Friday Sports Kick Off with Andy Hodgson

In Football ⚽️ ....Marcus Stewart played over 500 games and scored over 250 goals in his professional career in the premier league with Ipswich and Sunderland. In 2022 he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.He joins Andy to discuss his condition and his old clubs in action this weekend.In Dart, friend of the show James Wade joins Andy!In the Trade Fan Phone in - Carpenter and Rugby nut Scott Bubb looks at Englands chances of winning the Six Nations.

In Football... It's the FA Cup 5th Round… and Aston Villa start the weekend on Friday night versus Cardiff City.2 ex England internationals from Villa join Andy on the show….Former winger Tony Morley has 3 old clubs still in the competition.... Tony Morley predicts the cup winner. Meanwhile the Tony Daley played over 200 games for the villains. He joins Andy to explain why Marcus Rashford might be the difference.In the Trade Fan Phone in - Joiner and Newcastle Utd Fan David Lowes from Hillinside Construction looks at the cup tie v Brighton.

This week, Andy speaks to the Vegas F1 chief about the launch event in London and his plan for the Las Vegas race this year.Meanwhile, Man Utd take on Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. Andy speaks to the Man Utd Chef de Cuisine about cooking for the team and their Friday night currys! In the Trade Fan Phone in - Joiner and Man U fan George from GM Joinery talks about the challenge of the phoenix that is Everton!

In Football  Brighton, Brentford and Ipswich are all in Premier League action...Ex Striker for all those clubs Nicky Forster joins Andy to predict a score this weekend.Meanwhile the Rugby Super League gets back underway this week on Sky Sports. Current Catalan Dragons player Sam Tomkins and former England and St Helens player Jodie Cunningham preview the season.In the Trade Fan Phone in - Kitchen fitter Reece Stewart reveals how his beloved Leicester City can overcome Arsenal this Saturday!

This weekend, Man City travel to League One Leyton Orient. Richie Wellens has been gaffer at the O's since 2022 and they're flying high in League One!! The former Man Utd apprentice and Leicester City player... reveals how he plans to stop City on Saturday in an EXCLUSIVE interview with Andy. Meanwhile in the opening match on Friday night, Man Utd take on Leicester City. Ex Man Utd and Huddersfield winger Ben Thornley previews the clash.In the Trade Fan Phone in - Carpenter and Rugby fan Scott Bubb looks at England in the Six Nations....as they take on France. 

It's the start of the SIX NATIONS in Rugby Union this weekend and Ex England and Wasps Flanker James Haskell joins Andy to talk about the pressure to perform at the top level and how he now loves to DJ.In Football - Man City and Arsenal clash at the Emirates on Sunday in the Premier League. Former City and Brighton manager Brian Horton managed over 1000 games and he previews the match! Plus on the Trade Fan Phone in is Yorkshire Stonemason Kryss Tominay looking ahead to Ireland v England in the Six nations!

In Football.....Spurs are in relegation form, Man City make a come back and Liverpool stride for the title.....Ex Striker Paul Stewart played for all 3 clubs ...he previews the weekend Premier League clashes. Meanwhile in the Championship, Leeds Utd and Burnley face off at the top in Monday Night Football. Robbie Blake played for both clubs and predicts who gets promotion. In the Trade Fan Phone in - Fix Radio Plasterer and Spurs fan Brad Hancock shares his emotions on Tottenhams rollercoaster season!

The Man City Manger joins Andy - The Womens Manger Gareth Taylor (Ex Nottingham Forest, Sheff Utd and Man City striker) - he previews the Manchester derby this weekend at the Eithiad! Sky Sports Championship host and Ex Forest and Southampton player David Prutton previews the clash between his 2 old sides this weekend. He made 225 appearances for the clubs. In the Trade Fan Phone in - Roofer Danny Madden unpacks Tyson Fury's retirement in Boxing. Has he 'really' retired?!

In Football - it's the 3rd round of the FA Cup! Ex West Ham player and Brentford manager Martin Allen previews the opening match - Villa v West Ham. Former Leeds, Sunderland and Blackpool manager Simon Grayson looks ahead to his favourite clubs in action over the weekend, inc Leeds Utd v Harrogate Town. In the Trade Fan Phone in - Joiner Dave Finnegan is at Villa Park for his teams cup tie. He tells Andy what to expect.

Today on the show we've got a bit of everything. Footballer Ashley Westwood joins Andy for a chat about his life in America and how his old clubs in England are doing, we've got a professional darts ref on AND Andy chats to Dave Byrne about Liverpool taking on Manchester United, enjoy! 

This week Andy furnishes you with the best of the kick off from through the year. He's got Big Narstie, Ollie Pope, Ashley Barnes, Richard Hammond and Antony Costa on the show - sadly not all at once... enjoy! 

In Football - Ex Premier League striker Charlie Austin of Southampton, QPR and West Brom joins Andy to discuss his year of change including retirement, his ADHD announcement and his massive love of Liverpool. In the Trade Fan Phone in - Premier League title contenders Chelsea are the focus for Plumber Steve Gray plus Carpenter Gavin Tutton reveals his joy at winning the Manchester derby!

Today on the show, Fix's favourite Arrows Thrower James Wade joins Andy for a chat. Jason Cundy pops in to tell us how excited Chelsea have made him (and whether he really is a billionaire) plus James The Yorkshire Stone Dresser takes part in the Trade Fan Phone In - mostly talking about Leeds. 

On the Friday Sports Kick Off this week - football legend Frank Sinclair joins Andy for a chat, we preview a big weekend in the F1 and Dave the Carpenter, a Liverpool fan, joins Andy to discuss the Meryside Derby. 

This week on the show, Andy is joined by ex-football and current coach Steven Reid to talk about whether there is too much football being played and whether players can handle the extra strain. Plus he chats to Dudley Stokes, who was captain of the Jamacian Bobsliegh Team which inspired the film Cooling Runnings! And on the Trade Fan Phone In, Man City fan and electrician Adam Pavey chats about City's recent poor run... enjoy! 

This week on the Friday Sports Kick Off it's all about the F's! Mark Marlow is our Trade Fan Phone In caller, talking all about the Formula 1.Queen of the Jungle and former javelin world record holder, Fatima Whitbread chats to Andy about I'm A Celeb and her new children's book!Plus Antony Costa from Blue pops in to chat about Tottenham - he's off to watch them play Fulham next month - and Blue's tour with Olly Murs next year! 

Scotland face Portugal on Saturday as the Rugby Union Internationals continue, ex Scotland winger Kenny Logan joins Andy to preview the game and answer the big questions like...'will his wife Gabby Logan be the new Match of the Day host!?'In the Football, England play the Republic of Ireland on Sunday - Ex England, Everton and Burnley legend, Martin Dobson is on the show to reveal all about his new book and talk about the new incoming gaffer. AND In the Trade Fan Phone in - the Chosen Tradie of the week previews the weekend action.

As Man Utd get used to a new manager, they host Leicester City in the Premier league this Sunday, ex Utd winger and Class of 92 player, Ben Thornley joins Andy.In the Championship it's the South Yorkshire BIG derby with Sheffield Utd taking on Sheffield Wednesday - Danny Wilson has managed both sides and joins Andy to predict the result.AND In the Trade Fan Phone in -Stonemason and Rugby fan Kriss Tominay pops down his hammer to review England's performance at Twickenham v the kiwis and look ahead to the Australia clash on Saturday.

As Man Utd lose another manager, Jay Motty from full time devils joins Andy - to discuss their new man.Toupret MD Mark Squire reveals the challenges of being a Spurs fan, based near Plymouth ahead of their clash with Villa.AND In the Trade Fan Phone in ... Carpenter and Rugby fan Scott Bubb tells Andy about England chances in the weekend international v New Zealand.Plus all the music to drive you home for the weekend.

