The Railwaymen

She's Finished Singing, Packed Up and Gone Home

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

James, Mark and Tom go through the home defeat to MK that finishes off Crewe's season.

We go through the game and ask the wider questions about the season as a whole.

We look ahead to the final game of the season at Chesterfield.

There's a full final section, including Cheshire Cup Preview, Mike Jackson moving on and, of course, the panel gives us their Player of the Season. We also see what changes we'd like to see next season.

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Salford - Good. Grimsby - Bad.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Steve, Tim and Darren go through a really good win over Salford on Easter Monday and then a bad win over Grimsby on Saturday. We assess whether that is it, and what is it about playing in wind.

The Women's team round off their season with a trip to Fleetwood.

We hear from MK fan ahead of their trip to Crewe on Saturday.

We end with a chat on various subjects, amongst the topics are;

The player of the season,

Changes we'd make if we had the chance

The biggest news of the week, the academy going down from Cat 2 to Cat 3.

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The Milkmen Knock Twice

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Alex, Aaron and Tom go through Good Friday's disappointing result away at Accrington Stanley.

We then turn our attention to Salford and Grimsby coming up in the next seven days, helped by One Up Top and DN35 Podcast respectively.

We end today thinking about Player of the Season contenders and the things we'd look to change going into the 2026/27 season.

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Pick That Out!

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Tim, Tom and Henry go through a last gasp Slovakian Stunner against Oldham.

We preview Accrington Stanley coming up on Easter Friday, with Jason.

Crewe Alex Women were in action in their last home league game of the season against Bury.

We end with some finance chat, and there's news of the mural and the latest step in that process.

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Marching Through Shropshire

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:18:37 GMT

Steve is joined by Alex, Mark and Trevor this week as they look back on 4 points from two away games in Cheltenham and Shrewsbury from the last week.

The preview the game against Oldham coming up on Saturday.

The women's team were in league action against FC United on Sunday.

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Walsawful

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Graham, Steve and Tom go through Saturday's horror show at home to Walsall, as the Alex went down 3-0.

The women's team were in cup semi final action on Sunday as they strove to make it to the League Cup Final.

We look ahead to Cheltenham with BBC Radio Gloucester commentator Mark Halliwell before Tuesday night and Shrewsbury away in front of the bumper Red's crowd on Saturday.

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Running Out Of Gas

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:42:14 GMT

Alex, Steve and Tom go through the late defeat at Bristol Rovers in a game of two halves.

The Women's Team were in action against Chester in the League Cup .

Walsall fan Mike helps us preview the game coming up on Saturday.

We hear how Tom's Boxing debut went on the Friday night - still time to donate here if you'd like to - https://givestar.io/gs/tom-boons-wilder-fight-night-fundraiser

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Marching Into March

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

James, Mark and Tim go through the 2-1 win at home over Tranmere, thanks to Josh March's 91st minute winner.

We preview the trip to Steve Evan's Bristol Rovers coming up on Saturday.

We hear from the women's team who had arranged a friendly game against Mossley Hill.

We end with the early news of Season Ticket renewals.

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Running On Fumes Or Full Steam Ahead?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Steve is hosting this week, and he is joined by Steve, Euan and Jay who go through the disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Fleetwood on Tuesday followed by the morale boosting 2-1 win at Swindon on Saturday.

Producer Dave is joined by Tranmere fan Dave, from A Trip To The Moon podcast to help us preview the game coming up on Saturday.

There's no game for the women's team this week, so we have a catch up and look ahead to big cup games on the horizon.

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The Psychology of a Crewe Alexandra Fan

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Steve, Aaron and Adam go through a third successive Saturday with Crewe winning 1-0, this time over Gillingham.

Crewe Alex women were in Cheshire County Cup action at Tranmere.

We hear from Ben Knappers and Loathed Stranger podcast as they help us preview the home game against Fleetwood on Tuesday and Saturday's trip to Swindon.

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It's The Hope That Gets you

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Alex, Steve and Tim go through two tough away days from this week. First the trip to Barnet and a 1-1 draw, and then a 1-0 win away at Crawley on Saturday.

The women's team are in Alliance Design and Print Cup action on Sunday.

We preview the game at home to Gillingham on Saturday.

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Pond Life

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:12:54 GMT

Mark, Neil and Trevor went through a good week for the Alex, with 4 points from Bromley away and Colchester at home.

The Railwaywomen were in Manchester on Sunday against FC United.

There are two games to preview for this week, with the Bees Brief helping preview the Tuesday night game at Barnet and Sam helping us look ahead to Crawley on Saturday.

We end with some transfer chat, ahead of the transfer window closing today!

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Steve Walters - Crewe Alex's Youngest Ever First Team Player

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

We sat down with Steve Walters to talk about his journey from a promising young player in Plymouth to Crewe Alex's first team, via Lilleshall.

We pick out his highlights of his time playing for the Alex.

We end with Steve telling us about his decision to come forward in 2016 and what impact it has had on him since then.

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Notts The Top 7

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Mark, Tom and Max go through a disappointing day at Notts County with Crewe coming away with a 1-0 defeat.

The women's team were at home to Bolton Wanderers.

We look ahead to two games this week; Bromley with Machel, and Colchester with Simon

There's a full AoB this week, again dealing with Radio Stoke, and news of our special pod out this week with Steve Walters!

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Kieran Maguire - The Price Of Crewe Alexandra

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Following on from the club announcing their accounts for the 24/25 season we thought the time would be right to sit down with Kieran Maguire - From The Price Of Football Podcast to go through what they mean for the future of the club.

We went through the highlights of the accounts before moving on to some more broader questions about football in general and more specifically surviving in League Two without a generous benefactor.

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Like A Duck To Water

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Steve, James and Ruairi go through the 3-1 win over Barrow from the weekend.

There is a look ahead to the game against Notts County coming up, with Notts County Talk.

The women's team entertained top of the League Mancunian Unity.

We look at transfers in and out, plus two more staying for the season.

We end with news of two (2!) special podcasts episodes coming up over the next couple of weeks.

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Definition Of Madness

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:20:35 GMT

Mark, Tom and Henry talk us through Saturday's home draw with Harrogate.

We hear from the women's team after their game against Darwen.

Stuart, our Barrow fan helps us preview their return to Gresty Road on Saturday.

We end with a bit of transfer chat.

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New Year, New Standard

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Guest host Steve is joined by Trevor, Steve and Graham to discuss the incredibly poor performance at Newport, to end the year and the vastly improved performance at home to Cheltenham to help ring in the New Year.

We look ahead to Barnet on Sunday and Harrogate, the following week.

We hear from the Women's team again, before their season gets back under way.

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So, What Next?

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Mark, Tim and Steve go through the Boxing Day defeat at Walsall. Was it ok, or did they basically do what they need to and no more. Plus how can we have more injuries in the squad?

We look ahead to Newport, with the help of 1912 Exiles pod, and Cheltenham on New Years Day.

We end with an extended interview with two players from the women's team, Hannah Holloway and Jess Sheridan who sat down with Euan.

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Ref's Rovers Rubbish - Merry Christmas!

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Aaron, Steve and Tom went through the Bristol Rovers game in front of a packed out Gresty Road - where one man become the star of the show.

We preview Walsall and the game coming up on Boxing Day.

We also have an extended interview where Euan sat down with Matt Fisher to talk about the season so far for the women's team.

Tom went to the Supporters Group AGM on Wednesday and he gives us a little update about the comings and goings with them.

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The Colonel Banishes The Witches Curse

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Guest host Steve is joined by Alex Irani, Steve Davies and Euan Aitchinson to discuss the 2-2 draw with Newport and the 4-1 win at Tranmere.

The women's team were in action for the last time in 2025.

We were joined by James Beckett who discusses the upcoming £10 game with Bristol Rovers. Charlie, the Rovers fan gives us an update from their perspective.

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Mid Season Review - With Graham McGarry

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Steve and Henry were joined by Graham McGarry to go over the season so far.

We talked performances, players and goals, and looked ahead to how the season might play out.

The women were in action at home to Fleetwood.

Producer Dave spoke to Newport Pod - 1912 Exiles.

Steve spoke to Tranmere pod - A Trip To The Moon

We end with new of the mural!

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Leaving Cambridge With a 2:1 Defeat

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Tim, Graham and Adam go through the defeat at Cambridge via a last minute penalty.

We hear from the women's team who faced a trip to top of the league AFC Fylde.

We briefly preview Wednesday's visit of stockport in the trophy match.

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This Is The One - Connolly Scores His First

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Mark, Trev and Tom go through the 3-3 draw with Chesterfield, talking about the Fightback from 2-0 down.

Trevor goes through the FA Youth Cup exit to Halifax

We hear from the Women's team who were playing in Bury.

Under the Abbey Stand help us to preview the top to Cambridge this week.

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No Goals, But Positives To Take Home

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Alex, Neil and Steve go through the 0-0 draw at Oldham which left people pleased, and or disappointed with the performance/result.

There's a trophy game to go through as well as the First Round of the Cheshire Cup.

We look ahead to the game against Chesterfield that is coming up next week with Matt from Spirerites Write.

There's also Round Two of the Youth Cup this week against Halifax.

We end with news of our project to get the mural up in Crewe town centre!

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Spitting Bars and Scoring Goals

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Aaron, Henry and Steve go through the 3-1 victory over Shrewsbury Town, meaning back to back league victories for Crewe. There is a first ever league goal to discuss and a goal scorer that would've surprised us all a few months ago.

The women's team were in action, this time away from home at West Disbury and Chorlton.

We preview Oldham and end with news of our new Christmas merch for the podcast, click below to see the full range, including the new designs ready for the festive period! - If you would prefer names changing or a different colour shirt please reach out and we should be able to accommodate!

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A Sharp Cup Exit

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Guest host Russ is joined by James, Tim and Tom to discuss the last minute loss in the FA Cup 1st round. They also look at a more successful FA Youth Cup tie over Notts County.

The women's team were in League Cup action at Altringham

We were joined by Olly, from Salopcast to go through the game coming up on Saturday.

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Emre Tezgoals

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Mark, Trev and Tom look back on a 3-2 win over Grimsby and try to place how important that victory might be for the season.

We hear from the Women's team who were in action in the First Round of the FA Cup.

We look ahead to the upcoming men's team FA Cup fixture against Doncaster.

