The Scarf Bergara Wore
by The Scarf Bergara Wore
The Scarf Bergara Wore (TSBW) is an independent, award-winning, fanled football media platform dedicated to celebrating the culture, humour and reality of supporting Stockport County FC. Founded in 2015 by Russ Johnson, TSBW started life as a grassroots podcast and has grown into a multiplatform channel spanning podcasts, video, blogs, social media and live events. Everything we do is rooted in one simple belief: football is better when fans are at the centre of the conversation. What we do We produce consistent, high quality content for County supporters across the week and across platforms: Weekly podcasts covering previews, reviews and club discussion Live shows with realtime fan interaction Live events and in depth interviews with players, staff, former players and fan figures Written blogs offering opinion, reflection and matchday perspective Shortform video and social content, including matchday
Episodes
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S12 E35: Famous Last Words: Don't Snippet This!!
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! 🔵⚪️ Waggie is back in the hot seat again, joined by fan-favourite regulars Wrighty and Ryan, to talk all things County. We start with the 2–1 victory against Wimbledon, after going 1–0 down...
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Cray Wanderers v Stockport County | FA Cup First Round | Match Preview
In this episode of The Scarf Bergara Wore, Steve is joined by Colin to preview Stockport County’s FA Cup First Round away clash against Cray Wanderers at Flamingo Park. Together, they discuss the historic significance of the draw for Cray, break down their remarkable qualifying run to reach the...
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Stockport County V Wimbledon | League One | Match Reaction
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! ⚪️💙 ⚽ STOCKPORT COUNTY 2–1 AFC WIMBLEDON | MATCH REACTION 🔵 FROM FRUSTRATION TO CELEBRATION – COUNTY FIGHT BACK TO BEAT THE REAL DONS! ⚪️💙 Three points at Edgeley Park, but County…
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Stockport County V Wimbledon | League One | Match Preview
🎙️ Welcome back to The Scarf Bergara Wore – the award-winning original Stockport County fan podcast! ⚪️💙 ⚽ STOCKPORT COUNTY v AFC WIMBLEDON | MATCH PREVIEW 🔵 THE REAL DONS ARE COMING TO EDGELEY PARK! County are finally back on home turf after three consecutive away games with mixed results…
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S12 E34: Off Sidibeh's Nads
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! 🔵⚪️ Waggie is in the hot seat this week, joined by Jimmy from the Reaction Pod, with fan debutant Martin making an appearance — although we didn’t actually know he was making his debut until...
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Stockport County Co-op Update: Credit Union Partnership, EP Developments and Membership
In this episode, Russ is joined by Dave and John from the Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative and Michelle from Stockport Credit Union to discuss an exciting new credit scheme for County fans. Russ then continues the conversation with Dave and John, covering developments at Edgeley Park…
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Notts County V Stockport County | League One | Match Reaction
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! ⚪️💙 ⚽ NOTTS COUNTY 1–1 STOCKPORT COUNTY | MATCH REACTION ⚪️💙 SIDIBEH IS BACK AMONGST THE GOALS – BUT HOW MUCH HAVE WE MISSED HIM? County returned to Meadow Lane for the first time since…
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S12 E33: McNulty's Boring Fruit
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! 🔵⚪️ Russ and Waggie and Edgeley Con Club Coaches Extraordinaire Steve (Scouse) are your panel for this week. 4 wins in a row, while actually winning 5 from 6 in all competitions and only...
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Notts County v Stockport County | League One | Match Preview
In this episode of The Scarf Bergara Wore, Steve is joined by Paul Mace from The Magpie Circle Podcast to preview Stockport County’s League One away clash against Notts County at Meadow Lane. Together, they break down Notts County's summer recruitment, assess early-season form, and analyse the…
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Stockport County V Bromley | League One | Match Reaction
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! ⚪️💙 ⚽ STOCKPORT COUNTY 1–0 BROMLEY | MATCH REACTION THREE HOME WINS ON THE BOUNCE! ⚪️💙 County make it three consecutive league victories with a hard-fought 1–0 win over Bromley at Edgeley...
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S12 E32: Marking Your Own Homework
Russ, Waggie and fan guest Worsley are your panel this week. Two wins on the bounce for the first time this season, with Ozzy and Ollie both topping the chances-created charts. Are things starting to click for County? We got stuck into the Academy's Cheshire Senior Cup win at Sandbach, the wider...
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Stockport County v Bromley | League One | Match Preview
In this episode of The Scarf Bergara Wore, Steve is joined by Machel St Patrick Hewitt from 'From Bromley With Love' to preview Stockport County’s League One home clash against Bromley FC at Edgeley Park. Together, they break down Bromley's rise up the football pyramid, summer recruitment, assess...
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Stockport County V Barnsley | League One | Match Reaction
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! ⚪️💙 ⚽ STOCKPORT COUNTY 3–1 BARNSLEY | MATCH REACTION BACK-TO-BACK LEAGUE WINS FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS SEASON! ⚪️💙 County make it two league wins on the bounce for the first time this season...
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S12 E31: Magic Mike's Hotdog Fluffers!
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! ⚪️💙 Russ and Waggie are joined by regular fan guest Wrighty to talk through all things County, with a little England chat thrown in for good measure. Then we get straight into it… County…
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Stockport County v Barnsley | League One | Match Preview
In this episode of The Scarf Bergara Wore, Steve is joined by Andy from Red All Over to preview Stockport County’s League One home clash against Barnsley at Edgeley Park. Together, they break down Barnsley's summer recruitment, management changes, assess early-season form, and analyze the key...
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S12 E30: McNulty's Plan 1 and 1.5
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! ⚪️💙 Russ and Waggie are joined by Fan Debutant Nick Dux from the North County Boy Podcast. We put Nick through his debut questions, and there are some very interesting choices in there! We...
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Stockport County V Peterborough United | League One | Match Reaction
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! ⚪️💙 ⚽ STOCKPORT COUNTY 1–0 PETERBOROUGH UNITED | MATCH REACTION Not at our best… but THREE POINTS! ⚪️💙 County kick off their run of three consecutive league games at Edgeley Park with a 1–0...
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S12 E29: Wearing the Scarf PROUDLY
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! ⚪️💙 Russ is back in the hot seat once more, joined as always by Waggie, and this week we’re joined by Steve from NK Electricals, regular match-ball sponsor and County’s 'Electrician' As...
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Stockport County v Peterborough United | League One | Match Preview
In this episode of The Scarf Bergara Wore, Steve is joined by Charlie from Up The Poshcast to preview Stockport County’s League One home clash against Peterborough United at Edgeley Park. Together, they break down Peterborough's summer recruitment, the recent sacking of Luke Williams, assess...
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Sheffield Wednesday V Stockport County | League One | Match Reaction
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! ⚪️💙 ⚽ SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY v STOCKPORT COUNTY | MATCH REACTION A draw… but definitely NOT a bore draw! County come away from Hillsborough with a point after an entertaining encounter with...
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S12 E28: I've Heard 10K to 10 Mil
Waggie is in the hot seat this week with Russ away, meaning Steve gets to monopolise all the pods! We’re also joined by fan debutant (sort of) Shazz, aka Paul from Stockport Gin. There’s plenty to get stuck into after the brilliant, chaotic 3–4 defeat to Leicester. We talk about the obvious…
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Sheffield Wednesday v Stockport County | League One | Match Preview
In this episode of The Scarf Bergara Wore, Steve is joined by James from Owls Extra to preview Stockport County’s League One away clash against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. Together, they break down Sheffield Wednesday's summer recruitment, assess early-season form, and analyse the key...
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Stockport County V Leicester City | League One | Match Reaction
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! ⚪️💙 ⚽ STOCKPORT COUNTY 3–4 LEICESTER CITY | MATCH REACTION SEVEN goals… but County come away with nothing. After a dramatic afternoon at Edgeley Park, Jimmy, Dan, Steve and Rolo are back to...
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S12 E27: Wigan Walloped, But Are We Finishing 1st or 9th This Season?
Russ and Waggie are away with work, so Jimmy and Toby have been handed the keys to the Wednesday night show! 😬⚪️💙 Joining them this week was County fan Stephen Wright (Wrighty) as the lads got stuck into all the latest goings-on at Stockport County. After that emphatic 4–0 win away at Wigan...
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Stockport County v Leicester City | League One | Match Preview
In this episode of The Scarf Bergara Wore, Steve is joined by Jamie from Leicester Fan TV to preview Stockport County’s League One home clash against Leicester City at Edgeley Park. Together, they break down Leicester's summer recruitment, behind the scenes, assess early-season form, and analyze...
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Wigan Athletic V Stockport County | League One | Match Reaction
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! ⚪️💙 #⚽ WIGAN ATHLETIC 0–4 STOCKPORT COUNTY | MATCH REACTION FOUR goals. Clean sheet. Three points on the road! ⚪️💙 Jimmy, Dan, Dave and Reidy are back this Sunday to talk about County’s...
