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- Retro Rovers Podcast - Barry Hayles
We are joined for our christmas episode by former Bristol Rovers and Fulham legend Barry Hayles
Barry discusses with us, how he went from a full back playing local football to the hottest property in the lower league, and eventually to Premier League success.
He also touches on that day in Hitchin and turning down Bristol City flat!
You absolutely won't want to miss this one!
Happy Christmas Gasheads!
54 min - Retro Rovers Podcast - Mark McChrystal
We are joined by double promotion winner Mark McChrystal
He discusses the pathway from playing schoolboy football in Northern Ireland to crossing the Irish Seas and playing in the EFL
We chat through
- That relegation, the aftermath and his personal resolve to right that wrong
- The DC effect
- Double Promotion
- The disappointment of being let go and his new future coaching in Derry
The bloke is an absolute diamond, do not miss this
1 hr 5 min - Retro Rovers Podcast - Gerry Francis
On this weeks episode we are delighted to be joined by Bristol Rovers legend Gerry Francis
We discuss his journey, including
Starting out with QPR as a 17 year old and making his debut against Liverpool right through to his management career with Exeter, Rovers, QPR, Tottenham and how close he became to becoming England manager.
A must for any Gashead to catch the story of Rovers greatest living manager and the story behind the success .
Hosted by Mark Brimson with Lee Morgan and Ash Belsten
1 hr 43 min - Retro Rovers Podcast - David Pritchard
On this weeks episode we are delighted to be joined by Rovers legend David Pritchard
We discuss his journey, including
- Early years at Telford
- Joining the Gas
- Some ups and downs including being banned from the training ground
- His move to a midfield position
- That tackle and his recovery before eventual retirement
An 8 year Rovers career covered on this podcast. A great listen for any Gashead, and Pritch's obvious love of the Gas shines throughout.
Hosted by Mark Brimson with Ash Perry and Kevin Chubb
1 hr 27 min - Retro Rovers Podcast - Nigel Martyn
On this weeks epidode we catch up with Former Bristol Rovers, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Everton and England legend Nigel Martyn
We discuss
- His late start as a goalkeeper and the truth behind the tea lady discovering him
- Getting his chance at Rovers
- Becoming the first £1 million pound goal keeper in the world
- Negotiating with Ron Noades
- What really happened at Leeds
- Being an England player and travelling to the world cup
You absolutely don't want to miss this one
Hosted by Mark Brimson with Ash Belsten and Lee Morgan
1 hr 42 min - The Francis Years with Vaughan Jones and Steve Yates
On this episode we catch up with Bristol Rovers legends Vaughan Jones and Steve Yates
With nearly 600 apperances between them they discuss
- Playing under Gerry Francis
- That season in 89/90
- Playing Bristol City and remaining unbeaten against them, and yes that moment with Mark Gavin
- Yatesy and Geoff Twentyman's partnership
- The team spirit and what Ian Holloway was really like in the build up to a Bristol Derby
- That weekend in Blackpool
- The return to Division 2 after a 9 year absense
You absolutely don't want to miss this one
1 hr 3 min - Retro Rovers Podcast - Matty Taylor
We caught up with former Rovers striker Matty Taylor on Episode 2 of our podcast series
Matty talks about
- Becoming a Rovers Player
- The team spirit and becoming a double promotion winner with the Gas
- That move .............and all that followed
- Finally becoming an Oxford United player
It's well worth a listen (in our humble opinion)
1 hr 7 min - Retro Rovers Podcast - Rickie Lambert
We are delighted to be joined by Rickie Lambert on our very first release of Retro Rovers.
On this podcast Rickie talks candidly and with complete honesty about his struggles at Stockport, how he found his form with Rochdale and how that goal v Bristol City turned his life upside down, and turned him from a L2 player into what was to come.
Join Brimmo, Ash Belsten & Lee Morgan and Rickie on this, our first episode.
Hope you enjoy the chat as much as we did.
1 hr 13 min - 17 min
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About Retro Rovers
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A look at the past of Bristol Rovers!