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All Cats, No Dog

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Alex, Tim and debutant Jay go through 3-1 loss at MK, with asking who to blame for the latest insipid display.

Crewe Alex Women were in Alliance Design and Print Cup action at Pilkington.

We preview the return of Dave Artell and Grimsby with Alex from the DN35 podcast.

Lastly we react to the FA Cup draw against Doncaster.

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5 Equals 0

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Steve is back in the hot seat this week and is joined by Tom, Henry, and Gary to go through the 1-0 home defeat against Bromley.

The women's team were also in action on Sunday, against Fylde, we'll hear how they got on.

There is also a look ahead to the game against MK coming up this Saturday.

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The Colonel Takes Charge

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 02:18:57 GMT

Alex, Darren and debutant Calum go through the 2-1 away win at Harrogate and ask the question - is the early season form returning to Crewe Alex?

The women's team had their own game against Harrogate, at home in the FA Cup, on Sunday.

Machal from From Bromley With Love joined us to help preview Saturday.

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A Return To Winning Ways

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Steve, Tom and Euan go through the 2-1 home victory over Notts County, featuring another last minute important penalty for the Reds.

The women were in FA Cup action in the rearranged fixture at Runcorn Linnets.

Jordan, the Harrogate fan helps us preview next Monday nights game, live on sky!

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A Wet, Drab Weekend in the Lakes

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Steve, Graham and Tom go through the drab 1-0 loss at Barrow. They move through the limited action quite quickly and then go onto bigger issues with the first team at the moment.

We look ahead to the Notts County game coming up next week, and are joined by Notts County Talk.

It's time to get your picks in for Last Fan Standing - Remember the email address is railwaymenpodcastLMS@gmx.com and you have until Friday to enter!

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250th Episode with Lee Bell - Crewe Alex Manager

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:22:42 GMT

The Railwaymen Podcast hit 250 episodes.

To celebrate we had a whole host of familiar voices jump on the podcast where we were joined by Lee Bell.

Rather than doing another podcast looking at results and tactics we asked him questions we hadn't asked before.

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An Inevitable Conclusion

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Mark, Tim and debutant Simon go through the 2-1 home defeat to Barnet with the first time the pod has had to discuss two missed penalties in one game. Was it better? Is it that bad? Is the season in danger?

We hear from the Women's team who were at bolton on Sunday.

We preview Barrow away next week.

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Jack Lankester - Crewe's No.7

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We were joined by Jack Lankester as he took us from his academy days at Ipswich Town to Gresty Road, via Cambridge.

We hear what he has made of his time at Crewe so far, what he wants to achieve this season and just when he will be back on the pitch in Crewe Alex Red!

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Solidly League Two

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Steve, Trev and Adam (briefly) go through the 7-1 demolition of Chesterfield in the trophy match before switching to the far more serious 1-1 league draw at Colchester on Saturday.

We preview EFL newcomers Barnet and are joined for the first time by The Bees Brief.

The women are in action against West Didsbury and Chorlton on Sunday.

We end with a little round up of the transfer window now it has closed.

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Back To Earth With a Bump! Bump! Bump!

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Mark, Darren and Adam go through the home defeat by Swindon and assess how damaging a defeat it could be. Was it a blip, or was it a precedent?

There is another double game week for the women's team.

We look ahead to Chesterfield (sort of) and Colchester, with the help of Simon.

We end with fans forum and transfer window chat.

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Max Sanders - Crewe's No.6

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Max Sanders joined us to go through his career so far, starting in Brighton and arriving in South Cheshire via Wimbledon, Lincoln and Leyton Orient.

We discuss how he thinks the season went last year for himself and the club, and what he credits this season good start to.

We also find out where the best chippy is!

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Seaside Trips and Important Inches

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Steve, Steve and Graham go through the 4-1 win at Fleetwood on Tuesday night before going through the match that ended Crewe's perfect start to the season at Gillingham.

We hear from the women's team who were also in action twice this last week.

Joe from the Loathed Stranger helps to update us on Swindon Town before their visit to Crewe next Saturday.

We end with news of the fans forum, and maybe another player pod this week!

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100% Record Crawls On

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 02:29:40 GMT

Mark, Henry and Richard go through the cup defeat at Stockport and the victory against Crawley that keeps the Alex 100% start going and remaining top of the league.

The women's team are in action at Curzon Ashton.

We hear from Ben and Eddie as they help us preview the trips to Fleetwood and Gillingham coming up this week.

We end with a look at Zac's move north of the border and the recent policing of Crewe Alex games.

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Filip Marschall - Crewe Record Holder

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We sat down with new Stevenage signing Filip Marschall to discuss his career so far.

We look at his time at Villa and out on loan before talking about last season and his year spent with Crewe Alex.

What he thought of the club and his time spent with the players, and coaches.

We finish by asking him what led to his move away this summer and where he hopes to go in his career.

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Step Forward Crewe's No. 20

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Russ, Steve and Tim go through the 2-0 victory over Accrington Stanley as Crewe maintain the perfect start to the season, so far.

We look ahead to the two games coming up this week; the League Cup tie at Stockport and Dan helps preview the visit on Crawley on Saturday.

We end with a bit more transfer chat and there is news of our latest ex player pod, out on Thursday.

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Welcome Back!

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:01:35 GMT

Euan, James and Trevor go through the fantastic opening day defeat of Salford in front of 1200+ travelling Crewe Alex fans. We break down the game and look at the new players who have joined the squad and assess their impact.

We look ahead to Accrington Stanley who visit Gresty Road.

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We end with a round up of our three (!) competitions we should be running this season. including one with a very quick turn around!

We chat local radio - both the positive and negative from the weekend.

We end with a plea to you - If you want to join us at the pod or the website then just send us a message.

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Season Preview 2025/26

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:01:00 GMT

We go again for the 2025/26 season with Steve in the host seat. He is joined by Mark, Steve D and Tim as they look back at the preseason games, look ahead to the season coming up and take a look a those players coming into the club this summer, and give there predictions on what's likely to happen.

They look ahead to the Salford game that opens the season on Saturday and are joined by One Up Front to do so.

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Bonuse Podcast - Football Movies Damned United and Escape to Victory

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Something a bit different for you today.

Pod regular Aaron Lewis hosts his own movie podcast - Last Jedi on the Left and over the summer he invited Stuart and Steve to discuss two footballing films.

The Damned United starting Michael Sheen and Timothy Spall

and

Escape to Victory starring Michael Caine, Sly Stallone and ... John Wark.

Hopefully you enjoy it, and it helps fill that space in the end of July before real football kicks off.

If you like the podcast then Aaron has a massive back catalouge of episodes to go back and listen to. Steve has previously joined him to talk about a wide variety of films, such as; Arlington Road, Galaxy Quest, The Blair Witch Project, They Live

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Connor Naismith - Crewe & Nantwich MP

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We were joined by Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith to discuss a project that he and the podcast are working on that we hope Crewe Alex fans will be supportive of and will be proud when it is achieved.

We also spend quite a bit of time talking about the Football Governance Bill, looking at bringing in a regulator to game, where that is currently upto and what the effects that could have on Crewe Alex in the future.

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Charles Grant - Crewe Alex Chairman

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 02:25:20 GMT

We were joined for the 5th summer in a row by Crewe Alex chairman, Charles Grant.

We went through everything to do with the club, from building a squad that can compete at the right end of the table, through sponsorship and investment news to food vendors at the ground. The pitch did also make its yearly appearance too.

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Max Conway - Railwayman Of The Year

Thu, 08 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

We sat down with Max to discuss his time in football as a whole, but more specifically his time this season with Crewe Alex.

We talk about his time at the club, what he's learnt, what's he's enjoyed and also what he makes of his teammates in South Cheshire.

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That's A Wrap For 2024/25

Mon, 05 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Aaron, Neil and Tom go over the final day defeat to Walsall.

They quickly move on from that to discuss players leaving, players staying and players coming in. We talk about the who we expect to see at the club on the opening day of the season.

There's chat around the financial and sponsorship news that came out this week.

And we end with news that it should be a double pod week this week!

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Backwards And Sideways

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Steve sits in as host and is joined by Euan, James and Steve to go through the 2-0 defeat at Tranmere, and the other issues around the club with one game to go.

Tom, from One Pod Beyond helps us preview the final day and the visit of Walsall.

We hear from Sean as he talks to Shanice Finbow about coming back from an ACL injury and that recovery process.

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Problems and Failures

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 02:26:54 GMT

Mark, Steve and Tim go through the two games from the easter period, sort of. It starts off with that intention but quickly turns into a discussion about how the season has gone off the rails for the club.

There's an extended interview with Sean sitting down with Matt Fisher the women's manager to discuss the season just gone and the season coming up.

Matt from A Trip To The Moon helps us preview the Tranmere game.

We end with winners, there are Last Fan Standing and Fantasy Football winners to announce, plus if you're listening Wednesday you can vote in out player of the season competition.

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I'm not Nostradamus, But

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Alex and Hugh are joined by Steve, on his 50th pod appearance to go through the 3-2 home defeat by Cheltenham on Thursday night. They discuss where it leaves uses a club, and where it's all gone wrong with form, performances and results since December.

We look ahead to the Easter programme against Colchester and MK, with Simon and Jonathan respectively.

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Keeping It Tight

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 02:26:18 GMT

Mark, Trevor and Henry go through the 2-0 win at home to Grimsby and the 2-0 defeat away at Bradford on the Saturday. The chat is sidetracked by a more wider look at what has happened over the season and where it has gone wrong, and what could be behind it.

We hear from the women's team after their final game of the season.

We are joined by Mark Halliwell ahead of Cheltenham's Thursday night trip to Crewe.

We end with LFS roundup, a few words on Johnny King and look at possible Player of the Season winners.

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The Handbrake Is Stuck On

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Steve is in the hot seat again this week, to go over the 1-0 defeat from Saturday.

He is joined by Tim, James and debutant, and stadium announcer, Adam.

We hear from the women's team who are looking for the point that will guarantee survival.

We look ahead to the games coming up the week against Grimsby and Bradford.

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A Small Farming Hamlet

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Steve is in the hot seat this week, and he is joined by Aaron, Alex and Mark to go through the goalless draw at Notts on Saturday.

We hear from the women's team, before looking ahead to next weeks game at Gresty Road.

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O'Riordan - Poacher And Gate-Keeper

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Henry, Steve and Tom go through the 1-1 draw at home to Doncaster.

There is a look ahead to Notts County next Saturday with the help of Notts County Talk.

There's an LFS roundup, a plea from me to you to come on board and a well done to the three internationals that have been called up.

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When The Samba Rhythms Start to Play, Dance With Me, Make Me Sway

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:36:38 GMT

James, Tim and Trevor look back on a week where Crewe lost to Fleetwood and drew at Salford, but also focus on Shilow Tracey after his injury on Tuesday night.

There is an update from the women's team after their game on Sunday.

We preview the Doncaster game coming on Saturday with Donny fan Daniel.

There's an LFS update and we look at the latest ticket news coming from the club.

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I'm Not One To Be Petty

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Alex, Steve and Graham go through a throughly impressive away performance at Chesterfield that sees Crewe come away with a 3-1 victory.

The women's team were in action against high flying Wythenshawe.

We look ahead to Fleetwood and Salford with help from Cod Vlogs and One Up Front Respectively.

We end with an LFS round up and a reminder to listen to our Ryan Dicker pod if you missed it.

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Ryan Dicker - Crewe Alex Assistant Manager

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

We were joined by Assistant Manager Ryan Dicker to go through his playing career, including his five international caps.

We go through his journey from starting working part time as a youth coach at the club to working his way up to his current position next to Lee Bell.

We go through last season and how this season is shaping up, before finishing on what he wants to do with his time in the game.

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Absolute Wizardry

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Steve D, Euan and Tom B go through a much needed 3-0 home victory over Barrow, with an injury hit youthful side showing what they can do.

The women's team were in action at FC United of Manchester on Sunday.

We look ahead to Chesterfield coming up on Saturday, helped by Matt from Spirites Writes.

We end with a look back at last week's fans forum.

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2 Reds, 1 Point, 0 Goals

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Alex, Mark, and debutant Hugh go through two trips to the South East that saw Crewe drop out of the Play Off places and then back into them. There's two red cards to discuss but sadly no goals for Crewe this week.

The women's team were in County Cup Semi Final action against Poynton.

There is a game to look forward on Saturday, with Stuart, the Barrow fan, helping us preview the game.

Last Fan Standing is a rollover - make sure you send your £5 and your pick to Tim by Friday at RailwaymenPodcastLMS@gmx.com

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The Grass Is Green, The Sky Is Blue

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Mark, Neil and Tom go through the defeat at home to Newport and address the slide happening at the club in general since the turn of the year.

We welcome Daniel Storey, chief football writer at The I Paper, who is on a quest to do the 92 in a season, and this week took in Gresty Road.

The women's team were in cup action in Runcorn.

We look ahead to the two games coming up this week with help from Dons fan, Tim and Gills fan, Eddie.

We end with a disconcerting chat about the clubs finances and what it might mean for the medium to long term future of the club.

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A Week Full Of 1-1s

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Steve, Trevor and Darren go through the two draws from this week, against Wimbledon and away at Harrogate. There's a chat about the return of Holmes Chapel's own Tom Lowery.

We hear from the Women's team in their crucial game at West Didsbury and Charlton.

We look ahead to Newport with help from the 1912 exiles.

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Stanley Sinks Reds

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Steve, Tom and Adam go through the defeat at home to Accrington Stanley.

The women's team are in friendly action against Harrogate.

Tim helps us preview the visit of Wimbledon and Jordan helps us preview our trip to Harrogate this week coming up.

We end with chat about players extending their stay at the club, players moving away for the short term and one player choosing to resist the temptation for a late career payday.

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Food, Fashion and Three Points

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Aaron, James and Steve go through the away win over Morecambe thanks to Chris Long's winner.

The Women's team were in Cheshire Cup action at Warrington.

Jason helps us preview the Accrington Stanley game coming up next weekend.

We end with a look at the Youth Cup, the comings and staying on the loan market, and end with the latest available fashion range for Crewe Alex.

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Pea-Souper Alex

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Alex, Tim and Ruairi go through a foggy day out in Wiltshire, in the much delayed 0-0 game with Swindon.

The women's team were away at Darwin.

Next up is Morecambe away and we take a look at the game coming up on the coast next Saturday.

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Knight-Lebel, knight Lee Bell

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 02:20:13 GMT

Mark, Tom and Henry go over a very successful week for Crewe as they get 6 points from 6 after home wins over Carlisle and Bromley, with very different ways to win in each game.

Terry joins us to help us look ahead to Swindon next weekend, and go through their season so far.

There's a little reminder about the Youth Cup coming up this Wednesday.

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Visiting Old Friends At Christmas

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 03:46:41 GMT

Steve Hatton sits in the hot seat and is joined by Tim Robinson, Tom Mayell and Steve Bennett to discuss the 2-1 loss at Cheltenham and the 1-1 draw at MK.

We preview the next two games coming up at home to Carlisle and Bromley with Lee from The Brunton Bugle and Machel From Bromley With Love.

We get a season update from the women's team as they stop playing over the festive period.

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Festive Friday Full-House Fun

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 04:30:54 GMT

Steve is in the host's chair this week and he is joined by Mark, James and debutant Euan on Friday's bumper crowd who came to see Crewe's 0-0 draw with Colchester.

There are two games coming up over the festive period to look ahead to and we were joined by Mark to discuss Cheltenham and Johnathan to go through MK's season so far.

We round up the pod with a bit of Fantasy Football and LFS admin and discuss the big news this week about the gaffer staying put.

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Utter Woke Nonsense

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:00:41 GMT

An incredibly busy one today.

James Beckett from the club and Scott Kynnersley from the Supporters Society join us to talk about the ticket deal and getting everyone down to Gresty Road on Friday night.

Then, Tim, Alex and Darren go through the superb 2-0 win at Grimsby on Saturday, as well as the games against Luton and Wrexham from earlier in the week.

Simon the colchester fan joins us to help preview the game on Friday.

And we finish with Graham McGarry joining us to help us go through our mid season review and assess how the season is going.

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Huffing And Puffing Into The Wind

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:00:36 GMT

Tom M, Tom K and Graham go through a wet and windy home draw with Bradford.

There's a look ahead to two games coming up this week.

Alex from DN35 helps us preview Grimsby Town on Saturday.

There is an LFS winner!

If you would like to get involved in the next LFS then please email Tim this week at railwaymenpodcastlms@gmx.com with your pick and instructions of where to send the £5.

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Good Point, Bad Point

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:00:16 GMT

Aaron, Steve and Trevor go through the away point at Carlisle, and whether come the end of the season it will be considered a good or bad point.

We look ahead to Bradford coming up on Saturday, with the help of Bradford fan, Gareth.

There's another voice note from Steve from the Youth Cup victory.

More support to get the ground full for Colchester and the half season tickets sales.

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Jack In The Box

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 02:24:46 GMT

Alex, Tim and Steve H go through the late drama from the 1-1 draw in Burslem. We look back at the last three games and how important they could be to our chances this season.

We then look ahead to Saturday and Carlisle.

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2000 Down The A500

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:11 GMT

Russ Fearn is in the hot seat today to look ahead to Monday night's game, live on Sky. They do an extended preview of the game, plus look at the new internationals in the squad, and look back at the season so far.

The women's team were in action against Salford.

We end with a bit of a roundup of our various competitions, remind everyone of Ali's walk to the game.

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Shilow Pacey and Chris Not-So-Long

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:28 GMT

James, Danny and debutant Callum go over the 2-0 win over Notts County that lifted Crewe in to the automatic places.

The women's team were in action at Tranmere.

We briefly look ahead to Monday's game.

Steve drops in to give us a Cheshire cup update.

We hear from Ali Lawrence ahed of his charity challenge to walk from Gresty Road to Burslem on Monday,

We end with a bit of LFS and when you can expect to hear from us next week.

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Decent Game, Decent Point

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:00:17 GMT

Adam, Steve and Trevor go through the game at Walsall as Crewe come away with a point. The women's team are also in action, at Fleetwood.

There is a preview of the Notts County game with Notts County talk.

There's Youth Cup voice notes, a salute to Ryan Cooney and his nomination for Player of the Month, a deserved well done to Radio Stoke with their improved coverage, Crewe Alex Fantasy Football gets under way for Season 3.

Last Fan Standing is a rollover! - Make sure you get your picks and your £5 over to Tim before Friday's deadline at RailwaymenPodcastLMS@gmx.com to be in with a chance to win the jackpot!

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Daggers Slash Cup Dreams

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:00:41 GMT

As it's FA Cup week Russ stands in as host to go through the cup exit to Dagenham and Redbridge. He is joined on the pod by Alex, Mark and Debutant Tom B.

The women's team are in action against FC United of Manchester.

They preview the trip to walsall, helped by one pod beyond.

There's a last chance call to join the newest season of Crewe Alex Fantasy Footy too! Remember to give Neil a message!

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Shilow Bracey!

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 06:00:04 GMT

Alex, Steve and Henry go through a 6 point week for Crewe Alex. They dissect the wins at Fleetwood from Tuesday night and Saturday's home win over Tranmere. There is a little homage to Mornflake who celebrated their 1000 game as the shirt sponsors!

The Women's team were in cup action at Salford on Sunday.

We end with a preview of The Dagenham and Redbridge Cup game next week and there's still time to get involved with Crewe Alex Fantasy Football Season 3

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He Was Better Than The Guy From Last Year

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:15 GMT

Busy show this week. Tim, Mark and Tom go through Saturday's draw at home to Salford.

Sean and Matt sit down to discuss the season so far for the women's team.

We look forward to the games coming up this week against Fleetwood and Tranmere.

We end with some Cheshire Senior Cup and Youth Cup news. There's a Last Fan Standing update from Tim, and News that it's back - Crewe Alex Fantasy Football. If you want to play, let myself, Russ or Neil know by the next week or so!

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Max Shows Us The (Con)Way!

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:22:36 GMT

Steve stands in as host and is joined by Alex, Aaron and Darren to go through the draw at Doncaster. There's a brief chat on the Harrogate game.

The women have a tough tie in the cup, welcoming Notts County.

One up Top help us preview the Salford game next week, and there's some contract talk to end this episode

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Mickey Demetriou

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:48 GMT

We were joined by Crewe captain Mickey Demetriou as he takes us through his non league, letter writing, days, to his time in Spain at the Glenn Hoddle academy. Then back to England and from Kidderminster, Shrewsbury and Newport to his home now in South Cheshire.

We discuss last season, why it went well, and what went wrong before moving into this season.

We end by looking at what comes next for Mickey.

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No Strikers? No Problems!

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:29 GMT

Steve stands in as host this week, and is joined by James, Graham and Henry to go through the win over Gillingham courtesy of the Shilow brace.

There's an update from the women's team. We look ahead to Doncaster away next Saturday.

We end with an update from LFS, a roundup of Radio Stoke and we end with the news that there SHOULD be a player pod this week!

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No Century Celebrations In Wales

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:28 GMT

Neil, Steve and Trevor go through the defeat in Lee Bell's 100th game as manager of Crewe in South Wales.

We hear from the Women's team after playing Darwin FC.

There's a preview of high flying Gillingham, helped by Gills fan Eddie.

We end with a Last Man Standing Update and the latest in trying to get the Alex off their permanent Freeview home.

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Now That's Entertainment

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:00:09 GMT

Mark, Tim and Tom go through Saturday's superb home performance and 3-0 win over Harrogate.

The women's team are in FA Cup action on the road.

1912 Exiles join us to help preview the Newport game.

There's a bit to finish with Panini Union stickers, an LMS update and the latest update and supporter feedback and reaction to our calls to get Radio Stoke to treat us more fairly!

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Episode 200 - Time to ask - Are we any good?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:00:34 GMT

In our 200th episode of the pod we're joined by Steve D, Alex and, debutant, Ruairi to go through the win at Accrington Stanley. The results are coming, but are the performances?

The women's team are on the road at Bury.

We look ahead to the home game with Harrogate, helped, once again, by Jordan.

We finish with a Last Man Standing Update, a look at Charlie Finney's loan and I address the ongoing poor coverage provided by our local radio station.

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Spotkick Stops Stadium Shutout

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:00:38 GMT

Steves B and H along with Tim go through the home win against Morecambe and assess how the season has started. The women's team are in action against Curzon Ashton, before we then move on to looking ahead to Accrington Stanley.

We end with a bit of Last Man Standing update and reaction to the new 3rd shirt.

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A Good Week All Round

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:00:44 GMT

Alex, Mark and Darren go through the wins over the Liverpool Youth team, and the last gasp first win of the season over Bromley in the league.

The women are in action against Tranmere.

Then we look ahead to Morecambe coming to Gresty Road on Saturday.

This is also your final warning about Last Man Standing - Get your picks and money over to Tim at railwaymenpodcastLMS@gmx.com !

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Firing Blanks and Fans Forums

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:00:06 GMT

Aaron, Tim and Tom K go through the stalemate with Swindon as Crewe get their first point of the season.

We hear from the women's team who were at home to Fleetwood.

We then move on to next week's opponents Bromley, and hear from Ross about how their season has started.

We finish with news of our last man standing competition - the email address is - RailwaymenPodcastLMS@GMX.com and round up the main news from an eventful Fans Forum event from Thursday night

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A 5 Star Shellacking

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:00:21 GMT

Steve, James and Henry go through defeats to Rotherham and Chesterfield and question, just what has gone wrong at the start of this season for the club.

There's an update from the women's team who get their season underway.

We look ahead to next weeks and Swindon, with the Loathed Stranger joining us to help preview the game.

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Opening Day Blues For Crewe

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:00:02 GMT

Graham, Steve B and Trevor go through opening day defeat for Crewe at Barrow. We then look ahead to Rotherham in the League Cup and Matt from Spireites Write podcast joins us to help preview the league game with Chesterfield.

We end this week with an interview with Matt Fisher the women's team manager ahead of their season kicking off this coming weekend.

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Season Preview 24/25

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:30 GMT

We go through all the major developments from the off season to get ready for the new season for Crewe Alex. We start by looking at the players who have left us since we last spoke. We look at the Preseason friendlies and how they have gone, before moving on to a chat about our live show and the open letter from the chairman since then.

Part two sees Ali Maxwell join us from Not The Top 20 podcast to run the rule over the clubs signings and discuss what the season may have it store for us.

We end the pod looking at the two games coming up this week, away at Barrow, and Rotherham in the EFL cup.

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Live Show 13/7/24 - Jack Powell

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 02:00:00 GMT

Our second recording from our live show at Tom's Tap and Brewhouse saw us sit down with Crewe Alex midfielder Jack Powell.

We discussed injury, recovery, thoughts on the season coming up and possibly going into coaching.

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Live Show 13/7/24 - Charle Grant

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:57:57 GMT

We kicked off our live show with Crewe Alex Chairman Charles Grant. Joining us for a 4th successive summer to chat about all things to do with running of the club. Once again Charles was incredibly generous with his time and the answers he gave us.

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Live Show July 13th!

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT

You may have seen online that this coming Saturday we have our first ever live show in Crewe. If you haven't seen it then here is Producer Dave and I going through all the important information!

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That's A Wrap For 2023/24

Mon, 27 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Mark, Steve and Tim go through the playoff final defeat at Wembley.Graham McGarry joins us for the second part to help judge some of the best moments and players in the season.We finish by looking at the retained list and the squad going forward.

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A Day At Wembley

Mon, 20 May 2024 01:25:34 GMT

A different type of pod to anything we've done before.Various pod regulars sent in voice notes to Producer Dave throughout the day to sum up thoughts, feelings and emotions from waking up to getting home from Wembley!

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Qué Sera Sera

Mon, 13 May 2024 05:16:17 GMT

Alex, Mark and Darren have one thing on their mind this week. THAT win over Doncaster. We talk pre game, the match itself and the scenes after the shootout. Thoughts then turn to Wembley on Sunday!

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A Pod Of Two Halves

Tue, 07 May 2024 02:17:22 GMT

Tim, Steve H and Steve D go through the first half of the Doncaster Playoff and look at what they would change for Friday.The second half sees Matt and Hannah from the women's team join us to discuss the game coming up at Gresty Road on Thursday.

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Those Playoff Bound Reds!

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT

A draw at Colchester was needed and a draw at Colchester was what we got. Mark, Tim and Tom go through the game. We hear from the women's team after their last game of the season and we look ahead to Doncaster in the playoffs.

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Have You Ever Seen In Bruges?

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:01:58 GMT

Alex, Trevor and Henry go through the defeat to Wrexham. We look ahead to the crucial game next week at Colchester. There's a reaction to our player of the season award and we finish by looking at the recent fa cup changes.

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Cod Walloped

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Mark, Steve and Adam go though the games this week. Then we look ahead to Wrexham on Saturday.

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The Bare Bones Of It All

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:55:26 GMT

Steve sits in the host seat this week and is joined by James, Steve and Martin to discuss not the best week for the club. We look ahead to Morecambe and Grimsby and round up any other business

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It's A Long Way To Go For That!

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Steve, Aaron and Tom go through the goalless draw at Gillingham. We look ahead to Monday and Saturday's games.We also celebrate a bit of contract news from the club!

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Drawing With Dons

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:12:50 GMT

Tim, Steve and Henry go through the 1-1 draw with Wimbledon. We hear from the women's team who were away at Fleetwood. We then look ahead to Gillingham on good Friday before a couple of announcements.

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Hot Takes and Bad Strategies

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Mark, Neil and Russ go through the win over Sutton united and the defeat in Milton Keynes. The women's team are in cup semi final action at Stockport. We preview the visit of Wimbledon coming up on Saturday and finish with a round up of our two Crewe Alex games.

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Done Over At Donny

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Alex, Mark and Tim go over a pretty abject performance at Doncaster and ask what's changed. The women are in cup action against Bolton. We then preview the Sutton and MK games coming up this week!

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The Bad Kind Of A 3-2 Game

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Tim, Trev and Steve H go through the Morecambe defeat from Saturday and the women's team are back in action.We preview the Doncaster game coming up this week.Plus Adam and John join us for the final part of today's episode to talk us through their roles at the club!

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We've Got The Keeper Covered

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Alex, Mark and Steve D go through Crewe's 3-1 away win in Nottingham. The women are back in league action and we preview Morecambe coming up on Saturday. We end with a bit of a round up including the sad news about Stan Bowles

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Four Points Good. Fourth Place Bad

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Aaron, Darren and Richard look back on a week where Crewe got 4 points from two tough games. We then turn out attention to the Notts county game coming up. The women are in Cheshire cup action at Macclesfield!We finish with news of a Last Man Standing Rollover. To enter simply email your pick to RailwaymenpodcastLMS@gmx.com !!

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Crawling Into The Top Three

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:20:53 GMT

Henry, Tom and H go through Crewe's victory over Crawley, that lifts the Alex into the automatic places. The women's team are back in action!We preview Stockport and Harrogate coming up this week!

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Stalemate At Tranmere

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 04:58:54 GMT

Tim, Trev and Graham go through the Deadline Day Drama before going on to discuss the 0-0 draw at Tranmere.The women's team are back in action at Blackburn and we look ahead to Crawley on Saturday

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Smith-Housed

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Mark, Steve and Adam go through a disappointing home defeat to Salford, after losing one of our own this last week.The women's team are back in action.We preview Tranmere with A Trip To The Moon and Last Man Standing -the Rollover has started again!

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Ex-Ray Exposes Fractured Home Record

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Steve is in the hot seat joined by Alex, Tim and Mark to discuss the win at Barrow on Saturday. The women's team are in action before we preview the Morecambe and Salford games coming up. There's also news of our Last Man Standing Rollover. To get involved email RailwaymenpodcastLMS@gmx.com

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Back to Back to Back Wins With Back to Goal Goal

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT

James, Tom and Henry go though the home victory over Swindon.Crewe Alex Women are in cup action at home to Carlisle. We preview Barrow away before ending with a transfer window round up.

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One Nil To The Railwaymen

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 04:05:45 GMT

Mark, Steve D and Tim go through successive 1-0 victories for Crewe over Bradford and Mansfield.The women's team returns to action.We look ahead to Swindon on Saturday and there's a final shout out for Last Man Standing. If you want to enter simply email your intentions to RailwaymenpodcastLMS@gmx.com

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Jack Powell!

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT

We sat down for a chat with Jack Powell about his start in football with Millwall, Crawley and several other clubs, before hiss move up to Crewe. How he's settled in, his plans for the future and an update on that knee!

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Stopping the Rot?

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Steve, Trev and Graham go through the games away at Walsall and Newport over the festive period which saw Crewe win a single point. There's also previews of 2024's first games against Bradford and Mansfield. And news of our latest player pod!

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A Bumper Crowd, But A Threadbare Squad

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Aaron, Steve and Tim go through the home game with Barrow with over 7,000 home fans at the game.There's also a look ahead to Walsall and Newport and a surprise guest pops up to wish everyone a happy Christmas!

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Two Lost And One Gained?

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Mark, Trev and Graham go through the cup loss to Bristol Rovers and Saturdays entertaining draw against Accrington Stanley. The women's team are back in action against West Chorlton and Didsbury.We preview Barrow and there's news of a new game coming up!

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A Miserable Wet Weekend By The Sea

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:22:16 GMT

Alex, Darren and debutant Adam go through a disappointing trip to Grimsby. There's a brief chat about the Youth Cup defeat to Arsenal.The women's team are back in action, away at Salford.We look ahead to the Bristol Rovers game and Raw Milk help us preview the Stanley game.We finish with Rob from the Supporters Group who takes us through the latest goings on.

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The Dave Artell Derby

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:14:36 GMT

Alex, Mark and Tom B go through the Tuesday night draw at Sutton. We then look ahead to Saturday's game against Grimsby, who have a new manager in charge!

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Those Free Scoring Defenders

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Neil, Tom M and Richard have a look at the last gasp win over Doncaster on Saturday. There's a little chat on the EFL trophy game with Crewe running out the youth team. We preview the Sutton and Bristol rovers cup game coming up.We finish by briefly looking back over a great week for us at the pod!

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Dan Agyei - Crewe Alex Top Scorer

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT

We sat down with last season's top scorer Dan Agyei to talk about his career so far. From being at Burnley and making his PL debut at Anfield to signing for the Alex and finishing top scorer for the club before moving on to Leyton Orient.

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Crewe's Big Derby Day Out

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Alex, Mark and Steve are joined by special guest Graham McGarry to go through the Derby FA Cup win. There's a brief chat on the youth cup, the women's team are in action and a preview of Doncaster. We end by assessing the season so far, and what's working for the Reds!

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Like A Heron Trying To Take Off

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Tim Robinson, Trevor Griffiths and, debutant, Henry Lewis are joined by Gab Sutton to go through the Notts County game. We preview the cup replay away at Derby.The women are cup action of their own at Sporting Khalsa.We end by asking Gab about his thoughts on the season in League Two so far.

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A Bonfire Night Cup Cracker

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 03:59:56 GMT

Steve stepped into the hotseat at the last minute to host with Mark, Alex and Steve B to look back on the cup draw with Derby. And Notts County Talk help us preview the game coming up on Saturday at Gresty Road

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My Three Wishes For Sunday

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:03:30 GMT

Alex, Russ and Steve go through both games this week, Stockport at home and Harrogate away. The women's team are in action against Cheadle.There's a little bit of an update on our three(!) competitions

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4 Goals, 3 Points, 1 Great Away Day

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 03:22:52 GMT

Steve is joined by Aaron, James and Graham to go through Crewe's impressive win at Crawley. There's previews of the games coming up against Stockport and Harrogate. The women are in FA Cup action away at Wallsend.We finish with a chat about the FA Cup televised schedule and a reminder to get bidding on our signed shirt! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394942125797?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=OboAD2WdRyW&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=ZYIzUgpOSH6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE

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Coins, Cards, Calamities and Class!

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Steve sits in as host this week and is joined by Mark, Tom and Gary to look back at the Tranmere game (after a brief look at Tuesday night).There's also a look ahead to Crawley next week!

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Uncle Mark Is Going Home Happy

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Trevor, Tom and debutant H go through a mixed week for Crewe Alex. We start with Tuesday night's win over Gillingham before the controversial loss at Salford. The women's team are in action at Curzon Ashton and Matt from The Trip To The Moon podcast joins us to preview Tranmere

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50+ Premier League Goals?

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Aaron, Tim and Mark go through Crewes trip to Wrexham. The women are in FA Cup action and we are helped to preview the games coming up against Gillingham and Salford. We finish with a little quiz from Tim!

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Long's Double Whammy

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Max, Richard and Steve Dale go through the nerve shredding home victory over Colchester. The women's team are back in action against Fleetwood.RobRyanRed podcast help us preview the upcoming match against Wrexham.We finish with a few different developments around the club this week.

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Big Nev To The Rescue

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Mark, Steve H and Darren go through the 2-2 comeback draw at Wimbledon. We hear from the women's team, in action in Blackpool. We then look ahead to Colchester at home coming up this week.

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The Fourmidable Reds

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 03:39:50 GMT

Alex, Neil and Steve talk us through Crewe's impressive win at FGR. There's a chat about the next young players coming through who featured in the pizza cup and we preview the Wimbledon game coming up next weekend.

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It Was Like Disneyland, or Court

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT

It's Episode 150 and Mark, Steve and Tim go through the League Cup game and the home win over MK.The women's team are back in action against Salford and we end by looking ahead to the two games coming up this week!

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It's A Cracking Away Day

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Mark, Steve and Trev look back at Crewe's first defeat of the season at Bradford. There's a cup trip and a visit from Milton Keynes in the league to preview. There's loan outgoings and we finish with a look at the clubs open letter to the fans on Friday.

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The Inevitable TuTu

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 02:40:05 GMT

Aaron, Tim and Tom make their first appearance on the pod this season to discuss the two home games this week, against Newport and Walsall. We look ahead to the Bradford and hear how the women's team got on in their first league game of the season!

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A Case For The Defence

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:09:19 GMT

Steve is hosting once again and is joined by Mark, Neil and debutant Darren to go over the two away games from this last week. They then look ahead to Newport and Walsall coming up this week!

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Hey Mickey You're So Fine!

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Steve is joined by James, Stevie D and Trev to go over the first game of the season - the 2-2 draw against Mansfield Town. And any other big news from the club this week!Fools rush in also join us to preview the Swindon game coming up.

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Season Preview 2023/24

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Steve is in the hotseat and he is joined by Mark, Steve and Richard as they go through all things Crewe Alex before the new season. How is the squad looking, what did they learn in preseason and how do they envisage this season going?

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Charles Grant - Checking in with the Chairman 2023

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:13:54 GMT

Crewe Alex chairman, Charles Grant returns for his hat-trick appearance on the pod. We discuss last season, next season and the future of the club, along with his new role on the EFL board

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That's A Wrap For 2022/23

Tue, 09 May 2023 05:34:38 GMT

Alex, Mark and Tim go through the home win over Bradford and the final day draw at Newport.We finish with a look at the different winners and losers over the season.

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No Double Trouble For Crewe

Mon, 01 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT

James, Steve and Steve go through an away defeat at Grimsby and a home win over Swindon. We preview Bradford and Newport before having a look at the out of contract players!

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Don't Stop Chasing Waterfalls

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Tim, Steve and Charlie go through the Alex's defeat at Leyton Orient. We hear from the women's team, both from the game on Sunday, and ahead of the game next weekend. There's previews of Grimsby and Swindon, and a review of the C.S. cup defeat to Congleton.

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Long Injury Layoffs And The Flying Finn

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Alex, Steve and Trevor go through an away defeat at Colchester and a home win over Walsall. We look forward to Leyton Orient away and our 4 finalists are announced for the Pods player of the season award!

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He's a Literal Fair Weather Player

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 05:00:00 GMT

James, Tom and Luke look back on the Good Friday victory over Barrow. They move on to preview Colchester and Walsall. Before finishing with a look at the season ticket prices and Player of the Season.

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Not so El Crapico

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Steve Hatton is joined by Alex, Trevor and Steve Bennett to discuss Saturday's 2-0 win over Doncaster. And we look ahead to Friday's match against Barrow.

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A (3/4) Season Review With Graham McGarry

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Steve is joined by Aaron, Alex and Mark to go through the defeat at Gillingham on Tuesday, and preview Doncaster. But, with no Saturday game they are instead joined by Graham McGarry to discuss how and why the season has gone the way it has.

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1-0, Again

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Alex, Neil and Steve go through both games this week, from Stevenage and Northampton. We get a bit side tracked as the games were pretty much the same. There's ab update from the women's team. And we look ahead to the Gillingham game on Tuesday.

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7 Goal Thriller, 7 Unbeaten

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Mark, Steve and Steve go through the tremendous game on Friday night against Salford. There's an update from the women's team, before they look ahead to Stevenage and Northampton coming up this week.

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I Don't Waste My Saturday Nights!

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:00:04 GMT

Alex, Mark and Tim go through injury time heartache at Sutton United. There's an update from the women's team and Salford fan Dave is back to help us preview the upcoming game. We end with a look at the outgoing loans at the club

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Look Out! Beadle's About

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:00:13 GMT

Tim, Steve and Steve go through the two draws this week. One at home, and one away. We hear from the women who were in cup action and look ahead to the Sutton game coming up this week.

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A Whole Pack Of Beagles

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Steve is joined by Alex, Tim and Steve B to discuss a positive week for Crewe in terms of points. There's a cup update from the women's team and a preview of Walsall and Rochdale coming up this week.

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Agyei At The Double

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:00:39 GMT

Steve is in the hotseat once again and is joined by Trev, Alex and debutant Martin as they look back at a home loss and an away draw. We hear from the women's team before looking ahead to Hartlepool and Harrogate.

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A Grim Day Out

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:00:20 GMT

Guest host Steve is joined by Mark and two debutants - Tom Kural and Richard Judson. They go through the two home games from this week, before previewing the two upcoming games. There's an update from the women's team and quite a lot of 'any other business' this week.

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Lee Bell - Crewe Alex Manager

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:00:37 GMT

Lee sat down with us to discuss his start as the manager of the Alex. We talked about his philosophy as a manger, the first team and the academy amongst other things.

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The King Has Gone, Arise King Trig?

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 06:00:54 GMT

Another week, another talking point at the Alex. This week Alex, Mark and Trev go through the Mansfield draw whilst also dealing with a change in goalie. They then look ahead to the Stockport game and end up by comparing goalies throughout the recent history

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Chris Cutler

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 06:00:18 GMT

Chris joins us to go through his career starting before he joined the Alex, joining the club, and what his recollections are of his time at the club. We end by looking at what he's been up to since leaving.

