Best Groundsman Podcasts (2026)

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Geoff Webb reflects on 20 years of leadership at the GMA 24:01

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1M ago24:01

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TBTV sat down with Geoff Webb on day two of SALTEX to reflect on his 20 years as CEO of the Grounds Management Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Grove's Ben Lamaison's greenkeeping journey 28:31

5M ago28:31

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Senior Greenkeeper Ben Lamaison’s career journey in focus. TBTV sat down with Ben to discuss his career at the famous golf location as well as how he used his passion for photography to bridge the gap between The Grove’s 500 employees. You can follow Ben’s story on his instagram @gk_benlamaison Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Season Preview 25/26: Rating Derby's transfers so far 1:00:53

6M ago1:00:53

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We're back! Chris Parsons, Tom Martin and Anton Martin reconvene to assess Derby County's current squad ahead of the 2025/26 season. The Rams have an entirely new forward line in Carlton 'He looks like Kenzo' Morris, £5.8m US signing Patrick Agyemang, and the returning Andi Weimann - but will it be enough to see Derby compete at the right end of th…

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Danny Negus on creating championship turf for Eastbourne International 19:18

6M ago19:18

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As the dust settles on another historic Eastbourne International, we take a look back to our interview with Head Groundsman Danny Negus, when preparations were well under way for one of the biggest events in the tennis calendar. Danny discusses the challenges of creating a world class surface, the financial and natural hurdles he has faced, as well…

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Inside West Ham's Rush Green Training Ground development with Dougie Robertson 53:02

6M ago53:02

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Turf Business TV visits Head Groundsman Dougie Robertson to get an exclusive, behind the scenes look at West Ham's on going training ground redevelopment. The project is reshaping not just buildings and pitches, but the culture of the club. Dougie speaks about the renovation, his 30 years in the turf care sector and his hopes to recruit the younger…

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Three years after being saved... how healthy are Derby County's finances? 38:49

6M ago38:49

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On the third anniversary of David Clowes' late intervention to take over Derby County and save the club from administration, Richard Cutcher chats to football finance expert Kieran Maguire to assess where the club is financially and how competitive the Rams can expect to be in the Championship. Kieran explains why David Clowes got 'more than he bar…

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SBW Meets: Brian & Melvyn (Race Across The World) 42:30

7M ago42:30

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In the first of our post-season podcasts, Chris and Tom chat to Brian and Melvyn Mole, the Swadlincote-born brothers - and diehard Derby fans - who won millions of admirers with their globe-trotting stint on BBC One's 'Race Across The World'. The duo, who spread the word about DCFC all the way to India in one of many hilarious moments from their ap…

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Eddy Van Endert's groundbreaking work at KRC Genk 44:02

7M ago44:02

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KRC Genk's Head Groundsman Eddy Van Endert speaks to Turf Business TV on his journey to becoming an expert in pitch management. He discusses his approach to hybrid pitch construction, the importance of collaboration with other teams in Europe and the challenges that come with environmental regulations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Derby County Season Review, Part Two 47:57

7M ago47:57

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In the second part of our Season Review, Chris, Cutch, Tom and Phil pick up in January... where the season started to go badly wrong for Derby County. We analyse what went wrong on that bleak run of seven straight defeats, pick the moments when we thought the Rams were definitely relegated, and assess the incredible turnaround masterminded by John …

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Derby County Season Review, Part One 40:15

8M ago40:15

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In the first part of our look back on 2024/25, Chris, Tom, Cutch and Phil recall the heady optimism of August before Derby's return to the Championship and initial feelgood factor as the Rams won three of the first five games... before wins turned to draws and draws to defeats as Paul Warne's side started to slip down the table. There was early sea…

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Minthis Golf Club superintendent Chris Furneaux' golf course legacy 36:33

8M ago36:33

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From UK greens to Mediterranean dreams TBTV speaks to golf course superintendent Chris Furneaux. From unique challenges to a career spanning multiple countries, Chris discusses the intricacies of warm season turf management in some of the most demanding climates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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SBW At The Match: Stoke City (H) 1:02:08

8M ago1:02:08

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In our final regular podcast of 2024/25, join Chris and Cutch for a real-time matchday pod recorded before, during and after Derby's final day showdown against Stoke City. A day which started out with permutations, nerves and trepidation ended with mass relief as Luton's capitulation vs West Brom meant the Rams' goalless draw with the Potter secure…

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SBW 223: Phillips head screws Tigers 1:05:56

8M ago1:05:56

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In remarkable scenes no Derby fan predicted 10 games ago, the Rams find themselves on the brink of survival thanks to a superb 1-0 away win at Hull City - their second consecutive victory on the road, but only their fourth all season. Chris is joined by Martin Fisher and Chris Smith to celebrate the glorious scenes on Humberside, including saluting…

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'I was Derby's groundsman for three years... this is what's happened to Pride Park's pitch.' (Patreon taster) 22:17

9M ago22:17

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This is a shortened, taster version of our latest Patreon podcast. To support SBW on Patreon, where you get an extra Derby County podcast each month, competitions, extra content and more, head over to: patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing In your bonus Patreon podcast for March, Chris sits down with Nathan Scarff, who was DCFC Head Groundsman from 2015…

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SBW 222: NML's vision beats Baggies 59:31

9M ago59:31

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After an insipid Pride Park defeat to relegation rivals Luton on Good Friday, Derby bounce back with a stunning win at the Hawthorns which ended West Brom's playoff hopes and kept the Rams just above the bottom three trap door. Cutch and Anton are joined by SBW debutant Joel Clyne to salute the superb away day in the Black Country, including a retu…

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FC Vojvodina's new hybrid pitch is shaping the future of Serbian football 25:00

9M ago25:00

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TBTV speaks with Jelena Kulpinksi, FC Vojvodina's stadium manager to find out more about the instillation of their new hybrid football pitch. The Serbian FA, with backing from UEFA, launched an initiative to improve playing surfaces across the country, with FC Vojvodina being selected to undergo renovations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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SBW At The Match: Portsmouth (A) 35:54

9M ago35:54

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Join Cutch, Tom and Anton for a glorious springtime trip to the south coast, where Eustace's Rams twice took the lead, only to be pegged back in injury time and end up settling for a point at fellow strugglers Portsmouth. Recorded live in the away end throughout the pulsating 'feral' and 'chaotic' 2-2 draw, our latest At The Match podcast gives you…

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SBW 220: Swans stunt Rams resurgence 47:28

9M ago47:28

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The John Eustace revival is (temporarily) halted for Derby County as Swansea edge a nervy, uneventful, drab encounter in South Wales to see off the Rams 1-0. Chris and Cutch reflect on the end of Derby's winning streak, along with the impressive Preston win which completed four wins in a row. We study Derby's apparent new-found strength from long t…

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The Revival of Raglan Golf Course 26:17

9M ago26:17

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April 2025 sees Raglan Golf Club reopen after after an ambitious and extensive redevelopment. Course Manager Lucy Sellick talks us through the redevelopment process, the community spirit behind the course's reopening and how she became involved with the club. Raglan Golf Club is set to reopen to golfers on the 1st April 2025. Hosted on Acast. See a…

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SBW 219: Harnessing hope 59:43

10M ago59:43

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We're back in the game! A sensational third straight victory sees Derby climb off the bottom of the Championship and within a point of safety, going into the final international break of the season. Chris, Cutch and Tom look back on the superb, long-overdue second away win of the season at Plymouth, before also hailing the crucial midweek win over …

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SBW 218: Rovers reptile dysfunction 49:28

