Booked and Abandoned
Booked and Abandoned
Podcast Description
Booked and Abandoned is your ultimate grassroots football podcast, where hosts Andrew and Scott explore the untold stories of the beautiful game at its rawest and most relatable level.When aiming for football legends like David Beckham leads to being ghosted harder than a Sunday league goalkeeper during a penalty shootout, Andrew and Scott turn their attention to the unsung heroes of the pitch—players with more passion than trophies, more grit than glamour, and just the right amount of banter.With dodgy pitches, dramatic half-time oranges, and tales that range from laugh-out-loud funny to genuinely touching, "Booked and Abandoned" brings you the grassroots football experience in all its unfiltered glory.This podcast celebrates the love of the game, one story at a time. So grab a cuppa, lace up your boots, and join us for a hilarious, heartfelt, and totally un-Premier League ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast focuses on grassroots football culture, humorous anecdotes, and the human side of the game, covering themes like community engagement, personal experiences, and the challenges faced by amateur players. Episodes include tales of chaotic away days, dodgy referees, and unexpected journeys, such as the story of Mark Oxley dealing with peculiar football positions and Brenden Child's anti-heroics on the pitch.
Booked and Abandoned is your ultimate grassroots football podcast, where hosts Andrew and Scott explore the untold stories of the beautiful game at its rawest and most relatable level.
When aiming for football legends like David Beckham leads to being ghosted harder than a Sunday league goalkeeper during a penalty shootout, Andrew and Scott turn their attention to the unsung heroes of the pitch—players with more passion than trophies, more grit than glamour, and just the right amount of banter.
With dodgy pitches, dramatic half-time oranges, and tales that range from laugh-out-loud funny to genuinely touching, “Booked and Abandoned” brings you the grassroots football experience in all its unfiltered glory.
This podcast celebrates the love of the game, one story at a time. So grab a cuppa, lace up your boots, and join us for a hilarious, heartfelt, and totally un-Premier League ride.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Valencia to Papatoetoe – Kim Beale Joins the Pod.
Sir Alex might’ve bottled it, but we’ve upgraded the dugout with grassroots coaching royalty: Kim Beale. From leading Papatoetoe United to shaping young talent through Soccer Plus NZ and the Valencia Foundation Academy, Kim’s building more than just game plans, he’s building futures.
We chat about taking kids to Spain for the football experience of a lifetime, running teams on heart not money, and why local legends show up when the global ones ghost us.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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