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We Welcome Your Teams - A Podcast About Stadium Announcers

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A podcast by and about stadium announcers at football. Meet the people behind the voices you hear every week. Find out how they got the job and why they love it so much. Some are fans, some are presenters, some are both! They've all seen incredible moments in football history, and had to then announce it to the fans!

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The FINAL experience - Leeds, Southampton and Man Utd

June 07, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

What's it like being the stadium announcer for a big final at Wembley? Rich Hurst from West Brom talks to Leigh Nicholson of Leeds Utd and Steve Forbes of Southampton about their experience of the Championship Play-Off Final. Plus regular co-host Alan Keegan chips in with his tales from a successful FA Cup final for his side, Manchester United. There are more tunes supplied by ShootMusic who supply stadium DJs right around the world with music for great matchday atmospheres.

Peter Sleigh - COLCHESTER UNITED

May 06, 2024 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Our guest this episode is the announcer at a club that recently secured their status in League Two for another season, after a nailbiting final day that saw rivals Sutton drop out of the football league. - Colchester United's Peter Sleigh He's been in the job since the late 90's and has worked at both Layer Road and The Colchester United Community Stadium as the announcer. Rich Hurst of West Brom and Dom Walker of Burnley are your hosts this week and they'll be finding out amongst other th...

NEWPORT COUNTY - Gareth Hillier

April 01, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Gareth Hillier has been announcer at Newport County FC for just 6 months but he's already achieved national fame for the sponsor of added time at Rodney Parade. Hosts Rich Hurst (West Brom) and Alan Keegan (Man Utd) talk to Gareth about how he's finding having the big job of stadium announcer plus share some of the wisdom they've picked up in their combined 34 years on the mic. Gareth is full of enthusiasm and loves his job and there are some great observations about doing the job we all l...

Jay Drackford - Stevenage FC

March 02, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

In this episode Rich Hurst of West Brom is joined by guest co-host Rich Reynolds from Brighton to chat with Stevenage FC announcer Jay 'Drackers' Drackford. Jay has been doing it at the Lamex for 10 years and loves his job. The energy he puts in and the fun he is has is quite envious for announcers a bit further up the pyramid. As always there's questions about music, guest interviews and having a pop at away fans. Plus a couple of cheeky tunes from the team at ShootMusic.

FIFA Matchday Announcer Steven Peios

January 31, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

A very special guest joins us for this episode, voice of the last men's World Cup final in Qatar, Steven Peios. As FIFA's Matchday Announcer, he's covered all the major tournaments including the World Cups, Asia Cups, Club World Cups and more...and when he's not there, he's at Western Sydney Wanderers. Hosts Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd chat through a whole host of amazing experiences he's had including encounters with the world's biggest names in football. Plus ...

Morecambe FC announcer MARK SWINDLEHURST

January 01, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Happy New Year! Our first podcast of 2024 sees hosts Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Manchester United speak to Morecambe announcer of 30 plus years - Mark Swindlehurst. Mark's announced for them in different leagues, at varying levels of success from inside a little red hut with a cassette player to a slightly more up to date kit at the new Mazuma stadium. Plus there are new tunes to  get your ears round as delivered by the guys at Shoot Music 

Graeme Easton - Hampden Park, Scotland & Hearts

December 05, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

What's it like to be the stadium announcer for Scotland at Hampden Park? Graeme Easton is the man with the job and he's also recently started doing it for Hearts too! That meant there was loads for Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd to chat to him about around great games he's worked for and great music that's created special atmospheres. Once again there's new music supplied by the guys at Shoot Music.

Bradley Varnam - 26 years and counting at Leicester City

November 01, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

Brad Varnam has been at Leicester City for 26 years and counting. Join fellow stadium announcers Rich Hurst (West Brom) and Alan Keegan (Man Utd) as they chat about his time on the mic at Filbert Street and The King Power Stadium. He's got some great stories to tell about how he got the job, where he sits in the ground and what it was like marking their Premier League title win. Once again, we're supported by the guys at ShootMusic so keep an ear out for some of the new releases that stad...

Notts County's stadium announcer - Andy Stokes

October 02, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

Promotion's, broken records and moonlighting at City - it's all in the story of Andy Stoke's time as announcer at Meadow Lane. We hear about how he got the job, the great times he's seen and how he creates that atomsphere at Notts County with the 4th, yes 4th, best sound system in the UK. Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd quiz Andy about all things stadium announcing. Plus the team at Shoot Music provide the tunes.

Brighton & Hove Albion - Rich Reynolds

September 03, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Join us to speak to Richard Reynolds, stadium announcer at Brighton, about what it's like being the voice of the Amex. For the first episode of season 5, Rich of West Brom and Alan of Manchester United interview Richard about how he got the job, what tunes he loves to play and some of the clangers he's dropped down the years. The guys at Shoot Music are supporting us once again, and for the 5th season of the show, we'll ask our guests for 5 tunes they can't go without on a matchday. A mus...

Announcing at the Champions League Final - Alex Kirkley MAN CITY

July 13, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Join us as we find out what it was like for Man City announcer Alex Kirkley to be asked to announce at the Champion's League final in Instanbul last month. Alongside Rich Hurst who is the announcer at West Brom was regular co-host Alan Keegan, Voice of Old Trafford - Manchester United. It made for a great episode having Alex tell us how it was and Alan reminiscing about his experience when Utd beat Chelsea in Moscow in 2008. Hear about Alex's last minute call up, his rather interesting po...

Luton Town ARE PREMIER LEAGUE

June 05, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

We welcome back a previous guest on the pod Matt Crawley, announcer at Luton Town. We talk to him and his co-announcer Darren Jones about what that day was like and what it means to have won promotion to the big time. There's some big news from Matt about next season and of course, more top tunes from the @sportplaylists Stadium Chart. Join Rich Hurst from West Brom and co-host Alan Keegan as they enjoy hearing about the atmosphere of announcing at the Championship Playoff Final.

Plymouth Argyle's Gary McLean

May 04, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Fresh from his team winning promotion to the Championship, we're chatting to man on the mic at Home Park, Plymouth Argyle's Gary McLean. In his 13 years at the club, he's been through some highs and lows, from interviewing Neil Warnock to getting caught out by a live mic that wasn't supposed to be. Hosts Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd ask Gary about all the big topics us stadium announcers care about including how you keep your notes dry in the rain and whether you shou...

Rob Byron - Newcastle United

March 22, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

We're back and chatting to the man that is the voice of St James' Park (NUFC), Rob Byron. He's been the announcer for Newcastle United for 25 years and just loves every second of his time on the mic. Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man United chat to him about music they play there, managers and players he's dealt with and his favourite matches on the tannoy. There's the history of what is now his infamous catchphrase 'enjoy the game' plus tales about that Local Hero tune the t...

Weston-super-Mare's SINGING Announcer - Tim Clarke

December 05, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

In this last episode of 2022, Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd interview Weston-super-Mare's Tim Clarke about being the announcer at the Optima Stadium. Tim is the first announcer we've ever had who is in panto and sings in spare time, and has been known to sign whilst announcing at the Southern Premier league side. We also talk about how he got the job and the work he puts into all aspects of announcing and music at the club. There's another review of some @ShootMusic...

IAN HAWKINS - Burton Albion

November 03, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MB

Ian Hawkins has been the announcer at Burton Albion for 30 years. Doubling up on the press team has made it quite the role for him but it's announcing the goals, teams and best of all the subs that he loves most - especially as the subs are sponsored by Doggy Daycare Burton...it's TRUE! Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man United put the questions to Ian and share their own stories about working on the mic at football. Also, the guys from Shoot Music have sent three more tunes o...

