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Turnstiles & Touchlines is where English football’s passion meets perspective. From the Premier League’s global spectacle to the grit and charm of the EFL, we go beyond the scoreline to explore the tactics, history, culture, and characters that make the beautiful game what it is. Each week, we break down the matches that matter, share lighter moments in The Halftime Pint, and bring you voices from The Away End — fans, journalists, and local storytellers who live and breathe their clubs. From ...
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Lost Grounds: Football’s Forgotten Homes
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Send us a text Football isn’t just played on pitches — it’s shaped by places. This episode steps back into the stadiums that defined English football long before modern bowls and corporate stands took over. From Highbury and The Dell to Maine Road and Roker Park, we revisit the lost grounds that still echo through supporter memory and local identit…
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Cult Heroes: The Players Supporters Never Forget
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Send us a text Some players become legends through trophies and statistics. Others become unforgettable through heart, chaos, loyalty, or a single moment supporters talk about for years. This episode explores the world of football’s cult heroes — the players supporters never forget. From the lower-league folk figures to the Premier League icons who…
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Send us a text In this special episode, Turnstiles & Touchlines steps off the terraces and into the pubs — the true starting point of matchday. We explore the atmosphere, the rituals, the geography, and the identity of supporter pubs across England and Wales… and we’re joined by a special guest who’s been part of the journey. From the Matchday Shif…
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Send us a text In City, Club & Community, we explore how football’s heartbeat extends beyond the pitch. From mural-covered walls to backstreet pubs, Michael dives into the stories that show how cities shape their clubs and how clubs give life back to their communities. This week, we look at football’s local soul: the supporters, spaces, and streets…
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Send us a text Football has a soundtrack — and every supporter knows the words. From terrace chants to tannoy anthems, pub singalongs to post-match playlists, the songs of football tell the story of who we are and where we belong. In this episode of Turnstiles & Touchlines, we explore how sound shapes the game — how chants become identity, how musi…
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Send us a text Every supporter’s got one — a lucky scarf, a ritual walk, a pre-match pint that can’t be skipped. They don’t change the scoreline, but somehow, they make the game feel right. In this episode of Turnstiles & Touchlines, we explore the strange and beautiful faith that runs through football — from the routines and superstitions of fans …
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Send us a text There’s nothing quite like football under floodlights. The chill in the air, the hum of the lamps above, and the glow of the pitch as the rest of the world fades away. In this episode of Turnstiles & Touchlines, we explore why midweek matches, cup nights, and European evenings just hit differently. We dive into: ⚽ The magic of midwee…
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Pints, Pies & Programs: The Matchday Economy
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Send us a text Before the first whistle, there’s a world of activity that keeps football alive — from the pie stalls and pubs to the matchday vendors and program sellers. This episode explores the hidden network that fuels the matchday experience: the people, places, and traditions behind the terraces. We’ll look at how stadium neighbourhoods depen…
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Groundhopping & Pilgrimage: Football’s Travel Culture
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Send us a text Football isn’t only about home turf — it’s about the journeys that take you there. In this episode, we dive into the culture of football travel: the challenge of completing the 92, the loyalty measured in miles, the motorway service stops turned into rituals, and the away ends where a few hundred voices stand against thousands. From …
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Send us a text Football doesn’t begin at kickoff, it begins with the rituals and routines of matchday. From the walk to the ground, to lucky scarves and odd superstitions, to the pubs, trains, and streets that transform into extensions of the stadium itself - anticipation is football’s true opening act. In Episode 6 of Turnstiles & Touchlines, we e…
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Send us a text From the pitch to the terraces — Episode 5 of Turnstiles & Touchlines dives into the songs, chants, and culture of the stands. We explore the history of terrace chants, the identity and belonging they create, and the way anthems like You’ll Never Walk Alone and Three Lions transcend the game itself. Along the way, we raise a Half-Tim…
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Promotion, Relegation, & The Rollercoaster
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Send us a text Episode 4: Promotion, Relegation & The Rollercoaster 🎢⚽ Agony and ecstasy—sometimes separated by a single point. In this episode of Turnstiles & Touchlines, we dive into the highs and lows of promotion and relegation in English football. From Wembley pitch invasions to relegation heartbreak, we explore the system that makes every mat…
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Send us a text Football Shirts: From Terrace Fashion to Global Streetwear From polyester tops on the terraces to Paris Fashion Week collaborations, football shirts have always been more than just kits. In this episode, we trace the history and culture of the shirt — from terrace style in the 70s and 80s, through the replica boom of the 90s, to toda…
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Send us a text Derbies aren’t just matches. They’re where geography collides with memory, where chants become soundtracks, and where identity is drawn across city streets and family lines. In this episode of Turnstiles & Touchlines: 🌍 Map of the Match: How the North London Derby shows that a few miles can feel like entire worlds apart. 🕰️ Minute of…
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Send us a text In the first episode of Turnstiles & Touchlines, we dive into the storylines shaping the new season of English football. From Premier League title challengers to Championship promotion hopefuls, we offer analysis, predictions, and cultural insights that connect the game to everyday life. Perfect for fans who love football both on and…
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