It's Only A Game

Rochdale Raising Silverware, Wembley's Worthy Winners 🏆🔵⚫

Sat, 16 May 2026 21:53:00 -0000

Gregs review of the historic win at Wembley for Rochdale AFC recorded on Saturday 16th May 2026

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Jimmy's review and playoffs predictions May 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:43:00 -0000

Jimmy's predictions from 5th May 2026

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By hook or by crook

Sat, 02 May 2026 22:08:00 -0000

Greg reviews Rochdale AFC vs York City, and previews Rochdale AFC vs Scunthorpe United in the playoffs semi-final.

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Greg's Guide: Rochdale the Brilliant Blues vs York's Rampant Reds for the title.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:45:00 -0000

Greg previews the blockbuster Rochdale AFC vs York City title match 23rd April 2026

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Jimmy's Journal: Merseyside Madness, Liverpool's Lethal Late Winner vs Everton

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:14:00 -0000

Jimmy's Everton vs Liverpool review April 2026.

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EP92: Rochdale AFC and York City National League title update

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:29:00 -0000

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EP91: Pancake day, FA Cup display and the Everton way.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:51:00 -0000

EP91: Matt, Greg and Jimmy return to talk all things football

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EP90 - voicenotes from friends of the pod and Jimmy reviews Everton vs Bournemouth

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:08:00 -0000

EP90

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EP89 - 5th year anniversary special compilation episode

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:54:00 -0000

It's 5 years since we started this podcast, and what better way to have a compliation episode of 5 guests from the past 5 years, from Iain Hume, Gary Thacker, Alex Hay, Bethan Woolley and Ant and Gary from What A Ballache Podcast, we hope you enjoy! (Released 5th February 2026)

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EP88 - Rochdale AFC soaring high, as Trubin scores, European giants clash in league chaos

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:07:00 -0000

Jimmy and Greg are back with the first episode of 2026! please share, download and stream and take part in our poll located on this episode.

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EP87 - Merry Christmas messages 2025!

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:02:00 -0000

EP87 - Merry Christmas messages 2025!

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EP86 - Christmas special 2025: voicenotes from various football fans

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:38:00 -0000

Christmas 2025 Special – Podcast Episode Description

Our Christmas 2025 Special has landed — and it’s packed with festive football chat, big laughs, and a brilliant line-up of guests from across the footballing world!

Join us as we welcome:
• Tom Podmore (Aston Villa fan)
• Chris Hardy (Burnley fan)
• Simon Mahon, Adam Malone & Antni (all Man Utd fans)
• Jimmy Driver (Everton fan)
• Joe Sayer (Brighton fan)
• Mark Evans (WBA fan)
• Neil Watson (Hearts fan)
• Chris Jackson (Darlington fan)
• Femi Aboaba (Liverpool fan)

• Greg (Rochdale AFC fan)

From festive predictions to football nostalgia and plenty of Christmas chaos, this special has everything to get you in the holiday spirit.

Tune in now and celebrate Christmas with us — football style!

Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

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EP85 - City's missed chances, Pep's decision making and Leverkusen capitalise - Man City 0-2 Leverkusen review

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:12:00 -0000

EP85 - Greg's review of Man City 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen

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EP84 - Red card, dark arts, United found wanting - Utd 1-0 Everton review

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:42:00 -0000

EP84 - Jimmy's review of Man Utd 0-1 Everton

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EP83 - From Scotland’s World Cup Qualification to Jamaica’s Heartbreak

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:15:00 -0000

EP83 - From Scotland’s World Cup Qualification to Jamaica’s Heartbreak

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EP82 - GW11 Fantasy Football, Spurs vs Man Utd and Sunderland vs Arsenal preview, Dale pitch problems

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 06:55:00 -0000

EP82 - GW11 Fantasy Football, Spurs vs Man Utd and Sunderland vs Arsenal preview, Dale pitch problems

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EP81 - From around Europe: Bayern stroll, Real roll, Napoli in control

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:49:00 -0000

EP81 - From around Europe: Bayern stroll, Real roll, Napoli in control.

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EP80 - Arsenal's 'anti-football', Wolves worries, Lampard redemption and FA Cup.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:06:00 -0000

EP80 - Arsenal's 'anti-football', Wolves worries, Lampard redemption and FA Cup.

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EP79: From Africa to Europe: Breaking down FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifications

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:38:00 -0000

Jimmy runs through all the latest FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifications and Greg does a quick run down of Rochdale 1-2 York City FA Cup Qualifier (Recorded on Tues 15th October 2025).

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EP78: Rochdale flying high at the top, and Everton back their new talent.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:22:00 -0000

EP78: Greg gives his break down of Rochdale at the top of the league, Jimmy has his say on all things Everton and footnall in general!

Recorded on Wednesday 8th October 2025.

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EP77: Rochdale's start to the season, Everton 2-0 Mansfield review and FPL Recap

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:12:00 -0000

Photo by Jimmy Driver

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EP76: Football's back: Everton's opener to National League changes

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:07:00 -0000

00:00:27 Intro package

00:01:50 Hello and welcome

00:05:12 Opening PL games and teams

00:20:17 Wage to turnover ratio issues

00:27:43 Everton's eye opening summer

00:34:59 Handball Tarkowski situation

00:47:00 Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal review

00:57:17 Brighton and other business models

01:08:49 Matt's tweet hit 1.5m views!

01:14:32 West Ham fans trolls tweets?

01:16:32 Live scores in L1 and L2

01:18:45 £6.50 for a doughnut at Everton

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EP75: Hill Dickinson Stadium review (Jimmy's voicenote)

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:05:00 -0000

00:04 Intro package

00:30 Greg - join our FPL League!

02:05 Jimmy intro

04:17 Getting to games is easier

07:41 Surprised how ‘home’ it feels

11:10 Found family stone (see ep thumbnail)

14:59 NE Stand next to United Utilities waterworks

19:13 Feels NFL Bundesliga esque

22:36 Keeps atmosphere within stadium

26:00 Prices inside expensive (prices have to come down)

28:45 No one knew where to cueing

31:25 Stadium deserves European nights

34:54 Club needs to shows its worthy of this

37:43 Fans won’t hang around if we lose

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EP74: season preview 25/26 - guest voicenotes

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:03:00 -0000

00:00 Intro package

00:25 Greg's Intro

01:33 Tom Podmore - Aston Villa

09:14 Mark Evans - WBA (Project football Podcast)

13:38 Gab Sutton - Birmingham City (BBC Sqaud Goals)

15:04 Chris Hardy - Burnley fan

18:24 Stig Strand - Rochdale AFC fan

23:32 Joe Sayer - Brighton fan (Albion Obsessed podcast)

27:58 Antni Ellison - Man Utd fan

31:04 Adam Malone - Man Utd fan

32:14 Jimmy Driver - Everton fan (IOAG host)

52:03 Simon Mahon - Man Utd fan (BBC Radio 5 Live)

53:14 Femi Aboaba - Liverpool fan (FMLFEM YouTube)

55:12 Greg’s outro

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EP73: PSG shine bright, Oldham Athletic win the fight

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0000

EP73: PSG shine bright, Oldham Athletic win the fight

Voicenote recording by Greg on Weds 4/6/25

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EP72 PART 2: 24/25 season review ramble (with guest Mark from @proj_foot)

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:09:00 -0000

EP72 PART 2: 2024/2025 season review (with Mark from Project Football Pod)

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EP72 PART 1: 24/25 season review ramble (with guest Mark from @proj_foot)

Wed, 28 May 2025 22:38:00 -0000

EP72 PART 1: 2024/2025 season review (with Mark from Project Football Podcast)

Jimmy, Matt and Greg are back with special guest Mark, from Project Football Podcast to go through all the winners and losers of the 2024/2025 football season.

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EP71: Goodison Park Memories

Thu, 15 May 2025 15:03:00 -0000

Goodison Park Memories

Thank you to Paul, Glynn, Ashley, Adam, Matt and Jimmy for contributing to the memories of Goodison Park! (Recorded on Tues 14 March 2025).

Photo taken by Matt Driver on 18/5/25 Everton vs Southampton.

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EP70: Jimmy and Greg's Championship Playoffs predictions 24/25

Wed, 07 May 2025 13:55:00 -0000

EP70: Jimmy and Greg's Championship Playoffs predictions 24/25, also please follow FMLFem on Youtube!

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EP69: Jimmy and Greg's Non League, L1 and L2 Playoffs predictions 24/25

Wed, 07 May 2025 09:47:00 -0000

EP69: Jimmy and Greg's non League, L1 and L2 Playoffs predictions 24/25

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EP68: Rochdale in the playoffs and finish 4th

Thu, 01 May 2025 09:56:00 -0000

EP68: Rochdale in the playoffs and finish 4th

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EP67: Joey Thompson tribute

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:36:00 -0000

EP67: Joey Thompson tribute

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EP66: 'The Intertoto Cup was essentially a certificate'

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:02:00 -0000

Jimmy and Greg are back after a few months away, talking latest scores, Greg and Shell's Wedding day, Rochdale, Everton Tranmere and much more (Recorded on Tues 1st April 2025)

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EP67: 4th Anniversary general rant about Dale, Everton and Tranmere

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:19:00 -0000

EP67: 4th Anniversary general rant about Dale, Everton and Tranmere

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EP66: Jimmy's thoughts on David Moyes replacing Sean Dyche at Everton

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:14:00 -0000

EP66: Jimmy's thoughts on David Moyes replacing Sean Dyche at Everton. Recorded on (Tues 15th January 2025).

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EP55 Part 2: Rochdale's pitch blues, Atalanta's climb, Brazilian league views, and more news

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:45:00 -0000

Jimmy and Greg are back, talking about the landscape of all divisions and competitions at the half way point of the season! (Recorded Tues 7 January 2025)

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EP55 part 1: Forest 2nd, Man City's dip, Dyche under pressure

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:52:00 -0000

Jimmy and Greg are back, talking about the landscape of all divisions and competitions at the half way point of the season! (Recorded Tues 7 January 2025)

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EP54: Premier League unpredictable results, Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale AFC updates

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:02:00 -0000

Jimmy, Dec and Greg talk about the recent Premier League action, Tranmere Rovers and Rochdale AFC results (recorded on Tues 17th December 2024)

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Ep 53: with special guest author Karl Newton (Birmingham City fan)

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:48:00 -0000

Jimmy and Matt are joined by special guest author Karl Newton (Birmingham City fan). They talk about his new book ''Game Changer: From Pixels to Pitches'.

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Mini EP52: Man Utd sack Eric Ten Hag

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:30:00 -0000

Mini Ep52: Man Utd sack Ten Hag.

Adam Malone, Antni Ellison and Simon Mahon and other Man Utd fans send in voice notes about the sacking of Eric Ten Hag. Greg also seems to have a visit from Gozer the Gozerian and the Ghostbusters, it is Halloween after all! (Recorded on Tues 29th October 2024).

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EP51: A$AP Rocky/Tranmere, English coaches overseas, Everton win away, Dale into 4th with ease.

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:05:00 -0000

EP51: Matt, Jimmy and Greg are back with all things football! ASAP Rocky linked with Tranmere, we talk English managers abroad, Everton's first win awat of 2024 and Rochdale in the playoffs so far. With voice notes from Dec. (Recorded on Tues 22 Oct 2024).

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Mini EP50: Thomas Tuchel to become new England manager

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:15:00 -0000

Matt, Jimmy and Greg's thoughts on the news that Thomas Tuchel will become new England manager (Recorded Tues 15 October 2024)

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Mini EP49: GW7 review Fantasy Football - Premier League

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000

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Mini EP48: GW6 review Fantasy Football - Premier League

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Greg goes through the points on the IOAG Fantasy Football - Premier League. (Recorded Tues 2 October 2024).

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EP47 PART2: With Special Guest Darlington Fan Chris Jackson

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:32:00 -0000

Part 2, Jimmy and Greg are joined by special guest Chris Jackson (Darlington fan), we talk all things Darlo, the lower leagues and more! We also have a voice-note from Matt regarding the Everton take over news. (Recorded on Tues 24 Sept 2024).

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EP47 PART1: With Special Guest Darlington Fan Chris Jackson

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:19:00 -0000

Jimmy and Greg are joined by special guest Chris Jackson (Darlington fan), we talk all things Darlo, the lower leagues and more! (Recorded on Tues 24 Sept 2024).

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EP46: Season 24/25 preview Championship and Premier League with special guest Mark from Project Football Podcast

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:50:00 -0000

Dec (Tranmere Rovers fan), Matt and Jimmy (Everton fans) and Greg (Rochdale AFC fan) are joined by special guest Mark (WBA fan) from Project Football Podcast to go through the Championship and Premier League predictions for the 2024/2025 football season. (recorded on Tues 8 August 2024.

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EP45: Season 24/25 preview National League, L1 and L2 with special guest Mark from Project Football Podcast

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 23:20:00 -0000

Dec (Tranmere Rovers fan), Matt and Jimmy (Everton fans) and Greg (Rochdale AFC fan) are joined by special guest Mark (WBA fan) from Project Football Podcast to go through National League, League One and League Two predictions for the 2024/2025 football season. (recorded on Tues 8 August 2024.

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IOAG: EP44 - Southgate steps down as England coach.

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:26:00 -0000

Live reactions as Gareth Southgate steps down as England head coach, (Jimmy and Greg voice-notes). Tuesday 16th July 2024.

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IOAG: EP43 - pre and post match Spain vs England EURO24' final (voice-notes from friends of the pod and Jimmy).

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:16:00 -0000

Pre and post Spain vs England match voicenotes from Antni Ellison (Man Utd fan), Stig Strand (Rochdale fan), Gaz (Sunderland and What A Ballache Podcast) Gabriel Sutton (Present EFLDebate pundit, writer for SportingLifeFC and TheSackRace) And also host Jimmy (Everton fan. Recorded from Saturday 13th July-Monday 15th July 2024.

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IOAG EP42: EURO2024 - semi finals and live watch along to Spain vs France

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:50:00 -0000

Matt, Jimmy and Greg are back for a EURO2024 discussion about the final 4! Also with Spain vs France on in the background! Recorded on Tues 9 July 2024.

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IOAG EP41: EURO2024 - England beat Slovakia (voice-notes)

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:06:00 -0000

Dec, Jimmy and Greg voice-notes from when England beat Slovakia.

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IOAG EP40: EURO2024 - knockout brackets ahead! (voice-notes)

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:02:00 -0000

Jimmy, Greg and Dec with mini voice notes from the last few days. Recorded from Thursday 20th-Thursday 27th June during EURO2024.

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IOAG - EP39 - Jimmy's EURO2024 Prediction and preview

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0000

IOAG - EP39 - Jimmy's EURO2024 Prediction and preview. Recorded on Thursday 14th June 2024.

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IOAG: EP38 - Pochettino obsolete, England EURO team sheet and Dec's take-away treat.

Thu, 23 May 2024 14:20:00 -0000

IOAG: EP38 - Pochettino obsolete, England EURO team sheet and Dec's take-away treat.

Matt, Dec and Greg talk all the latest football news (Recorded on Tues 21 May 2024)

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IOAG Mini Ep 37 - Greg's quick Rochdale AFC 2022-2023 Season review

Fri, 03 May 2024 05:15:00 -0000

Greg's quick Rochdale AFC 2022-2023 Season review. (Recorded on Thursday 2 May 2024)

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IOAG Mini Ep36 - Jimmy's recap: Everton's 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' ends, Liverpool 'Walk Alone'.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:45:00 -0000

Jimmy's reaction to Everton finally beating Liverpool at Goodison Park after 14 years.

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IOAG - EP35: PL title race, Everton docked more pts, Rochdale AFC and Tranmere Rovers.

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:53:51 -0000

IOAG - EP35: Jimmy, Dec, Matt and Greg are all back! We discuss Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal all in the title race, Promotions and relegation possibilities, Everton docked points again, Rochdale safe from relegation mathematically, the latest scores during recording and Tranmere Rovers as things stand. (Recorded on Tues 9 April 2024).

Please download, stream and share this episode if you wish.

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IOAG - EP34: With special guest Gary Thacker, author of O Jogo Bonito!: Brazil’s 1970 World Cup Samba Party

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:09:25 -0000

IOAG - EP34: With special guest Gary Thacker, author of O Jogo Bonito!: Brazil’s 1970 World Cup Samba Party

Music by Alban_Gogh from Pixabay

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IOAG - EP33: Arsenal 6-goal feat, Leverkusen a treat and AFCON complete.

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:34:00 -0000

Just Jimmy and Greg for this episode, as Dec is at Prenton Park, we dive into West Ham 0-6 #Arsenal , Bayer #Leverkusen's season so far, #AFCON final and more, on the podcasts 3rd anniversary!

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It's Only A Game: Trailer

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 10:16:00 -0000

It's Only A Game: Trailer

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IOAG - EP32: Ivan Toney goal, fan behaviours, quiz questions and voicenotes from friends of the pod.

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:30:00 -0000

IOAG - EP32: Ivan Toney goal, fan behaviours, quiz questions and voicenotes from friends of the pod.

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IOAG - EP31: Roma sack Mourinho, Reading FC in crisis and Henderson leaves Al-Ettifaq

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:57:00 -0000

IOAG - EP31: Matt, Greg, Dec and Jimmy are all back for the first episode of 2024, Roma sack Mourinho, Reading FC in crisis and Henderson leaves Al-Ettifaq. (Recorded on Tues 23 January 2024)

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IOAG - sending condolences to Iain Purslow's family

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:44:00 -0000

IOAG - sending condolences to Iain Purslow's family

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IOAG - EP30: BONUS EPISODE - Dec the halls, Dec's controversial Christmas dinner

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0000

IOAG - EP30: BONUS EPISODE - 'Dec the halls' Dec goes through his controversial Christmas dinner and we have a few christmas question to wrap up 2023!

(Recorded on Tues 19 December 2023)

Have a great Christmas from everyone at IOAG!

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IOAG - EP29: Christmas cheer Everton's triumph rings clear. Rovers improve under Atkins' sway, Rochdale 9th, but takeover dismay.

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:31:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast!

We dive into Everton's point deduction, with 4 wins on the bounce and 4 clean sheets for the toffees, Dec talks a little about Tranmere Rovers under Nigel Atkins so far, Greg also talks a bit about the failed take over at Rochdale. We also have voicenotes contributed from other football fans and other podcasts about favourite festive football games or festive football gifts from over the years. (Recorded Tues 19 December 2023).

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IOAG - EP28 Part 2: with special guest Mark, from Project Football Podcast

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:17:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Dec, Greg and Jimmy are joined by special guest Mark a WBA Supporter, who is also the one man bad of Project Football Podcast. We discuss the weekends action and results, WBA this season and we have a few voice notes from other fans and podcasts about the weekends results. (Recorded Tues 14 November2023).

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Justgiving:

Raising £4,000 to Proud Blackburn Rovers Committee Member Lisa. Lisa has recently been diagnosed with Cancer, affecting her lungs, pelvis, and bone marrow

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IOAG - EP28 Part 1: with special guest Mark, from Project Football Podcast

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:38:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

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Justgiving:

Raising £4,000 to Proud Blackburn Rovers Committee Member Lisa. Lisa has recently been diagnosed with Cancer, affecting her lungs, pelvis, and bone marrow

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IOAG - EP27: with Special guest Baz, from Through Black & White Eyes (Newcastle Utd fan channel)

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 22:12:00 -0000

Greg, Jimmy and Dec are joined by special guest Baz from 'Through Black & White Eyes' (Newcastle Utd fan channel). We talk all things Newcastle, the recent game vs PSG, Kieran Trippier, possible transfers in the future, games to come and much more! Followed by a few quiz questions at the end (Recored on Tues 17 October 2023)

Justgiving:

Raising £4,000 to Proud Blackburn Rovers Committee Member Lisa. Lisa has recently been diagnosed with Cancer, affecting her lungs, pelvis, and bone marrow

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IOAG - EP26: with special guest Glynn Parry, Everton beat Brentford, Dale deflate Dorking

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:14:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Jimmy and Greg are joined by special guest Glynn Parry, Everton season ticket holder (Recorded on Monday 25 September 2023).

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#podcastrecommendation #Spurs #TranmereRovers #Everton #EFL

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IOAG - EP25: with special guest Femi Aboaba - Salah in form for Liverpool, Arsenal 3-1 Utd, Fantasy Football and more

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:53:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Greg and Femi talk about Arsenal 3-1 Man Utd, Salah in form Liverpool, Fantasy football and much more!

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IOAG - EP24: VAR/rules anew, matches few, listeners' questions ensue.

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 02:17:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Jimmy, Dec and Matt talk about the state of VAR in 2023, new rules of play in football, questions from listeners and much more

#SoccerPodcast #FootballPodcast #SoccerTalk #FootballTalk #FootyPodcast #SportsPodcast #SoccerFans #FootballCommunity #SoccerShow #FootballAnalysis #RIPBrayWyatt

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IOAG - EP23: Women's World Cup Final: Nike stumble, with Earps shirt rumble.

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 02:16:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Jimmy, Dec and Matt talk about the Women's World Cup Final and the first few games of the season.

#SoccerPodcast #FootballPodcast #SoccerTalk #FootballTalk #FootyPodcast #SportsPodcast #SoccerFans #FootballCommunity #SoccerShow #FootballAnalysis

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IOAG - EP22: EFL and National League season 2023/2024 preview, predictions and thoughts

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0000

Welcome to "It's Only A Game," the ultimate football podcast where passion meets expertise! Join your hosts Jimmy and Greg as they dive deep into the excitement and anticipation surrounding the upcoming EFL and National League seasons.

#FootballPodcast #SoccerPodcast #FootballTalk #SoccerChat #FootyPodcast #SoccerBanter #FootballDebate #FootyAnalysis #SoccerInsights #FootballFans #SoccerNews #FootyDiscussion #SoccerReview #FootyHighlights #FootballRecap #SoccerAnalysis #FootyOpinions #FootballDebates #SoccerExperts #FootyInsights #FootballRumors #SoccerUpdates #FootyPanel #FootballDiscussion #SoccerReview #FootyRecap #FootballAnalysis #SoccerBanter #FootyFans #FootballPodcaster #SoccerInsider #FootyNews #FootballOpinion #SoccerExperts #FootyReview #FootballHighlights #SoccerDebate #FootyInsider #FootballConversations #SoccerPodcasting #FootyPodcaster #FootballUpdates #SoccerTalk #FootyBanter #FootballRecaps #SoccerThoughts #FootyExperts #FootballInsider #SoccerConversations

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IOAG - EP21: Premier League season 2023/2024 preview, predictions and thoughts

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:12:00 -0000

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IOAG - EP20: with special guest, Alex Hay

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 21:11:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of the 'It's Only A Game' podcast.

In this special instalment, we have the honour of welcoming former Tranmere Rovers player, Alex Hay, as our esteemed guest. Alex takes us on a journey through his career in professional football delving deep into his triumphs, challenges, and personal anecdotes. Get ready for an exclusive glimpse into the life of a professional footballer, as Alex shares invaluable insights from locker room banter to memorable stories.

Make sure to share, listen, download, and subscribe to the It's Only A Game podcast with Jimmy, Dec, Greg, Matt, and our top guest, Alex Hay!

