Quickly Kevin; will he score? The 90s Football Show

'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 9) Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twitter: @quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the best chapters? Or a turgid slog? It's hard to know any more! What we do know is Steve is in Brazil. The scent of Cabral is in the air and he's determined to find him (and have too many glasses of orange juice along the way) Enjoy! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twitter: @quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 7) One million bucks or Cabral gets it.... will Steve find the money in time? Only one way to find out! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twitter: @quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cabral's kidnappers are giving Steve the runaround, but will it make him crazy like a fox? Only one way to find out... Chapter 6 is here and primed for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twitter: @quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just exactly what amount of time is the correct amount of time for a sandwich and snack buffett to arrive when summoned by a titan of industry? And should you ever daub or go 'full wolf'? There's a strong chance, just like Peter Penrice, we'll be left waiting to know the answers... Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twitter: @quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 4) The mystery of missing centre back Cabral gains some new traction, Sir Lawrence enjoys a brandy and ginger the proper way, and Steve makes plans to meet with Peter Penrice down the local.... enjoy! Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 3) Joining us for a return to the Barnes-iverse is of course Ivo Graham and Matt Forde, as the hunt for Cabral and his reasons for going MIA start to reveal themselves in chapter 3. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 2) Chapter 2 of Defender sees Steve navigate a tricky press conference and the nations media descend on Leddersford to speculate on the whereabouts of Cabral. But how will manager Barnes handle the white heat of the newsroom and newsmen and conspicuously name-less news women? Find out inside... Joining us as ever is literary expert Ivo Graham, and a new addition to the series for this final book - it's our honour to welcome QK royalty into the Bruce/Barnes universe as Mr Matt Forde steps into the hot seat to cover for Josh, who in tribute to Cabral is AWOL for the time being (essentially cup-tied due to diary and schedule conflicts). Enjoy! Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 1) The third book is here, is it as brilliantly bad as we remember? Will Steve manage to locate missing centre back Cabral whilst staying on course for promotion? Did all three books take place in one season?! We don't know, but we'll do our best to find out. It all starts now... Joining us as ever is literary expert Ivo Graham, and a new addition to the series for this final book - it's our honour to welcome QK royalty into the Bruce/Barnes universe as Mr Matt Forde steps into the hot seat to cover for Josh, who in tribute to Cabral is AWOL for the time being (essentially cup-tied due to diary and schedule conflicts). Enjoy! Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QKWHS: Nick Hancock's Football Nightmares In this episode we watch and dissect one of the great cultural artefacts of the 90's - the VHS compilation video. In this case one of the two titans of the genre (alongside Danny Baker's Own Goals and Gaffs) we watch and review 'Nick Hancock's Football Nightmares'. Many of you will already be familiar with the VHS in question. If you aren't the whole thing is available on YouTube. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks, Chris, Josh, and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this episode we all bring our three favourite kits of the 90's to the table to battle it out for the victory as best kit of the 90's (as well as discussing some overrated options) it's safe to say there are some 'interesting' choices... Elsewhere we take a conversational cul de sac to Brian May and Anita Dobson's life together. Thanks for your continued support, the show genuinely wouldn't be possible without it. Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Desert Island 90's Football Clips: Michael Marden Josh is on 'Manager Holiday' - director of podcasts Michael Marden takes us through his 90's football Desert Island (B-side) clips. We'd love to know yours - contact us in all the usual places. Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh is on 'Manager Holiday' so we're joined by comedian and friend of Quickly Kevin, Ben Clarke, to take us through his 90's football Desert Island Clips. We'd love to know yours - contact us in all the usual places. Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this QK episode we watch and dissect one of the seminal football texts of the 90's - Danny Baker's VHS compilation 'Own Goals and Gaffs' Does is stand up still today? It's safe to say the jury is out... Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Off the back of the success of the Halloween special we're delivering another, even more tenuous episode, the Quickly Kevin Valentines special. Featuring valentine horror stories from the 90's. The top 6 90's Football couples. And most excitingly of all, the first batch of listeners telling their partners the boring Oldham fact. All this and more. Not to be missed. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining us for a very special episode this month is one of the greatest defenders of his generation - a PSV, Manchester United, Lazio and Milan legend who won an incredible treble with United in '99 and UEFA defender of the year two years in a row! The titan that is Jaap Stam! We discuss his early career in Holland, the treble in 1999. Euro 96, France 98, that Bergkamp goal, Gary Neville being a busy c*nt and so much more... enjoy!! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Xxx Chris, Josh and Michael Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twitter: @quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QK Film Club: 'Fever Pitch' (1997) The QK Film club is back - and this time round we're discussing the 1997 'classic' based on Nick Hornby's seminal book of the same name - Fever Pitch. We had good memories and high hopes going into this one, it's safe to say we felt more like Liverpool than Arsenal in '89 on the way out... let us know your thoughts below... Got any more film club suggestions? Send them in to: [email protected] Thanks, Chris, Josh, and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QKWHS - Saint & Greavsie For this episode we've gone back into the archives for a retrospective look at two football and broadcasting legends - Saint and Greavsie. Through the prism of classic (and not so classic) clips we discuss the show, its influence and legacy, the infamous Fantasy Football League appearance and much, much more...it's a funny old game.... Thanks, Chris, Josh, and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QKWHS - My Summer With Des In this episode we finally get to watch the seminal 1998 TV movie - 'My Summer with Des'. The romantic comedy set during the European football championships in 1996, where football fan Martin finds his life is going from bad to worse after losing his job and splitting up with his girlfriend. However, as the football tournament progresses his luck begins to turn, firstly because of England's successes on the pitch, and secondly because of his encounter with a mysterious woman. Enjoy! Thanks - Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QKWHS: 'Beckham' documentary watchalong with Tom Craine (Fan Club Exclusive) Joining us for a watch-a-long and discussion of the recent Netflix documentary series 'Beckham' is comedian Tom Craine. Is he really an avid bee-keeper? Was it a sending off against Argentina? How good was he at snake on the Nokia? All the key points addressed.... Enjoy! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx *This episode was first published to the fan club on October 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this QK Fan Club exclusive episode we're joined by Tom Craine to discuss an titan of 90's football - Terry Veneables. We watched a series of clips and talk about his legacy and impact on both the game and us as fans during the decade and beyond in light of the great mans recent passing. Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx * This episode was first published to the fan club in January 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dean Saunders (QK Fan Club Exclusive) Joining us for a very special QK Fan Club exclusive episode this month is a Welsh legend who was the most expensive player in Britain when Liverpool signed him for £2.9 million in 1991. He had successful spells (and banged in goals) at Derby, Aston Villa, Galatasary and many more during his career. It's our pleasure to welcome to the studio Dean Saunders (and of course who else could we ask to join Chris in the hot seat other than Elis James) Enjoy! Chris, Josh and Michael Twitter: @quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: [email protected] * This episode was first published to the fan club in January 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QK - The Outsiders (France 98) In this episode we watch and discuss the 1998 documentary 'The Outsiders' in which Nick Hancock follows the Iran national team on their journey through the France 98 World Cup and their famous match against the USA. You can find it on youtube if you want to watch before / during / after... Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the QK Fan Club we are joined by Ivo Graham to discuss explore the 'Private Lives' of 1989's most exciting up and coming footballers part 3. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QK Film Club: Roberto Baggio - The Divine Ponytail (2021) The QK Film club is back and this episode we're discussing the recent Netflix biopic - 'Roberto Baggio: The Divine Ponytail'. We also ask the big question, where in the world is Claude Le Roy? Thanks, Chris, Josh, and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QKWHS - The Golden Era of Football Magazines Saddle up for a bonus episode where we talk through some of the best (and worst) 90's Football Magazine and publication content from the decade. Including some prime Jeff Kenna regression chat, the worlds worst sticker book, the first ever edition of Loaded magazine, and the masterpiece that is Match magazines swap shop. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QKWHS - Phil Daniels on Chelsea in the 90's (and beyond) Joining us in the studio is a legend of the screen and icon of the 90's. Star of Quadrophenia, Scum, Eastenders. Guest on Blur's Parklife and last but not least, Chelsea fan. Phil discusses all things Chelsea in the 90's and beyond... Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael. Twitter: @quicklykevin Facebook:quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ghost of Herbert Chapman. Micky Quinn's haunted moustache. Is Michael the new Derek Acorah? Find out all this and more in our exclusive QK Halloween special. The ghost of Quickly Kevin lives on.... (Episode recorded Oct 2020) Thanks - Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All things must end... we reach the final chapter of the second book in Steve Bruce's iconic literary crime trilogy. Will Steve Barnes get back in time for the big match against Burnwick? Will there be repurcussions for his actions during the Mexican stand-off to aprehend 'Old Sam'? And will Peter Penrice forgive him for standing him up in the pub? All this and more contained within... Thanks - Chris, Josh and Michael The third book in the trilogy will be coming soon. x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweeper! - Steve Bruce (Chapter 12) It's all about to reach a thrilling climax, with gunfights, double crosses, and a twist that Chris simply did not see coming... and we finally find out what 2 + 2 = ? Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweeper! - Steve Bruce (Chapter 11) Just how are they tracking him? Will Steve charm and save the tanned lady? And most importantly, which band would you take Steve Bruce to see given the option? Things are really heating up in this chapter... enjoy! Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweeper! - Steve Bruce (Chapter 10) "Everybody has a name..." Things are really hotting up as Steve meets a sub-machine gun toting receptionist with great teeth, uncovers a potential clue in the form of Israeli attacking midfielder Eyal Berkovic, and we ponder on whether Steve would make a good James Bond? Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweeper! by Steve Bruce (Chapter 9) We're back for chapter 9 of the 2nd book in the Steve Barnes / Bruce murder mystery series. You know the score by now! Ivo Graham is here and we're dissecting this bad boy page by page... Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s finally time for the inaugural Let’s Be Having You End of Series Quiz! There are a few familiar favourites from QuicklyKevin and some new additions as Chris and Alex are put to the test – but who will come out on top? BIG NEWS – We’ve commissioned ourselves for a second series! We'll see you soon for the next series, but in the meantime, if you want a regular fix of Let’s Be Having You head over to the LBHY fan club at letsbehavingyou.com If you’ve got anything at all to contribute, you can email us at: [email protected] If you’re a member of the QK Fan club - good news! As the QK fan club transitions to LBHY fan club you’ll still get access to all the old QK subscriber episodes and you’ll be getting monthly special episodes from LBHY as well (which may very well include, Big Ron Manager..) So good night Richard Wright, Chris, Alex and Nick x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweeper! - Steve Bruce (Chapter 8) A chapter we can safely describe as 'lesser Bruce' as one too many automobile based interventions hinder Steve (and arguably the plots) momentum to both solve the mystery of Old Sam and prepare for the upcoming match under the floodlights. But we do enjoy the return of an old 'friend' who we thought we'd seen the last of... Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweeper! - Steve Bruce (Chapter 7) Erik Bantona, Ryan Bobson, David Becklamb, Cristiano Ronalyes, in the history of Mulcaster United the number 7 has been steeped in legend. To be associated with said numeral is a mark of quality, of commitment to excellence, of the ability to elevate your chosen pursuit above and beyond those around you. Will the same semantic brilliance pour from the pages of chapter 7 of Sweeper! ? The answer... is no... We do however learn a lot more about the dynamic of Steve Barnes marriage and their Sunday newspaper consumption habits, his contempt for those who dwell on the past, and we meet the enigmatic Mr Smith who may or may not have Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweeper! - Steve Bruce (Chapter 6) Chapter 6 is here and we're into big hitter territory now. Steve uncovers more details about the enigmatic Sam and his shady past, something foul fills the air in Leddersford and it's not just the tripe. And yes, we're both crestfallen and relieved that the plot is starting to gain some real momentum. Let's hope for Steve's sake he can make it back in time for Christmas shopping with Susan... Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweeper! - Steve Bruce (Chapter 5) Chapter 5 picks up with some dynamite prose from Bruce. A masterclass in semantic efficiency. And then goes swiftly and consistently downhill from there... We meet Steve's short-term sidekick in landlord Malik, and there's some revelations about the dynamic of Steve's marriage. We'd call this chapter 'joining tissue' - and we'd also love to know which famous crime writer would do the best job at rewriting or punching up the Bruce / Barnes trilogy?... answers on a postcard below... Thanks Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweeper! - Steve Bruce (Chapter 4) Chapter 4 is here and it's a classic. Steve goes on the search for more info about the mysterious Sam and finds himself in a rougher part of Leddersford where there's something in the air....and it might just be the sound of tripe... Thanks - CS, JW and MM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweeper! - Steve Bruce (Chapter 3) We're back in Leddersford and it's a trip to the morgue for Steve Barnes to try and get to the bottom of Old Sam's increasingly mysterious demise. There's a memorable cameo for some new but fleeting characters in this chapter (let us know who you imagined playing them in the film / TV spin off below) and elsewhere in the postbag we solve a mystery of our own when it comes to Steve's son Alex appearing in photos of the England team in that infamous trip abroad before Euro 96... Thanks Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweeper! - Steve Bruce (Chapter 2) It's cliff-hanger central over at Leddersford Town as Steve Barnes juggles the duel tasks of implementing a sweeper system for the run of games coming up in their promotion push, whilst also finding out yet another bombshell about the demise of Leddersford caretaker 'Old Sam'. Enjoy! Thanks - Chris, Josh and Michael. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweeper! - Steve Bruce (Chapter 1) Here. We. Go. Chapter one of book two in the Steve Barnes trilogy is here! Is Godfather Part 2 and Empire Strikes back to book one? Or more like Greece 2? Only one way to find out... We begin with Steve up to his old tricks as he sets up the new mystery at Leddersford Town and we meet suspicious janitor Old Sam, and ponder just how much blood does Steve Barnes have on his hands already?.... Thanks - Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Josh are joined by Ivo Graham to analyse the 'Private Lives' of 1989's most promising footballers. Part 2 of 2. Who loves playing snooker? Have we discovered a black hole in the Barnes-verse? And is Terry Griffiths an Apple brand ambassador? There's only one way to find out! Thanks Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the QK Fan Club Chris and Josh are joined by Ivo Graham as they explore the 'Private Lives' of 1989's most exciting up and coming footballers. There's also our first in depth review of the West End stage show 'Dear England', which tells the story of the man who ruined Euro 96, Gareth Southgate. And which footballer would change his tax code if he was invisible for a day? And who would like to spend the day with Ronald Reagan? Listen to find out! We'll have Part 2 for you very shortly. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Month in the 90's - December 1999 In this episode we look back at the last month of this glorious decade - December 1999. Leeds United top the table. Travis and 'The Man Who...' dominate the charts. Ginola gets goal of the month. And crucially, we speculate on whether Chelsea FC was a secret sanctuary for diminutive players... Thanks Chris, Josh, and Michael. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, you read it right. Somehow Chris has managed to convince us to watch and then talk about the WWF event 'Summerslam 92' (and the spectacle of wrestling in general) and it's safe to say we don't always share his enthusiasm. On top of that we've got some more great 90's football correspondence including an update on the Hereford Bull, and a Quantum leap style discussion about what would happen when one result from history has changed and the impact it would then have had on Big Sam Allardyce... "THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!!!" Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QKWHS - Born To Save: The Peter Shilton Story In this episode we watch and dissect a documentary about one of the key figures in the QK universe, Mr Peter Shilton. Includes one of the most boring pieces of archive footage since Paul Stewart told his infamous anecdote, and a deep dive into the origins and variations of Shilton's hair. It's a fascinating insight into a man who made his debut professional BEFORE the 1966 World Cup Final and was still failing to dive for penalties as late as 1997!!!! Were we wrong about his legacy? Yes. And also, no... Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chapter 13: Striker! by Steve Bruce The boys are once again joined by QK legend Ivo Graham to forensically examine Steve Bruce's 'Striker' in the chapter by chapter deep dive format. This month - Chapter 13 It's the final countdown. The match against Fulton is finally here. The killer is still on the loose. Leddersford don't have a recognised striker. As Bruce / Barnes ties things up in the messiest of literary bows the plot moves at a terrifying pace (and at times an illogical one) in this final chapter of the literary masterpiece. Thanks for joining us on this journey - we've loved every minute and can't wait to start book two in 2022. Until then... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chapter 12: Striker! by Steve Bruce The boys are once again joined by QK legend Ivo Graham to forensically examine Steve Bruce's 'Striker' in the chapter by chapter deep dive format exclusive to QK Fan Club Members. This month - Chapter 12 It's the penultimate chapter of the book and things are getting tasty. There's an intruder at the Barnes residence, earthquakes in Turkey, and a first 11 to be picked in the needle match against Fulton... Enjoy! - Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are once again joined by QK legend Ivo Graham to forensically examine Steve Bruce's 'Striker' in the chapter by chapter deep dive format. This month - Chapter 11 We pick up where we left off in Steve's office with twists, turns, cliff-hangers and roast dinners as we really get to the business end of this literary masterpiece... Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices