In this special Christmas episode – i.e. there is no guest because everyone was busy – magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Footballing Families, from Hinshelwoods to Carrs via the Hertfordshire Chilavert. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 449 and Record Breakers brings us a Hartlepudlia…

Taking a pause from counting footballs lost in trees, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Odd-Scoring Matches from six-goal-mad Charlton Athletic to rampant Hartlepools via Cornelius Bibby. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 448, Record Breakers brings us a Swedish sizzler and we continu…

Feasting on biscuits from the Greggs of Seville, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Strops and Flounces from the Blond Angel to Jesper Blomqvist’s Moyes rebuke. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 447, Record Breakers brings us a Kenyan classic and we continue our sprightly feature The F…

Cracking open the gingerbread persons to celebrate San Marino’s win, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss notable players who won nothing from George Hardwick to Gordon Hodgson via leaping Ron Davies. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 446, Record Breakers brings us a Split stormer and we…

While their Lamington Cake bakes in the oven, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Olympic Football from ‘Krølben’ Nielsen’s magnificently talented bandy legs to fearsome Willie Hastie via Hitler’s first match. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 445, Record Breakers brings us a Red Star r…

Euphoric having found the Croatian equivalent of Toffifee, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Bargain Buys from Jimmy Case’s freebie to Ian Wright’s weight exchange via Bobby Collins’ mercifully short arms. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 444, Record Breakers brings us a Basque bange…

Leaving aside deep thoughts about the demise of Happy Shopper outlets, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Forgotten Euros Heroes, from shirty Latvians to an infamous coin via an unfortunate case of whistle flatulence. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 443, Record Breakers brings us a S…

Plumping their inflatable cushions and popping some chocolate limes, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss ‘What If…?’ moments, from Bill Shankly at Boro to Maradona the Mackem via Bryan Gunn’s ankle. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 442, Record Breakers brings us a Brazilian banger, and…

Beyond cock-a-hoop at reaching podcast 100, in this special centenary episode (i.e. there’s no guest, just a bit more of them talking) magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss issue 100 of WSC magazine, published in June 1995. There is also chatter of some things 100, from the Mercantile Credit Centenary Trophy …

Deploying a white Crème Egg as a game-changer, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Football in Far-Flung Places, from the Naval Frigate Captains’ Derby to the Well-Padded Hand of God via a Patagonian mystery and the Bellboys of St Helena. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 440, Record Br…

Dodging the Dripping Pan ducking stool, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Football Art and Statues from Jody Craddock’s paintwork to The Erratic Clown of Belgrade via Arsene Wenger’s Miss Marple likeness. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 439, Record Breakers brings us a Beckenbauer b…

With the Random Topic Generator in for its annual service, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray deploy a special festive tombola to prompt chatter of Christmas cards from football figures, Boxing Day fixtures, football presents and much more. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 438, Record Breaker…

Beguiled by the anti-flatulent properties of Abernethy Biscuits, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss International Disappointments, from Pelé’s poor predictions to the frustration of Ronny Martens via multiple Denilson stepovers. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 437, Record Breakers br…

Please support us if you can in crowd-funding our WSC football photography book, At the Match via: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wsc/at-the-match-football-photobook Having decided they prefer cough drops that have a narrative, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Celebrity Fans, from Tommy Trinder’s J…

Would you like to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine? You would? Then join the WSC Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Taking a break from considering the highbrow works of The Clitheroe Kid, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray…

Hello! Would you like to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine? You would? Then join the WSC Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Downing a 50p Baileys and accepting a crowd plea to “Get involved”, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gr…

Excuse me! Would you like to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine? Then join the WSC Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Turning off into the great service station of life, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss hectic sched…

Hello There! Would you like to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine? Then join the WSC Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Still awaiting an invite to the Crystal Palace Dinner Party, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss I…

Excuse me! Would you like to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine? Then join the WSC Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Taking a break from reading the match reports of Dmitri Shostakovich, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray di…

You there, yes you! Would you like to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine? Then join the WSC Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Fresh from booting penny floaters into a nearby tree, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss p…

Hello! Would you like to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine? Then join the WSC Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Contemplating using a Fat Rascal to dislodge a ball from a tree, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss foo…

Hello! Would you like to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine? Then join the WSC Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Fashioning a goal from Mini Twiglets and asking a Jelly Baby to be keeper, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray d…

Hello!: Get twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine, by joining the WSC Supporters' Club. Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Avoiding heavy cake falling from the heavens, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss teams who have only appeared at one Wor…

Here's an idea: Get twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine, by joining the WSC Supporters' Club. Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Filing through their multi-tier in-tray for nothing in particular, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss One-Off Ch…

Hello Listener! Get twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones by joining our Supporters' Club. Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Contemplating a 96-pack of Toffifee, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Tactical Pioneers, from Bill McCracken’s offensive offside to trap to Malcolm…

Hello Listener! Get twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones by joining our Supporters' Club. Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Shuffling up close in the great bus shelter of life to bring you a bumper Bank Holiday episode, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Goalkeeping Gaffes…

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Hello Listener! Get twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones by joining our Supporters' Club. Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Avoiding a ticking off from a kid in a referee’s kit, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Unexpected Promotions and Relegations, from Torquay United d…

Get twice as many podcasts by joining our Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Taking a toffee hammer to life’s great stick of rock, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Trial Rules, Experiments and Fleeting Innovations, from a Norwegian pioneer to Yugoslav penalty points via the…

