Once A Dabber… – The Nantwich Town Podcast

The Nantwich Town Podcast

For the latest ‘Once a Dabber’ club podcast, click here. A list of some archive episodes is available below.

 

#021 – Dabbers Historian Michael Chatwin
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Murray and Sam McGarrigle (press officer) talk to the Nantwich Town club historian about his upcoming new book, which is the Ultimate Guide to all Nantwich Town matches and players in the clubs 136 year history. They also look back at the opening games of the season and ahead to the FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round match against Barwell.

#020 – Pre-Season Is Almost Over
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Murray talks to the Nantwich Town press team of Jack Beresford and Sam McGarrigle, about the last pre-season match against Altrincham and look ahead to the new Northern Premier League season. There is also the thoughts of Dave Cooke, the Dabbers manager and Jon Gold the clubs Chairman.

#019 – Pre-Season Is Almost Over
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Murray talks to Jack Beresford, the press officer of Nantwich Town, as they look back at the last four pre-season matches against Hanley Town, Whitchurch Alport, Leek Town and Southport. They also look at the recent news from the Weaver Stadium.

#018 – Football’s Back
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Murray talks to Jack Beresford, the new press officer of Nantwich Town, as they look back at the first four pre-season matches against Newcastle Town, Crewe Alex, Winsford and Marine. They also look at all the news coming out of the Weaver, including the fantastic effort by the fans in raising £20,000 for the club.

#017 – Football Is Near
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Murray and Ryan look ahead to football returning, and also the Team of the Dave Cooke era, along with other football topics

#016 – Tie Your Players Down
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Murray and Ryan return to discuss the news that the core of the Dabbers’ 2019-20 squad has signed on for next season, as well as new signing Mike Koral. They also look at news from in and around the Northern Premier Division ahead of a proposed restart.

#015 – In Conversation With: David Webb
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Dabbers midfielder David Webb joins Murray and Ryan in the latest edition of the Nantwich Town Podcast. The trio discuss David’s time with the club, his footballing career and a few choice words to describe his teammates…

#014 – First Times and Six-A-Side
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The Nantwich Town Podcast returns, and Murray and Ryan are back to discuss first games at Nantwich Town, non-league and Northern Premier Division news and our collective six-a-side teams.

#013 – Bell, Bell, Wherever You May Be
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Murray and Ryan are back, this time with special guest Matt Bell, who joins the pod to talk about his time at the club, his fledging international career and reveal whether he will actually ever make his 200th appearance for the club.

#012 – The Big Fat General Football Debate of the Week
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Murray and Ryan are back after a week’s absence to discuss Scottish football, Project Restart and the conclusion of the EFL League Two.

#011 – The Number One Podcast
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Greg Hall joins Murray and Ryan to talk all about his career, his time at Nantwich and also his favourite all-time goalkeepers. The keeper also talks about his charity work and fundraising efforts.

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#010 – In Conversation With: Phil Parkinson
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Murray and Ryan are joined by a special guest, as the pair speak to former player, manager and skipper Phil Parkinson, to talk his FA Vase victory in 2006, the run to the FA Trophy semi-final in 2016 and his time with Nantwich in general.

#009 – Dave Cooke Years – 2017-2020
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Murray and Ryan are joined in this week’s edition of the Nantwich Town Podcast by Steve Sharman, as the trio look back on three seasons of Dave Cooke at the helm, from 2017-18 all the way to 2019-20.

#008 – Cups and Robbers
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After last week’s episode of the podcast discussed Nantwich’s league form from 2019-20, Murray and Ryan this week talk about Nantwich’s cup exploits from the season gone, the recent ratification of the cancellation of the 2019-20 season and also wish a very special manager a very happy birthday!

#007 – That Self-Isolation Episode
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After the 2019-20 season was brought to an abrupt conclusion due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Murray and Ryan discuss the impacts of the virus on the non-league game, with a specific focus on how events may affect the goings-on at the Weaver Stadium.

#006 – Back in the Game!
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After a slight hiatus over the festive period, Murray and Ryan return to the Unnamed Nantwich Town podcast as they discuss the last few months at the Weaver Stadium, as well as looking ahead to the Cheshire Senior Cup Quarter-Final against Northwich Victoria.

#005 – Fylde or Fight?
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Ahead of the Emirates FA Cup First Round Proper tie with AFC Fylde, Murray and Ryan discuss the Dabbers’ chances of reaching the Second Round Proper for the first time ever, previewing the first ever FA Cup First Round Proper game at the Weaver Stadium.

#004 – The Lord Mayor’s Show
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In the fourth edition of the Nantwich Town podcast, Murray and Ryan preview the Dabbers’ Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying tie with King’s Lynn Town as Dave Cooke’s side aim to reach their third ever First Round Proper appearance. Also, the duo look ahead to the next batch of fixtures, including the Buildbase FA Trophy tie with Bamber Bridge.

#003 – Momentum Is Key
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Ryan’s new favourite word ‘momentum’ is unveiled on the third episode of the Nantwich Town podcast, as Murray and Ryan preview the Emirates FA Cup Second Round Qualifying tie with National League North outfit AFC Telford United.

#002 – New Season, New Ambitions
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Episode two of the Nantwich Town podcast sees Murray Watson joined by Carl Thorpe and Ryan Batty to look ahead to the 2019-20 season, a review of the pre-season and a look into the new faces around the Weaver Stadium. Also, the trio look into the origins of Carl’s famous nickname ‘Schumey’ as well as a Carl Thorpe lightning round.

#001 – Say Hello, Say Goodbye
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In the first episode of the Nantwich Town podcast, outgoing press officer Steve Sharman joins Murray Watson, Ryan Batty and Carl Thorpe to discuss his time at the club, as well as the 2018-19 season and a comparison between Dave Cooke and Phil Parkinson’s first two seasons at the club.

In addition, the quartet discuss potential names for the podcast. What do you think is a good name for the new podcast? Email your suggestions to [email protected]

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The opinions in these podcasts are personal to the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of Nantwich Town Football Club.


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