Robins Report Podcast

[Si Robin]

They can't be bothered to respond to the 3rd largest shareholder of the club - the largest shareholder that is a board member.

Where's their respect?

[Si Robin]

The Robins Report CTFC
@Robins_Report
You ask, as always, we deliver.

Tonight 8:30pm…

Emergency RR pod LIVE on X.

Come and join us!

#ctfc

[Si Robin]

For anyone who wasn't able to catch it last night.

I'm not sure if it will be on Spotify or other podcast platforms - but it is in full on Twitter/X:

https://x.com/Robins_Report/status/1793726292728397923

[Si Robin]

https://www.youtube.com/live/e0YXVJtOrm ... xXwXpgYNZl


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[Si Robin]

The Robins Report CTFC
@Robins_Report
Episode #99

@OwenCTFC_, @MarkHalliwell1, @SimonGardiner84 and @Joedes87 discuss:

- New staff in their roles
- New squad additions
- Deaprtures
- What next?

#UTT

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WmeXR ... b9751d41ca

NOTE: It was recorded Wednesday evening

[Si Robin]

The Robins Report CTFC

IT'S QUIZ DAY!

Our resident quiz master @Joedes87 has created 3 rounds of CTFC trivia to whet the appetite as the new season approaches...

Join us at 8:30pm and play along whilst watching @MarkHalliwell1, @SimonGardiner84, @DaveCohen_ and @OwenCTFC_ squirm.

#ctfc #UTT

The quiz will be streamed live on Twitter/X for anyone interested in watching.

[Si Robin]

For anyone who missed it - was a real close one:

https://www.youtube.com/live/zol3h6VjYzg

[Si Robin]

And for those who just want to listen:


The Robins Report CTFC
@Robins_Report
Episode #100 - Quiz

Many thanks to @Joedes87 for putting together a fantastic quiz!

Round 1: Career We Go
Round 2: Teamsheets
Round 3: Season 23/24

@MarkHalliwell1 and @DaveCohen_ team up against @SimonGardiner84 and @OwenCTFC_

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NXKwJ ... 2208f34386

[Si Robin]

The Robins Report CTFC
@Robins_Report
Episode #101 - FOOTBALL IS BACK, WE ARE BACK!

Join @OwenCTFC_, @MarkHalliwell1, @SimonGardiner84 and 1@tylerkilmister as they preview the new season.

- Pre season round up
- Squad outlook
- Predictions
- @1887RedArmy plans

#UTT

https://open.spotify.com/episode/54daQq ... 975ef94147

[Jim]

Good to have the pod back. Not a huge fan of Tommy Robinson supporters but I'll give the new guest the benefit of the doubt.

[Malabus]

The Robins Report CTFC
@Robins_Report
Episode #101 - FOOTBALL IS BACK, WE ARE BACK!

Join @OwenCTFC_, @MarkHalliwell1, @SimonGardiner84 and 1@tylerkilmister as they preview the new season.

- Pre season round up
- Squad outlook
- Predictions
- @1887RedArmy plans

#UTT

https://open.spotify.com/episode/54daQq ... 975ef94147

An enjoyable and interesting new episode for the start of a brand new campaign.

[Broadway Brian]

The “everyone says” “people moan” generalisation of our entire fan base is wearing very thin after the last couple of pods.

Other than that, good to see it back.

[Jerry St Clair]

The “everyone says” “people moan” generalisation of our entire fan base is wearing very thin after the last couple of pods.

Other than that, good to see it back.

In fairness to the guys, everyone generalises too much.

[asl]

everyone generalises too much.

[Ihearye]

everyone generalises too much.

Think you will find more often than not most people don't find that a laughing matter

[RS1978]

Good to have the pod back. Not a huge fan of Tommy Robinson supporters but I'll give the new guest the benefit of the doubt.

Now come on Jim - what's supporting Tommy Three Names got to do with Cheltenham Town? We all have our blind spots - including me - but if a CTFC supporter wants to come either on here or on the Podcast in good faith and talk about the team/management/supporters then I've got no problem with it, whatever their background or political leanings.

I'm sure that Si and the others run a tight ship and have a zero tolerance approach when it comes to abuse or derogatory points of view - and it's always good to have new opinions on a podcast.

Edit: Now I've got to listen to the Podcast and see what zingers our new guest comes up with!

[Jerry St Clair]

Those of us of a certain vintage will remember when the far right were common place in football grounds and actively recruited there back in the 80s.

