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A View From The Stands

by A View From The Stands

A football podcast coming from the heart of the game...the supporters. 5 sports journalists from BCU come together to discuss some of the most unique topics in the game.

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Episodes

  1. Mr Whippy's Big Day Out - Episode 7

    In this week's episode the AVFTS lads take themselves back to their childhoods to talk about football tournaments. They mull over their favourite things about them, from ice-cream vans to gazebos, the lads cover it all.

  2. 5-a-side football - Episode 6

    The lads are back with another episode and this week it's all about 5-a-side football... From what's appropriate to wear, to what position do you play, the lads chat about the small-sided form of the game we all know and love. Conal reveals the time he nearly broke his spine attempting a Mexes...

  3. Richard Dunne 100 club?! - Episode 5

    The lads are back with another pod and this week they take themselves back to their childhoods and discuss footballing memorabilia and collectables, such as Shoot Out and Match Attax. Without bragging, Alex mentions the time he got a drawing of Marouane Fellaini into Match Magazine and Conal…

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  4. The Second Half - Episode 4

    The new year brings a new episode for the AVFTS lads, it's been a while since they got together to talk all things footy so here we have it. Subject matter quickly turned to their teams, how exactly have they been getting on? The Cycling GK, Ben Foster, doesn't make an appearance himself, but his...

  5. FIFA & Football Manager: Inside football gaming - Episode 3

    In this episode of AVFTS the lads discuss football gaming, from FIFA, PES and Football Manager to old classics such as Subbuteo. The lads talk about their experiences with football gaming and how it has changed over recent years. Harvey reveals the time he beat footballers David Brooks and Aaron...

  6. Half n' halves or Burberry scarves?! - Episode 2

    In this week's episode the AVFTS lads discuss fashion in and around football. What do the lads think is acceptable to wear to the footy? From full kit wankers, shirts and jumpers, all-out casual gear or the infamous footy shirt over a hoodie, what's right and what is oh so wrong...

  7. "Sponsored by milk?!" - Episode 1

    The AVFTS lads are back for a 4th series! Unfortunately they can't all be in the studio together so it's back on Zoom. In this episode the lads discuss how their teams are getting on so far this season and some big predictions are made... Tom's grilling on Twitter from Watford fans is finally...

  8. End-of-Season Awards - Episode 8

    The very first A View From The Stands 'End-of-Season Awards'. The lads throw their best frocks on and get together on Zoom to attend the awards. With the help of some celebratory drinks, the boys debate their picks for the unique categories before Jordan picks the award winner. This is the last...

  9. Final-Day Drama - Episode 7

    After the completion of the EFL Championship, the lads get together on Zoom to discuss what went down. The less said the better for Harvey and Nottingham Forest. Sticking with this topic, the AVFTS lads compare some of the greatest final-day games, from AGUEROOOOO to West Brom's great escape.

  10. Best Bits & Funny Clips

    The podcast's best bits and funny clips from the past year, a small compilation showing the lads in their finest form.

  11. In conversation with: Jean-Luc Ramdin - Episode 6

    The lads are joined by another guest, ex-Southampton acadmey player Jean-Luc Ramdin, now plying his trade in the USA. Jean-Luc tells the tales of his time at Saints and how it compares to playing in America. He also lifts the lid on his bust-up with Jadon Sancho. The AVFTS lads discuss how their...

  12. Project Restart | Bonus Episode | - Episode 5

    This week the lads have recorded a bonus episode before the restart of the Premier League season. Friend and fan of the podcast Mark Metcalfe joined the lads to offer some insight and opinion on project restart and specifically Newcastle United. The lads also discuss their fantasy football league...

  13. In conversation with: Max Hayes - Episode 4

    In this week's episode the AVFTS lads are joined by another guest, Max Hayes (better known as Matchday with Max). He tells the lads how he went from speaking to Nottingham Forest fans outside the City Ground for his YouTube channel, to working for the BBC and Mitre. The lads also discuss the…

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  14. The life of an academy footballer: Nathan Marks - Episode 3

    In an A View From The Stands first, the lads have a guest on the pod. Ex-Swindon Town acadmey player and Jordan's brother, Nathan Marks tells the tales of his time at the club. From coming up against Marcus Rashford, to being accused of spying by Paolo Di Canio, Nathan lifts the lid on the life…

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  15. Dream Guests - Episode 2

    The AVFTS lads are back again on Zoom and this week they're talking about their dream guests on the podcast, who they'd love to speak to and hear their stories. The guests range from world class footballers from past and present, to a few people you may not expect. The lads also discuss the news...

  16. Life in lockdown - Episode 1

    After a couple of months off the AVFTS boys got together on Zoom to talk about their lives in lockdown so far. They discuss what they've been up to and how they think football should tackle project restart, with a special feature from Tom's back garden birds.

  17. Haircuts - Episode 11

    In this week's episode we put our thoughts and feelings to the sword on another one of football's trivial topics...haircuts. We compare the best and worst haircuts from past and present in the glorious game. We also discuss what the outbreak of Coronavirus may mean for football and its fans.

  18. The game's gone - Episode 10

    In this week's episode we talk about the state of the modern game, has it gone too far? We also mull over the introduction of the Premier League 'Hall of Fame' and Tom and Alex debate whether Jack Grealish really is the best thing since sliced bread.

  19. Football Kits - Episode 9

    In this week's episode we talk all about football kits. We compare our favourite kits, our least favourite kits, kits from old generations and new, international kits and more. We even brought some of our own in! We also discuss the week's talking points and take a look at our fantasy league.

  20. The good, the bad and the ugly | Live Football | - Episode 8

    In today's episode we talk all about live football. What are the best and worst matches we've been to? We recall watching players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suárez and Cameron Jerome... We also discuss Manchester City's proposed 2-year-ban from the Champions League, will it happen?

  21. Player Encounters - Episode 7

    In this week's episode we talk all about times that we've met footballers, from Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk to former goalkeeper Rob Green. We also discuss whether we think the role of the modern footballer has changed. There's an elephant in the room this week too...a camera! So, you might be…

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  22. Sunday League - Episode 6

    We're back after a long winter break! In this episode we round up what's been going on since we last got together, including the January transfer window. We then dive into something we all know and love...Sunday league football. We share our favourite memories and funniest moments.

  23. Sh**houses - Episode 5

    In this episode we talk all about s**thouses in football, whether you love them or hate them you can't deny the entertainment factor they bring to the game. We also discuss our fantasy football league as there's been a change at the top!

  24. FIFA Songs - Episode 4

    During the international break we took a look at FIFA and in particular, its soundtracks. We threw it out to you on Twitter, looked through your responses and came up with our stand-out songs and artists from over the years.

  25. VAR - Episode 3

    In this week's episode we tackle the topic on everyone's lips at the minute...VAR. We discuss how we think it's adapted in the Premier League this season and what we would change. We also chew over the week's talking points and grill out fantasy teams.

  26. Racism - Episode 2

    In this episode we tackle the constant issue that is racism, a topic that we shouldn't have to talk about in 2019. We also discuss the week's hot topics, our person of the week and take a look at our fantasy football league.

  27. Introduction to Series 2 - Episode 1

    We're back! In this episode we discuss our sporting summer's and what's gone on since we last recorded an episode. We then outline what Series 2 will be all about and introduce our new feature - fantasy football!

  28. Our End of Season Review - Episode 10

    In our final episode of Series 1 we review the seasons our clubs have had and look ahead to the summer and Series 2.

  29. Match-day Vloggers and Fan Channels - Episode 9

    In today's episode we talk about YouTube and its rise in significance across football. We discuss what we think about match-day vloggers, fan channels and other football related content on YouTube.

  30. Pundits - Episode 8

    Today's episode is all about pundits, the good, the bad and the ugly! We speak about which we like and which we don't, from old to new.

  31. Hooliganism - Episode 7

    We recorded this episode the day after our attendance at the Midlands Student Media Awards, so naturaly we talk all about that. We then cover the sensitive topic of football hooliganism and how it's changed, the 80's culture and fashion to how it is now.

  32. Social Media - Episode 6

    In this episode we talk about social media and how it's changed football as we know it today.

  33. Football Grounds - Episode 5

    In our 5th episode we talk all about football grounds, from personal experiences to grounds we'd love to go to. Tottenham Hotspur's new ground gets a mention too.

  34. VAR - Episode 4

    This week we talk about the introduction of VAR and how successful we think it has been. We also cover the quality of officials in the Premier League and the EFL and the proposed rule changes for next season.

  35. Cup Competitions - Episode 3

    In this week's episode we talk about the English domestic cup competitions such as the FA Cup, the Carabao Cup and the Checkatrade Trophy. We discuss what we think of them and what changes we would make if we had the power to.

  36. England - Episode 2

    In this episode we talk about England and international football. The topics of conversation include international tournaments, the age old debate of club vs country and what supporting your country means to you.

  37. Away Days - Episode 1

    This episode includes personal away day tales from real football fans, covering hot topics such as safe standing and the debate of what's better: Premier League or the EFL?

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A football podcast coming from the heart of the game...the supporters. 5 sports journalists from BCU come together to discuss some of the most unique topics in the game.

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