Villa Legend Tony Morley joins us to discuss Villa's success in the league so far this season.The creator of Parkrun Paul Sinton-Hewitt also joins us to talk about 20 years of the organisation.And In the Trade Fan Phone-in... Dave Byrne joins Andy to talk all things Liverpool.

Joiner Mark Marlow joins us to discuss this weekend's F1 action at The US Grand PrixA new England manager has been selected ...And In the Trade Fan Phone-in... Matthew Taylor joins Andy to talk about this weekend's clash between Leeds United and Sheffield United. 

Former Scaffolder Jack Massey joins the show to talk about his upcoming IBF Cruiserweight World Title fight this weekend in Riyadh.Plus, Football Finance Expert Kieran McGaguire is with us to share some insights into the financial side of the game. In the Trade Fan Phone... Adam Pavey joins Andy to talk about the Man City debarcle. 

Former Villa defender Neil Cox joins the show to talk all things Villa.Plus, legendary Forrest goalkeeper Mark Crossley is with us to share some stories about Brian Clough. In the Trade Fan Phone... Reece from Stuarts Building Supplies joins Andy to talk about this weekend's football.

It's the Top of the Football Pops this week!West Ham Fan Chesney Hawkes spent 5 weeks at No1 in 1991 - he's back with new music and full of hope for the Hammers away at Brentford this weekendShed Seven had 15 Top 40 singles and are back with a new album and tour - lead singer and Man Utd fan Rick Witter joins Andy to talk about the music and his hopes for the game v Spurs this Sunday.AND In the Trade Fan Phone -A Carpenter and site manager leaves early to travel to Plymouth for the Luton clash on Friday night 

Brian Horton joins the show to talk among other things - Brian Horton Day! In the Trade Fan Phone... Roofer Danny Madden joins Andy to talk about this weekends showdown between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois And Dave Finnegan joins the show to talk about Villa's chances this season.

Sky Sports Championship Presenter David Prutton looks ahead to the Championship games this week.Arsenal Legend Brian McDermot weighs in on this weekend's North London Derby. In the Trade Fan Phone... Painter and decorator Louis Walsh who's an Arsenal fan also offers his opinion on this weekend's game. 

Ex-Republic of Ireland International Stephen Ward looks ahead to the England vs Republic of Ireland game.  In the Trade Fan Phone... Steve Gray The Gas Man joins Andy to talk about Chelsea's signings.And John Roberts of The Landscaping Show joins the show to talk England and Wales.

It's Deadline Day! Ex Everton, Man City and Burnley Player Tony Grant looks ahead to the fixtures and talks about the behaviour of Everton fans at Euston Station. In the Trade Fan Phone - it's a double trouble!! Darren Meechan from Decked Out Joinery joins Andy to talk about Celtic vs Rangers Jamie Elliot of Refresh Decorating also joins Andy to talk about the big Liverpool and Man United clash.

Formula One and Premiership is back this weekend!Ex Liverpool, Man City and Spurs striker Paul Stewart looks ahead to the fixtures and talks about his new child Safeguarding programme in sport. In the Trade Fan Phone - it's a double trouble!! Carpenter and Man Utd fan Gavin Tutton joins Andy to talk about the reds chances at. Brighton.F1 fan and joiner Mark Marlow delves into the Dutch GP at the weekend.

The Premiership is back in football this weekend!Ex Republic of Ireland, Ipswich and Bournemouth player Matt Holland looks ahead to the season as his tractor boys (Ipswich) make their debut v Liverpool. In the Trade Fan Phone - it's a double header!! Carpenter and Liverpool fan Dave Byrne joins Andy to talk about the reds chances under new manager Arne Slot.Plus, Man City fan and sparky Adam Pavey delves into the new season for the champions.

The 2024 Paris Olympics concludes this weekend and the Championships gets underway in football.Norwich City striker Ashley Barnes looks ahead to the season as his team take on Oxford Utd on the opening Saturday. In the Trade Fan Phone, stone mason and Leeds Utd fan James Robinson joins Andy to talk about the favourites for promotion.We'll be in the athletics arena for the Olympic games with commentator Nigel Adderley as Team GB bids for gold.

