The Sporticos Football Stories Podcast
The Sporticos 'Football Stories' Podcast is back and improved for 2024! Editor-in-Chief at Sporticos, Craig Resnik-Hanson, sits down with fans of the beautiful game to discuss their relationships with their clubs through the years. On top of that, big name football pundits drop in every now and then to give their insights on the clubs they love, and their illustrious careers behind the microphone. Expect ex-pros, pundits, bloggers, YouTubers, podcasters, and social media managers, fans of all clubs, to join us on SFSP to break down their true loves, and their lives in football. For more info on what Sporticos is all about, check out our website: https://sporticos.com/en-gb
Episodes
April 9, 2025 • 24 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by the author of "The Price of Football" and avid Brighton fan, Kieran Maguire. Kieran is an academic, writer and broadcaster, providing unparalleled insight into the world of football finance and business.
The two talk about Brighton's owner Tony Bloom, how the club have managed to achieve so much success, ticket prices, a...
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February 13, 2025 • 30 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Birmingham City fan and EFL savant Gab Sutton. Gab is one of the cornerstones of EFL coverage in the social media and podcasting space.
The two delve into Gab's own fandom for his local club Birmingham City and how he navigates covering all three tiers of the EFL as a professional while rooting for The Blues, and much mo...
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January 17, 2025 • 35 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Celtic fan and freelance sports journalist Michael McEwan, who regularly writes stories on Scottish football and other topics for the likes of BBC Scotland.
The two talk about the matchday experience at Celtic Park, the way Celtic treats its disabled fans, the current crop of players on the pitch, and so much more.
We ho...
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December 6, 2024 • 26 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Arsenal content creator Rory Talks Football. Rory creates content about the club he loves on his successful YouTube channel, TikTok, X and elsewhere.
The two get into the atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium, the difference between the matchgoing fanbase and the online fanbase, the impact of Mikel Arteta, and so much more....
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November 15, 2024 • 53 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Andy Mattioli, a lifelong AS Roma fan, podcaster and content creator. Andy works on the Roma Press website and co-hosts the Roma Press Podcast.
The two get into the current state of things at the Italian giants, delve into Andy's unique story of falling in love with Roma, and so much more!
We hope you will enjoy the show...
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November 1, 2024 • 37 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Nigel Mannering. Nigel is the admin for the Atalanta BC News account on X and a huge, long-time fan of La Dea.
The boys discuss the legend of Mr. Gasperini, the ecstasy of winning the UEFA Europa League, watching the team home and away, and so much more!
We hope you will enjoy the show and thank you so much for listening...
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October 17, 2024 • 42 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Michael Bell, an aficionado of all things Dutch football, a Scotsman with Dutch roots, a lifelong Netherlands fan and an Eredivisie expert and writer.
The boys talk about Michael's unique football journey, his experiences of watching Dutch league and international football in person, the differences between Scottish and ...
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September 13, 2024 • 33 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Ollie Kay. Ollie is a diehard Luton Town fan and one of the hosts of the OK Football Show on YouTube, which covers all things the EFL Championship and LTFC.
The boys talk Kenilworth Road, new stadium plans, a tough start to the season for The Hatters, and much more. Plus Craig begs for an Elijah Adebayo sale!
We hope you...
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August 21, 2024 • 30 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Nathan Salt. Nathan is a Daily Mail journalist, host of the Rob. Ryan. Red. podcast and lifelong Wrexham fan.
The boys dive into the phenomenal transformation that has gone on at the club since the arrival of Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, the pros and cons of success, the haters and much more.
We hop...
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August 1, 2024 • 35 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Panos Kostopoulos. Panos is a freelance sports journalist, working for such brands as MARCA and EuroLeague.
The boys hold a UEFA Europa Conference League celebration in episode on honour of Jose Luis Mendilibar and his team's historic achievement at the end of last season.
We hope you will enjoy the show and thank you so...
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July 18, 2024 • 47 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Russell Osborne. Russell is the host of the England fan 'Three Lions' podcast.
The boys hold a therapy session to process England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, discuss Gareth Southgate's dismissal, fan violence (or lack thereof) in Germany and much more!
We hope you will enjoy the show and thank you so much for list...
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July 5, 2024 • 34 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Andrew Mangan. Andrew is the founder of the award-winning Arsenal fan site Arseblog and its sister podcast Arsecast.
The boys get into Andrew's childhood memories of following Arsenal, his thoughts on Mikel Arteta, Euro 2024, Emirates ticket prices, and much more!
We hope you will enjoy the show and thank you so much for...
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May 23, 2024 • 30 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Dan Fudge. Dan is host of the Sheffield Wednesday podcast The Wednesday Week and a long-time Owls fan.
The boys discuss the highs and lows of decades spent following the Yorkshire club, the miraculous turnaround this season under Danny Röhl, big game ticket controversy and so much more!
We hope you will enjoy the show an...
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May 8, 2024 • 32 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Oliver Fisher. As the co-founder and editor-in-chief of SempreMilan, Oliver is perfectly placed to give us a key insight into what it's like following the Rossoneri.
We get into Oli's experiences at the San Siro, how a Yorkshireman and childhood Huddersfield Town fan can fall in love with Milan, the current state of affa...
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April 26, 2024 • 36 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Nima Tavallaey. We chat to Nima live from Gothenburg all about his beloved Inter Milan. As a pre-eminent Italian football expert, the co-host of the Italian Football Podcast and founder of SempreInter, Nima is one of the most insightful and passionate guests we've ever had!
Nima talks about his unique football backstory,...
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April 10, 2024 • 35 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Marcus O'Malley. We got Marcus on the line from Louisville, Kentucky to talk about all things the United States Men's National Team. As a writer for Chasing A Cup and USMNT expert, Marcus is more than ready to provide a tonne of insight.
Marcus gets into this current crop of young American stars, his country's chances at...
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March 28, 2024 • 25 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Dan Coombs, the Head of Global Sport Content at GRV Media, author at United in Focus and huge Manchester United fan!
Dan talks his origins as a Man United fan, the Glazer years, the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and much, much more.
We hope that you will enjoy the show and we thank you so much for listening. If you like ...
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March 13, 2024 • 40 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Jim Daly, founder of Crystal Palace podcast and formerly fanzine, FYP. On top of that, Jim is a professional standup comedian and broadcaster.
Jim founded the three-time Football Supporters Association awards nominated FYP back in 2008. During his time as host, he has overseen the development of the show into arguably th...
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March 1, 2024 • 23 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined football and boxing commentary royalty on this episode.
Ian Darke has been a major fixture in sports broadcasting, especially football, in the UK and US for more than three decades. He has provided the soundtrack to some of the biggest moments in football history for the likes of TNT Sports, ESPN and the BBC.
Ian was kind e...
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February 16, 2024 • 44 mins
Craig Resnik-Hanson is back with another episode of the Sporticos 'Football Stories' podcast! Craig is joined by Phil Ham, the Editor of TWTD, an Ipswich Town fan site and message board.
Phil has been at the helm at TWTD since 1995. As a lifelong fan of Ipswich, Phil has also contributed both in print and audio to several prominent news outlets and the BBC. His depth of knowledge of the club is second to none.
Phil is kind enough t...
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