FOOTBALL THEN & NOW

- Andy Moreland is back for a proper Manchester United trip down memory lane - We look back at Eric Cantona and that famous chip goal against Sunderland in 1996 and talk about him as a player - We go through some huge Champions League nights against Barcelona and Juventus - Plenty of player nostalgia and great memories along the way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

- We open the show discussing the appointment of Dave Challinor at Sheffield Wednesday - We preview the Champions League tie between Barcelona and Aston Villa - We cover Nuno Espirito Santo’s sacking by West Ham and what comes next for the club - We review Everton’s brilliant one nil away win over Newcastle last night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Moreland returns to the show to share his take on the ongoing unrest at Manchester United - Breaking down the decision from manager Michael Carrick to drop Bruno Fernandes from the matchday squad for the Bournemouth fixture, following Bruno’s recent public comments - Andy and Stu weigh in on speculation linking Julian Nagelsmann and Eddie Howe to the managerial role - They discuss why this will not be a quick fix, with wholesale changes required across the whole club- A look ahead to Manchester United’s Saturday fixture against Chelsea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brady Barlow our highest appearance holder returns to the show - The Performance of the Week is Villa's superb victory over Manchester City. - We digest that result with Brady and look at the Villain's excellent recent form! - Carabao Cup Bournemouth Vs Aston Villa - Kane or Yamal To WIn the Ballon d'Or 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stu is joined for episode 125 by Matt, host of the 4 The Crew Podcast, a fan first show covering Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew and the USMNT.​ *They dive into all things Crew, breaking down their run to the US Open Cup final, an extraordinarily busy midseason transfer window, and what it really means to support MLS’s original club. *Matt also reflects on the legendary Save The Crew movement and gives a proper look into local fan culture in Ohio. *Matt also follows Manchester United so we discuss how Michael Carrick will fare this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stu is joined by huge Liverpool fan Stephen Ashe. They discuss: * Iraola's start with the reds. * Where Liverpool can finish in the Premier League. * Stephen's love of Robbie Fowler & so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stu is joined by two guests this week as Grimsby Town fan Richard Young and Coventry City fan Alex Zielski drop by for a chat. The lads take a look at how both clubs have started the season, with Grimsby in League Two and Coventry getting to grips with life in the Premier League. There’s plenty of football chat, a bit of nostalgia from Rich and Alex, and as always, a few stories thrown in for good measure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the return of Chris Mackin to Football Then and Now. Chris runs the Blue Steel Everton page, covering the latest news, potential transfers and the inner workings of the club, as well as the Inside the Tower Everton podcast. For his second appearance, we’re leaving the transfer talk behind and going down memory lane, as Chris shares some of his favourite Everton memories, players and moments from years gone by. A really enjoyable trip down memory lane with some fantastic stories along the way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stu is joined by a cracking line up of guests this week as we dive into all the action from Transfer Deadline Day. First up is fellow Everton fan and Stu’s cousin Alex Dowling making his first appearance on the podcast. Dean Mitchell returns to discuss how life in League One is going for his beloved Sheffield Wednesday. And completing the line up is Football THEN & NOW record appearance holder and Aston Villa nut Brady Barlow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining Stu Palmer this week is Chris Mackin, who runs the Blue Steel Everton fan page and the Inside the Tower podcast. Chris talks about Blue Steel, the latest Everton news, transfer links and what goes into running an independent fan led platform. We also step away from the intensity of Everton content to talk football in general, giving Chris a chance to take a break from the constant Everton focus and discuss the wider game we all love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices