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In this special episode, Turnstiles & Touchlines steps off the terraces and into the pubs — the true starting point of matchday.

 We explore the atmosphere, the rituals, the geography, and the identity of supporter pubs across England and Wales… and we’re joined by a special guest who’s been part of the journey.

From the Matchday Shift to the characters who define the culture, this episode dives into what pubs mean to the game.

Grab a pint and settle in. 🍻

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In City, Club & Community, we explore how football’s heartbeat extends beyond the pitch. From mural-covered walls to backstreet pubs, Michael dives into the stories that show how cities shape their clubs and how clubs give life back to their communities.

This week, we look at football’s local soul: the supporters, spaces, and streets that make the game a way of life. Plus, your weekend results from the Premier League and Championship.

🎙️ Turnstiles & Touchlines — Football from the Ground Up.

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Football has a soundtrack — and every supporter knows the words.

From terrace chants to tannoy anthems, pub singalongs to post-match playlists, the songs of football tell the story of who we are and where we belong.

In this episode of Turnstiles & Touchlines, we explore how sound shapes the game — how chants become identity, how music turns matches into memory, and how football’s rhythm carries from the stands to the streets.

🎶 The people’s music from the terraces.
 🎺 The anthems that make stadiums shake.
 🎸 And the songs that follow us home.

Plus, your Weekend Results Roundup from the Premier League and Championship.

Because when the whistle blows and the crowd fades, it’s the songs that stay.

Turnstiles & Touchlines – Episode 12: Songs of the Game.
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Every supporter’s got one — a lucky scarf, a ritual walk, a pre-match pint that can’t be skipped. They don’t change the scoreline, but somehow, they make the game feel right.

In this episode of Turnstiles & Touchlines, we explore the strange and beautiful faith that runs through football — from the routines and superstitions of fans and players to the folklore that turns ordinary matches into legend.

The matchday rituals that make football feel sacred.
The superstitions that keep hope alive.
The folklore that connects generations of supporters.

Plus, this week’s Premier League and Championship results and a trip to the Away End, where loyalty and belief meet on the road.

Because in football, belief isn’t just in miracles — it’s in moments, memories, and the small acts of faith that make us keep coming back.

Turnstiles & Touchlines – Episode 11: Faith, Folklore & Football.
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There’s nothing quite like football under floodlights. The chill in the air, the hum of the lamps above, and the glow of the pitch as the rest of the world fades away.

In this episode of Turnstiles & Touchlines, we explore why midweek matches, cup nights, and European evenings just hit differently.

We dive into:
 ⚽ The magic of midweek fixtures — the working-day rush to the turnstiles and the glow that follows.
 🏆 Cup nights at small grounds where dreams and reality blur.
 🌍 Unforgettable European nights — stadiums that turn into cathedrals of light and sound.
 🚍 Away-day tales and the human side of football after dark.

 Because sometimes, when the floodlights hum, football feels timeless.

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Before the first whistle, there’s a world of activity that keeps football alive — from the pie stalls and pubs to the matchday vendors and program sellers. This episode explores the hidden network that fuels the matchday experience: the people, places, and traditions behind the terraces.

We’ll look at how stadium neighbourhoods depend on football weekends, how local economies thrive (or struggle) when the fixture list rolls out, and why a pint and a programme still mean more than just nostalgia.

Featuring: reflections from supporters, historical context on football commerce, and a look at how the matchday economy shapes identity, culture, and community far beyond the ninety minutes.

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Every supporter remembers their first glimpse of a ground; the floodlights above rooftops, the chants rolling through the streets, the smell of the grass as you find your seat.

In this episode, Turnstiles & Touchlines explores the emotional and cultural power of stadiums. From the old terraces of the lower leagues to the grand arenas of the Premier League, we look at how grounds become homes — shaping local identity, memory, and connection.

Featuring reflections on matchday atmosphere, urban geography, and the rituals of belonging, this episode captures the spaces where football’s heart truly beats.

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Football isn’t only about home turf — it’s about the journeys that take you there. In this episode, we dive into the culture of football travel: the challenge of completing the 92, the loyalty measured in miles, the motorway service stops turned into rituals, and the away ends where a few hundred voices stand against thousands.

From ticket stubs and programmes to chants on train carriages, this is football as pilgrimage — every mile part of the match.

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Football doesn’t begin at kickoff, it begins with the rituals and routines of matchday. From the walk to the ground, to lucky scarves and odd superstitions, to the pubs, trains, and streets that transform into extensions of the stadium itself - anticipation is football’s true opening act.

In Episode 6 of Turnstiles & Touchlines, we explore:

• The pilgrimage of the walk to the ground.
• Lucky charms, superstitions, and strange routines.
• The sacred pre-match pint.
• Matchday markets and the smells of football.
• Streets becoming stadiums.
• The raw theatre of the away end.
• Plus: Premier League & EFL weekend results.

⚽ Next week: Episode 7 — Groundhopping & Pilgrimage, the culture of travel in football.

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From the pitch to the terraces — Episode 5 of Turnstiles & Touchlines dives into the songs, chants, and culture of the stands.

We explore the history of terrace chants, the identity and belonging they create, and the way anthems like You’ll Never Walk Alone and Three Lions transcend the game itself. Along the way, we raise a Half-Time Pint to the songs that carry into the pub, head to the Away End for raw voices and cheeky chants, and wrap up with all the Premier League and EFL results from the weekend.

🎶 Football isn’t just played — it’s sung. This is the soundtrack of matchday.

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