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IOAG - EP19: Part 2 - 22/23 Season review

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Jimmy, Dec, Greg and Matt talk through the 22/23 season part 2.

#SoccerPodcast #FootballPodcast #SoccerTalk #FootballTalk #FootyPodcast #SportsPodcast #SoccerFans #FootballCommunity #SoccerShow #FootballAnalysis

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IOAG - EP19: Part 1 - 22/23 Season review

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 22:17:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Jimmy, Dec, Greg and Matt talk through the 22/23 season part 1.

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IOAG EP18 PART2 - With special guests Ant and Gary from 'What A Ball Ache' Podcast

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of the It's Only A Game podcast. We're glad to have you here!

On this episode, hosts Jimmy and Greg are joined by two special guests, Ant and Gary, from the What A Ball Ache podcast. Together, they'll be diving into Sunderland's season, reflecting on the playoffs, analyzing the Preston away game, discussing future ambitions, and sharing their thoughts on Mowbray's role as manager.

This particular episode was recorded on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, ensuring that the information and insights are up to date.

If you're interested, we encourage you to support both the What A Ball Ache and It's Only A Game podcasts by subscribing and sharing.

Thanks for tuning in, and we hope you enjoy the conversation!

#podcastrecommendation #TranmereRovers #Everton #EFL

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IOAG EP18 PART1 - With special guests Ant and Gary from What A Ball Ache Podcast

Tue, 30 May 2023 21:50:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of the It's Only A Game podcast. We're glad to have you here!

This particular episode was recorded on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, ensuring that the information and insights are up to date.

If you're interested, we encourage you to support both the What A Ball Ache and It's Only A Game podcasts by subscribing and sharing.

Thanks for tuning in, and we hope you enjoy the conversation!

#podcastrecommendation #Sunderland #Everton #EFL

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IOAG EP17 PART2 - EFL and Conference 22/23 season overview, playoff predictions and 'Royal' Football quiz

Fri, 12 May 2023 05:05:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Jimmy, Dec and Greg go through the EFL regular 2022/2023 season final standing results, playoff predictions and cap off the episode with a 'royal' football quiz (Recorded on Monday 8 May 2023).

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#podcastrecommendation #TranmereRovers #Everton #EFL

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IOAG EP17 PART1 - Brighton 1-5 Everton, League Two overview, Dawes and Adkins at Tranmere, can Rochdale refresh in the Conference?

Mon, 08 May 2023 21:59:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Jimmy, Dec and Greg briefly talk about Everton beating Brighton, League Two final games, Ian Dawes new Tranmere manager, Nigel Atkins appointed technical director and how do Rochdale go forward in the conference (Recorded on Monday 8 May 2023).

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#podcastrecommendation #Spurs #TranmereRovers #Everton #EFL

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IOAG EP16 - 1st attempt at Twitter 'Space' - Rochdale relegated to the Conference and all things Tranmere Rovers

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:12:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Just Dec and Greg for this one, we figure out how to use Twitter Space for the first time ever and have other fans opinions, Rochdale getting relegated to the Conference, a bit about Tranmere Rovers too. It's a bit low quality, but we'll fix that for our next Twitter Space (Recorded on Tues 25 April 2023).

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#podcastrecommendation #footballpodcast #soccerpodcast

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IOAG EP15 - with special guest Steven End, author of 'Football For Brains' quiz book and Ipswich Town fan.

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:21:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Jimmy, Greg and Dec are joined by special guest Steven End, author of 'Football For Brains' quiz book and Ipswich Town fan. We talk a little about the good season Ipswich Town have had so far, items and programmes Steven has in his collection, how the book came to be and more. Steven kindly has a few football quiz questions lined up for the lads (Recorded on Tues 18 April 2023).

Donations from each book sold will go towards helping the research that is currently under way at the University of East Anglia, (UEA): https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/giving-to-uea/our-causes/scores-dementia-research

If you wish to make any further donations to this very worthwhile cause, the Just Giving page is: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/SCORES

The book can be bought on eBay and may also be available in book stores too! ebay.co.uk/itm/3932333836…

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IOAG EP14 PART2 - Leicester sack Rodgers, Everton 1-1 Spurs, 'Dale or No Dale?' and Easter football quiz

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Jimmy and Greg are joined by Matt for part 2 of episode 14, we talk about Chelsea sacking Graham Potter, Leicester City sacking Rodgers, Everton vs Spurs and a quiz to end the episode. (Recorded on Tues 4 March 2023).

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#podcastrecommendation #Spurs #TranmereRovers #Everton #Chelsea

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IOAG EP14 PART1 - Chelsea sack Potter, Bolton win Papa Johns Cup, Rochdale sack Bentley

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:12:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Jimmy and Greg are back for part 1 of episode 14, we talk about Chelsea sacking Graham Potter, Bolton winning the Papa John's Cup, Rochdale sacking Jim Bentley and more. Matt joins us for part 2, which will be released further in the week on all podcast platforms. (Recorded on Tues 4 March 2023).

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#podcastrecommendation #Spurs #TranmereRovers

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IOAG EP13 PART2 - Tranmere next manager, Dale 4-4 Swindon, Dale heading to the Conference

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:07:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Dec, Jimmy and Greg are back for this one for part 2, We talk about Tranmere Rovers next manager, Dale 4-4 Swindon and Rochdale seemingly heading to the Conference (Recorded on Tues 21 March 2023).

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#podcastrecommendation #Spurs #TranmereRovers

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IOAG EP13 PART1 - Conte/Spurs rant and Tranmere sack Micky Mellon

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:04:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Dec, Jimmy and Greg are back for this one. We talk about Antonio Conte's rant about Spurs and Tranmere Rovers sacking Micky Mellon (Recorded on Tues 21 March 2023).

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#podcastrecommendation

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IOAG EP12 - with special guests Adam Malone and Simon Mahon

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 23:22:00 -0000

Dec and Greg are joined by special guests both Man Utd fans Adam Malone and Simon Mahon, we review the League Cup Final win for United, talk about Eric Ten Hag's reign so far, how Eric has managed the Ronaldo situation etc, we also talk about Tranmere Rovers back to back wins and current league position, a bit about non league and as ever we end the episode with a football quiz! (Recorded on Weds 1 March 2023). (Photo credit to Josh Guile).

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#podcastrecommendation

#footballpodcast

#soccerpodcast

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IOAG EP11 - Mr and Mrs Special

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:17:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Matt and Jimmy are joined by Matt's other half Heather for a special Valentine's Day quiz!

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#podcastrecommendation

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IOAG EP10 - Lampard sacked, Dale and Tranmere league positions, Arsenal still top and football quiz questions.

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:08:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Matt, Dec, Jimmy and Greg discuss the situation at Everton - Frank Lampard sacked, Rochdale's current league position and concerns, Tranmere mid table, Arsenal still at the top of the league - but for how long?, Questions from followers on Twitter and a quiz section to end the episode. (Recorded on Tues 24 January 2022).

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#Everton #efl #Arsenal #Lampard #podcastrecommendation

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IOAG EP4 - transfer deadlines, Bentley new Dale manager, Tuchel sacked and more

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:48:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

It's only Jimmy and Greg for this episode, as we faced our own 'emergency loan' issues with other members of the IOAG unavailable. We talk about recent player transfers, the Papa Johns Trophy - or is it the Papa Shango trophy, who knows? Jim Bentley announced as Rochdale AFC Manager, Thomas Tuchel sacked as Chelsea manager and to cap off the end of the episode, we talk about low budget 'Come Dine With Me' meal ideas from our listeners and followers on Twitter. (Recorded on Weds 7 September 2022).

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#Everton #EFC

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IOAG EP5 - who can stop Haaland, EFL cost of living meeting, World Cup and more

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:34:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Matt, Dec, Jimmy and Greg are all back for this one. We talk about the Manchester derby - who can stop Haaland in his current goal scoring form? We discuss the meeting in Walsall between the EFL and 72 clubs about the cost of living crisis, what we can expect for the World Cup next month and Greg has 2 of his 'fives' questions to end the pod. (Recorded on Tues 4 October 2022).

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#haaland #ManCity #worldcup2022 #erlinghaaland #Everton #efl #manchesterderby #ManUtd #MUFC #MCFC #Arsenal #Lampard #podcastrecommendation

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IOAG EP9 PART2 - with special guest Joe Sayers, Lancing Warriors/Mental Health United

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 22:54:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

With it being January and the festive period in the rear view mirror, the IOAG lads though it might be an idea to dedicate a recording about something quite important during this time of year: mental health. Joe (from Albion Obsessed) Has kindly joined us to talk about his involvement with Lancing Warriors/Mental Health United, designed to support those experiencing mental health issues either themselves or through a member of their family.

In partnership with Sussex FA Just Play, they host a selection of local kickabouts and community charity matches.

We've managed to discuss quite a lot during this recording and have decided to split the recording into two episodes, part 2 will be released next week.

Here are some key phone numbers and links which could help listeners.

Samaritans - 116123;

Mind - 03001233393;

Papyrus - 08000684141;

CALM - 0800585858.

Raw n' real : https://twitter.com/rnr_nw?t=8ieefU7Btl225tvY-JzS2Q&s=09

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk

Andy’s Man Club: https://andysmanclub.co.uk

NHS Mental Health Services: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): https://www.thecalmzone.net

An A-Z of Mental Health organisations: https://sandyhealthcentre.nhs.uk/practice-information/a-z-list-of-organisations-for-mental-health/

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IOAG EP9 PART1 - with special guest Joe Sayers, Lancing Warriors/Mental Health United (part 1)

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:58:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

In partnership with Sussex FA Just Play, they host a selection of local kickabouts and community charity matches.

We've managed to discuss quite a lot during this recording and have decided to split the recording into two episodes, part 2 will be released next week.

Here are some key phone numbers and links which could help listeners.

Samaritans - 116123;

Mind - 03001233393;

Papyrus - 08000684141;

CALM - 0800585858.

Raw n' real : https://twitter.com/rnr_nw?t=8ieefU7Btl225tvY-JzS2Q&s=09

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk

Andy’s Man Club: https://andysmanclub.co.uk

NHS Mental Health Services: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): https://www.thecalmzone.net

An A-Z of Mental Health organisations: https://sandyhealthcentre.nhs.uk/practice-information/a-z-list-of-organisations-for-mental-health/

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IOAG EP8 - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, so far

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:45:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

As we head into the quarter finals, Matt, Dec and Jimmy talk about Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup, the legacy of results and teams, the added times, predictions and much more!

(Recorded on Weds 7 December 2022).

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#podcastrecommendation

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IOAG EP7 - with special guest, Iain Hume

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:45:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Matt, Jimmy and Greg are joined by special guests ex Tranmere Rovers, Leicester City and Canada International Iain Hume. Iain talks about his time at various clubs, playing on the International stage for Canada, the adventures of the Indian Super League playing against and alongside legends of the game, Canada's chances in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and much more. Thank you Iain for the opportunity to have an episode with you! (Recorded on Weds 16 November 2022).

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Photo of Iain taken by RitosomRoy1234

podcastrecommendation #footballpodcast #WolrdCup2022 #soccerpodcast

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IOAG EP6 - with special guests, Reece and Nate from Estonian Football Podcast

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 06:20:00 -0000

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Matt, Jimmy and Greg are joined by special guests Reece and Nate from Estonian Football Podcast. We talk about how they got interested in Estonian football, the unconventional promotion and relegation system, the madness of the Estonian Cup; as well as the lads sharing their own experiences of their time over there. (Recorded on Weds 26 October 2022).

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You can also listen to Estonian Football Podcast on all podcast platforms.

podcastrecommendation #Estonian #footballpodcast #Estonianfootballpodcast #soccerpodcast

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IOAG EP3 - with special guest, Joe from Albion Obsessed podcast

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 06:01:00 -0000

Welcome to the fourth episode of It's Only A Game podcast.

