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Forward the Hamlet

The premier Dulwich Hamlet podcast

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  1. 53

    Home Disadvantage - Season 1 wrap

    Ben, Danny and Hugo round up the key themes from season 1.

  2. 52

    Home Disadvantage - With Michaella Williams

    Called out by teachers at school for wearing her hair naturally, being told she's 'pretty for a black girl' at university, hustling hard in the workplace for equal opportunities for everyone. Michaella's experiences are eye-opening, and they're inspiring. If you believe in and want to fight for equality, there is plenty here to consider and apply to your daily life right away.

  3. 51

    Home Disadvantage - With Havana McElvaine

    One of DHFCW's American contingent, Havana's insight, passion and eloquence shone through in our latest discussion on topics linked to the Black Lives Matter movement. Police harassment of Black people, White people's guilt, and how the journey to equality will be driven forward in part by society's care-providers are all explored in detail in this episode. Black people are doing the work. People just need to listen.

  4. 50

    Home Disadvantage - With Lionel Ainsworth

    Former Watford, Derby, Motherwell and current Dulwich Hamlet midfielder Lionel Ainsworth joins us for episode 5 of Home Disadvantage. He helps us answer audience questions; gives his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement; speaks on the lack of Black, Asian coaches in the football league and recalls his experiences growing up as a mixed-race boy in the Midlands.

  5. 49

    Home Disadvantage - In conversation with Nathan Smith

    From leaving north London for the sleepy Somerset town of Yeovil, to spending a pre-season in India meditating for 11 hours a day and representing Jamaica in between, Nathan Smith's football career is more colourful than most. In this episode the Dulwich Hamlet defender joins us to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, how black and white people use language when talking about race, and why - through it all - we need to remember that people are inherently good, decent human beings.

  6. 48

    Home Disadvantage - Danny Mills on racial profiling part 2

    "When you book a holiday, I bet you don’t have to research the levels of racism in that country before you book?" In part two of our chat with Danny Mills, he tells us how being black has affected how he lives his life, and the decisions he makes.

  7. 47

    Home Disadvantage - Danny Mills on racial profiling part 1

    Even before his teens, Danny Mills adapted his behaviour to protect himself in daily life. In part one of our chat with him, he tells us of his experiences of being racially profiled throughout his child and adult life.

  8. 46

    Home Disadvantage - Prelude

    A new direction and a new purpose. Over coming weeks, Ben and Hugo will be joined by Dulwich Hamlet striker and youth team coach Danny Mills to speak to current and past Hamlet players about their lived experiences as black people in London.

  9. 45

    TEAM. OF. THE. DECADE

    Hugo and Ben are back for the final time this decade, with their Dulwich Hamlet team of the decade. Who made the cut? Who’s been ruthlessly left out? Who’s been accidentally, innocently, totally forgotten? Sit back and find out.

  10. 44

    FA Cup special: Where the chuff is Dulwich Hamlet?

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  11. 43

    Forward The Hamlet meets Danny Mills

    CR0 to SE22 via Rangers, Steve Evans' Jaguar, Kenilworth Road and Brighton.

  12. 42

    Danny Mills gives it the ol' Dwight Yorke

    ‘Ere, there’s loads you’ll like in this. Probably. Recent games; Gav and Kadi are 10, in a way; Fergie’s flying; The return of Oz; DHFCW and much, much more.

  13. 41

    Ibby of yore

    Our first of the season, including:- 3 things we learned in pre-season- 3 opening wins on the bounce- Danny Mills is well goodEnjoy, beauts x

  14. 40

    Pint of Thatchers Haze, please

    In a week of momentous footballing comebacks, Forward The Hamlet returns for the final time this campaign. There's Wealdstone, Woking, Weston. Highlights and lowlights of the season. And we choose our Person Of The Year. Enjoy.

  15. 39

    Nick McCootie - goalscorer

    Ben and Hugo are back once again. DHFC are staying up! Sofia’s techno skatepark scene is unrivalled. One of us unintentionally drops the c-bomb. What a time.

  16. 38

    Would Byron Lawrence win you Pointless?

    Ben and Hugo are joined by Ollie Jarman to recap Dulwich’s last-gasp comeback against Billericay, more penalty woe in Oxford and a first-ever FTH listener Q&A!