Kenny Boxshall - Stockport County FC

October 04, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

Kenny Boxshall has been a stadium announcer since 1982 and his tales of doing it back in the day when he began at Stockport County are priceless. Join Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd as they chat to Kenny about what it's like to be 40 years in the job! Also the team @shootmusic have sent some more new tunes to review for your next matchday playlist. Twitter @announcerspod Insta @wewelcomeyourteamspod

MIDDLESBROUGH - John Foster

September 06, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

John has been announcing for over 20 years, covering Sunderland for a long time and now at 'Boro. Join Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd to talk about his favourite moments as the man with the mic.  He's had Hollywood stars for the half time draw and been insulted by Brian Clough and seen some incredible moments at Ayrsome Park, The Riverside, Roker Park at the Stadium of Light (including THAT day when Alan was poised to present Utd with the Premier League trophy, only for...

NOTTINGHAM FOREST - Mark Dennison

August 02, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Mark Dennison has been the stadium announcer at The City Ground for over 20 years and finally gets to see his side compete in the Premier League. What better time for Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd to chat to him about his time on the mic and what it means to be a Premier League announcer. Mark's got some great stories about when he joined the club, his favourite moments and some odd half time games. Mark and Alan also go over some of the new releases from @shootmu...

Extraordinary Ends To The Season

June 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Join us as we speak with two announcers who had EXTRAORDINARY ends to their seasons. Lance Cook who was the announcer on the last day of the season at Bristol Rovers when they won 7-0 to secure automatic promotion.  Graeme White who rode the rollercoaster of beating the drop working for his beloved Everton. Both are still savouring some incredible moments on the mic from the 21/22 campaign so we wanted to find out just how big it was for them being the stadium announcer for those mileston...

Marching On - Leigh Nicholson - LEEDS UNITED

March 29, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

Join Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd as they talk to their stadium announcing counterpart at Leeds United - Leigh Nicholson. Leigh's been in the job for a few years now, including their recent promotion to the Premier League. He's been on the mic for some great games and incredible moments. We got some great stories, including which song the police asked him NOT to play after their game with bitter rivals Man United. Plus Alan's been scouting how they do it abroad at th...

Ode to Fratton Park - Dave Trumper - Pompey

February 19, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Rich and Alan meet Dave Trumper who takes on the 'voice of god' role at Portsmouth. A club with a rich tradition of great support, Dave's been conducting the crowd for almost 10 years. The guys chat about why he loves the job, how he ended up on the mic and the moments he's loved being there. There's also a review of the latest tunes you can get from sportplaylists.com to download and play on your matchdays.

Michael Turner WEST SYDNEY WANDERERS

December 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

We're off to Sydney, Australia to talk with the announcer at West Sydney Wanderers FC, Michael Turner. They're a fairly new club in the A-League but Mike's already had some great times working there. He tells Rich and Alan about how he got the job, his favourite memories and a great story about the time he ruffled Robbie Fowler's feathers. There's also a review of 3 more tunes from @ShootMusic at sportplaylists.com and the story about why Rich felt very special at his last West Brom game.

Brian Cole CHARLTON ATHLETIC

November 23, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

Join Rich Hurst from West Brom and and Alan Keegan of Man Utd as they talk to Charlton Athletic announcer, Brian Cole. He talks about his two spells at the club, including WHY it's two spells and how much he loves his job as stadium announcer at The Valley. There's all the Wembley stories, plus his favourite matches and some great stuff about what he thinks is the best thing about being the announcer. There's also Alan's tales of woe from a bad run for Man Utd and Rich's close call with a...

Kris Temple - Wembley

November 08, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

After a rather busy summer, we managed to nail down Kris Temple, stadium announcer at Wembley to ask about just how different it is doing it at national level rather than club level. It got detailed...really detailed...but Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd were all in!  Discover his enviable seat he had for those England matches of Euro 2020 and hear just how hard it was staying neutral. Plus Coldplay and Sam Fender feature on the @shootmusic @sportplaylists review.

