The Famous Sloping Pitch with Nick Hancock and Chris England

<p>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?".</p><p>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.</p>

Ep. 3.37 - Ronaldo has grown a beard

Nick and Chris discuss the proposed Premier League spending cap, the new sticker books for the Euros and - of course - some Oldham shite.  —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so 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 fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-26
01:12:29

Ep. 3.36 - Using the Turin Shroud as a towel

This week’s episode was recorded before the scrapping of FA Cup replays was announced, so instead please enjoy Nick and Chris discussing medieval punishments instead. And, of course, some Oldham shite. —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so 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 fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-19
01:09:20

Ep. 3.35 - Firing a flirty cat

Nick and Chris discuss the idea of manager appeals, Cristiano Ronaldo’s behaviour and - of course - some Oldham shite (mainly how underwhelming their season has been). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-12
01:06:46

Ep. 3.34 - Lowperbole

Nick and Chris discuss controversial kit designs, ticket prices and - of course - some Oldham shite. —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so 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 fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-05
01:07:56

Ep. 3.33 - Youngest Kobbie to play for England

After an international break, Nick and Chris discuss Connor Roberts lucky moustache, England’s friendlies and, of course, some Oldham shite, because the Vanarama never stops.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-29
01:09:55

Ep. 3.32 - Sexiest Manager in the Premier League

Nick and Chris discuss Nottingham Forest’s points deduction, the new England kit and - of course - some Oldham shite. —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so 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 fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-22
01:10:10

Ep. 3.31 - Upstart European F*ckwits Association

Nick and Chris bemoan the issue of seating at football matches, discuss AC Milan’s ownership scandal and - of course - there’s some Oldham shite (relegation battle). —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so 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 fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-15
01:08:43

Ep. 3.30 - Fishing with Lionel Messi

Nick and Chris talk refereeing controversies, player bans and - of course - some Oldham shite. —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so 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 fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-08
01:01:54

Ep. 3.29 - A Reduction in a Deduction

Nick and Chris discuss Brendan Rodgers’ comments, , the start of Jurgen Klopp's emotional farewell and - of course - some Oldham shite.  —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so 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 fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-01
01:04:02

Ep. 3.28 - Eric Cantona is not Jacques Brel

Nick and Chris discuss Roy Hodgson's departure from Crystal Palace, the future of Manchester United and - of course - some Oldham shite. —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so 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 fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-23
01:06:17

Ep. 3.27 - Nothing in nature is blue

Nick and Chris discuss Boyzone’s interest in Chorley, an 11-goal thriller at Mansfield and, of course, some Oldham shite.  —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so 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 fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-16
01:06:22

Ep. 3.26 - Bagpipes Allowed

Nick and Chris discuss Messi’s friendly mishaps, Pochettino’s general predicament and - of course - some Oldham shite.  —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so 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 fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-09
01:07:33

Ep. 3.25 - Impersonating Xabi Alonso

Nick and Chris discuss their fantasy commentary moments, discuss why nobody in the Championship seems to be enjoying football at the moment and - of course - there’s some Oldham shite. —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so 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 fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-02
01:03:12

Ep. 3.24 - The Football Home Guard

Nick and Chris discuss the idea of a Gianni Infantino lookalike at a children’s party, the latest in the Saudi sitcom and - of course - some Oldham shite.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01-26
01:02:15

Ep. 3.23 - A Complete Pleat Bleat

Nick and Chris discuss the ongoing Everton/Forest saga, the spelling of the Rotherham manager’s name and - of course - some Oldham shite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01-19
01:02:29

Ep. 3.22 - All wars are arms wars

Nick and Chris pay tribute to World Cup legends Franz Beckenbauer and Mário Zagallo, discuss the FA Cup and - of course - some Oldham shite.  —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so 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 fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01-12
01:10:39

Ep. 3.21 - A Duff Roast Potato

Nick and Chris discuss Manchester United takeover, Wayne Rooney’s job prospects and - of course - some Oldham shite.  —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so 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 fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01-05
01:08:29

Ep. 3.20 - European Court Of Tennis

Nick and Chris discuss “El Grassico”, the Club World Cup and - of course - some Oldham shite. —————————————— If you would like to support the podcast, you can do so 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 fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them.  And why not gift a subscription to the biggest FSP fan you know for Christmas, we personally can’t think of a better present idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-22
01:04:07

Ep. 3.19 - The 100th

To celebrate a century of episodes, Nick and Chris discuss abuse of referees, points deductions and Joey Barton. Oh, and of course, some Oldham s**t. —————————————— But, hark! There’s more news - because from today you can official support the podcast by subscribing to our offering at anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch. If you do so, you’ll get: an ad-free version of the podcast every week fortnightly bonus episodes where we delve into seasons past and review them priority access to any tickets and merch in the future a lovely warm feeling knowing you're keeping us alive (not literally, just the podcast) And it shouldn’t be left to us to point out that a monthly subscription to their favourite podcast is the PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT for anyone who loves FSP. And a fairly decent prank present for anyone that hates it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-15
01:04:28

Ep. 3.18 - Dire Raya

Nick and Chris discuss sin bins, how everything is absolutely all fine with Erik ten Hag and - of course - some Oldham shite.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-08
01:02:25

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