The Scarf Bergara Wore

🎙️ Welcome to This Week’s Award-Winning Podcast!Russ, Waggie, and Andy are joined by Match Review & Preview aficionado Steve Bardsley — the man of stats, numbers, and deep dives… who leaves all of that behind for the weekly live show 😅We get stuck into:⚽️ Peterborough Preview — Live on Sky!Who starts? Where do they start? And what are we expecting from the game?🆕 New Signing: Jack (Paul, according to Russ) HuntRWB cover on a short-term deal — does he come straight in given our growing injury list?🏴‍☠️ Would We Win the SPL?A very tongue-in-cheek chat following the comments from Sky Sports presenters last week…🩼 Injury Table TalkHopes, timelines, rumours, whispers — and a bit of transfer gossip thrown in.🎤 Random Sh*t of the WeekThis week it’s Steve in the host’s chair!The challenge: Would I Lie to You?Russ, Andy, and Waggie each give Steve three statements (two truths, one lie) about personal County moments.Steve gets five questions... can he find the fib? 👀🌟 Quick Reminder:We’re in the Final 15 for Best Football League Podcast at the Football Content Awards 2025! 🎉👉 Cast your vote here: Football Content Awards – Northwest Finalists 2025🎟️ Also…The Co-op presents “An Evening with Antoni Sarcevic” on Wednesday 26th November at Fitzpatrick’s — hosted by TSBW!Patreon and Co-op members get discounted tickets 👇👉 Get Tickets via SeeTicketsTSBW — NWFA Award-Winning PodcastFor County Fans, By County Fans. 🔵⚪️Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to This Week’s Award-Winning Podcast!Russ, Waggie, and Andy are joined by Fan Debutant — Dan Love, the main drumming man home and away, who had his first County match aged just 7 in 2014… and instantly made us all feel even older than last week! 😅We put Dan through his debut questions — great to hear his favourite moments, even if he wasn’t quite sure which was the best goal he’s seen (too many to choose from, we guess 😉).Then we dive into:⚽️ The Luton loss — good performance, bad day at the office?🏆 The Wigan draw — pointless penalties, biblical weather, and Cashy’s band of super grounds people.📅 Meat Raffles — no explanation needed.Of course, it wouldn’t be a full episode without Random Sh*t of the Week — and this time, it’s Waggie’s turn to take the host seat! 🎤This week’s challenge: Follow the sequence and give me the next in line… 👀🌟 A Quick Reminder:We’re in the Final 15 for Best Football League Podcast at the Football Content Awards 2025! 🎉👉 Find out more — and cast your vote here: Football Content Awards – Northwest Finalists 2025🎟️ Don’t Forget!The Co-op are hosting “An Evening with Antoni Sarcevic”, hosted by TSBW!Patreon and Co-op members get a discount, so grab your tickets here 👇👉 Get Tickets via SeeTicketsTSBW — NWFA Award-Winning PodcastFor County Fans, By County Fans. 🔵⚪️Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to This Week’s Award-Winning Podcast!Russ, Waggie, and Andy are joined by Fan Debutant — Lewis, who had his first County match aged just 6 in 2006… and instantly made us all feel ancient! 😅We put Lewis through his debut questions — great to hear some favourite moments from when we were “sh**”... erm, not very good! 😂Then we dive into:⚽️ Winning Awards — it’s not for everyone! 😉🏆 The Tranmere victory in the FA Cup📅 The 2nd Round draw — home to Cambridge!🔵 The Hatters Derby on SaturdayOf course, it wouldn’t be a full episode without Random Sh*t of the Week — and this time it’s a joint effort from Andy and Waggie!This week: a two-round trivia quiz!🧢 Round 1: Hats R Us🏅 Round 2: Footy-Related Awards and Winners!🌟 A Quick Reminder:We’re in the Final 15 for Best Football League Podcast at the Football Content Awards 2025! 🎉👉 Find out more — and cast your vote here: Football Content Awards – Northwest Finalists 2025TSBW — NWFA Winning Podcast.For County Fans, By County Fans. 🔵⚪️Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ, Waggie, and Andy are joined by Fan Debutant — Mark “Santa” Love, the man you’ll have definitely seen (or heard) around the ground!We put Mark through his debut questions — going back to some proper old-school County memories.Then we dive into:⚽️ The dominant 3–0 win at Port Vale🏆 Tranmere in the FA Cup📅 The rearranged fixtures🔝 And the small matter of going top of the table!Of course, it wouldn’t be a full episode without Random Sh*t of the Week — and this time, it’s a joint effort from Andy and Waggie! 🎤They’re rewording some of County’s more fruitful chants/songs — so get involved and drop your alternative lyrics in the comments! 🎶🌟 A Quick Reminder:We’ve made the Final 5 of the Northwest Football Awards for Best Podcast of the Season, going head-to-head with some Premier League heavyweights (no public vote for this one).AND we’re in the Final 15 for Best Football League Podcast at the Football Content Awards 2025! 🎉👉 Find out more — and cast your vote here: Football Content Awards – Northwest Finalists 2025For County Fans, By County Fans. 🔵⚪️Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

💙 This week’s exclusive pod brings together Russ, Andy, Dan, Ryan — and the one and only Captain Fantastic Mike Flynn — for a proper County catch-up.We chat about the team’s flying form, the lack of cutting edge up front, and how we’re still just 1 point off the top with the 3rd best form in the EFL. With injuries piling up, the lads give credit where it’s due to the manager. Plus, Mike shares news of his upcoming trip to China with Steve Bellis and County fans. Honest, funny, and full of heart — this one’s pure TSBW.Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ, Waggie, and Andy are joined by Fan Debutant — Josh, our brand-new TSBW Blog Writer!We put Josh through his debut questions — with some interesting answers and another County fan born from 'Free School Tickets'Then we dive into:⚽️ The “comfortable” 1–0 win against Blackpool💪 Olowu’s goal and his post-match interview🏟️ The new Railway End “Marque” roof🔮 And our predictions for Saturday’s clashOf course, it wouldn’t be a full episode without Random Sh*t of the Week — and this time, Andy’s in charge!It’s Mystery Voice Time — can you name all 7 voices?(All County or podcast-related!) Drop your answers in the comments… though we reckon most of you will know them already! 👀Some exciting news too:We’ve made the final 5 of the NWFA for Best Podcast of the Season, going head-to-head with some Premier League heavyweights (no public vote on this one).And we’re in the final 15 for Best Football League Podcast at the FCAs! 🎉👉 Find out more — and cast your vote here: Football Content Awards – Northwest Finalists 2025Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ and Waggie are joined by Fan Debutant — Ryan Bradley!We put Ryan through his debut questions, some top and original answers in there also his first job at County is a great story.Then we dive into:⚽️ The disappointment of that defeat to Salford Reds (or whatever they are called) in the non-descript cup💪 The turning-point victory at Th’uddersfield with 10 men🏟️ The new Railway End retractable roof🔮 Our predictions for Saturday’s clash.And of course, we’ve also got the ever-popular Random Sh*t of the Week — this time, building the Ultimate County Player (and why it’s Ollie Norwood with Kevin Cooper’s left foot).Some exciting news too:We’ve made the final 5 of the NWFA for Best Podcast of the Season, going head-to-head with some Premier League heavyweights (no public vote on this one).And we’re in the final 15 for Best Football League Podcast at the FCAs! 🎉👉 Find out more — and cast your vote here: Football Content Awards – Northwest Finalists 2025Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ is back in the chair alongside Waggie and Andy — plus debutant fan guest, Matt Brady.We put Matt through the debut questions and, as always, his answers don’t disappoint. We also dive into Mark Stott’s appearance on the Hard Truth Podcast — definitely worth a listen if you haven’t already. It’s fascinating to hear him in such a relaxed setting compared to his usual interviews.On top of that, we’ve got the ever-popular Random Sh*t of the Week, with Andy on narration duties this time.Some exciting news too:We’ve made the final 5 of the NWFA for Best Podcast of the Season, going head-to-head with some Premier League heavyweights (no public vote on this one).And we’re in the final 15 for Best Football League Podcast at the FCAs! 🎉👉 Find out more — and cast your vote here: Football Content Awards – Northwest Finalists 2025Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Waggie’s in the chair, joined by the Review Pod lads Jimmy and Dave W — plus special guest, County’s Head Groundsman Liam Cash.We talk about the hard fought 1-0 away win at Rotherham, look forward to the Reading game at the weekend and of course talk all things grass with Liam, always a fascinating insight to how he keeps god's green acre in pristine, carpet like condition and how the training ground pitches are looking and maintained.We’ve also got the ever-popular Random Sh*t of the Week — and the clue for this one is hiding in the episode title.We’re thrilled to be in the final 15 for Best Football League Podcast at the FCAs! 🎉 Find out more — and how to cast your vote for us here: https://scarfbergarawore.co.uk/football-content-awards-northwest-finalists-2025/Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we had the pleasure of sitting down in person with Stockport County Life President and club legend Mike Flynn — in what will be a regular feature on the podcast.Recorded at The Armoury’s Hatters Snug (huge thanks to Pete & Holly), we covered everything from defensive lapses and tactical setups to standout performances and what Flynny’s role at the club looks like today.It’s honest, passionate, and full of insight — just how we like it.Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Waggie and Andy are joined by Co-op Chairman Dave Marchbank as we talk Deadline day 'Drama' and the non descript cup.We also talk about how we all see the squad, depth of it, how it will to see us through till Jan (maybe Season) and our exciting young prospects who shined against Wolves U21's last night that lead to a 5-3 victory in the EFL Trophy. Dave gives us an update on all things Co-op and of course what is becoming a fans favourite 'RSOTW' (now with jingle included!!!!) this week we create a monster in the form of a County Frankenstein. You need to listen or watch to understand and to get involved on our socials.All the usual stuff you would expect from your weekly County Fan Podcast.Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ and Waggie are joined by Ben (Elite Ginge) we are talking about a very abject performance with 9 changes from Saturday and eventually a loss against Wigan in the Carabao cup.We also touch on DC's post match comments, is he being to harsh or saying it straight. As there is only 5 days left of the transfer window we discuss some transfer rumours, what we need and what positions. Due to the lack lustre game last night we try to get excited about having to play Wigan again in the league on Saturday. Then we finish of with the 'Random Sh*t of the Week' TSBW's version of a County Play your Cards Right.Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Waggie is again in the hot seat home alone this week. He is joined by review pod aficionado Dan C and Fan guest Luke SB. We are talking all things County after a very Jekyll and Hyde performance against Bradford and ultimately our 1st defeat of the season, are we in crisis?We also discuss finally getting the planning permission for the expansion of EP , our second million pound player signing (he is a handsome man) and of course our much-loved and not so chaotic this week 'Random Sh*t of the Week' get involved on socials with that, you'll have to watch/listen to know what we are talking about.All the usual stuff you would expect from your weekly County Fan Podcast. Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ, Andy, and Jimmy from Overpass Clothing (our brilliant sponsor!) are back at the mics for another jam-packed episode of The Scarf Bergara Wore – the ultimate Stockport County fans podcast.This week we’re chatting all things County, including:🔵 Battering Bolton (again!) – our thoughts on the opening day win at Edgeley Park💚 The new green third kit – instant classic or not for you?🏟️ Edgeley Park developments – the latest updates🎟️ Fan membership schemes – and the sudden U-turn📊 Hardest Done By Report – which EFL teams were unlucky this week?🎲 Random Sht of the Week* – our weekly wildcard feature is back!💬 Join the conversation and let us know what you think in the comments or on socials.#StockportCountySign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Waggie is left home alone while Russ and Andy are away (don't think together!) he is joined by Steve (Scouse of ECCC) and Dave (of Preview Pod Fame).We discuss the quality signing of our new No.9 Nathan Lowe who was in high demand, Injury rumours, Powell statement from DC, Season tickets and of course the build up to the opening League fixture on Sunday against Bolton at home 'Come on County' we are so excited. We finish off with a lovely rendition from Dave for 'Random S*** of the week' get involved with that on socials tell us who you would Start, Bench, Sell.All the usual stuff you would expect from your weekly County Podcast. Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here it is, what you have been waiting for all summer, the first live show, the season must be close.The crew are back Russ, Waggie and Andy, this week joined by fan guest Clare Jeffs. we mull over the new signings, weekend friendlies against Salford and Hull, NEW TICKETING SYSTEM!! and NEW feature 'Random S**t of the Week' (need to listen to understand) plus anything else we can ramble on about. All the usual stuff you'd expect from you weekly County Podcast. Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The very first proper podcast of the 2025/26 season is here!No live show this week, we thought we'd get together to discuss the summer happenings and deep dive into the squad to discuss player and team expectations - all in The County Arms.Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ, Waggie and Andy are joined by Special Fan Guest Gareth (AKA Hatter in Macc) for his sort of debut. We talk through the comfortable away win at Wycombe to guarantee 3rd place and the lack of home atmosphere. We look forward to the Semi finals against Leyton Orient, with the 2nd leg at home and of course fans favourite 'Get in't Rezzers.' All the usual stuff you'd expect for you weekly County Podcast. Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ and Waggie are joined by one of the 54321 walking hero's Jamie Reding, to talk about the epic walk that he was part of from Peterborough to Edgeley park in time for the Huddersfield home game on Easter Monday. We discuss the Huddersfield victory, TSBW's trip to the training ground as part of our player sponsorship, guaranteeing a play-off spot or is Automatic still on and if so how does that happen and Lincoln on Saturday. Of course the fans favourite 'Get In't Rezzers.' All the usual stuff you'd expect for your Weekly County Podcast.Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Waggie is your host, so expect the usual 'car crash tv'. He is joined by Andy and Stu to steady the ship and debutant fan guest Paul Dawson. We talk about the comfortable 3-1 win against Rotherham, look forward to the easter weekend fixtures against Peterborough and Huddersfield. Touch on DC not being up for EFL L1 MOTS and of course Get I'nt Rezzers. All the usual stuff you'd expect for your Weekly County Podcast.Sign up to get ad free and exclusive special guest podcasts, a monthly giveaway plus first dibs on live events with former players (no extra cost!). Not only that, you'll be supporting the podcast and helping us maintain equipment and the services we need to run the pod.Join our Patreon membership: JOIN HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.