10M ago49:28

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No you weren't dreaming - Derby County really did score two goals from open play and win a football match at the weekend. A jubilant Chris Parsons, Anton Martin and Chris Smith bask in a long, long overdue three points as John Eustace gets off the mark and gets one over on his former employers in the process. Can a seemingly lost Rams side use thei…

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SBW 217: Rock bottom Rams revisited 55:57

10M ago55:57

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As a dismal 10th defeat in our last 12 continues Derby's woeful 2025, Chris, Cutch and Phil pick over the 1-0 loss at Middlesbrough and ask if there are any positives in this current Rams side. Phil recounts his eventful trip to the north east and back (featuring a flying cow and a raucous hen do), as we ask where this Rams currently are on the Rel…

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SBW At The Match: QPR (A) 39:33

11M ago39:33

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Join Chris, Tom, Cutch and Anton for a trip to Loftus Road on what was felt beforehand like the optimistic start of a new Derby County era.... until the match started. A 4-0 drubbing at the hands of QPR laid bare the size of the task facing new manager John Eustace - and the handful of Rams fans we spoke to in the away end whilst recording this pod…

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SBW 215: Warne out... Eustace in? 1:10:21

11M ago1:10:21

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After 871 days and 132 games, the Paul Warne era at Derby County is over. Chris, Anton and Ollie Wright discuss the highs and lows of Warne's two and a half years at Pride Park, and pay tribute to one of the few managers who's actually managed to get the Rams promoted out of any division. We also look back on the draw at Norwich, where Derby finall…

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SBW 214: Deadline Day debrief 48:07

11M ago48:07

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After Derby's underwhelming recruitment at the end of the January transfer window, Chris, Cutch and Anton assess whether the Rams have really improved their squad from what it was on December 31. We look at new Derby County signings Harrison Armstrong and Sondre Langas, as well as the early signs from the returning Matt Clarke and fellow Norweigan …

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The Championship Roundtable (Patreon taster) 33:36

11M ago33:36

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*This is a shortened version of our latest bonus Patreon podcast. To hear the episode in full and get loads more great DCFC member benefits, support us over at patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing.* In our fourth Roundtable podcast on Patreon, Richard Cutcher hosts three rival Championship fans on SBW to get some opposition takes on the season so far, …

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SBW 212: Worn out? 1:05:35

11M ago1:05:35

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As an exhausted, injury-ravaged Derby County sink into the bottom three, Chris, Cutch and Tom attempt to keep the faith in discussing whether the Rams can pull themselves out of trouble. We analyse the damaging defeat away at Cardiff City and the key points which caused the 2-1 defeat, before addressing the growing unrest over Paul Warne's position…

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SBW 211: Woodwork woe as Hornets sting 58:32

12M ago58:32

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An eighth league defeat in 11 games sees the Rams continue to tumble downwards in the Championship, leaving the Rams squarely in the relegation dogfight we'd all hoped we were just about good enough to avoid. Chris is joined by Phil Hile and Chris Smith to rue the missed chances and intervention of the crossbar against Watford, along with more alar…

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SBW 210: Sleepwalking towards trouble 51:26

1y ago51:26

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Two more defeats on the road see Derby County start 2025 as they finished 2024 - with very little to cheer about away from home. Chris, Cutch and Tom look back on a forgettable trip to Ashton Gate and the 1-0 loss against Bristol City, and ponder whether the starting XI is a side capable of avoiding relegation. We also discuss the defeat at Sheffie…

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SBW 209: WBA win, Leeds loss 57:18

1y ago57:18

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As Derby County round off 2024 with a narrow defeat to league leaders Leeds United, Chris, Cutch and Tom look back on a positive pair of festive performances, following the home win over West Brom on Boxing Day. There's praise for Ebou 'The Championship N'Golo Kante' Adams, admiration of Zetterstrom's unorthodox goalkeeping, and enjoyment of Kane W…

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SBW At The Match: Luton Town (A) 34:20

