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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. 5.33 - That was abject s**t

    Ep. 5.33 - That was abject s**t
    Apr 2 2026
    Nick and Chris discuss England’s World Cup preparation, the recent triumph of Japan 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
  • Ep. 5.32 - Salah the Passenger

    Ep. 5.32 - Salah the Passenger
    Mar 27 2026
    Nick and Chris discuss the World Cup playoffs, the decline of Mo Salah’s form 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 5 mins
  • Ep. 5.31 - Sponge Bob, Round Ball

    Ep. 5.31 - Sponge Bob, Round Ball
    Mar 20 2026
    Nick and Chris discuss the latest World Cup news, Sky Sports' tie in with British Army, Chelsea's bizarre huddles 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 4 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.

Seeing as Baker and Lineker have moved on...

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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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