https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-view-from-the-stands--4119455enSportsCopyright A View From The Standshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e7afa4207e9e5cf8ebe9426bd0a075f6.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-view-from-the-stands--4119455Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:13:44 +0000A View From The StandsA View From The Standsaviewfromtstands@gmail.comA football podcast coming from the heart of the game...the supporters. 5 sports journalists from BCU come together to discuss some of the most unique topics in the game.yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-whippy-s-big-day-out-episode-7--43530746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43530746Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:00:19 +0000A View From The StandsIn this week's episode the AVFTS lads take themselves back to their childhoods to talk about football tournaments. They mull over their favourite things about them, from ice-cream vans to gazebos, the lads cover it all.3614bcu,efl,fifa,football,footy,midlands,podcast,soccer,uniyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-a-side-football-episode-6--43294263From what's appropriate to wear, to what position do you play, the lads chat about the small-sided form of the game we all know and love. Conal reveals the time he nearly broke his spine attempting a Mexes style overhead kick and Alex explains why his Mum gets so annoyed with him and his boots...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43294263Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:00:18 +0000A View From The StandsThe lads are back with another episode and this week it's all about 5-a-side football... From what's appropriate to wear, to what position do you play, the lads chat about the small-sided form of the game we all know and love. Conal reveals the time...From what's appropriate to wear, to what position do you play, the lads chat about the small-sided form of the game we all know and love. Conal reveals the time he nearly broke his spine attempting a Mexes style overhead kick and Alex explains why his Mum gets so annoyed with him and his boots...]]>36765-a-side,avfts,bcu,birmingham,efl,england,football,fpl,midlands,podcast,soccer,tiktok,twitter,ukyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-dunne-100-club-episode-5--42997588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42997588Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:00:22 +0000A View From The StandsThe lads are back with another pod and this week they take themselves back to their childhoods and discuss footballing memorabilia and collectables, such as Shoot Out and Match Attax. Without bragging, Alex mentions the time he got a drawing of...2982bcu,birmingham,championship,efl,fans,football,fpl,liverpool,midlands,podcast,soccer,wolverhamptonyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-half-episode-4--42836568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42836568Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:30:13 +0000A View From The StandsThe new year brings a new episode for the AVFTS lads, it's been a while since they got together to talk all things footy so here we have it. Subject matter quickly turned to their teams, how exactly have they been getting on? The Cycling GK, Ben...2788bcu,birmingham,efl,football,midlands,podcast,soccer,sportyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fifa-football-manager-inside-football-gaming-episode-3--42189154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42189154Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:00:09 +0000A View From The StandsIn this episode of AVFTS the lads discuss football gaming, from FIFA, PES and Football Manager to old classics such as Subbuteo. The lads talk about their experiences with football gaming and how it has changed over recent years. Harvey reveals the...2839birmingham,bournemouth,efl,fifa,football,leeds,liverpool,manchester,midlands,nottingham,podcast,pro-evo,sheffield,soccer,sport,spotify,subbuteo,tamworth,wolverhampton,youtubeyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/half-n-halves-or-burberry-scarves-episode-2--41929422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41929422Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:00:10 +0000A View From The StandsIn this week's episode the AVFTS lads discuss fashion in and around football. What do the lads think is acceptable to wear to the footy? From full kit wankers, shirts and jumpers, all-out casual gear or the infamous footy shirt over a hoodie, what's...2343birmingham,football,midlands,podcast,sportyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sponsored-by-milk-episode-1--41719425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41719425Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:27:01 +0000A View From The StandsThe AVFTS lads are back for a 4th series! Unfortunately they can't all be in the studio together so it's back on Zoom. In this episode the lads discuss how their teams are getting on so far this season and some big predictions are made... Tom's...3391football,liverpool,midlands,nottingham,podcast,soccer,sport,tamworth,wolverhampton,wolvesyes4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/end-of-season-awards-episode-8--40058923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40058923Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:01:35 +0000A View From The StandsThe very first A View From The Stands 'End-of-Season Awards'. The lads throw their best frocks on and get together on Zoom to attend the awards. With the help of some celebratory drinks, the boys debate their picks for the unique categories before...5645bcu,birmingham,championship,efl,england,eu,fans,football,midlands,podcast,prem,premierleague,soccer,sport,spotify,spreaker,talk,tamworth,uk,youtubeyes3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-day-drama-episode-7--39922689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39922689Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:58:42 +0000A View From The StandsAfter the completion of the EFL Championship, the lads get together on Zoom to discuss what went down. The less said the better for Harvey and Nottingham Forest. Sticking with this topic, the AVFTS lads compare some of the greatest final-day games,...3078yes3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-bits-funny-clips--39863298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39863298Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:25:26 +0000A View From The StandsThe podcast's best bits and funny clips from the past year, a small compilation showing the lads in their finest form.176yes3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-conversation-with-jean-luc-ramdin-episode-6--35225042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35225042Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:33:33 +0000A View From The StandsThe lads are joined by another guest, ex-Southampton acadmey player Jean-Luc Ramdin, now plying his trade in the USA. Jean-Luc tells the tales of his time at Saints and how it compares to playing in America. He also lifts the lid on his bust-up with...4489bcu,birmingham,efl,football,nba,nfl,podcast,soccer,southampton,tamworth,usa,wolvesyes3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/project-restart-bonus-episode-episode-5--31134764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31134764Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:14:59 +0000A View From The StandsThis week the lads have recorded a bonus episode before the restart of the Premier League season. Friend and fan of the podcast Mark Metcalfe joined the lads to offer some insight and opinion on project restart and specifically Newcastle United. The...2312bcu,birmingham,efl,football,podcast,soccer,sportyes3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-conversation-with-max-hayes-episode-4--30441929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30441929Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:53:35 +0000A View From The StandsIn this week's episode the AVFTS lads are joined by another guest, Max Hayes (better known as Matchday with Max). He tells the lads how he went from speaking to Nottingham Forest fans outside the City Ground for his YouTube channel, to working for the...2863bcu,efl,football,midlands,nottingham,podcast,soccer,sportyes3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-of-an-academy-footballer-nathan-marks-episode-3--29703354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29703354Sat, 06 Jun 2020 13:47:22 +0000A View From The StandsIn an A View From The Stands first, the lads have a guest on the pod. Ex-Swindon Town acadmey player and Jordan's brother, Nathan Marks tells the tales of his time at the club. From coming up against Marcus Rashford, to being accused of spying by...3649football,podcast,sport,swindonyes3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-guests-episode-2--28703274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28703274Sat, 30 May 2020 10:57:45 +0000A View From The StandsThe AVFTS lads are back again on Zoom and this week they're talking about their dream guests on the podcast, who they'd love to speak to and hear their stories. The guests range from world class footballers from past and present, to a few people you...3339football,midlands,podcast,sportyes3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-in-lockdown-episode-1--28055217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28055217Fri, 22 May 2020 14:14:16 +0000A View From The StandsAfter a couple of months off the AVFTS boys got together on Zoom to talk about their lives in lockdown so far. They discuss what they've been up to and how they think football should tackle project restart, with a special feature from Tom's back...3638yes3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/haircuts-episode-11--23788340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23788340Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:30:35 +0000A View From The StandsIn this week's episode we put our thoughts and feelings to the sword on another one of football's trivial topics...haircuts. We compare the best and worst haircuts from past and present in the glorious game. We also discuss what the outbreak of...3869football,haircuts,podcast,sportyes2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-game-s-gone-episode-10--23501695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23501695Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:59:11 +0000A View From The StandsIn this week's episode we talk about the state of the modern game, has it gone too far? We also mull over the introduction of the Premier League 'Hall of Fame' and Tom and Alex debate whether Jack Grealish really is the best thing since sliced bread.3629football,podcast,sportyes2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/football-kits-episode-9--23246367https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23246367Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:00:13 +0000A View From The StandsIn this week's episode we talk all about football kits. We compare our favourite kits, our least favourite kits, kits from old generations and new, international kits and more. We even brought some of our own in! We also discuss the week's talking...3964football,kits,podcastyes2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-live-football-episode-8--22990462We also discuss Manchester City's proposed 2-year-ban from the Champions League, will it happen?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22990462Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:05:02 +0000A View From The StandsIn today's episode we talk all about live football. What are the best and worst matches we've been to? We recall watching players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suárez and Cameron Jerome... We also discuss Manchester City's proposed 2-year-ban from...We also discuss Manchester City's proposed 2-year-ban from the Champions League, will it happen?]]