1y ago34:20

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In Derby County's final fixture before Christmas, join Chris Parsons and Phil Hile on a festive journey to Bedfordshire which ultimately ended in more sickening last minute disappointment, as the Rams threw away a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1. There's the inevitable chat about the unique away fan experience at Kenilworth Road, the latest Premier League wou…

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SBW 207: Four goals with sugar on top 53:52

1y ago53:52

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As Derby return to winning ways with a stunning four goal-dismantling of fellow League One promoted side Portsmouth, Chris, Phil and Chris Smith bask in the Rams' biggest win of the season - and wonder if Paul Warne's curious post-match comments after Leeds contributed to Derby's faultless display. We admire the 'penguin feet' of Marcus Harness, Ke…

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SBW 206: A Lowe blow 52:22

1y ago52:22

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In a sickening consecutive home defeat, the Rams are sunk by a 94th minute Jamal Lowe strike gives Sheffield Wednesday a first Pride Park win for 18 years. Chris, Richard, Anton and Phil - in an in-person podcast - give their immediate reactions to the late defeat and ask if Derby are now looking over their shoulder, standing just three points abov…

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Darren Baldwin Talks: Adrian Kay's turf legacy from Aintree to York 49:34

1y ago49:34

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Our latest edition of 'Darren Baldwin Talks' focuses on Adrian’s career journey - from overseeing the Grand National course at Aintree to managing York Racecourse – and offers insights into the challenges and innovations of maintaining top-level race tracks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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SBW 205: PNE parity 1:08:56

1y ago1:08:56

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Richard Cutcher returns from a triumphant cameo making Forest fans look silly on national radio to host our latest pod alongside Tom and Anton, following another Derby 1-1 draw, this time at Deepdale. Was it a case of a point gained or two dropped against the side 21st in the Championship? We also spent a considerable amount of time discussing the …

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The evolution of Colliers Park with James Mathewson 24:35

1y ago24:35

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TBTV spoke to James Mathewson, head groundsman at Colliers Park. Colliers park serves as the Football Association Of Wales Northern development centre and has recently undergone an extensive restoration project allowing it to now meet the requirements for elite level football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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SBW 204: Jerry's Bicycle Club 1:07:40

1y ago1:07:40

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Derby finally end their long overdue wait for an away win in the Championship, thanks to a 2-1 win over Coventry - but aren't able to back it up with another three points following a frustrating 1-1 at Pride Park again Wayne Rooney's Plymouth. Chris, Cutch and Tom discuss the wastefulness on show against the Pilgrims, before assessing the points re…

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SBW 203: Potters Spot Of Bother 1:02:10

1y ago1:02:10

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Derby County's winless run is stretched to four matches as Stoke City edge a forgettable game 2-1 at the Bet365 Stadium. Chris Parsons, Anton Martin and Phil Hile look back on Derby's latest away day to forget, from Ben Gibson's ridiculous own goal to... Ben Gibson's headed winner minutes later, and ask what the Rams need to do to turn their fortun…

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SBW Meets: Robin Van Der Laan (Patreon taster) 24:02

1y ago24:02

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PATREON TASTER EPISODE To sign up, support the podcast and hear the full 45-minute interview, visit patreon.com/stevebloomerswashing Chris Parsons sits down with the Rams' 1996 promotion-winning captain for a chat about his three-season stint at Derby County, which saw the Dutchman, signed from Port Vale, lead Jim Smith's side into the Premier Leag…

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Derek Walder looks forward to his 42nd and final SALTEX 21:51

1y ago21:51

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Derek Walder, Operations Manager for SALTEX looks forward to this years' event; his 42nd and his last. Looking back on his expansive and successful career, Derek reflects on his many achievements and how he knows it's time to pass the baton to the next generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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SBW At The Match: Millwall (A) 32:07

1y ago32:07

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With Derby searching for their first away win of the Championship season, join Chris Parsons, Tom Martin, and some of our wonderful listeners on a journey through South East London, where the Rams eventually had to settle for a point, having gone ahead through Jerry Yates' bundled first Derby goal. We talk previous meetings at The Den in our pre-ma…