Gary Sinclar - Sheffield United

October 22, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd chat to Gary Sinclair, one of the longest serving stadium announcers in the UK. He's been at Sheffield United for years, and has seen some real highs and lows. We talk about his best moments, the ones he'd rather forget  and his foray into the charts with The Gaz Band. Listen out for some new tunes from the guys at Shoot Music who produce the stadium charts via sportplaylists.com

Mike Rankine - Crystal Palace Stadium Announcer

September 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

We're back for series 3 and it's straight into a big one, Mike Rankine, man on the mic at Crystal Palace FC. Mike started in the season the club almost went into administration so fair to say he's seen a bit of drama beyond just the great matches he's hosted. He talks about working during Covid and the time the fans started a petition to get him re-instated when he 'went upstairs' to be 'director of stadium announcers' Also this episode, we ask Alan Keegan what music he might play for ann...

End of season WRAP

May 21, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Rich and Alan thought they should have a chat about the last series, then decided to open it up for other guests to join them...and record it. Alan told us what it was like with fans back at Old Trafford plus being in the new Alex Ferguson movie. Lance Cook from Bristol Rovers stepped up and brought some great stories, including one about a last minute panic at last year's Remembrance game. There's clips from the series and some news about what we're up to for the Euros. MUSIC DistrictFO...

The Longest Serving Announcer - Peter Gilham - BRENTFORD

May 07, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Peter Gilham is about to complete his 52nd season as announcer at Brentford. It makes him the longest serving stadium announcer in the UK (to the best of our knowledge, let us know if it's YOU...email [email protected]!) Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd interview Peter about why he loves the job so much and what's special about doing it. He's got some great stories, from drafting in celebrity stand in's when he's had to miss a game to doing the team talk HIMSELF...

The pints are on me - Jason Thelwell - BARNSLEY

April 17, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

This time around we're chatting with Jason Thelwell, who's been at Oakwell for 30 years, across two spells but there's a good reason for that! Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Manchester United interview Jason about the great times to be the announcer at Barnsley, the best perk of the job and the walkout music they play which is very unique. Scott Kirkpatrick from Ayr United joins us to share a great ceremony fail he sent us a video of and we try the lads out on a 'That's Not My ...

Getting Maradona to say he's a Spurs fan - Paul Coyte SPURS

April 05, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

We're back and this time around we're chatting to Paul Coyte, half-time presenter at Tottenham Hotspur. Along with Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd, we talk about the famous players he's met, odd situations he's found himself in and the difference between White Hart Lane and the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Paul did the presentation on the last day of White Hart Lane and has some emotional memories.  Paul brought some great stuff to the table, including the times when,...

Could you do it with the mic switched on - Joel Wagstaff FOREST GREEN ROVERS

March 19, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

How did the stadium announcer at Forest Green Rovers get that job? Fellow announcers Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd talk to Joel Wagstaff, voice of the stands at FGR. He tells us about the time his got the name of a local school horribly wrong whilst Alan takes us through his football tie collection! There's another game of What's My Name ft a French-Morrocan guy and we find out the odd tune that Rovers walk out to. Follow us on twitter @AnnoucersPod or insta WeWelcom...

Going off script for THAT Aguero goal - Alex Kirkley MAN CITY

March 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd speak to Manchester City stadium announcer Alex Kirkley who's been at the Etihad for 10 years! He announced THAT Sergio Aguero goal that won them the title in the dying minutes of the season.  He tells us about his favourite moments, the clangers he's dropped and the time he went under the radar for a game at Old Trafford...little did we know, Alan Keegan has spent time on the Manchester City payroll - all is confessed! Also check out der...

SPECIAL EPISODE - The Voices of Manchester CITY & UNITED

March 05, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

In this special episode, released ahead of the Manchester Derby,  hear stories of announcing from Man Utd's Alan Keegan and Man City's Alex Kirkley. Host Rich Hurst gets them to talk specifically about their memories of announcing for Manchester derby, which down the years have seen some incredible drama. As they're both such big fans of their club, you can hear the passion as they describe fond memories and nightmare matches, all from the point of view of one of the most unique jobs in sp...