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S12 E26: Why Can't We Just Bloody Beat Luton?
Another El-Hattico defeat… and we’re still waiting for County to beat Luton Town again! Russ and Waggie are joined by Dan from Hatters Union to look back on another frustrating defeat to the Hatters’ rivals. We discuss County’s failure to convert chances, the wing-back selection, and whether...
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Wigan Athletic v Stockport County | League One | Match Preview
In this episode of The Scarf Bergara Wore, Steve is joined by Barry from Progress With Unity to preview Stockport County’s League One away trip to face Wigan Athletic at The Brick Community Stadium. Together, they break down Wigan's summer recruitment, assess early-season form, and analyse the…
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Dark Days 7 | Light at the End of the Tunnel
The Dark Days are beginning to give way to something different. We pick up the story at the start of the 2016 season, as County beat Alfreton Town 4-3 on the opening day. Sponsors are beginning to return, there are signs of life around Edgeley Park and, slowly, things are starting to feel a…
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Stockport County v Wycombe Wanderers | League One | Match Reaction
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast! ⚪️💙 ⚽ MATCH REACTION: STOCKPORT COUNTY 5–1 WYCOMBE WANDERERS FIVE goals. Three points. What a day at Edgeley Park! ⚪️💙 In this episode, Jimmy, Dan, Reidy and Rolo get together to talk about...
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S12 E25: Blackpool Bump | Back Down to Earth?
Blackpool Bump | Back Down to Earth? 🔵⚪️ We’re talking about County’s home defeat to Blackpool - a game where dominance did not result in 3 points. We also discuss the controversial new dugouts and TV gantry installed over the summer and the effects they have had on supporters' views in 2…
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Stockport County Vs Wycombe Wanderers | League One | Match Preview
In this episode of The Scarf Bergara Wore, Steve is joined by Dan from The Heroes of HP12 podcast to preview Stockport County’s League One clash against Wycombe Wanderers at Edgeley Park. Together, they break down Wycombe's summer recruitment under Michael Duff, examine early-season form and…
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Stockport County v Blackpool | League One | Match Reaction
🎙️ Welcome back to the award-winning *The Scarf Bergara Wore* – the original Stockport County fan podcast! ⚪️💙 ⚽ *MATCH REACTION: STOCKPORT COUNTY v BLACKPOOL* In this episode, Jimmy, Dan and Steve are joined by Rob from *Rob Talks County* as we try to work out exactly how County managed to…
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S12 E24: Is Something Special Happening at County?
Is something special happening at County? 🔵⚪️ We’re talking about County’s 6–3 win over Everton U21s, including a hat-trick for Mothersille, debuts for Hoskonen, Mandron and Wilson-Brown, and standout performances from Adigun, Fiorini and Camps. We also discuss the arrival of Ennis from…
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Stockport County Vs Blackpool | League One | Match Preview
In this episode of The Scarf Bergara Wore, Steve is joined by John from The Seasiders Podcast to preview Stockport County’s League One home opener against Blackpool at Edgeley Park. The pair dive into Blackpool's summer recruitment and off-field direction under Ian Evatt, evaluate early-season…
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Plymouth Argyle v Stockport County | League One | Match Reaction
🎙️ Welcome back to the Award Winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast. The Match Reaction Show is back. We go live every Sunday at 7pm throughout the season to give our unqualified and unfiltered opinion on the weekends game. In this episode: Dan, Steve, Russ…
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Plymouth Argyle Vs Stockport County | League One | Match Preview
In this episode of The Scarf Bergara Wore, Steve is joined by Sam from the Green & White podcast to preview Stockport County’s League One opening day clash against Plymouth Argyle at Home Park. Together, they break down Argyle's summer reset under Tom Cleverley following the departure of Lorent...
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S12 E23: County OUT of the EFL Cup, but LOADS to like.
🎙️ Welcome Back to This Week’s Award-Winning Podcast! 🎙️ Waggie is in the host’s chair and Andy is in 2nd chair! Maybe not Russ’s best decision ever… only you can tell us! 😂 We’re BACK for the new season and we’re all hyped up… well, maybe slightly less hyped after Saturday’s result! We’re...
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Stockport County Vs Doncaster Rovers | Carabao Cup | Match Reaction
🎙️ Welcome back to the Award Winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast. The Match Reaction Show is back. We go live from 7pm on Sunday throughout the season to give our unqualified and unfiltered opinion on the weekends game. In this episode: The guys talk about...
