This week on FC Bullard Jimmy & Fenners are chatting all about promotions.

With the end of the season just around the corner, Jimmy looks back on his 2 promotions in 3 years.

What was the step up in quality like? How does a squad stick together as it rises through the leagues? And what was the moment Jimmy realised what he’d achieved?

Think of this as a sequel to our Relegations episode from a few weeks ago – do make sure you check it out.

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Jimmy and Fenners are joined in this episode by former West Ham and QPR Head of Communications, Ian Taylor.

This one is full of stories of iconic Premier League characters from the viewpoint of one of the most important roles at any football club.

We talk how clubs deal with crises on and off the pitch, the myths around media training and being kicked out of the Press Officer WhatsApp group.

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Jimmy & Fenners are joined this week Royal Oak Assistant Manager, Steve Bracknall.

Our most requested guest, Steve is nothing short of a modern football phenomenon.

He is both an internet sensation and a grassroots legend and in this episode he details his football philosophy, what he looks for in the perfect XI, debates with Fenners about whether they have cheese in Sheffield and explains how he would manage Jimmy Bullard.

Follow Steve and all the goings on at Royal Oak on Instagram: @stevebracknall

Thanks to the good folk at BrewDog, Jimmy and Fenners have wangled an incredible deal on Lost Lager for you lovely lot. It’s the best deal out there, so it’d be rude not to get involved – head to brewdog.com/fc-bullard 

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With the business end of the season fast approaching, Jimmy & Fenners sit down to discuss what it’s like to be part of a relegation battle.

Jimmy talks us through Fulham’s great escape in 07/08 where he played a key role in the Cottagers unlikely Premier League survival.

Before that though, we’ve got some VERY IMPORTANT away kit news – so make sure you are following FC Bullard on all the socials to have your say over the next few days.

Thanks to the good folk at BrewDog, Jimmy and Fenners have wangled an incredible deal on Lost Lager for you lovely lot. It’s the best deal out there, so it’d be rude not to get involved – head to brewdog.com/fc-bullard

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We’ve got something special for you today – a classic episode of Joe Marler’s Things People Do featuring El Presidente himself, Jimmy Bullard.

Expect some classic Bully stories and some very, very chaotic chat with former England rugby star Joe Marler and the podcast OG Tom Fordyce.

If you don’t already, make sure you check out ‘Joe Marler’s Things People Do’ wherever you get your pods.

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Jimmy and Fenners are joined by former West Ham striker and all-round nice guy Carlton Cole.  

What exactly does a Loans and Pathway Manager do? We don’t know, but that is the role Carlton has at West Ham – so we ask him all about it.

Carlton also goes in depth about lessons learnt during his career, clubbing with Carlos Tevez and ruining Ruud Gullit’s boots. 

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And if you want to hear more from Carlton – along with Joe Cole and Wayne Bridge - check out The Dressing Room podcast. 

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Jimmy & Fenners are joined this week by the absolute legend that is Charlie Austin. 

The former Burnley, QPR, Southampton and Swindon striker is still banging them in for non-league Totton and is here to share some incredible stories from his career. 

Who was tougher to play against – John Terry or Virgil van Dijk? Is Charlie responsible for VAR? And how close was he to joining The Libertines?  

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Which legendary player does Jimmy wish he played with? What’s the best goal he’s ever scored? What rule would Fenners change to improve football?

El Presidente and the Director of Football are back with some real football chat courtesy of questions from the FC Bullard listeners. 

Want to get yours read out next time? Get in touch on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard’ and we will discuss it all in the future. 

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Jimmy & Fenners are joined this week by top comedian - and England international - Josh Pugh. 

Josh has clocked up 68 international caps for England’s partially sighted team and in this episode explains how the Three Lions futsal set up works, we discuss the similarities between football and stand-up and there is a lot of love Super Frank Lampard’s Cov team and – for some reason – ferries. Enjoy. 

If you don’t already, follow Josh on the socials @joshpughcomic and keep an eye out for The Gaffer. 

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And if you fancy watch ferry content like Josh, check out SteveMarsh here: https://www.youtube.com/@steve-marsh 

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Jimmy & Fenners are back at FCB HQ digging through the Bulldog’s own private stash of memorabilia. Why were football trophies better in the 00s? Why does Fenners look so good in a maroon tracksuit?

And, with Jimmy now out in Bangkok playing golf with some legends of the game, could this be our chance to get a message to Juan Roman Riquelme to join FC Bullard? 

What’s the best bit of football memorabilia you own? Send us a picture on the socials – FC Bullard. 

We need your help designing the FC Bullard away shirt. Send in your designs on the socials or via email – [email protected] 

Watch El Presidente in action at the Icons Series this weekend on Sky Sports. 

This Heart Month, FC Bullard is partnering with Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation. Learn CPR with RevivR, so you can protect your loved ones. Find out more here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr?utm_campaign=skybettemm~d24-180&utm_medium=display&utm_source=SkyBet&utm_content=PR&utm_term= 

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