Jimmy, Dec, Matt and Greg are joined by special guest Joe, from the Albion Obsessed podcast. We talk about the rise of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. to the Premier League, recent results, players that pathed the way for Brighton and Jimmy has a mini quiz near to the end of the podcast. (Recorded on Weds 17 August 2022).

Keep an eye on Albion Obsessed podcast social media channels, they are releasing an interesting project to do with football shirts, which we are looking forward to watching.

Please share and subscribe if you wish.

#Brighton

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IOAG EP2 - with special guest, Bethan Woolley

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the third recording of It's Only A Game podcast.

Jimmy, Dec and Greg are joined by special guest Bethan Woolley from the Tranmere Rovers Women's team (Recorded on Weds 3 August 2022).

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IOAG EP1 PART2 - Season preview 2022/2033

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:41:00 -0000

Welcome to the second recording of It's Only A Game podcast.

Jimmy, Dec, Greg and Matt preview the 2022/2033 football season (Part 2). And Greg includes his 'fives' questions near the end. (Recorded during the July heatwave on Weds 20 July 2022).

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IOAG EP1 PART1 - Season preview 2022/2033 - Steve Evans' cat

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 23:52:00 -0000

Welcome to the first recording of It's Only A Game podcast, titled 'Steve Evan's cat'.

Jimmy, Dec, Greg and Matt preview the 2022/2033 football season (Part 1). (Recorded during the July heatwave on Weds 20 July 2022).

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New intro for 'It's Only A Game' New episodes coming soon...

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:48:00 -0000

New intro for 'It's Only A Game' New episodes coming soon...

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COMING SOON: Rebranding from 'Men In Blue' to 'It's Only A Game'

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:05:00 -0000

COMING SOON: Rebranding from 'Men In Blue' to 'It's Only A Game'.

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MIB E24: Season Review 2021/2022 Part 2

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:18 -0000

In Episode 24 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Dec (Our new 4th member of the podcast) to review the 2021/2022 season for the Conference, L1, L2, Championship and Premier League. We jump around topics as usual and debut the 'fives questions' to end the podcast. (Recorded on Tues 14 June 2022).

#Everton #RAFC

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MIB E23: Season Review 2021/2022 Part 1

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:46:43 -0000

In Episode 23 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Dec (Our new 4th member of the podcast) to review the 2021/2022 season for Everton, Rochdale and Tranmere. We jump around topics as usual. (Recorded on Tues 14 June 2022).

#Everton #RAFC

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MIB E22: A Sunderland AFC insight with the 'What A Ball Ache' Podcast lads.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:10:21 -0000

In Episode 22 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Anthony and Gary from the 'What A Ball Ache' Podcast, for an inside look at Sunderland AFC past and present. (Recorded on Weds 11 April 2022).

#Everton #RAFC #SAFC

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MIB E21: Are Dale safe from relegation? Everton beat 1-0 Man Utd

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:51:00 -0000

In Episode 21 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Danny a Rochdale AFC fan, for his second appearance on the MIB Podcast. We talk about Dale's recent win over Walsall, Stockdale's managerial reign so far and we also dive into Everton's much needed win over Man Utd. (Recorded on Weds 11 April 2022).

#Everton #RAFC

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MIB E20: A form of therapy talking about Everton, are we getting out of this? and predictions

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:00:22 -0000

In Episode 20 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Declan a Tranmere Rovers fan. We talk about Everton, can they get out of this poor form? Predictions as we head to the last 10 games of the season. (Recorded on Weds 16 March 2022).

#Everton #RAFC

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MIB E19: Dale hobbling over the line...hopefully? Tranmere last mins chaos

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 22:02:47 -0000

In Episode 19 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Declan a Tranmere Rovers fan. We talk about Rochdale's recent draw with Salford, Tranmere's last min chaos vs Mansfield and more (Recorded on Weds 16 March 2022).

#Everton #RAFC

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MIB E18: Rochdale in transition or struggling? Tranmere current form

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:13:05 -0000

In Episode 18 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Danny a Rochdale fan and Declan a Tranmere Rovers fan. We talk about Rochdale's recent poor form and Tranmere's recent defeats, can Tranmere still achieve promotion? Are Rochdale in a transition or struggling? (Recorded on Weds 16 Feb 2022).

If you would like to help keep Rochdale AFC fan owned, click this link for more info, any help towards the Dale Trust would be appreciated. Thank you https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/keep-rochdale-afc-fan-owned/

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MIB E17: New Everton template under Frank Lampard

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:36:53 -0000

In Episode 17 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Tom an Everton fan, Danny a Rochdale fan and Declan a Tranmere Rovers fan. We talk about Everton appointing Frank Lampard as manager and Everton 3-0 Leeds United (Recorded on Weds 16 Feb 2022).

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MIB E16: Tranmere Rovers 2-0 Rochdale AFC review

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:30:21 -0000

In Episode 16 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Mark Rochdale fan and Declan Tranmere Rovers fan. We review Tranmere 2-0 Rochdale and more. (Recorded on Weds 19 January 2022).

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MIB E15: Everton sack Rafael Benítez

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:34:07 -0000

In Episode 15 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Mark Rochdale fan and Declan Tranmere Rovers fan. We talk about Everton sacking Rafael #Benítez , with a review of Tranmere 2-0 Rochdale in episode 16 to be released in the week. (Recorded on Weds 19 January 2022).

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MIB E14 P2: Our first heroes in football and Mark talks more about Fair Game

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 20:00:17 -0000

In Episode 14 part 2 Jimmy and Greg are joined by Mark and Dave Rochdale fans and Ash an Everton fan. We talk about our first heroes in football and Mark gives us an insight into Fair Play. (Recorded on Tuesday 14 December 2021).

