In this episode, Toby is joined by Sam France, from The Tennis Gazette, to review the 2024 ATP and WTA seasons ahead of the Davis Cup. Together they look at whether anyone can break into the duopoly of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the brilliant rise of Jack Draper and Aryna Sabalenka's dominance on the women's circuit, as well as Sam's end of season awards. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Sam France's Twitter - https://x.com/SamFrance28 The Tennis Gazette's Twitter - https://x.com/Tennis_Gazette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Toby is joined by Gemma Cockrell, host of Down to the Tyre, to discuss how the current crop of F2 and F3 drivers will fare in Formula 1 over the coming seasons. Together they look at the biggest differences between F1 and the feeder series, whether Gabriel Bortoleto and Isack Hadjar will survive in F1 if they receive a call-up and how Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Ollie Bearman and Jack Doohan will fare in F1 next season, as well as how F2 and F3 prepares young drivers for Formula 1. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Gemma Cockrell's Twitter - https://x.com/gemcockrell Down to the Tyre Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3V05Eh6zpvDniRjuNOmTSL?si=82a63ed7ec08425d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Toby is joined by Dom Allin, host of Over the Trent, a Nottingham Forest podcast to discuss Forest's remarkable start to the 2024/25 Premier League season. Together they look at their brilliant defensive record, Chris Wood's excellent goal scoring and Forest's interesting owner as well as how they might fare for the rest of the season. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Dom Allin's Twitter - https://x.com/dom10886405 Over the Trent - https://open.spotify.com/show/0HCxrP29cnz9hYfDAMvhaI?si=ff7765aa20694ed8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Series 3 will be back very soon... In this episode, Toby looks back at the previous two series of Pitchside with some of the best clips from the first 24 episodes of the show. In each episode of the podcast, we take a deep dive into a different sporting topic with a new guest. So far Pitchside has covered topics ranging from Premiership Rugby’s salary cap to the revamp of English women’s domestic cricket to British basketball, and even some MMA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
⚽ Euro Special ⚽ On this episode, Toby is joined by the editor of the Sports Gazette, Ed Dowling to discuss England's loss in the Euro 2024 final and Gareth Southgate's resignation. Throughout this episode, we look at how England were outplayed by Spain, Harry Kane's struggles throughout the tournament and Southgate's eight years managing England, as well as some of his possible successors. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Ed Dowling’s Twitter - https://x.com/_eddowling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
⚽ Euros Special ⚽ On this episode, Toby is joined by the Sports Gazette's Sam Sheppey to discuss England's defeat of The Netherlands to qualify for the Euro 2024 final. Throughout this episode, we look at England's dominant first-half performance against the Dutch, the effect Kobbie Mainoo has playing alongside Declan Rice and how Gareth Southgate's proactive substitutions affected the game, as well as England's chances against Spain in the final. There will be a Euros special after each of England's matches throughout the tournament. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Sam Sheppey's Twitter - https://x.com/samsheppey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
⚽Euros Special⚽ In this episode, Toby is joined by the Sports Gazette's football editor, Jonny Coffey to discuss England's victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Together they look at how England's change of formation affected their play, Bukayo Saka's man of the match performance and Harry Kane's lacklustre tournament so far, as well as how the rest of the competition might pan out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode, Toby is joined by Jonny Coffey, the Football Editor at the Sports Gazette and recent winner of Pitch Magazine’s Young Sports Journalist Competition, and Julia Andersen, the Editor at the Sports Gazette, to discuss England's squad for the Euros and their chances in the competition. Through this episode, we look at England's makeshift defence, how Trent Alexander-Arnold might fit best into the team and the major players left out by Southgate, as well as our predictions for the competition. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Jonny Coffey's Twitter - https://x.com/JonnyCoffey_ Julia Andersen's Twitter - https://x.com/juliaandersen18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode, Toby is joined by Ed Dowling, the Editor of the Sports Gazette, to discuss the Premier Leagues' Profit and Sustainability Rules and the breaches of them. Through this episode, we look at how the rules work, the breaches by Nottingham Forest, Everton and Leicester and the claims against Manchester City, as well as the loopholes found by Chelsea. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Ed Dowling’s Twitter - https://x.com/_EdDowling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode, Toby is joined by Laura Howard, a freelance journalist and presenter on All For Women's Football, to discuss the 2024 Women's Super League season. Together they look at the title battle that went right down to the wire, Emma Hayes' legacy in the WSL and Arsenal Women announcing that they are moving to the Emirates full time, as well as some of Laura's end of season awards. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Laura Howard Twitter - https://x.com/laura_hwd All For Women's Football Twitter - https://x.com/AllForWoFo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode, Toby is joined by Katya Witney, a cricket writer at Wisden and Jo Gardner, a professional cricketer for the Sunrisers and a co-host of ourCRiCKET, to discuss Project Darwin and the revamp of English women's cricket. Together they look at why the ECB are changing women's domestic cricket in England, whether the counties selected are the best options and what the players think of the changes, as well as their predictions for the future. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Katya Witney Twitter - https://x.com/Katya_Wisden Jo Gardener Twitter - https://x.com/JoGardner_14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of the podcast, Toby is joined by Cameron Ponsonby, a freelance sports journalist, to discuss the eventful Women's T20 World Cup. Throughout the episode, they talk about the remarkable tournament for New Zealand, which saw them claim their first T20 title, how the West Indies' tactics might have changed women's T20 cricket forever and the disappointing conclusions to England, Australia and India's competitions, as well as Cam's awards for the best players and moments of the tournament. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ X (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Cameron Ponsonby's X (@CameronPonsonby) - https://x.com/cameronponsonby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode, Toby is joined by Ricky Westaby to discuss the IMG Rankings in Rugby League and the reshuffle of the Super League. Ricky is a sports journalist who has written for the Rugby Paper, TBR Rugby and the Sports Gazette. Together they look at how the rankings will affect the league, the unfair treatment of London Broncos and how it is turning into an M62 boys club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
⚽ Euros Special ⚽ In this episode, Toby is joined by the Sports Gazette's Max Flanagan, Julia Andersen and Sam Sheppey to discuss England's dramatic qualification for the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Together they look at Southgate's game management, if there are any positives to take out of the match against Slovakia and how England will cope without Marc Guehi in the next round. There will be a Euros special after each of England’s matches throughout the tournament. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Max Flanagan's Twitter - https://x.com/MFlanaganSport Sam Sheppey's Twitter - https://x.com/samsheppey Julia Andersen's Twitter - https://x.com/juliaandersen18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
⚽Euros Special⚽ In this episode, Toby is joined by the Sports Gazette's Jonny Coffey and Michael Thomas to discuss England's 0-0 draw against Slovenia in their final group game. We look at how England topped Group C despite their lacklustre performances, the public's praise for Kobbie Mainoo and Cole Palmer after their cameos against Slovenia and England's defensive strength under Gareth Southgate, as well as looking at England's chances in the latter stages of the competition. There will be a Euros special after each of England’s matches throughout the tournament. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Jonny Coffey's Twitter - https://x.com/JonnyCoffey_ Michael Thomas' Twitter - https://x.com/MichaelThomas50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
⚽ Euros Special ⚽ In this episode, Toby is joined by the Sports Gazette’s Sam France and Laura Howard to discuss England’s underwhelming performance against Denmark in their second group game. Throughout this episode, we look at England's issues in the centre of the park, why they struggled to dictate play and whether Harry Kane is the right man to lead the forward line, as well as how England should shape up against Slovenia on Tuesday. There will be a Euros special after each of England’s matches throughout the tournament. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Sam France's Twitter - https://x.com/SamFrance28 Laura Howard's Twitter - https://x.com/laura_hwd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
⚽ Euros Special ⚽ On this episode, Toby is joined by the Sports Gazette's Sam Sheppey and Ed Dowling to discuss England's first game of the 2024 Euros against Serbia. Throughout this episode, we look at England’s performance as a whole during their victory, whether Foden is the right man to play on the left and Trent’s performance in the centre of midfield, as well as looking forward to their next game against Denmark on Thursday. There will be a Euros special after each of England's matches throughout the tournament. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Sam Sheppey's Twitter - https://x.com/samsheppey Ed Dowling's Twitter - https://x.com/_EdDowling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode, Toby is joined by Jarrod Kimber, a cricket writer, creator, commentator and analyst, to discuss cricket analytics and the top 50 Test batters of all time. Together they look at the importance of analytics, BazBall’s underlying numbers and how he is creating the list of top 50 test batters, as well as how the Fab Four rank on the list. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Sports Gazette - https://sportsgazette.co.uk/ Jarrod Kimber Twitter (@ajarrodkimber) - https://twitter.com/ajarrodkimber Jarrod Kimber YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JarrodKimberYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode, Toby is joined by the Sports Gazette's Social Media Editor, Mohammad Joseph, to discuss the highs and lows of Arab football at AFCON and the Asian Cup. Together they look at the brilliant performance of the Arab nations in the Asian Cup but the disappointing display in AFCON and their optimistic future due to the resurgence of the Arab Cup, as well as the effect of home advantage within the competitions. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Sports Gazette - https://sportsgazette.co.uk/ Mohammad's Articles - https://sportsgazette.co.uk/author/mohammad-joseph/ Mohammad's Twitter (@FindingMoeJo) - https://twitter.com/FindingMoeJo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this podcast, Toby is joined by the creator of Rugby Nause, Andy Nolan, to discuss the commercial side of rugby and the much need growth of the game. Together they look at the exciting start to this year's Six Nations, how Netflix's Full Contact documentary might help grow the game and the likely introduction of paywalls into international rugby within the UK and Ireland, as well as what first led Andy into TikTok. Instagram (@pitchside_podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/pitchside_podcast/ Twitter (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://twitter.com/tobyreynolds10_ TikTok (@tobyreynolds10_) - https://www.tiktok.com/@tobyreynolds10_ Sports Gazette - https://sportsgazette.co.uk/ Rugby Nause TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rugbynause?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices