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Football, Dart, Rugby... get it all here!

2025/03/07

In Football ⚽️ ....Marcus Stewart played over 500 games and scored over 250 goals in his professional career in the premier league with Ipswich and Sunderland. In 2022 he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. He joins Andy to discuss his condition and his old clubs in action this weekend. In Dart, friend of the show James Wade joins Andy! In the Trade Fan Phone in - Carpenter and Rugby nut Scott Bubb looks at Englands chances of winning the Six Nations.

Double Tony and Newcastle Up For The Cup!

2025/02/28

In Football... It's the FA Cup 5th Round… and Aston Villa start the weekend on Friday night versus Cardiff City.2 ex England internationals from Villa join Andy on the show….Former winger Tony Morley has 3 old clubs still in the competition.... Tony Morley predicts the cup winner. Meanwhile the Tony Daley played over 200 games for the villains. He joins Andy to explain why Marcus Rashford might be the difference. In the Trade Fan Phone in - Joiner and Newcastle Utd Fan David Lowes from Hillinside Construction looks at the cup tie v Brighton.

F1, Food & Footie!

2025/02/21

This week, Andy speaks to the Vegas F1 chief about the launch event in London and his plan for the Las Vegas race this year. Meanwhile, Man Utd take on Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. Andy speaks to the Man Utd Chef de Cuisine about cooking for the team and their Friday night currys! In the Trade Fan Phone in - Joiner and Man U fan George from GM Joinery talks about the challenge of the phoenix that is Everton!

Football League, Rugby League and lots more!

2025/02/14

In Football Brighton, Brentford and Ipswich are all in Premier League action...Ex Striker for all those clubs Nicky Forster joins Andy to predict a score this weekend. Meanwhile the Rugby Super League gets back underway this week on Sky Sports. Current Catalan Dragons player Sam Tomkins and former England and St Helens player Jodie Cunningham preview the season. In the Trade Fan Phone in - Kitchen fitter Reece Stewart reveals how his beloved Leicester City can overcome Arsenal this Saturday!

Manchester Madness!

2025/02/07

This weekend, Man City travel to League One Leyton Orient. Richie Wellens has been gaffer at the O's since 2022 and they're flying high in League One!! The former Man Utd apprentice and Leicester City player... reveals how he plans to stop City on Saturday in an EXCLUSIVE interview with Andy. Meanwhile in the opening match on Friday night, Man Utd take on Leicester City. Ex Man Utd and Huddersfield winger Ben Thornley previews the clash. In the Trade Fan Phone in - Carpenter and Rugby fan Scott Bubb looks at England in the Six Nations....as they take on France.

Friday Six-Nations Kick Off...

2025/01/31

It's the start of the SIX NATIONS in Rugby Union this weekend and Ex England and Wasps Flanker James Haskell joins Andy to talk about the pressure to perform at the top level and how he now loves to DJ. In Football - Man City and Arsenal clash at the Emirates on Sunday in the Premier League. Former City and Brighton manager Brian Horton managed over 1000 games and he previews the match! Plus on the Trade Fan Phone in is Yorkshire Stonemason Kryss Tominay looking ahead to Ireland v England in the Six nations!

Paul Stewart and Robbie Blake: Football Mania

2025/01/24

In Football..... Spurs are in relegation form, Man City make a come back and Liverpool stride for the title..... Ex Striker Paul Stewart played for all 3 clubs ...he previews the weekend Premier League clashes. Meanwhile in the Championship, Leeds Utd and Burnley face off at the top in Monday Night Football. Robbie Blake played for both clubs and predicts who gets promotion. In the Trade Fan Phone in - Fix Radio Plasterer and Spurs fan Brad Hancock shares his emotions on Tottenhams rollercoaster season!

Manchester City, David Prutton and Tyson Fury!

2025/01/17

The Man City Manger joins Andy - The Womens Manger Gareth Taylor (Ex Nottingham Forest, Sheff Utd and Man City striker) - he previews the Manchester derby this weekend at the Eithiad! Sky Sports Championship host and Ex Forest and Southampton player David Prutton previews the clash between his 2 old sides this weekend. He made 225 appearances for the clubs. In the Trade Fan Phone in - Roofer Danny Madden unpacks Tyson Fury's retirement in Boxing. Has he 'really' retired?!

3rd Round of The FA Cup! Brentford Manager, Ex-Leeds Manager and More!

2025/01/10

In Football - it's the 3rd round of the FA Cup! Ex West Ham player and Brentford manager Martin Allen previews the opening match - Villa v West Ham. Former Leeds, Sunderland and Blackpool manager Simon Grayson looks ahead to his favourite clubs in action over the weekend, inc Leeds Utd v Harrogate Town. In the Trade Fan Phone in - Joiner Dave Finnegan is at Villa Park for his teams cup tie. He tells Andy what to expect.

Ashley Westwood, Darts, Derbies

2025/01/03

Today on the show we've got a bit of everything. Footballer Ashley Westwood joins Andy for a chat about his life in America and how his old clubs in England are doing, we've got a professional darts ref on AND Andy chats to Dave Byrne about Liverpool taking on Manchester United, enjoy!

The Best Of The Friday Sports Kick Off!

2024/12/27

This week Andy furnishes you with the best of the kick off from through the year. He's got Big Narstie, Ollie Pope, Ashley Barnes, Richard Hammond and Antony Costa on the show - sadly not all at once... enjoy!

Charlie Austin, Chelsea and Manchester United!

2024/12/20

In Football - Ex Premier League striker Charlie Austin of Southampton, QPR and West Brom joins Andy to discuss his year of change including retirement, his ADHD announcement and his massive love of Liverpool. In the Trade Fan Phone in - Premier League title contenders Chelsea are the focus for Plumber Steve Gray plus Carpenter Gavin Tutton reveals his joy at winning the Manchester derby!

Dart, Leeds and Jason Cundy

2024/12/13

Today on the show, Fix's favourite Arrows Thrower James Wade joins Andy for a chat. Jason Cundy pops in to tell us how excited Chelsea have made him (and whether he really is a billionaire) plus James The Yorkshire Stone Dresser takes part in the Trade Fan Phone In - mostly talking about Leeds.

Frank Sinclair, F1 and Football Derbies

2024/12/06

On the Friday Sports Kick Off this week - football legend Frank Sinclair joins Andy for a chat, we preview a big weekend in the F1 and Dave the Carpenter, a Liverpool fan, joins Andy to discuss the Meryside Derby.

Cool Runnings, Burnout and Is Pep the Problem?

2024/11/29

This week on the show, Andy is joined by ex-football and current coach Steven Reid to talk about whether there is too much football being played and whether players can handle the extra strain. Plus he chats to Dudley Stokes, who was captain of the Jamacian Bobsliegh Team which inspired the film Cooling Runnings! And on the Trade Fan Phone In, Man City fan and electrician Adam Pavey chats about City's recent poor run... enjoy!