halts Breakspearean TragedyExeter City 1-1 Swindon TownColchester 3-0 Swindon TownGuests: Ben Wills, Vic Morgan, Terry Pierce Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I call Algiers to talk to ex-Town player Sofiene Zaaboub. He was fantastique! We cover his early days and flirtations with some football heavyweights and his arrival in England to play for Swindon Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 74: Tell Me Lys Swindon Town 3-2 Carlisle UnitedGuest: Ben Wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talked to Jordan Stewart way back in May and he was ace. Honest about his Swindon Town career and his feelings immediately afterwards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 72: Ich Liebe Wellensball! Scunthorpe United 0-2 Swindon TownGuests: Ben Wills and Ben Hooke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode is strictly business with the Boss talking about the upcoming 2019-20 season. SUH-WIN-DON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One for the hopeless romantics out there. Former FourFourTwo man and avid Town fan Mark Hanrahan joins me for another trip down memory lane. SUH-WIN-DON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One for the hopeless romantics out there. Football media man and avid Town fan Adam Johnson joins me for another trip down memory lane. SUH-WIN-DON! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to episode 59 of the Loathed Strangers.Summer is still 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!Ben is my latest contestant. He was dragged kicking and screaming as I didn't have anyone else lined-up. What a trooper! Thanks Ben!The 3 rounds for this episode are...R1: The 2011/12 SeasonR2: The 2016/17 SeasonR3: The 2018/19 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 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 57 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!Finn 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: Town Signings (Di Canio to present)R2: Richie WellensR3: The 2017-18 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 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.