  17. 37

    A scandalous whisper

    The deadly duo of Sibley and Greenhalgh return with talk of Truro treble ketchup, treats for your pals and your pooch, and Dulwich Hamlet… Pro Evolution Soccer-style.

  18. 36

    Man takes penalties like Cook

    Ben and Hugo are joined by Ollie Jarman to talk about the past fortnight of action from Dulwich Hamlet. The gang recount a night on the tiles in Torquay, an emphatic win over Dartford and preview the next game against St Alban's.

  19. 35

    All the Nathans played for Dulwich

    Dulwich Hamlet are back at Champion Hill and so are Ben and Hugo. The FTH gang return with a round-up of the season so far, as we review the highs and lows of life in the Conference South. There's also time to preview the Torquay game and share some memories of Ash Carew.

  20. 34

    I am Hamlet

    Ben and Hugo are back again to discuss all the latest news from Dulwich Hamlet. Including reports of the Bath, Gloucester and Slough games, thoughts on the defensive situation, Dipo Akinyemi's future and we ask, what does it take to become a professional goalkeeper?

  21. 33

    We're back with a bang, pals!

    Loads of good stuff. You'll love it.

  22. 32

    FTH 31 - 2016 review

    We're back! After almost a whole year! In this special bumper episode host Ben Sibley is joined by Will Clunas, Tom Cullen and Duncan Palmer to look back at following Dulwich Hamlet all the way through 2016.

  23. 31

    FTH 30

    Ben Sibley, Hugo Greenhalgh and Tom Cullen do verbal diarrhea on DHFC v Farnborough; a magazine interview with Rhys Murrell-Williamson; DHFC v Assyria FC and a preview of Brentwood Town v DHFC.

  24. 30

    FTH 29

    Host Ben Sibley is joined by Tom Cullen to discuss Dulwich Hamlet's games against Staines Town, VCD Athletic, and Lewes.

  25. 29

    FTH 28

    We meet Shaun Dooley and Neil Cole of the Dulwich Hamlet FC Twelfth Man Fund, and talk a load of absolute rubbish for absolutely ages.

  26. 28

    FTH 27 - Altona special

    A special edition of the podcast, recorded during our recent trip to Hamburg.

  27. 27

    FTH 26

    In this episode we speak to DHFC GK Phil Wilson on the day of his 33rd birthday. We then meet Aspire Academy graduate Jamie Mascoll. Finally, Jack McInroy speaks to his dad Jacko McInroy about Black History Month and an Egyptian superstar who once wore the pink and blue.

  28. 26

    FTH 25

    Join us for a Dulwich Hamlet home game as we give you an insight into a Saturday spent at Champion Hill. Enjoy pre-match build up, clips from the match itself, and post-match festivities.

  29. 25

    FTH 24

    We meet Duncan Palmer - one of Dulwich Hamlet's two Official Club Photographers. We also chat to three Whitehawk fans during a recent visit to the south coast for an FA Cup game.

  30. 24

    FTH 23

    We're back! In this first episode of the 2015-16 season we speak to new DHFC captain Danny Waldren and manager Gavin Rose. We also look back over pre-season and look ahead to the forthcoming season.

  31. 23

    FTH 22

    We meet four members of the Dulwich Hamlet Supporters' Trust (DHST) board ahead of their AGM on June 30th.

  32. 22

    FTH 21

    The 2014-15 season is over - boo. The Forward The Hamlet 2014-15 season review is here - yay! Host Ben Sibley is joined by DHST board member Jack Bagnall, Peckham Town fan Duncan Hart, and FTH supporters' gallery celebrity Duncan Palmer to discuss the very best bits of an enthralling season.

  33. 21

    FTH 20

    This episode previews the upcoming (postponed) playoff game against Margate. Dulwich fans give us their predictions for the game, and we speak to Dulwich Hamlet Assistant Manager Junior Kadi and Margate Media Manager Ryan Day.

  34. 20

    FTH 19

    This fortnight's episode includes a chat with new Dulwich Hamlet striker Joe 'The Tank' Benjamin and a catch-up with elder statesmen Harry Ottaway and Phil Wilson. We also headed to Southwark Sports Ground to meet Brian Hall, founder of Peckham Town FC.

  35. 19

    FTH 18

    This episode features an interview with Dulwich Hamlet manager Gavin Rose; first-team player Jordan Hibbert and non-league football writer William Magee.

  36. 18

    FTH 17

    This episode features interviews with London-based charity Football Beyond Borders and football blogger Laura Jones. There is also news from Dulwich Hamlet committee member Mishi Morath on a fundraising initiative for the club's 125th birthday.

  37. 17

    FTH 16

    This week's show features an interview with new signing Tom Derry. We also chat with Dulwich fan Stephen McCarthy about his first season supporting the club, and look back at all the action.

  38. 16

    FTH 15

    This latest episode features an extended interview with former Dulwich Hamlet and current Huddersfield Town striker Danny Carr, and an account from club committee member Mishi Morath of the groundbreaking anti-homophobia friendly against Stonewall FC. There's also news of the continued success of the youth team, and Phil Wilson's choice new haircut. Produced by Hugo Greenhalgh and Ben Sibley.

  39. 15

    FTH 14

    This week's show features interviews with full-back Frazer Shaw, the gentlemen behind non-league football media outlet Football Exclusives, and a roundup of recent events at the club. Produced by Hugo Greenhalgh and Ben Sibley.

  40. 14

    FTH 13

    In this special feature-length episode, we speak to Dulwich Hamlet goalkeeper, Phil Wilson. We find out about his eventful football league debut, how he ended up at Dulwich, and his thoughts on an Alan Patridge-esque (his own words) gesture by a DHFC fan. Produced by Hugo Greenhalgh and Ben Sibley.

  41. 13

    FTH 12

    This week we spoke to two Dulwich defenders: Ethan Pinnock and Michael Kamara. We also met first team coach John Tamba Ngongou, hear from Fiona Scurlock on an important meeting taking place this Thursday and have a match report Duncan Hart. Produced by Hugo Greenhalgh and Ben Sibley.

  42. 12

    FTH 11

    This week we speak to manager Gavin Rose, his assistant Kevin James and two new signings: Jack Dixon and Michael Abnett. There’s also news on an International call-up and a match report of the Witham Town game from Richard Watts. Produced by Hugo Greenhalgh and Ben Sibley.

  43. 11

    FTH 10

    Our guest this week is former Dulwich Hamlet midfielder Peter Garland. Peter played for England and Tottenham Hotspur as a boy, coming on once for Spurs as a substitute for Paul Gascoigne. He was Kevin Keegan's first signing at Newcastle United and played for Charlton Athletic before arriving at Dulwich in 1998. Peter talks about his storied playing career and recalls his time at Dulwich at the turn of the millennium. Produced and presented by Jack McInroy II.

  44. 10

    FTH 9

    This week's show features interviews with striker Harry Ottaway and manager Gavin Rose. We look back at Dulwich Hamlet's games against East Thurrock, Harrow Borough and Kingstonian, with match reports from Darren McCreery and Michael Bessel, and there's update from the Dulwich Hamlet Supporters Trust on the future of Champion Hill. Produced and presented by Jack McInroy II.

  45. 9

    FTH 8

    This week we look back on Dulwich Hamlet's matches against Chalfont St Peter, Maidstone United and the Metropolitan Police with Daniel Ruiz Tizon, Jack Bagnall and James Masini. Produced by Jack McInroy II.

  46. 8

    FTH 7

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  47. 7

    FTH 6

    This week's show features an interview with Dulwich midfielder Kershaney Samuels and Hugo Greenhalgh, Paul Ansorge, Jason Cobb look back at the games against Bury Town, Thamesmead Town and Bognor Regis Town. We also talked to Joe Kennedy about his four years supporting Dulwich. Produced by Hugo Greenhalgh and Jack McInroy II.

  48. 6

    FTH 5

    This week we look back at the action from the VCD Athletic, AFC Hornchurch and Wingate and Finchley matches. We're joined by journalists Elko Born and James Dutton and Dulwich fan Richard Watts. Produced by Hugo Greenhalgh.

  49. 5

    FTH 4

    This week we talk to top scorer Ashley Carew, the Dulwich Hamlet Supporters Trust, travelling Altona 93 fans, Dulwich fan Ben Sibley and the founder of Non-League Day. Produced by Hugo Greenhalgh and Jack McInroy II.

  50. 4

    FTH 3

    This week we talk to Jack McInroy Snr about the life and career of Dulwich Hamlet legend Tommy Jover and round up the latest action with Hugo Greenlagh. Produced by Jack McInroy II.

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