And Smith Must Score

24/05/2022

The legend that is Bryan's Gunn on Twitter put this together for us - a small summary of the prolific bo****ks we so often talked about, but my word, he's a master of his craft.

“ The 92 cup lift”

24/05/2022

LAST EVER EPISODE ALERT!

We won the FA Cup Last night in an absolute thriller.

A good way to bow out. It's been a joy!
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ultimate-fa-cup-final-xi-a-legend-joins-us/id1562713103?i=1000563401997

15/04/2022

NEW EPISODE ALERT

It’s FA Cup Semi Final weekend and we go back to 1995 with Everton’s Matt Jackson. Jacko put the Toffees 1 up at Elland Rd against a very “Spursy” Spurs and set them on the path to Wembley.

It's got a bit of everything this one: Tales of Stig's drunken past, Marvyn's visit to Portman Road with the Black and White Minstrels and an emotional meltdown that has seen Michael enter anger management therapy.

Contains strong language. Sorry.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/and-smith-must-score/id1562713103?i=1000557148274

18/03/2022

FA Cup quarter final weekend and what better way to kick it off than having a chat with Boro fan and former England Test cricketer, Bill Athey.

Listen to our latest episode here…

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/and-smith-must-score/id1562713103?i=1000554506196

17/03/2022

What a smashing bloke we’ve just met for the Quarter Final episode.

Bill Athey, former England test cricketer, Ashes winner and World Cup Finalist. He’s a Boro fan and he’s a good listen. Episode coming tomorrow.

02/03/2022

Here we go! Mick ‘Baz’ Rathbone.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/and-smith-must-score/id1562713103?i=1000552645347

Open, honest, vulnerable, funny, intelligent - a bloke called Baz from Brum who kicked a ball about with no little talent.

This episode reflects his book which has more depth than most, so please give it a read.

https://www.thesmelloffootball2.co.uk/

28/02/2022

In 1987, Mick ‘Baz’ Rathbone & Marv were both playing left back for Preston. Town team in Marv’s case. Baz is a smashing bloke and tonight we’ll meet him on the pod.

‘Baz’ has also written 2 brilliant books about his life in football. Get on it ⬇️

https://www.thesmelloffootball2.co.uk/

03/02/2022

We decided that our chat with Steve Williams in the last episode was worthy of playing out in full.

Because he doesn't mess about!

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/steve-williams-bonus-extra-saints-arsenal-puma-boots/id1562713103?i=1000549710134

07/01/2022

It’s Round 3 time and that means it’s only right for the lads to have a chat. AFC Fylde and Benny Hill get a mention. About bloody time I say. Enjoy.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/and-smith-must-score/id1562713103?i=1000547169454

03/12/2021

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fa-cup-2nd-round-preview-the-channon-ball-show/id1562713103?i=1000543788736

FA Cup 2nd Round Preview - THE CHANNON & BALL SHOW

Former Forest Green Rovers (Interim) Manager Jimmy Ball chats with the non league injury prone Michael Channon about his career in football and his hopes for the future as a manager.

Luckily we're talking about Jimmy's career and not Michael's which ended at Buxton in 2000 just by the penalty box at the end at the bottom of the slope (it's mentioned in this episode).

In addition, he (Jimmy) shares his thoughts about the upcoming Round 2 fixtures of the Greatest Cup Competition in the world in company with Ipswich Town's very own Stuart Hayton.

Michael doesn't even know what leagues the teams are in.

Stig & Marv couldn't be contractually arsed this week but 'We Go Again' (Fist Bump Emoji).

Much Love,

Stig, Mick & Marv

02/11/2021

Latest Pod is out NOW - David Cross, 1980 and all that! 👍

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/david-cross-1980-west-ham-v-arsenal-the-birth-of/id1562713103?i=1000540308996

08/10/2021

"Hi Alan, do you want to do an interview about the FA Cup?"
"Not really."
"Brilliant!"

Alan Shearer talks about his knackered knees, hair loss and how a Newcastle United takeover can't happen soon enough - 48 hours later, it actually did.

Oh, and Toon fan, Professor Danielle George MBE talks to us all about Space engineering and astrology.....

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-alan-shearer-chat-he-hates-the-fa-cup/id1562713103?i=1000537975301

05/10/2021

The internal wranglings of a global podcast/phenomenon. The ego. The tension. The bo****ks. Is all here. All in the name of Hunting Alan Shearer.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/and-smith-must-score/id1562713103?i=1000537618387

‎Show "And Smith Must Score!", Ep The Newcastle United Production Meeting - Hunting Alan Shearer - 5 Oct 2021

05/10/2021

KLAXON

And Smith Must Score HQ is cranking into life.

30/09/2021

The Land That Diversity Forgot have had a production meeting. Is there a series 2!?

09/06/2021

Here's one of our Curator's own personal offering for the Virtual FA Cup Museum.

And he's not even a Cov fan!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99FEexTkGww

No matter what happens... we all sing together.This video wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of Coventry supporters who have made our greatest...

09/06/2021

*** THE INAUGURAL ASMS VIRTUAL FA CUP MUSEUM ***

We record our FA Cup museum episode this weekend and would like your suggestions!

They can be anything you like; Classic matches, venues, goals or cock-ups.

Alternatively they can be something personal, absurd, funny or just plain daft. It doesn't matter!

Please send them in and we'll run the rule over your suggestions and may even put them in!

Yours,

Stig, Mick & Marv (Curators)

03/06/2021

This week’s episode is very special.

Leeds United cult hero Ian Baird talking about the 1987 FA Cup semi final.

It’s so much more than that though. It’s a genuine insight into what being a footballer was like in the 1980s. The decisions made, the mistakes made (Bairdy made one or two), the rougher elements of the game. What a ride he’s had and continues to have. A man who loves the game and whom Leeds fans loved for just being Bairdy.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/and-smith-must-score/id1562713103?i=1000524006494

31/05/2021

Part 2 of our chat with Peter Reid!

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/peter-reid-part-2-loving-losing-cup-big-kevs-sending/id1562713103?i=1000522434873

Ian Baird and Leeds United's heartbreak 86/87 season is up next - not to be missed. Hilarious anecdotes about a career to envy that he himself admits could have led to even more.

20/05/2021

The 2nd part of our Peter Reid interview. What a joy Reidy was. His genuine love and passion for both the game as well as Griff’s mum make this a must listen.

Also available on Spotify.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/and-smith-must-score/id1562713103?i=1000521601892

‎Show "And Smith Must Score!", Ep Peter Reid Part 1 - Everton in the mid 80's - 13 May 2021

17/05/2021

Not sure how you can lose the Cup and still be magnanimous - 😀👍😀but Reidy did.

He didn't even get a pint of milk. Astonishing dignity.

He talks about it on this week's pod - out on Thursday!

Or Friday, or whenever the day job allows us. 😀👍

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8if2ZQVv5-Q&t=74s

17/05/2021

Old gits among us - what do we reckon?

Not that we'll ever get one or that it really matters obvs. 😂

15/05/2021

This article beautifully sums up the cultural importance of the greatest cup competition in the history of the game. It’s huge.

Thank you Miguel Delaney for writing it.



https://apple.news/AFHVICN1uTmu0DL12zS2aYg

The historical and cultural significance of the FA Cup final has never been more important, writes Miguel Delaney, at a time when football’s communal values are under threat

14/05/2021

***THE ASMS FA CUP MUSEUM!***

Hello to all our listeners! (790 and counting)

To celebrate our first ever email suggestion we have pounced on the opportunity to implement it with gusto and fervour.

We need your help and suggestions of what we should put in the FA Cup 'Hall of Fame'.

Who, what and why do you want your exhibit on display?

We've got our own list but we need yours too!

Random thoughts:

The green Wembley goal stanchions.
Tony Gubba on the bus.
Pints of milk.
Losers going up last - Like the losers they are.
Crying on the pitch.
Replays.
No fu***ng fireworks.
No fu***ng music.
Willie Young's sh*****se cynicism.
S**t tracksuits.

We'd love your feedback and will debate the merits of any suggestion in a future episode ahead of announcing the ASMS inaugural exhibits over the summer!

Much love,

Stig, Mick & Marv (and the World of Sport & Grandstand team)

14/05/2021

Reidy picks up his PFA Player of the Year Award in 1985.

Don't miss our chat with him in this weeks podcast!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2pvLOfAWzs

Elton John presents Peter Reid with his PFA Player of the Year award

13/05/2021

Our first Episode with Peter Reid is available now!

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/peter-reid-part-1-everton-in-the-mid-80s/id1562713103?i=1000521601892

‎Show "And Smith Must Score!", Ep Peter Reid Part 1 - Everton in the mid 80's - 13 May 2021

06/05/2021

New episode & we've gone back to 1981 with Steve Perryman & Matthew Le Tissier to rejoice in the sheer mayhem of the Cup's greatest ever Replay.

Plus tales of Grandad Reg, his broken ankle & how he became the most popular bloke in hospital.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/and-smith-must-score/id1562713103 =Buzzsprout-8467148

‎Sports · 2021

06/05/2021

In today's episode, we've gone back to 1981 with Steve Perryman and Matt Le Tissier to rejoice in the sheer mayhem of the Cup's greatest ever Replay.

Plus a story about Grandad Reg, his broken ankle and how he got to watch it on a colour telly in hospital.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/steve-perryman-matt-le-tissier-tottenham-in-1981-still/id1562713103?i=1000520473277

‎Show "And Smith Must Score!", Ep Steve Perryman and Matt Le Tissier - Tottenham in 1981 - "Still Ricky Villa!" - 5 May 2021

05/05/2021

Steve Perryman and Matt Le Tissier join us this week!

Here's your homework ahead of a cracker!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1ahDUm6rLw&t=7s

Full highlights of the 1981 FA Cup Final replay between Manchester City and Tottenham, May 14th 1981.

01/05/2021

In Episode 4, Wimbledon's Andy Thorn tells us about how this photo led him to an FA hearing where he spoke on behalf of his team-mates.... And got the fine doubled!

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/and-smith-must-score/id1562713103