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The Famous Sloping Pitch (or Is Football F**ked?)

The Famous Sloping Pitch (or Is Football F**ked?)

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. 5.41 - Mark Steel on a train…in Germany

    Ep. 5.41 - Mark Steel on a train…in Germany
    May 28 2026
    Nick and Chris conduct an interview with Mark Steel under the best possible circumstances: down a phone line, cross-continent…and with our guest on a high speed train with limited signal. Still, they gave it a go. And for the rest of the episode, it’s a season ending wrap up, with - of course - the usual Oldham s***e sprinkled in. ——————————————— Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can listen to that extra bonus content 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 a whole extra segment after the main show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ep. 5.40 - An Entitled Flancer

    Ep. 5.40 - An Entitled Flancer
    May 21 2026
    Nick and Chris discuss Arsenal’s Premier League triumph, the implications of Guardiola's potential departure from Manchester City and - of course - some Oldham s***e. They also welcome comedy writer, actor and Hearts fan Robert Harley for a little podcast therapy after their heartbreaking end to the Scottish Premiership season at the weekend. ——————————————— Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can listen to that extra bonus content 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 a whole extra segment after the main show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Ep. 5.39 - A thirst for drama

    Ep. 5.39 - A thirst for drama
    May 14 2026
    Nick and Chris discuss the Southampton spygate scandal, Real Madrid's turmoil and - of course - some Oldham s***e. ——————————————— Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can listen to that extra bonus content 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 a whole extra segment after the main show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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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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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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