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Sky is Blue PodcastPre Season 2025Plenty to look forward to with new signings ready to start the campaign with a trip to Matlock as per usual followed by games against Burton, Forest and Sheff U.2025-07-041h 32Sky is Blue PodcastFinal 2024 - 2025 Season PodcastWas this a good season - yes undoubtedly but it could have been just that one step better with a trip to Wembley and who knows what result??The guys round off the season knowing that Wimbledon got there and a teary eyed Walsall keeper just missed out. Karma is just a ...............2025-05-2756 minSky is Blue PodcastSky is Blue Season 24 - 25 Episode 6The guys get together before what could be the last game of the season - or is it??Whatever happens at Accrington, a great return to the EFL for the Spireites and a season to look back on with pride.Come on you Blues!!2025-05-0257 min
The Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United PodcastDoncaster Rovers and Chesterfield (A) Reviews and Newport County (A) Preview - Season 24/25, Episode 61Better late than never, as they say, for this week's pod... though with the two results we have to talk about, maybe never would have been a better option? Defeats to Doncaster Rovers and Chesterfield leave United teetering on the edge of falling into non-league football - it's a must win-game this weekend, so can they perform a minor miracle and get all three points against Newport County?In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we look back on the away defeat against Donny and the Spireites, before previewing the huge game with the exiles at...2025-04-0559 minThe Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United PodcastMK Dons (H) Review and Doncaster Rovers and Chesterfield (A) Previews - Season 24/25, Episode 60Two wins in a row continues to elude United, but a hard-earned point after coming from behind twice against MK Dons shows the fighting spirit remains - can they keep the unbeaten run going and get two positives results from tough away games at Doncaster Rovers and Chesterfield and keep alive the fight to stay in the EFL?In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we look back on the 2-2 draw against the Dons and look ahead to the trips to face Donny and the Spireites - plenty covered including:đ° News round-up2025-03-2859 minSky is Blue PodcastSeason 24 - 25 Episode 5Listen to the latest Podcast from our usual 4 man team, covering all the latest news, results and opinion from our CFC2025-02-191h 27
Fourth Tier FeverMAKE IT STOP â League Two Keeps Punishing UsThis episode of FTF is a special one for Jordan as he decides to record a podcast on his birthday. Equipped with birthday cake and joined by Luke, the two talk about a goalless encounter between MK Dons and AFC Wimbledon, Bradfordâs impressive victory over Walsall to end their nine game winning run, and how perspective is needed at Grimsby after shopping another three goals away from home, gifting Jordan a wonderful early birthday present!
Timestamps:
00:00 â Start
03:52 â MK Dons On The Up?
11:21 â A Grimsby Discussion
25:53 â Bradford end Walsallâs winning run
30:54 â Carlisle pick up massive win
34:17 â Worrying times a...2025-01-271h 02Sky is Blue PodcastSeason 24-25 Episode 4This is the mid-transfer window special where speculation is rife and assumptions are made. Expect transfers in and out by the time this podcast is published and listened to!2025-01-101h 35The Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United PodcastChesterfield (H) Review and Port Vale (A) Preview - Season 24/25, Episode 41The mini unbeaten run is over after Chesterfield ran out 2-0 winners at Brunton Park - but did Mike Williamson get his team selection wrong for the game?In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we discuss the defeat to the Spireites and look ahead to the trip down the M6 to Staffordshire to face Port Vale - lots covered including:đ Chesterfield defeat - unbeaten run comes to an endâȘ Look ahead to Port Vale tripđ Away fan view with Scott aka Picardy Breezer on Xđ° News Update2024-12-191h 42Sky is Blue PodcastSeason 24 - 25 Episode 3An update from the usual pod gang on the latest CFC related performances since game 10 of this season. This episode is dedicated to Nigel Goodlad after his very sad passing and thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.2024-12-061h 23Sky is Blue PodcastSeason 24-25 Another Episode 2!League football is well and truly back at the SMH Group Stadium and the 10 game mark has now passed and is reviewed in full by the usual team of Podcasters.2024-10-111h 31
The ME7 PodcastGillingham 1-0 Chesterfield: Gills win with 10!Gillingham had to do it the hard way, but once again Mark Bonnerâs men showed grit, determination and togetherness as they battled their way to a hard-earned 1-0 home win against Chesterfield.The Spireites looked like a side that may well be up there challenging towards the end of the season, but a well-worked set piece gave the Gills the crucial goal as a beautifully delivered Jack Nolan free kick was met with a diving Robbie McKenzie header for the only goal of the game.Chesterfield hit the bar twice and the post once, wh...2024-09-0137 minSky is Blue PodcastSeason 24 - 25 Episode 2Pre Season is well and truly over and the Spireites have returned in stunning form to the EFL. The 4 podcasters give their views and forecasts for the next stage of the Club's plan to succeed in this new league.2024-08-191h 41
Sky is Blue PodcastSky is Blue Podcast Season 24-25 Episode 1Yeah, yeah the season has already started and so have the Spireites. Coming fresh off a five-star performance at Crewe, your newest pod from the Sky is Blue team. Fresh music as well! 2024-08-191h 41
The RailwaymenOpening Day Blues For CreweGraham, Steve B and Trevor go through opening day defeat for Crewe at Barrow. We then look ahead to Rotherham in the League Cup and Matt from Spireites Write podcast joins us to help preview the league game with Chesterfield.We end this week with an interview with Matt Fisher the women's team manager ahead of their season kicking off this coming weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-121h 06
RamsTalk Podcast#197 Should Derby Fans Be Concerned About Performances So Far This Pre Season?It's been a tough week at Derby. A 4-0 battering at Chesterfield followed by another poor performance at Shrewsbury didn't make for good viewing. But should we actually be concerned? Join the debate with Jake Barker, Jacob Hackett and Jamie Page. #DCFC--If you did enjoy the episode, please consider liking and subscribing, or rating us on Spotify and Apple Pods. It really helps us out. Up the Rams!--Get up to 35% off Derby County current and retro shirts with Fanatics (Kitbag) using our custom...2024-07-2843 minSky is Blue PodcastSeason 24 / 25 Episode OneListen to the discussions between the usual 4 podcasters as we update the close season player arrivals and begin very early preparations for a new start in the EFL2024-06-021h 10Sky is Blue PodcastSeries 5 End of SeasonA fantastic season comes to a close with records galore broken and a Championship won to send CFC back to the EFL and leave behind the National League after 6 long years.The usual team go back and highlight many memories from the last season and look ahead to the promise of league football and try to predict the success hopoefully coming our way.2024-05-021h 46
Sky is Blue PodcastSky is Blue Podcast February 2024Yes, we are back with a full length episode covering the games in January and a look ahead to Eastleigh, Dagenham & Redbridge etc. Phil Tooley, Paul Fisher, Stuart Basson and Daryl Carpenter. Remember this your go to website for Spireites stats https://sites.google.com/view/cfchistory2024-01-311h 36Sky is Blue PodcastSeries 5 Episode 5After a brief (ish) behind the scenes interlude, the podcasters return for their take on what is now almost certainly going to be a memorable and potentially record breaking season.Not many clouds on the horizon at the minute but this is CFC we are talking about. so nothing is yet certain or taken for granted.Come on you Blues!!2024-01-311h 36
From The Rookery End - A show about Watford FCCup Comebacks and Magical MemoriesWatford survived a scare to overcome National League pacesetters Chesterfield in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup - the Hornetsâ first win in the competiton since beating Wolves in the 2019 Semi Final.In this, the latest From the Rookery Emd podcast, you can hear fellow fans recount their favourite FA Cup memories, while Jon, Jas and Mike discuss Watfordâs latest Cup exploits; the last gasp win over the Spireites.The magic of the cup lives on. Just! This is From the Rookery End. Come on you âOrns! Hosted on Acast...2024-01-0651 min
The Voices of The VicWatford v Chesterfield Match Preview | with Tom from Spireites Write PodcastBen Aiton & Mike Duffy are joined by Tom from Spireites Write Podcast to discuss the FA Cup 3rd round tie which sees top of The National League Chesterfield, make the journey to Watford.Follow The Voices of the Vic Podcast:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheVoicesOfTheVicTwitter/X - https://x.com/voicesofthevic?s=21Instagram - https://instagram.com/voicesofthevic?igshid=Nzd2YXZoamd1cDM1Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6LWkbl2NkQbl1nTbBSllOn?si=RQQPSoG2TPeeDSWQtIJlYgApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple...2024-01-0459 min
Legends of the SpireEp74: Rob EdwardsRob Edwards had three seasons at Chesterfield FC from 2000-2003. During that time he was part of the promotion winning squad under the management of Nicky Law and played alongside previous podcast guests like David Reeves, Sean Parrish and Ryan Williams.Â
He also had two long spells at Huddersfield Town either side of his stint with the Spireites and scored a legendary goal in the playoffs in 2004.
Rob joined me to talk about his whole career from being up front, to in defence, and everything in-between.Â
2023-06-1954 minLegends of the SpireEp 73: Josh LawJosh Law has an interesting past with Chesterfield FC. His Dad Nicky was a player in the 90s and manager in the 00s so he has fond memories of having a kick about around Saltergate with his cousin, a certain Ollie Banks.
He was then a youth player, and then pro, at Chesterfield in the 00s himself, so it was great to share some Spireites memories from his time from time associated with the club.
Now a coach at Harrogate time we also chatted about his time at clubs like Motherwell, Oldham and York and...2023-05-291h 03
Sky is Blue PodcastSky is Blue Podcast Wembley 2023The usual podcasters meet up to discuss the small matter of the National League Promotion Final, where plucky Chesterfield will face the favourites Notts County at Wembley. Can the Spireites take glory and their place back in the EFL? 2023-05-101h 23Legends of the SpireEp66: Scott LoachOn Legends of the Spire this week I welcome our first choice goalkeeper from the 2021/22 season, Scott Loach.
Current Derby goalkeeper Scott is well known for spells at clubs like Watford, Ipswich, Hartlepool and Barnet and came on the podcast to talk about ghost goals, England call ups, and the smell of a fresh pair of gloves!
We also had a good chat about his eventful season with the Spireites which included managerial changes, title challenges and a memorable FA Cup trip to Chelsea!
Thanks for supporting the podcast. You can find me...2023-01-181h 09
Que Sera Sera - The FA Cup PodcastFirst Round Proper review: Surprises aplenty across an entertaining few days | Ep. 2Youâve waited long enough â itâs time to look back at the First Round Proper weekend! Join host George Wilson for this episode of QSS as he delves deeper into some of last weekâs most significant FA Cup results.
Including interviews with:
Farnborough chairman and âselfie kingâ Simon Gardener, who reflects on the Yellowsâ shock 2-0 win over League Two side Sutton United.
Chesterfield media assistant Kurt Bigg, who analyses their victory over Northampton Town while also reminiscing about the Spireitesâ terrific run to Round Three last season.
Feel free to interact...2022-11-1146 min
It's All Cobblers To MeThe Preview Show: Chesterfield FC v Northampton TownNorthampton Town face National League side Chesterfield in the first round of this year's FA Cup on Saturday.Jon Brady's side will be hoping to progress but the Spireites will be no easy ride for the Cobblers.Joining Danny and Charles to give us all the details on Chesterfield and how they've been doing since we last met 5 years ago, is Tom from the Spirites Write podcast._________________________Support the showIf you'd like to support the podcast, we'd really appreciate it.You can sign up to the...2022-11-0447 minLegends of the SpireEp61: Barry RocheGoalkeeper Barry Roche joined Chesterfield on trial in the summer of 2005 and featured in friendlies against opposition including Matlock, Scarborough and...Malaga!
He played well over 100 games for the Spireites with the high point most definitely being the Carling Cup run of 2006 when we came up against the likes of Manchester City and West Ham.Â
Barry joined me on the podcast to talk about cup highs, league lows, finding resilience as a young professional and his long career in the sport.Â
2022-10-2059 minLegends of the SpireEp60: Danny WilsonI'm delighted to welcome Danny Wilson to the podcast this week. Danny spent nearly three years as a player with the Spireites in the early 1980's, lining up alongside legendary players like Alan Birch and Geoff Salmons.
He then came back to the club in late 2015 to become manager of a team on the slide and kept Chesterfield up against the odds in his first season as gaffer.
Danny joined me to talk about his two spells at the club as well as his new autobiography 'I Get Knocked Down'.
You can buy...2022-10-1350 minLegends of the SpireSports Journalism with Holly BaconThis week I delve into the world of the Sports Journalism degree and welcome Holly Bacon to the podcast.
Holly is just starting the second year of her degree and has already worked for Morecambe FC, the Non League Paper, The Telegraph and Radio Sheffield.
She joined me to talk about her experience of working in sport so far and there is also plenty of Spireites based chat too!
2022-09-2240 minLegends of the SpireEp58: George CarlineGeorge Carline was a member of the Chesterfield FC squad in the 20/21 and 21/22 seasons becoming a firm fan favourite during his time with the club.
He started his career at Cadbury Athletic with the smell of the chocolate factory in the air and found his way to Chesterfield after spells at clubs like Redditch, Solihull and Gloucester.
George joined me to talk about positional versatility, long throws, injury and the memories of his time with the Spireites.
You can support the podcast by liking, subscribing and leaving a review wherever you watch or...2022-09-151h 02
Betting.co.uk's Non League PodcastChesterfield top, Notts flying high, five-star Wrexham and worrisome OldhamHello listeners! Join host Amos and regular guests Joel, Will and Dan as they go through the latest round of National League action. It's been a busy week in the National League, with talking points on and off the pitch. Trouble at Chesterfield off it is made all the better by their unbeaten start, with Notts County just below the Spireites having thrashed Dagenham & Redbridge. It's been a troubling start for Oldham, but how long does manager John Sheridan have left in charge? All that and much more in this week's Non League Podcast, sponsored by Betting.co.uk.2022-09-0656 minLegends of the SpireEp56: Bennett SteeleBennett Steele joined Chesterfield from Everton in 1958 and spent just one season with the Spireites before being sold to Gateshead but has some lasting memories of the club.
I went along to Bennett's house to record some of his career memories from his encyclopaedic mind. Featuring tactics and training in the 1950's, 'the best headed goal Saltergate ever saw' and playing alongside Gordon Banks. ___________________________________________________________________________
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Please...2022-07-2842 minLegends of the SpireEp55: Dean MorganOn the podcast this week I spoke to Dean Morgan, another one of the 2010/11 title winners at Chesterfield FC.
After a career that took him to places like Colchester, Luton and Reading, Dean joined the Spireites via MK Dons in the Summer of 2010. The winger formed great partnerships with forwards like Craig Davies and Dean Morgan that season to earn himself a title medal.
He joined me to talk through his career and highlights of that memorable first season at the B2net Stadium! ___________________________________________________________________________
You can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram...2022-07-211h 04Legends of the SpireEp53: Ollie BanksOllie Banks spent three seasons at Chesterfield from 2013-2016, winning a league title and reaching a cup final along the way.
But that wasn't his first experience of life with the Spireites, as he was around the club over a decade earlier when his Dad was assistant to Nicky Law during our promotion campaign in 2000-01.
Ollie joined me to to talk about his early memories of Saltergate, the successful Chesterfield years and what happens when football and parenting meet. ___________________________________________________________________________
You can support the podcast by checking out our Legends of the Spire...2022-05-261h 06Legends of the SpireTalking Podcasts with SpireitesWriteI'll be back with more former Chesterfield players in the coming weeks but in the meantime I thought it would be good to check in with another Chesterfield football podcast, SpireitesWrite.
We got together to talk about the ups and downs of podcasting about the spireites, highlights of the last few years and speculating about the legends of the future.
Give them a follow on social media @SpireitesWrite
2022-04-2129 minLegends of the SpireEp46: Tony BrienWith over 200 appearances for Chesterfield FC in the 1990s, Tony Brien became a firm fan favourite with the Spireites. He joined me to talk about some of his favourite games including a 4-4 draw at Anfield and a trip to Wembley.
He also spoke about his experience of abuse when starting out in a career in football and I thank Tony for his openness and honesty on the podcast.
