The Barndoors and Banjos Football Podcast

In the second of three mini episodes, Keith Hackett rejoins James & James for a discussion on rule changes in football.

Which rules baffle the boys? How can they be improved? What would Keith do to immediately change the game for the better?

Tune in to find out, and make sure you share your ideal rule changes with us on Twitter (@BarndoorsBanjos).

In this mini episode, James 1 and 2 welcome back Keith Hackett to get his views on a number of football issues.

And the first one just had to be VAR, didn't it?

The guys discuss their frustrations with the way the technology is implemented, whether or not they're fans of it at all, and Keith shares what he'd do to fix it.

Agree? Disagree? Have a listen and let us know.

In this episode the guys speak to Mark Halsey - former FIFA and Premier League referee, cancer survivor, and ambassador for the SPF.

Discussing everything from the state of refereeing in the modern game and how to fix VAR, to his career high and low moments and how he got into refereeing to begin with.

Mark is as passionate a sports fan as they come and refreshingly honest with his answers!

Enjoy!

In this episode the guys take a look back at a tournament that holds a special place in both of their hearts - France 98.

The sunshine, the players, the goals and, of course, the snazzy kits all made up for what James & James consider to be one of the best World Cups of (relatively) modern times.

Do you agree? Or are they just wearing rose-tinted spectacles?

Either way, the nostalgia is strong with this one...

In this episode, the guys discuss the recent doomed plans for the Super League.

What was it? How would it work? And how on earth did these teams ever think it was going to go ahead?

In a cathartic experience for the two James's, they get plenty of frustrations off their chests and touch upon the ongoing ramifications of the Super League, the future of the Champions League, as well as how the whole thing could have destroyed the very fabric of the game so many of us love.

In this episode, the guys talk to Arsenal legend, Alan Smith.

The chat touches upon the highs and lows of Alan's career, from football player, writer and pundit to voicing nearly 10 years of FIFA games.

He also lets us in on whether or not a manager's half time team talk can actually make a difference...

Enjoy!

Ah the summer of 96, when football was surely destined to come home...

From Gazza's goal (and celebration) against Scotland, to Anderton hitting the post in extra time of the semi-final against Germany, in this episode, James and James take a look back at Euro 96 and relive all the great (and eternally depressing) moments that the tournament conjured up.

In addition to the mystery of James 1's missing commemorative £2 coin, of course...

Enjoy!

In this episode the guys speak to comedian, author, podcast host and massive Palace fan, Kevin Day.

Among other things, the topics of discussion gravitate towards Palace's (possible) new manager, Kevin's best and worst memories as a Palace fan and his Eagles heroes.

The guys also touch upon some of the issues facing fans, such as the disconnect between club and fan ambitions and the media bias towards to "the big six".

Enjoy!

In this episode, James & James attempt to pick an all-time "Home Nations" eleven from the Premier League era.

To avoid the teams becoming a bit too English, they also allowed for picks from the Republic of Ireland as well as the actual home nations of Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England.

How many Welsh players featured? Does James 1 try to shoehorn players in the wrong positions again? Who should the number 9 be? (Hint - there's only one option).

Tune in and find out who the guys picked, then tell us yours! Enjoy.

In this episode, the guys talk to Jordan Gardner - Chairman and Co-Owner of Danish club, FC Helsingor, Co-Owner of Dundalk FC, and Investor in Swansea City AFC - about Football Club ownership.

Among the topics of discussion is owner responsibility (and absenteeism), the pitfalls of rash investment, and the balancing act of managing both the expectations of fans and a club's business ambitions.

It's a truly insightful conversation into the world of football club ownership and a must-listen for any fan.

Enjoy!