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Stockport County Squad Deep Dive: Midfielders & Forwards: Part Two
Part Two of our 2026/27 Stockport County squad deep dive is here. Having covered the goalkeepers and defenders in Part One, we now turn our attention to the midfielders and forwards. The TSBW team go player-by-player through the rest of the current squad and give their thoughts on the players,...
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Jim McNulty, The Fans Forum & Squad Deep Dive: Part One
The first full TSBW podcast of the 2026/27 season is here! We kick off the new season with Part One of our big squad deep dive, starting with the Fans Forum, our first impressions of new manager Jim McNulty, and then a player-by-player look at the current squad. We were there for the Fans Forum…
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Stockport County Vs Doncaster Rovers | Carabao Cup | Match Preview
Welcome to The Scarf Bergara Wore match preview as Stockport County kick off the new season in the Carabao Cup First Round against Doncaster Rovers at Edgeley Park! Host Steve is joined by Jack from the Rambling Rovers podcast to delve into the clubs summer transfer business—evaluating key…
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Dark Days Part 6 | Companies REFUSED to sponsor us!
It's back! Dark Days Part 6 is here and we're joined by then Commercial Manager Simon Dawson and Phil Brennan as we continue the jamboree - things start to turn for the club, but the stories will still have you dropping your jaw. If you haven't already, watch / listen to parts 1 to 5 here:...
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MID SUMMER SPECIAL| County & England
🎙️ Welcome back to the Award Winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast. Jimmy and Dan have a chat about the World Cup and England's current form in the competition we also look at what has been happening at Edgeley Park since Dave left the group chat. TSBW is a...
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England & The World Cup | 3 Men In The Pub
In a change to the usual format, Russ is joined in the pub by best mates Carl and Stu (both Manchester United fans) for a relaxed football chat over a few beers. The lads discuss England's chances at the 2026 World Cup, favourite football kits, unforgettable matches, legendary players, football...
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SPECIAL GUEST: Ben Hinchliffe
The end of an era. We sat down with Ben Hinchliffe in front of a live audience at The VITA Bar as he prepares to leave Stockport County after an incredible ten-year spell at Edgeley Park and begin the next chapter of his career. This isn't a podcast about appearances, clean sheets or league…
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REACTION - Jimmy McNulty - New Stockport County Head Coach
We went Live at 5.55pm to bring you the 6pm announcement that Jim McNulty will be appointed the new Stockport County Head Coach. We are also hearing whispers that he will be joined at Edgeley Park by someone with a wealth of experience. Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts…
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S12 E20: Chally Leaves Stockport County
Dave Challinor is leaving Stockport County following 4.5 highly successful years in charge. 268 games | 144 wins | 61 draws | 63 defeats culminating in 2 promotions | 3 playoff campaigns | 3 trips to Wembley. Key Talking Points from the podcast: 🎩 Chally's legacy 🎯 🎩 Pushed or Walked or Mutual...
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Bolton Vs Stockport | L1 Play-off FINAL | Match Reaction
#LeagueOne #FootballFans #StockportCounty 🎙️ Welcome back to the Award Winning The Scarf Bergara Wore – the original Stockport County fan podcast. In this 40th and final reaction show of the season the guys go over the final at Wembley against Bolton and are wondering if the Wembley cleaner…
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S12 E19: Big Match Build Up
It's all about Wembley, as we prepare for the League One play-off showdown this weekend. Russ, Andy and Steve are joined by Ben Robinson (aka Elite Ginge) to chat all things County, ticketing, travel plans, weather and anything else related to the big day. PLUS, there's an announcement of what…
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About this show
The Scarf Bergara Wore (TSBW) is an independent, award-winning, fanled football media platform dedicated to celebrating the culture, humour and reality of supporting Stockport County FC.
Founded in 2015 by Russ Johnson, TSBW started life as a grassroots podcast and has grown into a multiplatform channel spanning podcasts, video, blogs, social media and live events. Everything we do is rooted in one simple belief: football is better when fans are at the centre of the conversation.
What we do
We produce consistent, high quality content for County supporters across the week and
across platforms:
Weekly podcasts covering previews, reviews and club discussion
Live shows with realtime fan interaction
Live events and in depth interviews with players, staff, former players and fan figures
Written blogs offering opinion, reflection and matchday perspective
Shortform video and social content, including matchday
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The Scarf Bergara Wore