Personal coffee machines & Ronaldo selfies - Mike Botto - BOURNEMOUTH

February 20, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Mike Botto has been stadium announcer at Bournemouth for nearly 15 years. He told Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd the fortunate way he landed the job and the opportunities it's brought with it. We get his thoughts on being allowed to work during lockdown and the perks that come with basing yourself in the chairman's box for the games. He's been there for some incredible moments in the Cherries' history, and missed out on a couple too, which he still hasn't forgiven hims...

FLEETWOOD TOWN - Rod Allsworth -The only place you'll hear Captain Pugwash

February 09, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Rod Allsworth has been at Fleetwood Town for 14 years and from day one, they've had the most unusual goal music you'll hear anywhere! The music the team walks out to is pretty obscure too, but that's all thanks to the chairman.  Rod chats with Rich Hurst and Alan Keegan about biggest wins/defeats and the times we've had to orchestrate a marriage proposal on the pitch - Alan's tale from Man Utd is a corker! There's another edition of What's My Name with a great story of a player with trick...

Rod Allsworth FLEETWOOD TOWN The only place you'll hear Captain Pugwash

February 09, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Rod Allsworth has been at Fleetwood Town for 14 years and from day one, they've had the most unusual goal music you'll hear anywhere! The music the team walks out to is pretty obscure too, but that's all thanks to the chairman.  Rod chats with Rich Hurst and Alan Keegan about biggest wins/defeats and the times we've had to orchestrate a marriage proposal on the pitch - Alan's tale from Man Utd is a corker! There's another edition of What's My Name with a great story of a player with trick...

LUTON TOWN 'Having to announce subs in the pub' Matt Crawley

January 26, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

In this episode Matt Crawley who works at Luton Town tells us how he started out as the stadium announcer. He's part of a double act that has it's own crowd chants and effects to play from their booth to get the players going. He's called promotion parties and historic matches...plus has had to prove to many people in the pub that he is the stadium announcer, by reading out random subs. Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd are putting the questions again. There's another ga...

ARSENAL - In the papers more than Wenger - Paul Burrell

January 12, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

For the first episode of series 2, we welcome Paul Burrell to the podcast. Paul's been at Arsenal 29 years as the announcer, working at Highbury and the Emirates stadium along with a few special appearances at Wembley. He's done League Cup Finals, FA Cup Finals, UEFA Cup finals and the Champions League final with the Gunners and has loads of stories to tell. There's also the time he ended up in the papers for a turn of phrase one night...something that led Arsene Wenger himself to saying ...

LIVERPOOL (PART 2) The aftermath of Hillsborough and putting your stamp on the job - GEORGE SEPHTON

December 16, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

Part 2 of our chat with George Sephton who's been stadium announcer at Liverpool FC for 50 years! Find out about taking control of the music then losing his USB stick up a hoover. Also the problems caused when trying to co-ordinate all that music with the players walking out and how his 255 moment works at Anfield. As always hosts Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd are there to ask the questions. Email the host - [email protected] MUSIC: District Four by Kevin McCle...

LIVERPOOL - The rollercoaster of 2020 after 50 years on the mic - George Sephton PART 1

December 12, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

For the final episode of season 1,  Rich Hurst of West Bromwich Albion and Alan Keegan from Manchester United speak to George Sephton of Liverpool, who's now in his 50th season as stadium announcer. There are stories galore, from a man who's seen and heard it all, and had the ultimate compliment from Jurgen Klopp. He was there the last time Liverpool won the league and talks about how very different a lot of things are now, not just because of Covid. His voice is unmistakable, even if he d...

9. WIGAN ATHLETIC - Caught out by a fake number plate - Liam Brown

November 27, 2020 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

Join Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd as they chat to Liam Brown from Wigan Athletic  He carries a couple of great stories around with him...he was there when the Latics beat Man City in the FA Cup at the DW Stadium and played an Oasis song at the final whistle...he was also there, standing in at AFC Fylde, when he was victim of one of the most notorious fake car number plate pranks in football history. We chat to Liam about those moments and more from being the announcer...

8. BURNLEY Leaving Hidden Gems on FIFA - Dominic Walker

November 14, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Burnley's stadium announcer Dom Walker answers questions from Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd about the job of stadium announcer at Turf Moor. Find out how he ended up doing the voiceover on the FIFA computer game and the little gems he recorded that they left in the game. Reviews and previews of other episodes including Wigan's Liam Brown and Liverpool's George Sephton. Email the host [email protected] Music - District Four by Kevin McLeod

7. BIRMINGHAM CITY Kevin Francis left me hanging - Rich Goulding

October 31, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd chat with Birmingham City announcer Richard Goulding. He talks bout being ditched by a famous blues player for his big moment at Wembley, getting a fast food meal from one of his blues heroes and how it came to be that the team almost walked out to the Spice Girls. Also find out which juggernaut of announcing we've secured for episode 10 and look ahead to our chat with Burnley's Dominic Walker about leaving hidden jokes on FIFA 18. Em...

7. Kevin Francis left me hanging - Rich Goulding BIRMINGHAM CITY

October 31, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan from Man Utd chat with Birmingham City announcer Richard Goulding. He talks bout being ditched by a famous blues player for his big moment at Wembley, getting a fast food meal from one of his blues heroes and how it came to be that the team almost walked out to the Spice Girls. Also find out which juggernaut of announcing we've secured for episode 10 and look ahead to our chat with Burnley's Dominic Walker about leaving hidden jokes on FIFA 18. Em...

6. The highest honour - Lance Cook - Bristol Rovers

October 17, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Rich Hurst and Alan Keegan chat to Lance Cook about being the stadium announcer at Bristol Rovers where he's even had his Dad as his matchday assistant! He had some big shoes to fill, a chap called Nick Day who set the bar pretty high. Lance talks about curating the matchday playlist and the buzz of welcoming the teams....and the time his equipment let him down at the worst possible moment. Our spotify playlist is now live with every guests' walk out music. Listen out for how to get in t...

6.BRISTOL ROVERS The highest honour - Lance Cook

October 17, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Rich Hurst and Alan Keegan chat to Lance Cook about being the stadium announcer at Bristol Rovers where he's even had his Dad as his matchday assistant! He had some big shoes to fill, a chap called Nick Day who set the bar pretty high. Lance talks about curating the matchday playlist and the buzz of welcoming the teams....and the time his equipment let him down at the worst possible moment. Our spotify playlist is now live with every guests' walk out music. Listen out for how to get in t...

The highest honour - Lance Cook - Bristol Rovers

October 17, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Rich Hurst and Alan Keegan chat to Lance Cook about being the stadium announcer at Bristol Rovers where he's even had his Dad as his matchday assistant! He had some big shoes to fill, a chap called Nick Day who set the bar pretty high. Lance talks about curating the matchday playlist and the buzz of welcoming the teams....and the time his equipment let him down at the worst possible moment. Our spotify playlist is now live with every guests' walk out music. Listen out for how to get in t...

5. WOLVES Plate spinning at Molyneux - Dicky Dodds

October 03, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Richard 'Dicky' Dodds talks to Rich and Alan about being pitchside announcer at Wolverhampton Wanderers. He's new to the job but has already fallen in love with welcoming the teams, even though he's had pronunciation slips, substitution cock ups and thought long and hard about what to play when they lose! This week's social announcements come from Lance Cook at Bristol Rovers and there's news about the new walkout playlist. MUSIC: District-Four by Kevin McLeod

The Voice of Wolves - Dicky Dodds

October 03, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

Richard 'Dicky' Dodds talks to Rich and Alan about being pitchside announcer at Wolverhampton Wanderers. He's new to the job but has already fallen in love with welcoming the teams, even though he's had pronunciation slips, substitution cock ups and thought long and hard about what to play when they lose! This week's social announcements come from Lance Cook at Bristol Rovers and there's news about the new walkout playlist. MUSIC: District-Four by Kevin McLeod