The World v Carl - Round 13 (Greg Theaker - The Rematch) - NSFW

Following the 1 – 0 home defeat by Blackburn Rovers and the 1 – 1 draw with Durham in the Championship following last seasons promotion. We hear from Alan who is positive about things despite a sense that the manager will inevitably moved on and therefore refuses to get emotionally attached to him, Brett asks why Louza might not have been disciplined in a another way rather than dropping him from the starting eleven (following 2 late arrivals for training) but also wants to know what clothes he should wear at the next game as he seems convinced his clothing is cursed! Uncle Ron joins to the strains of Chas and Dave and tells us this week why there is no pleasing him – unimpressed with Valball and comparing the squad for that in the early 1990’s (with an honourable exception of Matheus Martins). Unimpressed with Mileta Rajovic’s first 30 minutes or so in a Watford shirt – he is in favour of him having some assistance and playing two upfront. Wendover joined and his usual positivity was balanced with a frustration that we say we have played ok but again failed to take anything from the game and is looking (as ever) to the end of the transfer window and hoping for improvements and re-enforcements. Alex thinks things will work out we need to be patient pointing out that the performance and identity are better this season even if the results are less so (in the same period as last season), Paul joins us to implore the Watford supporters to get behind during the game no matter what their position on all things political at the club, Jack feels that Louza (dropped from the starting line up) should have been dropped all together before Pete bangs on about Kone’s hair band, Mike joins to pour over proceedings Pete gets him to inhabit Valerien Ismael for three minutes and tell us what he would have done at half time (believe it or not we didn’t even make an innuendo about this!!!) COYH! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Giannone, RichWFC2, Steve Holliman, Ian Ball, Paul Fiander Turner, Sean Gourley, Lee Anselmo, John Parslow, Mark von Herkomer, Neil Silverstein, Steve Brown, Dave Lavender, Skyla Rose, Kasey Brown, Nipper Harrison, Boyd Mayover, Colin Payne, Paul Riley, Gary Wood, Karl Campion, Kevin Kremen, The Big Le – Bofski, Greg Theaker, Malcolm Williams, Bryan Edwards, Peter Ryan, Jack Foster, Jason Rose, Michael Abrahams, Ian Bacon, Ken Green, Carl Clare, Nick Nieuwland, Colin Smith Ant!!!!! & PDF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Elo 202355min

Last season saw the womens team have an outstanding season. Many, many people contributed but we talk to the team manager (never one to take the credit - always first to give it to others) about the triumphs of last season and therefore what promotion entails for the coming season. Back in the Championship, but still part time against full time opposition the Golden Girls will have to be focused and prepared . We talk about the logistical, playing and lifestyle challenges that a nationwide league will bring and talk through the new recruits joining an extremely well bonded core of players retained from last year. We discuss Helen Wards transition from Centre Forward to General Manager and pay overdue credit to Laura Dyer who's work last season was remarkable. Finally Pete and Justin moan about the size of the hole that Pete will have to climb through to do a commentary again - cos no one wants to see what they saw last season!! The girls start their season against Durham on Sunday at 12 noon down at Grosvenor Vale. COYH! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Giannone, RichWFC2, Steve Holliman, Ian Ball, Paul Fiander Turner, Sean Gourley, Lee Anselmo, John Parslow, Mark von Herkomer, Neil Silverstein, Steve Brown, Dave Lavender, Skyla Rose, Kasey Brown, Nipper Harrison, Boyd Mayover, Colin Payne, Paul Riley, Gary Wood, Karl Campion, Kevin Kremen, The Big Le – Bofski, Greg Theaker, Malcolm Williams, Bryan Edwards, Peter Ryan, Jack Foster, Jason Rose, Michael Abrahams, Ian Bacon, Ken Green, Carl Clare, Nick Nieuwland, Colin Smith Ant!!!!! & PDF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Elo 202326min

Justin, Carl and Pete are joined by Ian from 4000 Holes (in Blackburn Lancashire) to talk all things Watford v Blackburn & Pete doesn’t know what day it is per normal. We find out about a club who lost their big goal scoring names and seem to be finding players for little or no money with a Manager who is trying to do everything seemingly by himself. We find out that you can sign players on loan from Russian clubs (although Pete demonstrates he doesn’t know the difference between CSKA and Spartak) but they will inevitably be found on the treatment table or not in the team as they are not fit (sound familiar?). As if the similarities so far aren’t enough we find out the foreign funding taps appear to have been turned off – in their case though by the Indian government! We discuss how clubs look to sell tickets without making any signings that signal any ambition for the season with managers trying to recreate the football of Man City! Justin implores everyone to vote for us in the Football Content Awards, Pete starts talking about musicals for no apparent reason and then bangs on about why Coldplay and football should not be combined. We find out which member of the Wharton family Ian and the Blackburn fans are keen on this year, Carl complains about Stoke other than the size of the beer glasses and Justin gets philosophical whilst carrying on the beer theme. We do the prediction thing with a sense of incompetence that we describe as charmingly shambolic with its very own alphabetical order. This week the Backgammon plays tribute to Watford and Blackburn goal getter – Danny Graham! We discuss why Vincent Kompany is both the nicest and thus the most annoying person, Justin tries to get Carl to sing and then we discuss why Harrogate should be where Harrogate is and we start planning the DNSYE Christmas outing at the reverse fixture! COYH!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Giannone, RichWFC2, Steve Holliman, Ian Ball, Paul Fiander Turner, Sean Gourley, Lee Anselmo, John Parslow, Mark von Herkomer, Neil Silverstein, Steve Brown, Dave Lavender, Skyla Rose, Kasey Brown, Nipper Harrison, Boyd Mayover, Colin Payne, Paul Riley, Gary Wood, Karl Campion, Kevin Kremen, The Big Le – Bofski, Greg Theaker, Malcolm Williams, Bryan Edwards, Peter Ryan, Jack Foster, Jason Rose, Michael Abrahams, Ian Bacon, Ken Green, Carl Clare, Nick Nieuwland, Colin Smith Ant!!!!! & PDF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Elo 202342min

Justin, Peter and eventually Carl (who was reciprocating for us on a Stoke City podcast) get to have a follow up discussion with Head of EDI Dave Messenger to go through the metrics reported at the start of the month (see link for website article) discussing the number of incidents and the types of outcomes reported last season and the season before relating to the "We" campaign that we talked about last season. The number of incidents have reduced which is great news but we go into which types have increased, which have decreased and which have stayed the same and why that might be. We then look at what Dave and his team do with each of these incidents and what the outcomes might look or feel like. In addition we find out where the line is drawn between home games, away games and also on club run courses. We find out what it might mean if you find a yellow card on your seat (don't panic), what is a “behaviour agreement” and why self-policing like grown ups has a part to play in retaining our own identities and values in a positive way and help reduce stadium bans. We discuss the collaboration between clubs and whether other clubs report these kinds of instances. It is essential to state that the number of incidents reported is a tiny fraction of the number of supporters who come to Vicarage Road or follow the Hornets away each season and the numbers are going in the right direction – so good news. We also have confirmed that an arrest is made the moment anyone steps onto the pitch (so stay off it guys) – which would have made the Troy goal v Leicester pitch invasion a nightmare of police paperwork!!! Do have a look at the link to see what results we were chatting through and let us know your thoughts on this. COYH!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Giannone, RichWFC2, Steve Holliman, Ian Ball, Paul Fiander Turner, Sean Gourley, Lee Anselmo, John Parslow, Mark von Herkomer, Neil Silverstein, Steve Brown, Dave Lavender, Skyla Rose, Kasey Brown, Nipper Harrison, Boyd Mayover, Colin Payne, Paul Riley, Gary Wood, Karl Campion, Kevin Kremen, The Big Le – Bofski, Greg Theaker, Malcolm Williams, Bryan Edwards, Peter Ryan, Jack Foster, Jason Rose, Michael Abrahams, Ian Bacon, Ken Green, Carl Clare, Nick Nieuwland, Colin Smith Ant!!!!! & PDF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Elo 20231h 2min

Here we hear the 5 word reviews and long form comments - we know we need a striker and that we look short in a number of areas of the pitch but whilst some are criticising players on the pitch others point out that they are doing ok and it is the responsibility of the management of the club to provide Valerien with more usable options from the bench and to bolster the starting 11. The last days of the window will, as ever, be watched and, as Gino said at the Q&A - judge him on his actions rather than his words. We have a coach that is capable of producing high energy football, the supporters are behind him - we now need the much vaunted recruitment arm of the club to get the balance right between keeping the club sustainable and supporting the manager in terms of tenure and with players to really bring out the potential in the manager and the squad. COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Giannone, RichWFC2, Steve Holliman, Ian Ball, Paul Fiander Turner, Sean Gourley, Lee Anselmo, John Parslow, Mark von Herkomer, Neil Silverstein, Steve Brown, Dave Lavender, Skyla Rose, Kasey Brown, Nipper Harrison, Boyd Mayover, Colin Payne, Paul Riley, Gary Wood, Karl Campion, Kevin Kremen, The Big Le – Bofski, Greg Theaker, Malcolm Williams, Bryan Edwards, Peter Ryan, Jack Foster, Jason Rose, Michael Abrahams, Ian Bacon, Ken Green, Carl Clare, Nick Nieuwland, Colin Smith Ant!!!!! & PDF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Elo 202336min

