A Game Of Headers & Volleys

09/08/2024

Here is the first Daggers Podcast of the season. In this we discuss the clubs extensive summer recruitment, our Top 7 Predictions, our Dark Horses as well as our FA Trophy Winners.

John Still tells us what he has been up to over the summer and in 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take us back to this week in 1977 for a derby match in the Anglo/Scottish Cup.

This weeks Classic Daggers takes us back to an opening day game from Saturday 18th August 1990 when Dagenham FC took on Basingstoke Town at Viccy Road.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this eighth series, Joel and Terry w

05/08/2024

All ready to go for this evenings first Daggers podcast recording of the season.

Let’s see if we can remember how to do this ⚔️🔴🔵

02/08/2024

It was 7 years ago today that we brought out the first ever A Game Of Headers & Volleys podcast episode.

I don’t know how much longer it will continue but it’s been a blast so far.

28/07/2024

Back recording on Monday 5th August & we’ll be returning with some of the old favourites.
Sneak peek of Ep.1:
- Top 7 predictions, dark horse & FA Trophy winners.
- Beef & Bisto - Anglo/Scottish Cup derby match from 1977.
- Classic Daggers - Dagenham FCs opening game of the 1990/91 season.

24/07/2024

8 years ago today we filmed a stupid little idea we had which would eventually develop into the ‘A Game Of Headers & Volleys’ podcast.

In this first episode we chat to Ilford FC legend, Chris Stevens.

ChooChooFilms brings to life the blogging character of Cockney Byrites for this FA Cup Glory Hunt. This is a blog that has run for a few years where Cockney ...

23/07/2024

Digging through my old programmes in preparation for Season 8 of the podcast (back recording on 05/08/2024).

During this delving I found these old fanzines from back in the Dagenham FC days just before the merger. Gotta give these a read and bring back that nostalgia.

14/07/2024

So before tonight’s final, I might as well post this again that we made for the 2018 World Cup.

A song of eternal disappointment followed by the misguided belief that this time it will be different.

Is today the end of eternal disappointment? Yeah course it is…

This is the Unofficial England World Cup Song, 'Don't Be Rubbish England (Just For A Change)', created by the two hosts of the A Game Of Headers & Volleys fo...

29/06/2024

Looking for adult players to join the team I manage, Dagenham United, for the teams 1st season in adult football.

We are currently doing an Open Training Session every Sunday before pre season training begins in a couple of weeks.

If you’re interested in lacing those boots up and joining in then send me a message.

05/06/2024

To fill the Daggers void here is a Summer Special from A Game Of Headers & Volleys titled, 'In Conversation With...', where we sit down and have a chat about football with various people.

In this episode we sit down with fellow Daggers podcast host, Jeff Kite, who brings you the 'Once A Dagger, Always A Dagger' podcast and discuss how last season went for us, the new owners which leads onto the immediate and long term future of The Daggers.

Here is a Summer Special from A Game Of Headers & Volleys titled, 'In Conversation With...', where we sit down and have a chat about football with various people. In this episode we sit down with fel

15/05/2024

Taking the team I manage into adult football next season and I’m looking for some Sunday League experience to guide their youth.

Get in touch if you fancy any of the roles.

24/04/2024

After confirmation on our latest podcast, I’m pleased to announce that Keenan Appiah-Forson has been voted the A Game Of Headers & Volleys Player Of The Year 2023/24 by followers of our X account. Congratulations Keenan 🔴🔵⚔️

24/04/2024

Here is the final Daggers podcast of the season. In this episode we discuss the final game against Aldershot Town, our favourite games of the season, the clubs Player Of The Year and the results of the A Game Of Headers & Volleys Player Of The Year.

John Still talks about the Play Offs now that the league campaign has finished and in 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take us back to this week in 1977 for an FA Cup Semi Final where controversially a winning goal was ruled out.

This weeks Classic Daggers is an away game to Darlington from 2008 that confirmed our safety in League Two.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this seventh series, Joel and Terry

22/04/2024

The final podcast of the season is ready to be recorded tonight 🔴🔵⚔️

17/04/2024

Your four finalists have been chosen. The poll for the ‘A Game Of Headers & Volleys Player Of The Year’ will be up very soon on our ‘X’ account (). Vote wisely 🔴🔵⚔️

17/04/2024

Here is the latest episode of the Daggers podcast. In this we discuss the draw away to Hartlepool Utd and the upcoming final game of the season at home to Aldershot Town.

John Still tells us of his Southends chances of making the Play Offs and in 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take us back to this week in 1972 for the birth of a Brazilian legend.

This weeks Classic Daggers is another in the series of 'If I Could Turn Back Time', where Tel talks about 3 decisions in different years that possibly contributed to our relegation back to the National League.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this seventh series, Joel and Terry

10/04/2024

Here is the latest episode of the Daggers podcast. In this we discuss the defeat at Woking, a possible defensive crisis and the weekends last away game of the season at Hartlepool United.

John Still talks about the anniversary of his favourite promotion from one of 16,000 promotions from the Conference he has achieved and in 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take us back to this week in 2001 for a record breaking World Cup Qualification scoreline.

This weeks Classic Daggers takes us back to Saturday 14th April 2001 for a fantastic high scoring Conference match away to Woking.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this seventh series, Joel and Terry

03/04/2024

Here is the latest episode of the Daggers podcast. We discuss the 4 points over the Easter period as well as our Top 3 in the Player Of The Year.

John Still tells us of his enjoyment of the exciting weekend of football from the Premier League and in 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take us through some of the April Fools Day pranks in the football world and we look at possibly the 1st ever celebrity April Fools Day prank from 1708.

