Welcome to the latest Managerial Merry-Go-Round on this new Episode 31 of The Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast with Nick & Dom.

As we recorded this in mid-season, early January, and the transfer window is open, we are also in another managerial silly season.

Recent events at Man Utd and Celtic in particular mean we have no option but to give this our attention - the Managerial Merry-Go-Round is the gift that keeps giving and there is a lot to cover.....

We covered the principle of this in Episode 9 on 31st August towards the end of the summer transfer window, so this is not only a look forward with a crystal ball on what might happen in the second half of the season, but a (smuggish) look back on how accurate our discussions were in August too.

Covering the likes of:

• How Did We Do With Our August Managerial Predictions?
• Who Do We Give a BIG Apology To & Why?
• Man Utd - Culture & Succession Planning
• Interim & Temporary Managers
• Who Might Be In The Frame For The Next Knee-Jerk Appointment
• Is Liam Rosenior Already Under Pressure at Chelsea?
• The Celtic "S*it Show & Why They Deserve It
• Up & Coming Managers & Coaches
• Who Should Stay Put & Build Something?
• Current Vacancies & Name Drops
• Who Is Under Pressure & Might Not Survive?
• Why Some of This is MADNESS
• And More......

This is a really juicy subject that we really get stuck into, so why not comment, get involved and expand the debate. After all, this is and always has been a game of opinions.

We hope that you will enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms - just search: "The Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast with Nick & Dom" on whichever platform you normally listen to your podcasts on and we will be there.

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Welcome to Episode 30 of The Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast with Nick & Dom.

We recorded this on the Friday morning of a (ridiculous) 4 day FA Cup 3rd Round Weekend, before the giant killing heroics of Macclesfield, Mansfield & Wigan and great games at Wrexham, Newcastle & Grimsby to name but a few……

But in the spirit of the podcast DNA it would seem natural for us to discuss "What's Wrong with The FA Cup in 2025/26".

Your Hosts are both of a certain age where we still love the FA Cup - it's history, it's heritage, it's legacy and the memories it has created that are seared into the brain of any football fan of a similar vintage. Hell, we can both still list EVERY FA Cup winner since 1970 in Nick's case and 1978 in Dom's case.......

But, it is fair to say that over recent years, it seems to be dying the death by a thousand cuts - some of which we cover in this episode.

• A Four Day 3rd Round Schedule
• No Replays / Straight to Penalties
• A Terrible TV Schedule
• Matches Chosen for TV
• Teams Playing Weakened Teams
• Same Division Fixtures
• Semi-Finals at Wembley
• Why the Final Was ALWAYS Appointment to View Watching
• Why Palace Winning it Last Season Was Great News for the Competition
• Snow Covered Pitches & