The Barndoors and Banjos Football Podcast

In this episode James and James take a look back at Italia 90 - a tournament known for special moments rather than the football in general.

Yes, they discuss that famous semi-final between England and West Germany, but there are also mentions for the likes of Cameroon, Ireland, Scotland (Costa Rica) and more.

Enjoy!

In this episode James & James talk to Jon Smith - the world's first football 'Super Agent'.

They discuss the role of the football agent and how it has changed for the better (and worse), as well as a highlight deals from Jon's career, the owners he came up against while negotiating, and what "Deadline Day" is really like for those working behind the scenes.

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In this episide, James and James talk to one of English football's genuine legends - Malcolm Macdonald. Or 'Supermac' as he is fondly known to many.

We discuss his early career starting as a left back, his move to Newcastle where he wore the famous number 9 shirt, and his surprisingly low number of games for the England national team (and the reason behind that... *cough* Don Revie *cough*).

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In this episode James and James attempt to pick 5 games each that make up the "Games of their lives" - games that had the biggest impact on them over the course of their lifetimes.

Which games make it in? Will you agree? There's only one way to find out...

In the second part of their chat with Jim Pearson, James and James discuss Jim's transition from professional footballer to Head of Football at Nike as well as a bit of nonsense.

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In this episode, James and James chat candidly to Jim Pearson about his playing career at St Johnstone, Everton and Newcastle United.

Jim discusses the highs, the lows and a few stories of his years in the professional game.

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In this first episode in a new series of podcasts, James & James take a look back at Euro 88 and discuss the favourites, the games, the players and the nonsense too.

Van Basten, Matthaus, Big Jack Charlton and a disappointing England - settle in and take a walk down memory lane back to West Germany in the late 80s.

In the second of the 'Behind The Player' episodes with Marc Millar, James and James delve into Marc's big move to Dunfermline, what it was like playing in the Scottish Premier League, and a little story involving Mark Viduka.

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In this episode, James and James talk to ex-Pro Footballer, Marc Millar, to find out just what the career is like for the vast majority of those that make it.

With over 400 games played in the Scottish leagues Marc shares a few highs, a few lows and plenty of insight into the life of the average football pro.

In this episode, James and James look at the teams of their lives.

Each pick a starting 11 of who they believe to be the best players they've had the privilege of watching over the course of their lives.

Controversial picks? Identical picks? Nonsense? Expect it all.