Episode 1: Golden Goals and Getting Dropped

Liam Gallagher, Bill Wyman, George Michael and Connor McGregor – just a few of the names Mickey Thomas casually mentions during a fascinating conversation with Elis James and Iwan Roberts. Thomas’ is certainly a life well lived. He looks back on his early days at Wrexham, the pressure of playing for Manchester United and of course the famous FA Cup goal against Arsenal (which, as it happens, is not the favourite goal he ever scored...).

23 Jan 202448min

Former Newport County captain Mark O'Brien joins Simon Davies and Iwan Roberts to look ahead to a huge FA Cup tie against Manchester United at Rodney Parade. The Irishman also recalls his own giant-killing Cup exploits against Leicester City and Middlesbrough, and his last-minute goal that saved Newport from relegation to the Football League. He also reveals the difficulties he faced after being forced to retire aged 27 because of a heart issue, and how it's changed his outlook on life.

18 Jan 202457min

From death threats, a throw-in world record and starring on the cover of the Fifa 96 video game, Andy Legg packed more than most into a nomadic playing career. A relative latecomer to the professional game, Legg went on to make almost 900 appearances after making his debut at Swansea City at the age of 22.He joins Elis James and Iwan Roberts to look back on his playing days, with memories of Terry Yorath, Frank Burrows, Barry Fry and Ossie Ardiles, and how he eventually won over the Cardiff City fans after being sent death threats and a Stanley knife blade in the post.

12 Jan 20241h 3min

Carl Roberts sits in for Elis James and is joined by Iwan Roberts and Helen Ward to react to Gemma Grainger's departure from Wales to join Norway.

11 Jan 202429min

Elis James and Iwan Roberts are joined by Swansea City fanzine editor Steve Carroll as the club seek a return to the accustomed style of play by appointing Luke Williams as the new manager. Williams joins from League Two side Notts County with a reputation for possession-based, high-risk football. There are four third-round FA Cup ties to preview and a notable international call-up for Porthmadog's Gethin Jones.

5 Jan 202448min

Newport striker Will Evans and Wrexham goalkeeper Mark Howard join Elis James and Iwan Roberts to look ahead to this weekend's fixture at the Racecourse.

21 Dec 202349min

After almost five years spearheading unprecedented growth in women's and girls' football in Wales, Lowri Roberts has decided to seek new challenges. She tells Carl Roberts, sitting in for Elis James, and Iwan Roberts why she's decided to leave her role with the Football Association of Wales and what's coming next. And she explains why having so many Welsh role models on the world stage - playing, refereeing and administrating - will have such far-reaching consequences.

14 Dec 202355min

Elis James and Iwan Roberts are joined by former striker Lee Trundle to discuss Swansea City's decision to sack manager Michael Duff and the contenders in the frame to take over. And Elis gets some priceless advice on how to improve his 5-a-side skills (he won't listen).

7 Dec 20231h 7min