Legends of the Spire 1990s 'Top Trumps' cards can be purchased here https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1132644757/1990s-chesterfield-trumps-cards?click_key=3083309e772851c8574376e0b06ff648517...2022-03-171h 08Legends of the SpireEp45: Cameron MasonGoalkeeper Cameron Mason joined Chesterfield from Oldham in 2012 when he was just a teenage as an understudy to Tommy Lee and Richard O'Donnell. He was then nearly back at the club last season but I'll let him explain why that didn't eventually happen.Â
He racked up hundreds of games for Curzon Ashton and now Southport and joined me to talk about his beginnings in the game, England C call ups and life as a part time pro footballer.Â
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You can support the podcast by checking out the Legends of the Spire shop he...2022-03-101h 01
Sky is Blue PodcastSky is Blue Podcast Feb 2022Come in number nine! The Spireites are on the look out for a new manager (no change there). The panel discuss what's happened recently, remember Chelsea? 2022-02-081h 17Legends of the SpirePC Adam Collins - Spireites PolicePC Adam Collins is a Dedicated Football Officer for Derbyshire Police with his role focussing on the whole police operation around football games for Chesterfield FC and other clubs in Derbyshire.Â
A boyhood Chesterfield fan it's been a strange journey for Adam, from the terraces as a supporter to working with the club to create a matchday that is safe and trouble free.
On this podcast we find out about a week in the life of a Dedicated Football Officer, how policing has changed over the years and his hopes for the future.Â
2022-01-1350 min
BeesPod - Barnet FC PodcastHive Five 2021/22 :: Game 6 Chesterfield (a)Regular Beespod contributor Trevor Knell gives his thoughts straight at the final whistle at the Technique Stadium where after a rollercoaster ride of a game against the Spireites, the Bees are now left with no wins in six.Twitter/Facebook: @beespodMusic: Catherine the Great Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-1505 min
Sky is Blue PodcastSky is Blue Podcast April-May 2021The Latest Sky is Blue podcast returns as we discuss the amount of games that have been played and the amount to play. Are the Spireites play-off bound? is there anything to be worried about?2021-05-011h 19
Sky is Blue PodcastSky is Blue Podcast March 2021We have a special guest this month! Liam Norcliffe, Spireites reporter of the Derbyshire Times joins us as we chew the fat over the past month. Still the original and best podcast for Spireites supporters. 2021-03-271h 21
Sky is Blue PodcastSky is Blue Podcast Jan 2021The usual monthly pod is out whilst in lockdown again! Covid breaks aplenty in the Spireites staff. No problems in the Podcast crew, socially distancing via Skype. Check out for news of ins and outs. 2021-01-111h 15
Sky is Blue PodcastSky is Blue Podcast Christmas 2020 SpecialWhilst the Football has been called off for this Boxing Day. have a listen to the Sky is Blue Podcast Christmas Special. Phil Tooley, Stuart Basson, Paul Fisher and Darryl (Carol) Carpenter talk Spireites and what a year it has been! 2020-12-261h 29
Sky is Blue PodcastSky is Blue Podcast Old/New Manager SpecialNaturally bereft of ideas, it seems the annual search for a new manager is in place. Some exclusive news in here as well, in overall sad times for the Spireites.2020-11-221h 03
Sky is Blue PodcastSky is Blue TrailerThe Sky is Blue Podcast is a must for all Chesterfield FC fans. Listen to supporters wax lyrically about how fantastic the Spireites are (not guaranteed), or how great the new kit is (maybe) or signing Messi was a mistake (never). 2020-10-2601 min
The County Live PodcastSpireites seen off as County go top inc Ash Palmer live interviewThis week Chris and Martin have Matty Mainwaring returning as co-host. Chris and Matty talk to County defender Ash Palmer about the team's great form. Jim Gannon's management style and his battles with fellow Yorkshireman Tom Denton.
The boys then discuss the return game with Chesterfield and whether it being a Cup game at home will be a factor. For the 'Broken News' section they also discuss the mooted European Super League.
Find out more at https://the-county-live-podcast.pinecast.co2020-10-2331 min
PeakFM SportPODCAST: Listen to the final two hours of Chesterfield's season on Peak FM#PeakFM #Spireites2017-04-301h 20
The Mighty Shakers' Podcast#22 - Shakers stung by SpireitesThe twenty second episode of The Mighty Shakers Podcast, sponsored by Forever Bury and Forever Bury FC. On this week's episode there is commentary highlights from the game against Chesterfield with post match reaction from David Flitcroft and Richard Hinds and the feature this week is My Top Three Career Moments with Ashley Grimes.2014-01-1400 min