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Clean Sheets All Round

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 06:00:33 GMT

Aaron, Alex and James talk us through the Wimbledon result, and whether the Alex have really turned a corner or not. There's an update from the women's team and we look ahead to the Mansfield game next week.

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New Year, New Crewe?

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 06:00:07 GMT

Mark, Steve and Tim talk through two very different results from 2 different years this week. We then look ahead to the Wimbledon game.

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Boxing Day Beat Down

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Steve B, Steve D and Tom go through the disappointing loss at Stockport, before we turn our attention to Carlisle and Tranmere coming up. We finish with a look at the youth cup and the recent fans forum

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Questions Need To Be Asked

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:00:03 GMT

Mark, Tim and Steve were joined by Gab Sutton as they went through the Newport defeat and then tried to answer some of the bigger questions surrounding the club. There's an update from the women's team. Steve from the Orient Outlook returns to preview next wk's game

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Focus On The League

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:00:47 GMT

Steve H is joined by Steve D, Trev and debutant Dan, to discuss Crewe's exit from the FA Cup at Oakwell. The women's team are also in cup action and we look ahead to Friday night lights with the game coming up against Newport.

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1-0 To The Railwaymen!

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:39 GMT

Guest Host Steve is joined by Andy K, Alex and Mark to go through yet another Crewe Alex 1-0 win. We're joined by former Crewe and Barnsley defender Steve Foster to discuss the upcoming FA Cup fixture, hear from the women's team, before ending on the sad news of the passing of Francis Joseph

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The King Delivers 3 Points

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:00:37 GMT

Guest host Steve H is joined by Aaron, Alex and Steve B to discuss 3 points at home to Colchester. The women's team are in FA Cup action at WBA. We preview Swindon, and look at the recent search for a manager.

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A Cup Run & A Cup Bike Ride!

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:00:36 GMT

Host Tim is joined by Mark, Russ and Trev to talk about Crewe's Cup victory over Leyton Orient. They focus on the news of the managerial shuffle at the club, before looking ahead to the week coming up.

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A Nightmare On Holker Street

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:03 GMT

Crewe serve up a Halloween Horror Show at Barrow for guest host Tim along with Aaron, Neil and Trevor to discuss. We hear from the women's team, before looking ahead to next week. We finish with some Youth Cup action.

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Heroes to Villians

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:00:25 GMT

Mark, Gary and Dave discuss Saturdays home draw to Doncaster. The women have a big game in the FA Cup and we look ahead to the games coming up this wk. We finish with a look at news Neil Critchley was back in Crewe on Saturday.

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Live From Crewe Market Hall

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:00:13 GMT

Guest host Tim Robinson is joined by a whole host of guests this week as we are on the road at the Market Hall. We will be going through the Tranmere game, and previewing the Doncaster game coming up on Saturday. One of our guests Gareth the poet is happy for anyone to get in touch on gareth@rhymeology.co.uk

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Trust in the Process?

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:00:40 GMT

Steve, James and Kieran go through a pretty uninspiring home draw to Gillingham on Saturday. There's a cup update from the women's team. We look ahead to the Tranmere game, and we finish looking at next week's upcoming live recording at the market hall!

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Concrete Wall in Carlisle

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:00:34 GMT

Steve H, Steve B and Trevor look back over Crewe's second goalless draw of the season. We look ahead to Gillingham. Hear how the women got on in the FA Cup and finish with a variety of topics, including the latest pod venture in the next 2 wks.

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Alex Morris - Crewe Alexandra Manager

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:07 GMT

We sat with Crewe Alex manager Alex Morris to talk about his journey to the Gresty Road hotseat and the start he has made to his managerial career so far. Also, don't forget to vote for us in the FCAs https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/

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Deja Crewe

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:00:35 GMT

Alex, Tim and debutant Dave look over the last minute defeat to Mansfield. There's a review of the the women's game. A preview of the upcoming Carlisle game and we have a look at the players on international duty. Finally we really need your help and support to vote for the pod at the below address https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/

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Back To Winning Ways

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:00:33 GMT

Mark, Steve H and Trevor look over the two games from this week, and the 4 point return for the Alex. We hear about a convincing win for the women's team and look ahead to Mansfield, coming up on Saturday.

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Stevenage's Saturday

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:00:25 GMT

Aaron, Emma and Gary look back on a disappointing Saturday at Gresty Road. We hear from the women's team, before looking ahead to Grimsby. We finish with an update from Crewe Alex Fantasy Football. Don't forget to give us a vote at the below website https://footballcontentawards.com/2022/08/19/how-to-vote-in-the-2022-football-content-awards/

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A Rare Blank

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 05:00:18 GMT

Mark, Neil and Trevor take a look at the goalless draw at Bradford. They move on to look ahead to the upcoming Bolton and Stevenage games. We finish by talking about what Neil's been up to with the new website, the closing of the transfer window and the new club shop in the town centre!

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Baker - Richardson X3

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 05:00:21 GMT

James, Steve Dale & Tim talk us through the two homes games against Sutton & Northampton. We hear from the women's team on the first game of the season. We then look ahead to the Bradford game, and discuss the recent fans forum. Don't forget to vote for us as well as 'Best Podcast' in the football league. https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/

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That Felt Familiar

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 02:00:05 GMT

Mark, Steve H and Trevor look back over a disappointing week for the Alex after defeats in the league and Cup. We then look ahead to the games coming up this week, and finish with transfer window wants.

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2 from 2!

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 05:00:28 GMT

Tim, Tom and Steve B are back with another episode, just like last week we are discussing a Crewe win. We move on to the two games coming up this week, away at Grimsby and Salford. We end with a little chat about the latest outgoing from the club.

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A Perfect Start?

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 05:00:36 GMT

Guest host Steve H talks us through an opening day victory at Rochdale with Aaron, Steve Davies and Steve Dale. We hear from Jordan the Harrogate fan before our game next Saturday and there's a chat with podcast sponsored Rio Adebisi

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Season Preview 22/23

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:00:12 GMT

We look ahead to the new season, having a look at Crewe's recruitment, the preseason friendlies and what to expect from this Crewe side. We also checked in with All Dale Are We before the season opener at Rochdale.

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Super Colin Little!

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:00:28 GMT

We were joined by Colin Little, a forward at the club from the championship glory days, and now youth coach at Manchester United. We talk about his time at Gresty Road, what he learnt from Dario, and how he uses that in his current job. Don't forget TK check out our new website Www.therailwaymenreview.com

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The Railwaymen Supporters Society

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:33 GMT

We caught up with Mark, Ben and Colin from the RSS to update us on what has been happening since we last spoke to them. We discussed on field issues, off field issues and what plans they have for the future for the club and for the society itself.

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Gus Wilson - You'll Never Beat Him!

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:24 GMT

We were joined by former Crewe Alex defender Gus Wilson to take us through his time at the club in the early 90s. We discuss where he's been since, and, of course, having his own song.

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Checking in with the Chairman - Episode 100!

Mon, 30 May 2022 05:00:59 GMT

Crewe Alexandra chairman Charles Grant returns to the pod, to review the season just gone. We look at all things within the club on and off the field and look at what needs to change for next season.

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That's a wrap on 2021/22

Mon, 02 May 2022 05:00:21 GMT

Russ, Steve and, debutant, Owen look back at the defeat at Lincoln. Look ahead to which players they expect to see at Crewe next season. There's an update from the women's team. Then Pete Morse and Graham McGarry join us to give us their thoughts on the season. We finish with big news for the podcast for next season

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It's all in the Family

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:00:41 GMT

Aaron, Steve and debutant Kieran go over the Wednesday and Ipswich games. There is news of the women's team playing at Gresty Road. We then look ahead to the Lincoln game with the Stacey West pod. Finally we hear about how Kieran came to start watching the Alex this season.

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Meet The New Boss!

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:33 GMT

Neil, Steve and James go through Alex Morris' first game in charge. A win against Wimbledon. We also preview the Sheff Wed and Ipswich games. We finish with the Crewe Alex Women's manager and captain, Matt and Loren in preparation to their game at Gresty Road, next Sunday.

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Dave Artell has left the building.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 05:00:57 GMT

Emergency pod - Tim Robinson hosts Steve Dale, Steve Bennett and Russ Fearn to react to today's news that Dave Artell has left the club.

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(R)

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:35 GMT

Alex, Steve and debutant Trevor sum up relegation and what it means. We hear from the women's team after their game. We (briefly) look ahead to the Wimbledon game, and finish on changes for next season. Warning with this one - lots more swearing than normal!

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It's all over bar the 'R'

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:00:05 GMT

Mark Birtles, Tim Robinson and debutant Emma Porter go through the Fleetwood defeat and what that means for the club. We also hear from the women's team, before previewing the MK and Doncaster games. We end by asking Emma about her job as Player Care Coordinator with the academy.

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Craig Hignett!

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 05:00:26 GMT

We were joined by Craig Hignett as we went through his career, starting at Crewe, before moving on to Boro, Aberdeen, Barnsley and Blackburn, before his loan move back to the Alex. We finish up talking about his managerial career at Hartlepool.

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On Yer Bike!

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:00:30 GMT

Alex, Gary and Mark look at the defeats to Wigan and Bolton. We'll, they start off doing that then get sidetracked with other stuff happening at the club. We hear from the Crewe Alex Women's team manager following their game at Salford. There's no preview of games this week, so we finish off chatting to Luke Varney, ahead of his big bike ride, next Sunday. If you'd like to donate please follow the link below. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/luke-varneypt?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=luke-varneypt&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=3033621726f04a5f9208f7473b7a329b

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We're up on Blocks at the moment

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 06:00:34 GMT

Guest host Tim is joined by Mark, Russ and Steve Hatton to discuss the defeats by Portsmouth and Sunderland this week. We hear from the Crewe Alex Women's team. There's a look ahead to Wigan and Bolton, before they turn their attention to the back room shuffle the club announced Saturday evening.

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Dave Artell - Crewe Alexandra Manager

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:00:06 GMT

Absolutely delighted to sit down the the Alex manager Dave Artell. We went though some of the problems and challenges he's faced with the club this season. We also looked at his time at Crewe as a whole, and how much had changed since he rejoined the club as manager.

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Motivation Low - Habit High

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 06:00:02 GMT

A disappointing home defeat by Wycombe is discussed by Steve, Steve and Gary. There's an update from the women's team, before a preview of pompey and Sunderland. We finish with a look at the fans forum and the link up with Her Game Too

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Throw ins and scoreboards!

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:00:28 GMT

Alex, Mark and Tom discuss the weeks games, a loss to Oxford, before a win at Cheltenham. That's an update from the women's team. Alex Broom helps us preview Wycombe, and we finish by looking at the upcoming fans forum.

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Too Wet and Cold to Play

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Guest host Russ talks Wigan and wet pitches with Steve, Steve and James. They look ahead to two games coming up this week, before looking at two different chairmen for the club.

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Time Gentlemen Please?

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:00:27 GMT

The actual football on the pitch takes a back step this week, as we talk about other issues going on at the club. We also look ahead to the Wigan and Portsmouth games coming up this wk!

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Last Orders at the Last Chance Saloon!

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:00:32 GMT

Aaron, Neil and Producer Dave try to talk about the defeat at Gillingham and what that means for the season. In a shorterned version of the pod, they also look at the end of the transfer window, 1 in, 1 out.

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Signings! Signings! Signings!

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:08 GMT

Tim, Steve and Mark are on this wk to discuss the defeat to Rotherham. They also look at the game coming up on Tuesday vs Gillingham and we look at the flurry of signings made in the week. Tim also does some roving reporting at the women's match.

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A schooling in Cambridge!

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 06:00:53 GMT

Aaron, Alex and Steve go through the defeat at Cambridge, and where it leaves us. Steve also gives us the run down of Crewe's victory over Alsager in the Cheshire cup. There's an update from the women's team and a preview of Rotherham's upcoming visit.

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4 from 6 this week!

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:00:47 GMT

James, Mark and Steve go through a good week for the club, with a win and a draw. Theres one final youth cup update for this season, and we check in with the womens team, before we look ahead to Cambridge. We finish with a chat about the lack of transfer I comings so far.

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Luke! Luke! Luke Varney!

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:00:28 GMT

We were joined by Luke as he took us through his time in non league to the Alex and then on to an incredible career in the game. If you'd like to help out Luke on his bike ride, click the link below. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/luke-varneypt?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=luke-varneypt&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=3033621726f04a5f9208f7473b7a329b

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A Merry Christmas, not such a Happy New Year

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 06:00:26 GMT

Alex, Tim and Steve discuss a Crewe win at Morecambe, and a defeat at Burton. We also look at transfers, vaccination status of players looking at making a move and finish with flares.

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Christmas with Clayton Ince

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 06:00:03 GMT

We were joined by Clayton Ince, as he talked us through his move to England and his attempts to break in to the Crewe first XI. We go on to discuss his record breaking season and his World Cup experiences, before finishing with what he's up to now.

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21/22 Mid Season Review

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 06:00:29 GMT

We are about half way through this season, so with not game this wkend it feels like a good place to assess what's gone on so far. Who better than to do that than Graham McGarry and Pete Morse.

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¡Hala Wednesday!

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:13:17 GMT

Guest host Russ is joined by Steve, Steve and Mark to discuss the win over Lincoln and the loss to Sheff W. We also look back at the latest youth cup win.

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Those Crucial Six Inches

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:26 GMT

Join Andy, Steve, and Tim in a shorter edition to discuss the trips to Wimbledon and Ipswich. We also look ahead to the game coming up this Wednesday in the Pizza trophy, and finish with our competition.

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It's a base to build on

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:00:41 GMT

Aaron, Alex and Steve discuss a Crewe win! There's an update from the women's team. Finally, we look ahead to the two away games coming up this wk, and decide what a good week looks like.

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Darling! You've got to let me know...

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:00:06 GMT

Guest host Tim, talks through the Wolves pizza cup win, league defeat to Bolton, and Youth Cup victory. Alex, Mark and Russ spend some time, again, discussing the managers future, before looking ahead to Gillingham next weekend.

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A League One Fred

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:00:32 GMT

We discuss the games against Donny and Swindon. There's a chat about the upcoming wolves (small chat) and Bolton (bigger chat) games. We end assessing what exactly it is that needs to be changed.

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Still... Good news about the Youth Cup!

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:00:27 GMT

Guest host Russ is joined by Steve H, Steve Dale and Tim to discuss the MK game. They look ahead to this week's games and Producer Dave gets in touch with Donny fan Adam to discuss the seasons so far.

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The Lowery Quandary

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:00:29 GMT

Guest host Tim, is joined by Alex, Neil and Producer Dave to discuss the games against Sunderland and Wycombe. They look ahead to the MK Dons game, before we hear from the women's team in Fa Cup action. Lastly the pod discuss the men's Fa Cup draw and the Youth Cup game coming up.

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Captain Pugwash

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:00:32 GMT

James, Mark and Steve discuss the defeat at Fleetwood. They then move on to discuss the two games coming up this week against tricky opposition, aided by Sunderland and Wycombe fans. We also hear from the women's team. We finish by hearing from Andy who is taking on a challenge at Gresty Road. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bumsonseatscrewefc?utm_term=Gymw6vYQd

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Adi Moses

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:00:08 GMT

Adi joins us to talk through breaking through at Barnsley, playing in the top flight, before joining Crewe, via Huddersfield. We look back at his 3 yrs at Gresty Road, before moving on to what's he's up to now.

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Draw specialists

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:00:48 GMT

Two draws this last week, although they felt very different at full time. Steve, James and Tom look back on the Plymouth and Cambridge games, before looking ahead to Wigan and Fleetwood coming up in the next couple of wks.

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Playing just like Iggy Pop

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:00:50 GMT

2 games, 1 point and 1 last minute penalty. Aaron and debutants Max and Gary look at the games against Morecambe and Rotherham. There's an update from the women's team and we look ahead to Plymouth and Cambridge before the newbies have their first go at the comp.

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Same again Tuesday!

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:20 GMT

Busy pod today. Steve Dale, Russ and Mark dissect the game against Burton, Gab Sutton pops by to give his thoughts. We have a match report from the women's team and then preview the upcoming games with Morecambe and Rotherham

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Now we've started!

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:00:55 GMT

Alex, Steve and Tim take a look at a new look Crewe side who gained a point on the road at Shrewsbury. We also preview Burton, before rounding up any other business.

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Deano! - A chat with Dean Greygoose

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:00:13 GMT

Dean joins us to talk us though his time at the Alex in the late 1980/early 1990s. He discusses the promotion campaign, along with some memorable cup games and gives his thoughts on Dario and the club during his time there.

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Old MacDonald on his farm

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:00:05 GMT

Steve, Steve and Tim discuss the big trips to Leeds and Charlton. We also preview two games coming up against Shrewsbury, before finishing up with another installment of 'who is leaving Crewe'.

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One nil to the opposition

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:00:40 GMT

Tim, Steve and Andy discuss the two losses this week, before we look ahead to a big week ahead for the club and the fans. We also spend quite a bit of time discussing various off field issues the club currently has.

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Up For The Cup!

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:00:17 GMT

Alex gives us his travel review of Hartlepool nightlife, whilst James and Russ discuss what went wrong at Pompey. We're also joined by fans from Oxford and A. Stanley to discuss this week's game. There's also a farewell to CK10, plus a welcome to our new number 5.

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21/22 is up and running now

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:00:12 GMT

Mark, Neil and Steve discuss the season opener vs Cheltenham. We also have Andy from PompeyNewsNow to give us an update on what they've been upto. We finish by looking at the events on Friday.

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2021/22 Season Preview

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:30 GMT

Loads going on today. Steve, James and Russ go through signings and preseason and look ahead to the big kick off. James, our rival fan gives us the lowdown on Cheltenham. And Pete morse and James Beckett join us to talk us through the summer changes at the club.

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Luke Murphy - so good we signed him twice.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:22 GMT

A bumper sized episode see Luke Murphy join us and take us through his journey from academy to first team and then coming back to Crewe via Leeds, Burton and Bolton. For anyone wanting the link for our player sponsorship competition this is it - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/railwaymenpod

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An interview with the chairman - Charles Grant

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:00:25 GMT

We sat down with Charles Grant to discuss his route to becoming chairman, his relationship with Dave Artell and future plans for the club.

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1988/89 Promotion Special

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:00:05 GMT

We were joined by 3 members of the 88/89 promotion squad; Wayne Goodison, Paul Fishenden and Aaron Callaghan. We got through the season but also how the players had got there, the final game at tranmere, and there's also a little nod to their singing careers

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Big Bob Scott

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:00:58 GMT

We were joined by a Crewe Alex legend. He discusses how he got into the game, what made him such a fans favourite at the club, and what motivated him to play for a team that was most of the league.

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Graham McGarry - From bowls to broadcasting!

Mon, 17 May 2021 05:00:22 GMT

Graham McGarry joins us to chat about his years covering Crewe Alex in various different roles. We also learn how crown green bowls were vitally important in his career.

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That's a wrap for 2020/21!

Mon, 10 May 2021 05:00:28 GMT

Aaron, Russ and Steve have a look at the Shrewsbury game, before finishing up the prediction league and fanhub seasons. We're then joined by Pete Morse to look back at the season as a whole.

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Welcome to The Owen Dale Show

Mon, 03 May 2021 05:00:39 GMT

Russ, Mark and debutant Charlie looks back on impressive results at Charlton and Bristol Rovers. We also have exciting news about our Player of the Season awards.

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Kirky has won it!

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:00:15 GMT

2 games and 4 points, so good week results wise, maybe not with the performances. James, Tim and debutant Steve B discuss the games before looking ahead to the games this week and then to next season

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Steve Phillips - goalie, coach, Wembley winner!

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:00:43 GMT

We were joined by Steve to talk us through his career. From crossing the Bristol divide, to almost moving to Turkey, before turned up in South Cheshire. Steve then goes on to tell us about his time between the sticks and coaching the next crop of goalies at the Alex.

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From overhead to seeing red!

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Guest host Russ is joined by Steve, Steve and Aaron to discuss pompey and Wigan. He even introduces a new feature! As it's Steve Hatton's last appearance he sums up his thoughts on the season. Plus there's our latest ex player pod to announce!

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Hit for 6!

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:00:24 GMT

We try and assess the carnage that was Oxford at home. Neil and Mark, on their last appearance of the season give us their thoughts on the season as a whole. We're also joined by fans of pompey and Wigan to preview the games coming up this week!

