Stu Greenway is back and lock in for the first half.

Our first-ever returning guest joins us in the first half of a huge catch-up: First Division drama, UK academy insights, NZ football truths, fitness journeys and more.

Stay tune for the second half which lands next week.

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Leeds legend Tony Currie ghosted us… so we called in an Oratia icon. With 295 first-team appearances, years in the Over-35s and time in the dugout, Kevin Langsdale has lived every part of Parrs Park.

We chat career highs, grassroots chaos, false teeth and what makes a true club man.

Hit play and enjoy one of Oratia’s finest.

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Denis Irwin stood us up. So we found someone actually changing lives through football.

Aaron Lawrence runs clubs, builds communities, and proves that grassroots football hits different. Less glory, more guts and infinitely more important.

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Booked & Abandoned - Season 2, Episode 2

We tried to book Ryan Nelsen. He's still watching Blackburn Rovers highlights. So instead, we got someone who actually returns our calls, national league keeper Brennan Rigby.

From New Plymouth Rangers to the mighty Oratia Rebels O35s, Brennan's been there, done that, and saved most of it. We dive into life between the posts, Chatham Cup battles, coaching at Lynn Avon United, and being in the wrong position… both in football and anatomically.

Season 2, Episode 2 - same podcast, with better guests than we deserve.

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Booked & Abandoned is BACK for Season 2!

We tried to book Peter Schmeichel. He's still celebrating 1999. So instead, we got someone who actually returns our calls, former Football Fern and professional keeper Pam Yates.

From representing New Zealand to coaching the next generation at Eastern Suburbs, Pam's been there, done that, and saved most of it. We dive into life between the posts, playing abroad, the evolution of women's football in NZ, and the saves that still keep her up at night.

Season 2, Episode 1 - same podcast, with better guests than we deserve.

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That’s a wrap on Season 1 of Booked and Abandoned!

A short and sweet finale episode where we look back on our favourite moments, top guests, and the weirdest places this little podcast has taken us. There’s also a cheeky teaser for what’s coming in Season 2 if our guests ever turn up.

Huge thanks to @OratiaUnited for giving us a home base to record from, and to Mike Hadnett Photography for letting us borrow so many stunning snaps along the way.

And most importantly, thanks to every single guest who gave up their time. Whether you joined us in our “studio” or welcomed us into your homes, if not for you this would not have been possible.

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Paul “Pirate” Rothsay steps in as Paul Gazza steps out (literally… to hospital)

This week, we’re joined by the man, the myth, the pants-dropping icon himself - Pirate, aka Paul Rothsay. From gritty street footy in the UK to gale-force games in Dunedin, he’s seen it all.

Expect:

A four-yard miss that still haunts him

Pre-match rituals you’ll wish you could forget

A pitch invasion… by his own trousers?

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Bryan Robson bailed. But Riccardo Ball? He showed up and showed off. The voice of NZ football joins us this week from The Rock to Sports Nation and now… us.

We talk:

18-1 drubbings

Life behind the mic

A few liver strains

And the odd broken toe

Hit play, raise a glass, and enjoy the man who actually answered our call.

Captain Fantastic who?

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