We discuss a disappointing result from the Potteries and analyse some of the performances, areas lacking or weak in the squad and find out what 2 or 3 positions supporters would strengthen in following Ismael's comments yesterday. Part Two out soon COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Giannone, RichWFC2, Steve Holliman, Ian Ball, Paul Fiander Turner, Sean Gourley, Lee Anselmo, John Parslow, Mark von Herkomer, Neil Silverstein, Steve Brown, Dave Lavender, Skyla Rose, Kasey Brown, Nipper Harrison, Boyd Mayover, Colin Payne, Paul Riley, Gary Wood, Karl Campion, Kevin Kremen, The Big Le – Bofski, Greg Theaker, Malcolm Williams, Bryan Edwards, Peter Ryan, Jack Foster, Jason Rose, Michael Abrahams, Ian Bacon, Ken Green, Carl Clare, Nick Nieuwland, Colin Smith Ant!!!!! & PDF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Elo 20231h 3min

We speak to Dave from the "Wizards of Drivel" about all things Stoke and quite a lot that wasn't really about Stoke at all! How excited is Dave with their new approach of signing "exciting foreign players", how do they like their manager, Financial fair play and who is at the opposite end of the football spectrum to Ben Pearson, who is at the opposite end of the player name spectrum to Joe Gubbins? How is (one of the many) centre forward who was linked to us getting on Which full back has the best Jedi name, Staffordshire Oat Cakes which Carlos (who bought a pen with him) has an impressive knowledge of, Monkey Forests, what is the flappiest of dinosaurs, celebrity fans (including Soccer AM appointed fans) and the most dangerous Backgammon prediction to date!!! Justin moans a bit about the prediction league (again), Dave is concerned about our general well being and John's especially, the captain of the Titanic and did we mention Monkey Forests? Yes we did because they're a thing!!!! COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Giannone, RichWFC2, Steve Holliman, Ian Ball, Paul Fiander Turner, Sean Gourley, Lee Anselmo, John Parslow, Mark von Herkomer, Neil Silverstein, Steve Brown, Dave Lavender, Skyla Rose, Kasey Brown, Nipper Harrison, Boyd Mayover, Colin Payne, Paul Riley, Gary Wood, Karl Campion, Kevin Kremen, The Big Le – Bofski, Greg Theaker, Malcolm Williams, Bryan Edwards, Peter Ryan, Jack Foster, Jason Rose, Michael Abrahams, Ian Bacon, Ken Green, Carl Clare, Nick Nieuwland, Colin Smith Ant!!!!! & PDF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Elo 202333min

PART TWO Uncle Ron and Pete get in their time machine and complain about strikers not being signed in 1994 as a simile to not having signed the big number 9 as yet but nostalgia’s not what it used to be as Justin and Ron beat Pete up about his wafer thin Smiths/Morrissey knowledge! We hear from Jack and a jazz band in a park in Washington DC that seem to get louder the further he walks away from them! Paul FT joins us and is enthused by the performance and implores us to “trust the process” and be patient. Ellie joins us to question if we have the strategy to get into the play offs which would be success despite sitting in third place currently. Ray enthuses for both the performance and attitude of the players which is in stark contrast to last season and defends Dan Bachmann as he is being told to play in the manner that that he is. We speak to fair weather dog walker and dice enthusiast John about his perspective and his friends (who is a Pilgrims fan) view of the game. 5 word reviews focus on the need for another striker or two and the goalkeeping concerns about Bachmann being too involved in the build up too high up the pitch. Gary joins us live from his Peloton workout with words of wisdom about our former player now scoring hattricks at Hull before Danny (Loyal Hornet) pleased with what we have but joining the chorus for more cutting edge options in the attacking area of the pitch  COYH!!!! This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Do Not Scratch Your Eyes. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Huge thanks to all our Patreons: Chris Giannone, RichWFC2, Steve Holliman, Ian Ball, Paul Fiander Turner, Sean Gourley, Lee Anselmo, John Parslow, Mark von Herkomer, Neil Silverstein, Steve Brown, Dave Lavender, Skyla Rose, Kasey Brown, Nipper Harrison, Boyd Mayover, Colin Payne, Paul Riley, Gary Wood, Karl Campion, Kevin Kremen, The Big Le – Bofski, Greg Theaker, Malcolm Williams, Bryan Edwards, Peter Ryan, Jack Foster, Jason Rose, Michael Abrahams, Ian Bacon, Ken Green, Carl Clare, Nick Nieuwland, Colin Smith Ant!!!!! & PDF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Elo 202356min