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Rich Walker - The Doorman

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:46 GMT

Rich joined us for our latest ex player pod to discuss his time growing up through Crewe's academy, into the first team. We then talked about his time away from the club before moving on to his current role coaching at Stoke.

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Who ya gonna call? The players or the police!

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:00:38 GMT

Tim, Russ and Steve go over two pretty good performances from the Easter wkend, before moving on to the upcoming Oxford game. We are also announcing our latest ex player pod!

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Lee Bell - double promotion winner and U18 head coach

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:06 GMT

We were joined by Lee who went through his career, including 2 spells at the Alex, before moving on to his current coaching career at the club. Lee also wanted to donate this episode to Ashton Hulme, and in the intro explains the run he and others from the club are undertaking which you can donate to here. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/crewestaff?utm_term=Z3gMQazDp

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1 nil to the Rochdale!

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 06:00:11 GMT

A shortened version today, as Neil, Steve and debutant Mark, look back at the Northampton win, before we get marks assessment of the season so far. We wrap it up by announcing the latest player pod, out next week!

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I enjoyed the Doncaster game!

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:00:15 GMT

Aaron, Russ, Steve and producer Dave are back to discuss one home win, and one home defeat. We also have a look at Northampton and Russ gives us a fanhub update.

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The Best Left footed right back in world football!

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:06 GMT

We discuss two tricky away games from the past wk, before looking ahead to two home games this wk. We have a well known opposition fan on this wk too!

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Matt Tootle - Wembley winning left winger!

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:00:20 GMT

Matt joined us to talk us through his football journey from the Crewe academy into the first team and then on to his career since. We also discussed off field issues as well, with Matt being Frank and honest.

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Chris Porter - Discuss

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:00:55 GMT

A win and a draw to discuss this week, before we look at yet another tough week coming up. We also have news on our latest player pod and Russ give us a fanhub update!

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That's a low point

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:42 GMT

We try and see what positives we can take from the Swindon game. There's talk from Stanley and Sunderland fans before we get an update from the fans forum.

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Prize winners, league champions and Cup finalists.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:00:04 GMT

A three part pod today; we draw our prize winners for our competition, we hear about Swindon's latest form and we interview Billy Waters and Jon Guthrie.

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Abdul Osman - captain, JPT winner.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:44 GMT

We were joined by Abdul Osman who took us through his start in football in London, through his career in Scotland, England and Greece before focusing on the two years he spent at Gresty Road.

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I expected Ronnie Radford to run out on that pitch!

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:00:14 GMT

3 points from 6 this week, we discuss two tricky away games, before looking ahead to Portsmouth. We've also got our predictions, transfer window round up, and our latest ex-player pod is announced. Don't forget it's also the last wk to donate and be in with a chance of winning a signed Crewe shirt! https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/therailwaymenpodcast

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Have to start seeing games out again!

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:04 GMT

Steve, Alex and Russ chat about a disappointing week for the team. We look ahead to the Shrewsbury and Peterborough games coming up this week. Plus Steve gives his tribute to one of his original favourite Alex players.

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Justin Cochrane - from Crewe to England

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:00:35 GMT

We chat to Justin as he talks us through his journey to Crewe, that trial game, his 3 years at the club, and then on to his career as a coach at spurs and his current role with England. Don't forget to donate if you haven't already at the address below and be in with a chance to win a signed Crewe shirt! https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/therailwaymenpodcast

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The Return of Billy Jones

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:30 GMT

Lots going on this week, two games to review, two more to preview. Plus views from the Gillingham and Ipswich fans. We also discuss transfers, predictions and our upcoming ex-player episode. Don't forget to donate at the link below. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/therailwaymenpodcast

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There's a star man!

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 06:00:18 GMT

This week Steve, Steve and Aaron look at the draw with Plymouth, before a return to twice weekly games. We also have predictions and a send off for Perry. Lastly, don't forget to get involved with our just giving page. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/therailwaymenpodcast

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Stephen Foster - Crewe's number 6!

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:00:32 GMT

Stephen sat down with Neil, Steve and I to talk about his time at the Alex, from academy through to first team before moving on to Burnley and Barnsley. We've also got our justgiving link here for this who want to donate. If you can please give £10 https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/the-railwaymenpodcast

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It's a game of two halves

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:00:26 GMT

We're back with the usual previews and reviews. Plus, news on our latest ex-player interview and our first ever competition!

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Mid-Season Review

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:00:40 GMT

Steve H, Tim, Neil and I sat down with Pete Morse to discuss how the first half of the season has gone and what to expect in the 2nd half

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Mika Mandronna!

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 06:00:34 GMT

A look back at the Fleetwood game, with a perfectly legitimate goal by Mika. We then look ahead to Rochdale and Shrewsbury in the coming week, before, finally, this wk's panellists come up with their 2020 highlight!

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Neil Baker - 23 yrs. A Crewe legend.

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:00:03 GMT

Merry Christmas everybody! What better way to say thank you for listening than to give you this special episode on Christmas Day.

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Jingle All The Way!

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 06:00:42 GMT

A great week for the Alex sees them pick up 6 more points and move into the top 10. We also look at the upcoming Fleetwood game and have a general look back at 2020

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Good to be home

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 06:00:01 GMT

Two games reviewed, two more previewed, but also, crucially we look at fans being back in the ground after so long away.

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Smith and Macca!

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:00:12 GMT

We were joined by two legends of the club, they went through just about every topic from their time at the club. Enjoy!

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The Man Who!

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 06:00:48 GMT

We talk 4 points in a week, the newest goal of the season and preview 2 more games this week. Also there's talk about being without Perry and Callum for very different reasons.

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We go again on Tuesday!

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:00:40 GMT

A good chat with Steve, Steve and Alex about the two games that have just gone before previewing this wk's challenges. We also have 2 fans from the opposition this wk, as well as an impressive number of members of the goalkeeping Union.

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Colin Cramb! Cramb! Cramb!

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 06:00:56 GMT

Tim, Steve and I are joined by one of our favourite ever players for the Alex as he takes us through his Crewe career, how he got there and what's he's been up to since!

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3rd Time is a Charm!

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 06:00:11 GMT

There's finally a game of football in Oxford at the 3rd time of asking. Crewe also visited Portsmouth, with a different outcome to the Oxford game. We also preview Stanley and Cheltenham before wrapping up with any other business.

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Offord and Accepted

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 06:00:05 GMT

We look back at the Efl trophy game and a great win on Saturday, before getting Gab Sutton's perspective. We then preview Oxford (again!) and a trip to Portsmouth.

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We've got some goals to talk about!

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 06:00:20 GMT

A look back at a league loss and a cup win this week. I have a chat with Matt the women's head coach about how lockdown affects them and James is this wk's view from the opposition.

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A chat with Steve Jones - the 'Original Jonah'

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:00:00 GMT

We were joined by Steve who gave us a thorough look at his career and how he came to Crewe before an in-depth account of his time at the club during the Championship glory years.

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Hate Steve Evans - Love groundsmen!

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 06:00:49 GMT

Two games to review, one where Crewe were played off the park and one where it felt like a robbery. Plus 2 more games coming up, one in the league, one in the cup. We also hear how the women's team got on away at Wigan!

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We're really in the thick of it now!

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 06:00:18 GMT

Another full episode, full of your normal stuff. 2 games to review, 2 to preview. News from the women's team and even some love for Marcus Rashford!

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It's 1 point gained, not 2 points lost

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 05:00:24 GMT

A bumper episode today, a look at 2 games, one that was played and one that wasn't, before looking at 2 tricky games coming up this wk. We also have a look at operation "big picture" and the closing of the transfer window

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A chat with James Collins.

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:00:28 GMT

James gives us a complete look at his time at Crewe, from academy, player, coach to first team assistant, he's done it all. He then goes on to giving us an update on his new position at Wolves.

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Play the Crewe way - 3 points - easy peasy

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:00:19 GMT

The pod looks back at a great Saturday against Wigan, before turning attention to the upcoming Oxford and Blackpool games. There's also news of the women's team's first league game of the season and our first ever head to head quiz!

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And now for something completely different

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 05:00:29 GMT

An adaptable panel throw the old schedule out the window and turn their attention to listener questions after trying to get to the bottom of what happened on Saturday.

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Pete Morse (un)coded part 2

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 05:00:21 GMT

This is the 2nd half of our chat with Pete Morse. In this episode he shares stories from his time in the commentary box with Graham McGarry before turning his attention to the current team.

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We're up and running!

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 04:03:43 GMT

A busy episode today, reviewing our first league win and previewing the two games coming up. We also are given an update on the AGM for the Railwaymen Supporters Group, and as ever are joined by an opposition fan to look at Oxford.

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Pete Morse (un)coded (Part 1)

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 05:00:20 GMT

In the first of a 2 part chat with Pete Morse we look at his days in the Crewe academy, he shares some anecdotes before sharing why it had to end.

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We've got to get some points on the board.

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 05:00:32 GMT

2nd league game, 2nd league defeat. What needs to change? Is it time to panic? Plus MK Dons fan, Martin and a crushing victory for the women in the FA Cup.

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I don't want to be using the explicit label for these podcasts!

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 05:00:37 GMT

Steve, Steve and Russ discuss when fans will be allowed back into Gresty Road before looking back at the Bolton and Charlton games, and previewing Hull.

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This might be tougher than we thought

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 05:00:05 GMT

A look back at the terrific Friday and the Lincoln cup defeat, before looking ahead to the Bolton and Charlton games. Also news of the women's team in FA Cup action!

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It's just a competitive friendly

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 05:00:44 GMT

2020/21 season preview. Featuring a discussion on signings, preseason, and a look ahead to the Lincoln cup game.

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Cumberland! 2pm! Sunday!

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 05:00:12 GMT

An episode dedicated to the women's team, as they look back on last season, before explaining what they've been up to in lockdown and the hopes for next season.

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Raffle ticket number..?? - a chat with The Railwaymen Supporters Society.

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 05:00:22 GMT

We chat with some board members from the Railwaymen Supporters Society as they answer your questions, update us on what's coming up and, also, try and poach Alex away from the pod

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Messi or Finney? - Season Review 2019/20

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 05:30:38 GMT

A look back on the 2019/20 season, including goal and player of the season. We also look at the latest contract negotiations going into the next season.

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