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SBW 200: Admiral Nelson's towering bullet 1:02:34

1y ago1:02:34

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The Rams return to winning ways in the Championship before the October international break thanks to two equally fantastic goals to see off QPR at Pride Park. In our 200th episode, Richard, Chris, Tom and Anton salute Curtis Nelson's majestic 14 yard header which opening the scoring, whilst crucially clarifying whether it was a 'bullet', 'towering'…

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SBW 199: Canaries get over the line 54:40

1+ y ago54:40

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Derby suffer back-to-back defeats for the first time since returning to the Championship as a 1-0 reverse at Sheffield United is followed by a controversial 3-2 Pride Park defeat to Norwich. Chris is joined by Phil Hile and SBW debutant Joe Gale to look back on those officiating mistakes, while also asking if the linesman blunders covered the fact …

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SBW 198: Kenzo KO's Cardiff 1:05:40

1+ y ago1:05:40

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As Derby's diminuitive Dutchman Kenzo Goudmijn strikes again to sink Championship bottom club Cardiff City, Richard Cutcher is joined by Chris Smith and Phil Hile to review a third Pride Park league win without conceding, which saw the Rams nestle nicely in the top half of the second tier after five games. There's overdue praise for 'Man of the Mat…

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SBW Meets: Marco Gabbiadini 46:19

1+ y ago46:19

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For many Derby County fans, Marco Gabbiadini was one of their first heroes in the black and white shirt. A big money signing by Arthur Cox in the 1991/92 season, the former Sunderland man spent five seasons at the Baseball Ground, scoring 50 goals and helping the Rams get promoted along the way. To speak to Gabbiadini now, however, is to speak to a…

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SBW At the Match: Bristol City (H) 44:59

1+ y ago44:59

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Back at Pride Park for the first time since promotion, Chris Parsons and Richard Cutcher make the journey to Derby in our first 'At The Match' podcast of 24/25. Recorded before, during and after the fantastic 3-0 win, Chris and Richard discuss Derby's transfer deadline day deals to bring in Marcus Harness and Nat Phillips, before witnessing the bes…

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SBW 195: Are Derby County a 'Big Club™️'? 50:36

1+ y ago50:36

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A disappointing week sees the Rams suffer a second away defeat before being dumped out of the Carabao Cup in the second round by League Two Barrow. Chris, Richard, Anton and Tom go over the main talking points from the 2-1 loss at Vicarage Road, whilst recording live during Derby's penalty Tuesday night shootout embarrassment. We also discuss the s…

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SBW 194: Josh & Jacko inspire dogged Derby 56:52

1+ y ago56:52

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The Rams are off and running back in the Championship! As Derby hold out for a gritty 1-0 victory of promotion contenders Middlesbrough, Chris, Blake and RamsTrust's Hilary Leam bask in our 100% home league record, assess the best performers from the Pride Park win, and discuss how much of the single goal victory was down to luck over judgment. Wit…

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Ex- England goalkeeper Paul Robinson on his career, social media and the EUROs 2024 39:14

1+ y ago39:14

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Turf Business TV presents Darren Baldwin Talks. In the first episode of this new production Darren Baldwin, ex Head of Playing Surfaces at Tottenham Hotspurs talks to Paul Robinson. The ex- England goalkeeper talks for the first time about how that infamous 2006 own goal effect his career and his personal life. The pair go on to talk about the impa…

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SBW 193: Rovers reality check 46:43

1+ y ago46:43

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The Rams' return to the Championship is one featuring a brutally harsh lesson in second tier football as Blackburn ease past Derby County 4-2 at Ewood Park in front of the Sky Sports cameras. Chris is joined by Chris Smith and broadcaster Martin Fisher to pick the bones out of Derby's heavy opening weekend defeat. Are the Rams currently physically …