Join Sparky as he sits in for Andy Hodgson this week with a star studded Olympic special. He's joined by ex athletes Roger Black, Preya Dhanecha, Derek Redmond & Sam Quek! Enjoy!

Join Andy Hodgson this week as he delves into a busy weekend of sport! First of all he chats a busy transfer window for Man Utd in the trade fan phone in with George from GM Joinery - and then turns his attention to this weekends Belgium Grand Prix with Matt from the P1 Podcast - before looking ahead to the olympics, with the legendary Fatima Whitbread!

Join Andy Hodgson this week as he reflects on England's loss to Spain with a very sombre chippy, looks ahead to the Hungarian Grand Prix with Stuart Coding and previews the summers big games with legend Richard Whitehead!

Join Andy Hodgson this week he looks forward to the FINAL of Euro 2024 - as England take on Spain in Berlin. He's joined by two top chippies for their thoughts post Netherlands and pre-Spain, as George from GM Joinery and Dave Finnagan from Elwood Enterprises chat through it.He's also joined by ex Leeds legend Tony Dorigo, as he gives his thoughts on England's chances and a bit of karma for the dutch!

Join Andy Hodgson this week as he previews all the biggest weekend action, and this weekend it's a HUGE one for sport. It's the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, so joiner & F1 Superfan Mark Marlow gives us his predictions. In the Euro's England are also looking to make to the final 4 as they take on Switzerland - so Gas Man Steve Gray gives us his thoughts on the match up against the Swiss.There's also been big news at Manchester United as Erik Ten Hag has signed a new long term deal, as well as making massive redunancies, so football finance expert Kieran Maguire helps break it down!

Join Andy Hodgson this week as he previews all the biggest weekend action. This week, all attention turns to England ahead of their round of 16 clash with Slovakia after an underwhelming group stage - so Andy chats with former footballer Neil Cox & Carpenter Gavin Tutton for their thoughts...There's also the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend with thigs expected to be close between McLaren and Red Bull, so Andy chats to Lawrence Baretto too!

Join Andy Hodgson this week as he looks ahead to all the biggest action in the world of sport this weekend! He chats Euro 2024 with Joiner & Scotland fan Darren Meecham as their hopes for progression remain very much alive - he also talks Formula 1 ahead of this weekends Spanish Grand Prix with the boys from the P1 podcast - and England cricketer Ollie Pope chats through his cricketing journey!

Join Andy Hodgson this week as he previews Euro 2024 that starts tonight - he chats England with a chippy who 'still believes' - and Scotland with ex-international and Premier League footballer Steven Caldwell.He also talks boxing - with tradie Macauley McGowan stepping into the ring tonight on channel 5! 

Friday Sports Kick Off with Andy Hodgson,Andy is back with all the biggest sporting names and talking points for the week. He chats to former Olympic medal winner Sharron Davies about her knees and also her new controversial book which is out now. Andy is also joined by a ticketing fraud expert to make sure you don't get scammed ahead of this summer's biggest events and Mark Marlow the joiner is on the Trade Fan Phone in talking the Canadian Grand Prix.

Join Andy this week as he gets into all the weeks biggest stories - he chats to Olympian Desiree Henry on her hopes for this summer Olympic Games - as well as former England, Arsenal & Leicester striker Alan Smith ahead of the summers Euros!There's also the trade fan phone in, as James Robinson, the Yorkshire Stone Dresser discusses another Championship bound season for Leeds - and Andy previews all the weekends biggest fixtures!

Join Andy this week as he looks ahead to a frantic weekend of sporting action, with two of the biggest games in English football taking place.He discusses this weekends FA Cup final between Manchester United & Man City with a lifelong, albeit very negative, Man Utd fan and Fix Radio's very own Clive Holland as he gives his views on who will lift the trophy...Andy also chats to Kevin Markey from Leeds United Mad ahead of the richest game in football, as Leeds take on Southampton at Wembley in the Championship Play-Off Final. Alongside ALL of that, he also speaks to Wales manager Rob Page about his coaching journey and hopes for Wales going forward...

