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The Famous Sloping Pitch with Nick Hancock and Chris England

The Famous Sloping Pitch with Nick Hancock and Chris England

By: Nick Hancock and Chris England
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 Nick Hancock and Chris England are old friends who have both been struck by the same soul-shattering thought: "how is it that everything that has changed about football since I started watching it has made it a little bit more s**t?". You can support the podcast and get extra bonus content over at https://www.anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch - or download the Another Slice app on your phone. There's also an option to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if that suits you better. By subscribing you keep the podcast going and also get a weekly ad-free version of the show, plus two bonus episodes a month reviewing a different season.The Rubber Chicken Football (Soccer)
Episodes
  • Ep. 4.41 - OLDHAM ARE UP!

    Ep. 4.41 - OLDHAM ARE UP!
    Jun 5 2025
    Nick and Chris round off the season with an extra slice of Oldham s***e, for obvious reasons. Plus, y’know, all the other stories that are less important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Ep. 4.40 - The Season of Hyperbole

    Ep. 4.40 - The Season of Hyperbole
    May 29 2025
    Nick and Chris discuss Manchester United’s open-top bus tour to nobody, Gary Neville’s ban from the City Ground and - of course - some Oldham s***e. —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so by subscribing to our offering at anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch. For just £5 a month you’ll get an ad-free version of the podcast every week PLUS fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Ep. 4.39 - Jim Ratcliffe sleeps in his car

    Ep. 4.39 - Jim Ratcliffe sleeps in his car
    May 22 2025
    Nick and Chris discuss a dreadful Europa League final, the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup and - for once - some Oldham joy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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Hats off to these boys for making a football show, that is not just a Premier League sideshow! Honest to goodness, it is quality stuff, from top to bottom of the leagues. Classic!

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There are loads of football podcasts and my favourite was Baker and Lineker's 'Behind Closed Doors'. After that podcast closed its doors for good I looked around for an alternative and found 'Famous Sloping Pitch'. I'm glad I did. After a couple of only 'okay' early episodes it really finds its feet. It's excellent.

Nick Hancock and Chris England are two slightly curmudgeonly, old school footie fans lamenting the changes in the game. 'Famous Sloping Pitch' is a mix of opinion, the anecdotal, and the topical with both performers coming across as knowledgeable and passionate about the game. Each episode features a different guest so obviously the humour quaotient can vary from week to week, but thankfully, so far, the great episodes have easily outweighed the merely good. Definitely one to follow.

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