>2912football,podcastyes2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/player-encounters-episode-7--22727667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22727667Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:04:15 +0000A View From The StandsIn this week's episode we talk all about times that we've met footballers, from Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk to former goalkeeper Rob Green. We also discuss whether we think the role of the modern footballer has changed. There's an elephant in the room...3481football,podcastyes2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sunday-league-episode-6--22476640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22476640Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:22:28 +0000A View From The StandsWe're back after a long winter break! In this episode we round up what's been going on since we last got together, including the January transfer window. We then dive into something we all know and love...Sunday league football. We share our favourite...4244football,podcastyes2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sh-houses-episode-5--20336067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20336067Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:03:42 +0000A View From The StandsIn this episode we talk all about s**thouses in football, whether you love them or hate them you can't deny the entertainment factor they bring to the game. We also discuss our fantasy football league as there's been a change at the top!3352yes2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fifa-songs-episode-4--20162941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20162941Thu, 21 Nov 2019 12:01:30 +0000A View From The StandsDuring the international break we took a look at FIFA and in particular, its soundtracks. We threw it out to you on Twitter, looked through your responses and came up with our stand-out songs and artists from over the years.2841yes2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/var-episode-3--20025375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20025375Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:00:23 +0000A View From The StandsIn this week's episode we tackle the topic on everyone's lips at the minute...VAR. We discuss how we think it's adapted in the Premier League this season and what we would change. We also chew over the week's talking points and grill out fantasy teams.3250football,podcastyes2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/racism-episode-2--19904878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19904878Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:32:13 +0000A View From The StandsIn this episode we tackle the constant issue that is racism, a topic that we shouldn't have to talk about in 2019. We also discuss the week's hot topics, our person of the week and take a look at our fantasy football league.3136clean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-series-2-episode-1--19791107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19791107Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:37:19 +0000A View From The StandsWe're back! In this episode we discuss our sporting summer's and what's gone on since we last recorded an episode. We then outline what Series 2 will be all about and introduce our new feature - fantasy football!2316clean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-end-of-season-review-episode-10--19741086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19741086Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:49:33 +0000A View From The StandsIn our final episode of Series 1 we review the seasons our clubs have had and look ahead to the summer and Series 2.2066clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/match-day-vloggers-and-fan-channels-episode-9--19740343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19740343Mon, 28 Oct 2019 23:46:02 +0000A View From The StandsIn today's episode we talk about YouTube and its rise in significance across football. We discuss what we think about match-day vloggers, fan channels and other football related content on YouTube.2364clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pundits-episode-8--19740304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19740304Mon, 28 Oct 2019 23:43:26 +0000A View From The StandsToday's episode is all about pundits, the good, the bad and the ugly! We speak about which we like and which we don't, from old to new.2480clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hooliganism-episode-7--19740032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19740032Mon, 28 Oct 2019 23:34:00 +0000A View From The StandsWe recorded this episode the day after our attendance at the Midlands Student Media Awards, so naturaly we talk all about that. We then cover the sensitive topic of football hooliganism and how it's changed, the 80's culture and fashion to how it is now.2139clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-media-episode-6--19739926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19739926Mon, 28 Oct 2019 23:19:35 +0000A View From The StandsIn this episode we talk about social media and how it's changed football as we know it today.2246clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/football-grounds-episode-5--19739904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19739904Mon, 28 Oct 2019 23:17:32 +0000A View From The StandsIn our 5th episode we talk all about football grounds, from personal experiences to grounds we'd love to go to. Tottenham Hotspur's new ground gets a mention too.1808clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/var-episode-4--19739862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19739862Mon, 28 Oct 2019 23:15:14 +0000A View From The StandsThis week we talk about the introduction of VAR and how successful we think it has been. We also cover the quality of officials in the Premier League and the EFL and the proposed rule changes for next season.1987clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cup-competitions-episode-3--19739668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19739668Mon, 28 Oct 2019 22:53:13 +0000A View From The StandsIn this week's episode we talk about the English domestic cup competitions such as the FA Cup, the Carabao Cup and the Checkatrade Trophy. We discuss what we think of them and what changes we would make if we had the power to.1909football,podcastclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/england-episode-2--19735679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19735679Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:21:50 +0000A View From The StandsIn this episode we talk about England and international football. The topics of conversation include international tournaments, the age old debate of club vs country and what supporting your country means to you.1892football,podcastclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/away-days-episode-1--19735577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19735577Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:10:46 +0000A View From The StandsThis episode includes personal away day tales from real football fans, covering hot topics such as safe standing and the debate of what's better: Premier League or the EFL?1847football,podcastclean1full