Join Andy this week as he looks ahead to a monumental weekend of sport! Saturday night of course sees a boxing fight for the ages as Tyson Fury and Oleksander Usyk go head to head for the unified championship - so Andy chats to boxing fan and roofing superstar Danny Madden for his thoughts...It's also the final weekend of the Premier League season, with Man City in pole position to make it four in a row - Ray from City Fan TV gives us his thoughts on it all... it's also mental health awareness week, so ex England International Trevor Steven joins us to talk through his role in mental health in the construction industry, as well as previewings England's hopes at the Euros!

Join Andy this week as he previews all the weekends biggest sporting action - and this week, he chats to former Premier League striker and bricklayer Charlie Austin on his future after release from Swindon Town! He also talks the title race with James Cook from the Same Old Arsenal Podcast as we head into the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season...Andy also answers a question older than time - are Leeds really falling apart again?! The Yorkshire Stone Dresser James Robinson chats through their playoff hopes and much more, all on this weeks Friday Sports Kick Off Podcast!

Join Andy this week as he looks ahead to the weekends biggest sporting action...He kicks off by delving into the title race, as he speaks to City fan & top spark Adam Pavey from South Manchester Electrical about their hopes for the Premier League... he also chats Liverpool with John Gibbons from the Anfield Wrap about their new manager - as well as speaking to the greatest (football league) footballer to have EVER lived - all on this weeks Friday Sports Kick Off!

Join Andy this week as he previews all the biggest action across the world of sport...This week, he looks ahead to the North London Derby, with huge knock on effects for both sides based off the result. He chats to Spurs legend Paul Stewart about their chances as well as Spurs Podcaster Chris Cowlin!He also gets the Arsenal point of view with fan and painter & decorator Leon Williams from Isle Paint It, as well as previewing all the weekends biggest games!

Join Andy this week as he looks ahead to the biggest sporting action - with the FA Cup Semi Finals on the horizon, he chats to top chippy and United fan George from GM Joinery ahead of their clash against Coventry - and also chips in on replays being scrapped from next season!He also looks to the title race, with all 3 sides in the top 3 crashing out of Europe this week - he chats to Arsenal Podcaster James Cook from the Same Old Arsenal Podcast.Finally - he asks, what do you get when you cross cycling, cricket & rugby? Alan Lamb raising money for a great charity! Andy chats to Alan about that and much more on this weeks Friday Sports Kick Off Podcast!

Join Andy this week as he tackles all the big fixtures in the world of sport - and this week he looks ahead to the weekends football action.He's joined by legendary manager Simon Grayson to chat Leicester, Leeds & Villa, Everton Podcaster Lee McLean from A View from the Bullens Podcast on their points deduction and top builder Dave Finnagan for his thoughts on Villa's top four hopes...All that and much more on the Friday Sports Kick Off Podcast!

It's Chance Litchfield in for Andy Hodgson this week on the Friday Sports Kick Off - as he previews a MONSTER weekend of sport.He chats to Fix Radio's very own & Man Utd fan Clive Holland ahead of their clash against Liverpool - as well as hearing from a chippy and Liverpool fan David Bryne on the Trade Fan Phone In...He's also joined by Lee from a View From the Bullens Podcast for his thoughts ahead of this weekends action - as Everton face Burnley in a huge game down the bottom of the table...

Join Chance Litchfield sitting in for Andy Hodgson this week as he previews all the biggest action over the bank holiday weekend... Sunday of course sees a huge game in the title race - as Arsenal travel to the Etihad to try and maintain top spot - Chance is joined by top spark & City fan Adam Pavey, as well as James from Same Old Arsenal Podcast for his thoughts...There's also a huge guest - as England Women's Rugby Captain - and former plumber - Marlie Packer joins the show to share her journey and preview England's six nations campaign!