Retro Rovers

By Retro Rovers

A look at the past of Bristol Rovers!... more

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How many episodes does Retro Rovers have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

Retro Rovers episodes:

December 24, 2020 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!
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54min
December 11, 2020Retro 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
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1h 5min
November 27, 2020 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
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1h 43min
November 13, 2020Retro 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
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1h 27min
October 30, 2020Retro 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
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1h 42min
October 16, 2020The 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
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1h 3min
October 02, 2020Retro 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)
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1h 7min
September 18, 2020 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.
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1h 13min
August 29, 2020 Hard Knocks #2
Hard Knocks #2
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17min
August 29, 2020 Retro Rovers Jingle
Test Feed
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1min

FAQs about Retro Rovers:

How many episodes does Retro Rovers have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.