Get twice as many podcasts by joining our Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Taking time out from their hunt for Newcastle United’s missing fluorescent tabards, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray talk Caretaker and Saviour Managers, from the Spanish Tony Parkes to Frank Barlow’s hone…

Get twice as many podcasts by joining our Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Taking time out from pondering which footballer’s haircut to get at the barbers’, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Representative XIs, B-Teams and C-Teams, from Jim Baxter versus the Nordics to Gre…

Get twice as many podcasts by joining our Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes Munching on the sweetie version of a veteran reserve goalkeeper, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss players’ Indian Summers, from Horst Hrubesch to Wilfried van Moer via untucked shirts and Pools Pan…

Supping sarsaparilla from a dirty glass, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray think outside the bin cupboard to talk Alternative World Cups from the CONIFA to the Island Games via the Mundiavocat. WSC Deputy Editor Tom Hocking talks us through the pages of magazine edition 416, including Maoist reform of the Premier…

Tumbling down the hill of life on wheeled goalposts, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Distinctive Managerial Looks and Traits, from Nerro Rocco’s newspaper hat to Scott Parker’s tie knots via Dave ‘Coco’ Smith and the 38th greatest Belgian of all time. Elsewhere, an injury time incident in a Hartlepool g…

Before heading off to Walthamstow market to buy Carlisle United bath mats, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray get together to talk all things Points Deductions, from Tinsley Lindley and his wandering brogues to Peterborough United’s 1967 nightmare and the 1980 Totonero scandal. There is a delve among the pages of …

High on torula yeast from a packet of Andy Capp’s Red Hot Fries, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss British Referees Abroad, from the Argentinian Influx to Clattenburg of Arabia. There is talk too of Jimmy Greaves and football’s oldest living professionals, and Record Breakers takes us to Dortmund, Lier an…

Having issued warnings about the perils of sucking Yorkshire Mixtures whilst walking, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Hotbeds of Soccer, from Hetton-le-Hole to the Chota Valley. There is a delve inside the pages of WSC magazine issue 413 including Kidderminster catering, solo Subbuteo and football groun…

Taking time out from pondering who would win a game between Banoffee Thistle and Mulligatawny Town, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray talk Terrible Starts, from Southport’s Showaddywaddy season to Mick McCarthy’s no-nonsense, no points beginning at Sunderland. The three delve into the pages of issue 412 of When S…

Celebrating their big 4-0 with a disgusting Coconut Kinder Bueno, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss the Euros so far, from Lukas Carnival to Bovril Popsicles via players who ‘know where the goal is’. There is an important update on the train station situation in Horden, parakeet news and talk of players w…

Cock-a-hoop after receiving a treasure trove of Tunnock’s wafers, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Disappearing Skills, from the donkey kick to the body swerve via ball juggling skillz and the Wharton Sit. Plus, a chance meeting in Rothbury and a glimpse inside the pages of WSC magazine issue 410. Record…

Taking a break from pondering when their Crème Eggs are going to hatch, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Yo-yo Clubs from Dunfermline to Limassol, via the unstable world of Luxembourgian football and paternoster lifts. There is a glimpse between the pages of WSC magazine issue 409, including brick buying…

Fuelled by Lady Gaga Oreos and official Swansea City turmeric, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray talk miscarriages of justice from Trinidad versus Haiti to Graham Poll’s accent confusion. There is a delve into the pages of issue 408 of WSC magazine, including dreams’ involving footballers, the Law of Akinbiyi, ne…

Giddy on Walnut Whips and engrossed in button football, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss British managers in Asia from Dave Booth’s moisturising routine to Don Revie’s Keith Harris puppet misery. There is talk of altered pitches, the goalkeeper who stole a child’s pen and distracting views from grounds, …

Energised by thoughts of Fray Bentos pies and corned beef, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss player managers from Howard Kendall to Edgar Davids via tea lady aggro. Tributes to Colin Bell lead to a discussion of famous player combinations including Hibs’ Famous Five, The Blonde Arrow and The Galloping Maj…

Jubilant to have discovered a supplier of Fry’s Raspberry Creams, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss early foreign players in the British game from Tewfik Abdullah to Zoltán Varga via a Boothferry Park sausage cart, Arthur Lightening’s booze theft and a professional dart blower. Plus, Joe Frail’s spotted h…

Elated that a fourth goalkeeper named Ross has joined Ross County, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss players’ pre-football careers from bricklayer Tony Book to beetroot pickler Rickie Lambert. The three pay tribute to the late Nobby Stiles and salute other toothless players, and delve into the pages of WS…

Putting to one side thoughts of scraping together £229 for a personalised message from Peter Shilton, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss footballers’ food from problematic condiments to Dino ‘5 Eggs’ Zoff. There is a delve inside the pages of WSC magazine issue 403 including the demise of black boots and g…

Battling on despite the halt of Wagon Wheel production due to industrial action, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss club mergers from Thames Valley Royals to Manstock County. There is a delve into the pages of WSC issue 402 including the mechanics of the Season Guide and the difference between a ‘fan’ and …

Amid cock-a-hoop chatter of midtable obscurity, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray talk temperature checks at the turnstiles and Groups of Death. A conversation about footballers’ more famous relatives ends in Shoestring and Terry Savalas as centre-halves, and a Greek-American Tony Mowbray. Record Breakers takes u…