This weeks Classic Daggers is another in our series of 'Do You Remember?' when one of us tries to guess the former Dagger that the other is describing.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this seventh series, Joel and Terry

27/03/2024

Here is the latest episode of the Daggers podcast. In this we discuss the point at home to Oldham Athletic, reaching 50 points and the two upcoming games over the Easter period.

John Still talks about England and their chances at this summers European Championship and in 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take you back to this week in 1987 for the birth of a player that gave West Ham a fantastic last season at Upton Park.

This weeks Classic Daggers is another in our series of 'Do You Remember?', where we describe a former Dagger.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this seventh series, Joel and Terry

20/03/2024

Here is the latest episode of the Daggers podcast. In this we discuss the good win at home to Maidenhead United and the visit to the teams new training facility.

John Still talks about the FA Cup weekend and in 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take us back to this week in 2012 when a League Two match equalled the English record for red cards in one game with all 5 red cards coming after the full time whistle.

This weeks Classic Daggers is the final game of the 2013/14 season away at Cheltenham Town.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this seventh series, Joel and Terry

12/03/2024

Here is the latest episode of the podcast. In this we discuss the point at Southend Utd. Strikers Arrival and departure. New training facilities.

John Still talks about his Mothering Sunday and in 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take us back to this week 55 years ago for a dominant England performance against France.

This weeks Classic Daggers is from around this time 10 years ago with an away game at Bristol Rovers.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this seventh series, Joel and Terry

06/03/2024

Here is the latest episode of the Daggers podcast. In this we discuss the important win at home which included the Harry Phipps Strikers Masterclass and the various rumours surrounding the club at the moment.

John Still talks about the Manchester Derby and in 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take us back to this week in 1918 for the birth of a one club man and an extraordinary goalscorer.

This weeks Classic Daggers is another new series titled, 'Daggers Dream Squad', where we look back at a certain season and name the best starting 11 out of every single player that played for us that year. The season up first is the 2009/10 season.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this seventh series, Joel and Terry

28/02/2024

Here is the latest episode of the Daggers podcast. In this we discuss the one point in two games despite good performances and is the lack of strikers dragging us into a relegation battle.

John Still talks about how unmemorable the League Cup Finals are since they moved them to February just over 20 years ago and in 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take us back to this week in 1947 for the birth of a wheeler dealer manager.

This weeks Classic Daggers is another in our series, 'If I Could Turn Back Time', where we discuss players we would've liked to have signed at some point in our history. This weeks player is Matt Tubbs.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this seventh series, Joel and Terry

22/02/2024

As it’s Daggers Celebrate Diversity Day on Saturday it’s the perfect time to show the film I made for the club for the one held on this exact day in 2020.

On Saturday 22nd February 2020, Dagenham & Redbridge FC held a Daggers Celebrate Diversity Day, where they celebrated the diversity within the Borough. This ...

21/02/2024

Here is the latest episode of the Daggers podcast. In this we discuss the good battling form we are in and we look at our striker options now we are down to the bare bones in that department.

John Still talks about his Southend being dragged back into a relegation battle and in 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take us back to this week in 1971 when a 16 year old became the youngest player to score 4 goals in a game in England.

This weeks Classic Daggers is a brand new segment titled, 'If I Could Turn Back Time'. This sees us discuss a realistic signing we would've liked to have seen the Daggers make at various points in our history. First up in the discussion is Danny Hollands.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this seventh series, Joel and Terry

14/02/2024

As the season begins its trundle towards the end, it’s the right time to say that you’re stuck with us for another year.

This is the thumbnail for next seasons podcast.

14/02/2024

Here's the latest episode of the Daggers podcast. In this we discuss the two good performances this week that culminated in a 7-1 win on Saturday.

John Still talks about the possible introduction of the Blue Cards and in 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take you back to this week in 1987 for an England win in Spain where Gary Lineker scored 4 goals.

This weeks Classic Daggers is from Saturday 1st November 1997 for a home game against Oxford City.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this seventh series, Joel and Terry

06/02/2024

Here's the latest episode of the Daggers podcast. In this we discuss the decent performances and 4 points from two tough away games.

John Still tells us the importance of keeping your cards close to your chest and in, 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take you back to a date where 4 world class players share a birthday.

This weeks Classic Daggers is a look at former Dagger, Bondz N'Gala.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this seventh series, Joel and Terry

30/01/2024

Here is the latest episode of the Daggers podcast. In this we discuss the late drama at home to Dorking Wanderers and the disappointment of defeat at home to Kidderminster Harriers.

John Still talks about the advice he gave to Maidstone United before their FA Cup 4th Rd win at Ipswich Town and in, 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take us back to this week in 2021 for a Premier League game that equalled a few records.

This weeks Classic Daggers is an FA Trophy 3rd Round Replay at Farnborough Town on Monday 25th January 1999.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this seventh series, Joel and Terry

23/01/2024

Here is the latest episode of the Daggers podcast. In this we discuss the Essex Senior Cup defeat, this weeks two home games and news of outgoing and incoming players.

John Still talks about the weather and in, 'This Is The Football Week That Was', Beef & Bisto take us back to this week in 2016 for a Premier League nine goal thriller.

This weeks Classic Daggers is another in our series of, 'Do You Remember?', when you have to guess the former Daggers player being described.

Thanks in advance for listening.

A Game Of Headers & Volleys is a casual football chat between long term friends and Dagenham and Redbridge season ticket holders, Joel Stevens & Terry Spelman. In this seventh series, Joel and Terry