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MIB E14 P1: Dale developing patterns over the season, Toffees’ sticky patch continues

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:25:40 -0000

In Episode 14 part 1 Jimmy and Greg are joined by Mark and Dave Rochdale fans and Ash an Everton fan. We talk about Dale developing unbeaten patterns and not picking up the win, frustrations with Everton and what we can take from recent results and Mark gives us an insight into Fair Play. (Recorded on Tuesday 14 December 2021).

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MIB E13: An insight into Darlington this season with Chris, Sutton Utd beat Tranmere and late goals for Dale

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:50:00 -0000

In episode 13 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by one of our mates Chris a Darlington fan, from our University days. We talk Darlo this season, Newcastle take over, favourite foods at stadiums, Rochdale, Tranmere Rovers, Everton and a bit about England qualifying for the World Cup next year (Recorded on Wednesday 17 November 2021) #Everton #Upthedale

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MIB E12: Everton's home record ends, fortunes fade for Dale and Tranmere on the up

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:56:54 -0000

In episode 12 Jimmy, Matt and Greg talk #Everton 0-1 West Ham, Salford City 0-0 #Rochdale and Harrogate 2-2 Tranmere Rovers (Recorded on Wednesday 21 October 2021). #Everton #Upthedale

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MIB E11: Good results for Dale and Everton, but can't get carried away

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:12:40 -0000

In episode 11 Jimmy, Matt and Greg talk about meeting up to watch Rochdale 1-0 Tranmere at Spotland Stadium, Everton 3 - 1 Burnley and more (Recorded on Wednesday 15 September 2021). #Everton #Upthedale

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MIB E10: Euro2020, Everton appoint Benítez and Dale appoint Stockdale

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:08:43 -0000

In episode 10 Jimmy, Matt and Greg take a look back at Euro 2020, Everton appointing Rafael Benítez as manager, Rochdale AFC appointing Robbie Stockdale as manager and transfers so far this pre season (Recorded on Wednesday 5 August 2021). #Everton #Upthedale

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MIB E9: Carlo Ancelotti leaves Everton for Real Madrid

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 20:27:50 -0000

In episode 9 Jimmy, Matt and Greg talk about Carlo #Ancelotti leaving Everton for Real Madrid, a bit about Everton's season and a little preview for the EUROs (Recorded on Wednesday 2 June 2021). #Everton #Upthedale

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MIB E8: Dale relegated, Everton fight for a place in Europe and Hilly sacked

Mon, 17 May 2021 10:02:26 -0000

In episode 8 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by special guest Danny a Rochdale fan. We review Rochdale's season, Dale's home form, which players will stay or go and our early thoughts of League Two for next season. We also talk about West Ham 0-1 Everton, can Everton get a European place? We also discuss Tranmere Rovers sacking Keith Hill (Recorded on Wednesday 12 May 2021). #Everton #Upthedale

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MIB E7: Everton do the double over Arsenal, Dale all but relegated and European Super League

Sat, 01 May 2021 18:16:00 -0000

In episode 7 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by special guests Femi a Liverpool supporter and James a Newcastle supporter. We discuss Wimbledon 3-3 Rochdale, Crewe 1-1 Rochdale which almost confirms relegation for Rochdale. Arsenal 0-1 Everton, Everton 2-2 Spurs, Liverpool 1-1 Newcastle and the European Super League (Recorded on Wednesday 28 April 2021). #Everton #Upthedale

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MIB E6: Dale rare home win and "Do we have to talk about Everton?".

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:06:00 -0000

In episode 6 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by special guest Adam Malone a Man Utd supporter. We discuss Rochdale 2-1 Swindon, Fleetwood Town 1-0 Rochdale, positives and negatives with loan players, Everton this season and we get Adam's take on Man Utd this season. Adam talks about his WWE Wrestlemania live experiences (Recorded on Wednesday 14 April 2021). #Everton #Upthedale you can find Adam Maxi Malone on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/7jAeYpluOG2qqUlMqVq2k1?si=zsKAcCPYTi6bEkbWxeSoHg&utm_source=copy-link

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MIB E5: Everton not at the races and Dale showing determination

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:10:16 -0000

In episode 5 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by special guest Bryon. We discuss Everton 1-2 Burnley, Everton 0-2 Man City in the FA Cup, Rochdale 3-3 Posh, Lincoln City 1-2 Rochdale and Dale players called up for international duty. We also answer a question from Jason 'Who are your favourite rival players?' (Recorded on Wednesday 24 March 2021). #Everton #Upthedale

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MIB E4: A bridge too far for Everton and relegation looming for Dale

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:01:26 -0000

In episode 4 Jimmy, Matt and Greg discuss Chelsea 2-0 Everton, Rochdale 0-2 Shrewsbury, WBA 0-1 Everton, Sunderland 2-0 Rochdale, Craig Dawson's current form and we answer questions from the listeners. (Recorded on Wednesday 10 March 2021). #Everton #Upthedale

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MIB E3: Toffees triumphant at Anfield and draws for Dale

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:54:26 -0000

In episode 3 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by our first ever guest Femi a Liverpool supporter. We discuss Liverpool 0-2 Everton, Rochdale 0-0 Plymouth, Northampton 0-0 Rochdale, Liverpool/Everton this season in general and we answer questions from the listeners. (Recorded on Wednesday 26 February 2021). #Everton #Upthedale

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MIB E2: Last minute Lewin at Old Trafford and more defeats for Dale

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 23:40:49 -0000

Greg, Matt and Jimmy talk about Man Utd 3-3 Everton, Rochdale 0-2 Charlton Athletic, Rochdale 1-4 MK Dons and preview Everton vs Spurs in the FA Cup. (Recorded on Wednesday 10 February 2021). #Everton #Upthedale

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MIB E1: Everton win at Elland Road, January transfer window and rollercoaster results for Dale

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:18:00 -0000

In our first ever episode Greg, Matt and Jimmy discuss Leeds 1-2 Everton as it happens during the recording of the podcast, the close of the January transfer window, rollercoaster results for Rochdale and odd football stories. (Recorded on Wednesday 3 February 2021). #Everton #Upthedale

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