It’s not unreasonable to be concerned about potential for boundaries between football and far right extremism becoming blurred. Thankfully we haven’t seen any of this at Whaddon rd as far as I know, and long may that continue.

[RS1978]

Those of us of a certain vintage will remember when the far right were common place in football grounds and actively recruited there back in the 80s.

It’s not unreasonable to be concerned about potential for boundaries between football and far right extremism becoming blurred. Thankfully we haven’t seen any of this at Whaddon rd as far as I know, and long may that continue.

Very good point Jerry - all of the stories of the NF recruiting outside football grounds/monkey chants and banana throwing was a bit before my time. TBH my first recollection of that sort of thing was on the telly in '92 when QPR played Man U at Old Trafford when Dennis Bailey (ex-CTFC of course!) scored a hattrick, and the Stretford End gave him all sorts of abuse.

As you say we have to stay vigilant to these sorts of things - especially when there has been unrest around the country recently - but I've been to WR and several other grounds and as an Asian man I've never faced any problems (other than being a bit down at getting tonked every so often )

[Jerry St Clair]

Si, you asked the question "Why did Keena get such backing from the fans?" and I don't think you came to a conclusion.

I believe it was the Sheffield Wednesday goal. One of the very few times there's been a crowd surge after a goal in the PRE that I've experienced. The two blokes next to me ended up on the floor. Keena was in the corner with Block 1 on the pitch, marching off triumphant, draped in the Irish tricolour. It was an epic moment. More goals followed that season and it all looked rosy. We all wanted to recreate that feeling, because you don't get them often in football and we spent the next year willing it to happen.

[Si Robin]

I think you make a good point.

It's one of those things we've just never got to the bottom of, but your point about the Sheffield Wednesday goal is a very good one I think.

I just wish we could see more of it rather than jumping on player's backs (as I fear will happen if we don't get a good start).

[RegencyCheltenhamSpa]

I think you make a good point.

It's one of those things we've just never got to the bottom of, but your point about the Sheffield Wednesday goal is a very good one I think.

I just wish we could see more of it rather than jumping on player's backs (as I fear will happen if we don't get a good start).

Those ten games of Keena being on fire with May was, for me, the best and most exciting and enjoyable run of ten games since Holman and Wright steamrollered all comers on the Champions march.

The Keena and Holman stories are both very similar. Both joining mid-season, both being a key part of the most enjoyable and unstoppable teams seen for many years, with memorable moments like Keena vs Sheff Wed and the FGR annihilation.

Both players never recaptured the golden form, whether for physical or psychological reasons. But for me, both go down as two of the best strikers we have had based on the periods where they tore up their respective divisions and looked the best in those divisions. Fantastic memories and football fans love fantastic memories.

[Ihearye]

I think you make a good point.

It's one of those things we've just never got to the bottom of, but your point about the Sheffield Wednesday goal is a very good one I think.

I just wish we could see more of it rather than jumping on player's backs (as I fear will happen if we don't get a good start).

Those ten games of Keena being on fire with May was, for me, the best and most exciting and enjoyable run of ten games since Holman and Wright steamrollered all comers on the Champions march.

The Keena and Holman stories are both very similar. Both joining mid-season, both being a key part of the most enjoyable and unstoppable teams seen for many years, with memorable moments like Keena vs Sheff Wed and the FGR annihilation.

Both players never recaptured the golden form, whether for physical or psychological reasons. But for me, both go down as two of the best strikers we have had based on the periods where they tore up their respective divisions and looked the best in those divisions. Fantastic memories and football fans love fantastic memories.

Genuine question, how many games do you have to perform in to go on your list of best strikers? Best strikers are able to reproduce over an extended period surely. Not a couple of landfills of games? Getting dropped seemed to have no impact on him, there seemed no hunger or desire to prove his doubters wrong. Why he was supported so much during last season is way beyond me. He was abysmal end of.
The irony of NI fans singing Will Griggs on fire and CTFC fans singing Keena on fire was never lost on me, because neither ever were.

[RegencyCheltenhamSpa]

I think you make a good point.

It's one of those things we've just never got to the bottom of, but your point about the Sheffield Wednesday goal is a very good one I think.

I just wish we could see more of it rather than jumping on player's backs (as I fear will happen if we don't get a good start).

Those ten games of Keena being on fire with May was, for me, the best and most exciting and enjoyable run of ten games since Holman and Wright steamrollered all comers on the Champions march.

The Keena and Holman stories are both very similar. Both joining mid-season, both being a key part of the most enjoyable and unstoppable teams seen for many years, with memorable moments like Keena vs Sheff Wed and the FGR annihilation.

Both players never recaptured the golden form, whether for physical or psychological reasons. But for me, both go down as two of the best strikers we have had based on the periods where they tore up their respective divisions and looked the best in those divisions. Fantastic memories and football fans love fantastic memories.

Genuine question, how many games do you have to perform in to go on your list of best strikers? Best strikers are able to reproduce over an extended period surely. Not a couple of landfills of games? Getting dropped seemed to have no impact on him, there seemed no hunger or desire to prove his doubters wrong. Why he was supported so much during last season is way beyond me. He was abysmal end of.
The irony of NI fans singing Will Griggs on fire and CTFC fans singing Keena on fire was never lost on me, because neither ever were.

Genuine answer to your first question is there is no set number of games. It’s vibes.

For me personally, that section of the season - Shefd Wed, FGR, Peterborough, Wycombe and all that - will be remembered for a long time. And Keena’s passes, goals, and celebrations will always be a key part of that memory.

[Ihearye]

Those ten games of Keena being on fire with May was, for me, the best and most exciting and enjoyable run of ten games since Holman and Wright steamrollered all comers on the Champions march.

The Keena and Holman stories are both very similar. Both joining mid-season, both being a key part of the most enjoyable and unstoppable teams seen for many years, with memorable moments like Keena vs Sheff Wed and the FGR annihilation.

Both players never recaptured the golden form, whether for physical or psychological reasons. But for me, both go down as two of the best strikers we have had based on the periods where they tore up their respective divisions and looked the best in those divisions. Fantastic memories and football fans love fantastic memories.

Genuine question, how many games do you have to perform in to go on your list of best strikers? Best strikers are able to reproduce over an extended period surely. Not a couple of landfills of games? Getting dropped seemed to have no impact on him, there seemed no hunger or desire to prove his doubters wrong. Why he was supported so much during last season is way beyond me. He was abysmal end of.
The irony of NI fans singing Will Griggs on fire and CTFC fans singing Keena on fire was never lost on me, because neither ever were.

Genuine answer to your first question is there is no set number of games. It’s vibes.

For me personally, that section of the season - Shefd Wed, FGR, Peterborough, Wycombe and all that - will be remembered for a long time. And Keena’s passes, goals, and celebrations will always be a key part of that memory.

Fair enough each to his own. Will never see him more than average then belie average

[Si Robin]

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Episode #102 - Back with a bang

On this week's pod @OwenCTFC_ is joined by @SimonGardiner84 and @bretonday5 to discuss:

- Starting line up discussion
- A lively game
- Character and player spotlight
- Grimsby preview

#UTT

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5IF0Za ... 511b854b03

NOTE: It was recorded on Tuesday night.

[Jim]

Good stuff, just listening now. Question: what's happened to the intro music? Not sure if you know Si, probably one for Tom, just feels a bit odd launching straight in without the tune at the start.

[Si Robin]

I'll ask the question Jim. I noticed it on the one last week, but Tom sorts all of it to be honest. I just sit and ramble on for an hour or so about Cheltenham. It's very cathartic

EDIT - Turns out he is having issues with the platform we use. Looking to get it resolved over the next few weeks

[Broadway Brian]

We scored 3 versus The Vile btw…

But good episode as ever fellas. Thanks.

[Jerry St Clair]

Good point about the teams-going-to-the-wrong-ends saga, Si. I think you might be right that the Newport keeper just broke away from the handshakes and went to the wrong end, and everybody just went along with it.

I doubt it would have been allowed to happen with Southwood, Sercs, Long et al on the pitch, but with a bunch of new players I can totally see how we acquiesed.

[Shade]

It seemed to me as if we deliberately set out at that end, as if the new manager didn't want Newport shooting towards their full stand of away support in the second half on the opening day.

[Si Robin]

We scored 3 versus The Vile btw…

But good episode as ever fellas. Thanks.

The Vile?

[Broadway Brian]

We scored 3 versus The Vile btw…

But good episode as ever fellas. Thanks.

The Vile?

The great unwashed from Boslem

[RegencyCheltenhamSpa]

We scored 3 versus The Vile btw…

But good episode as ever fellas. Thanks.

The Vile?

The great unwashed from Boslem

Not Burslem?

[Broadway Brian]

The Vile?

The great unwashed from Boslem

Not Burslem?

No mate, always and only Boslem, as you’re interested.

[Malabus]

The Vile?

The great unwashed from Boslem

Not Burslem?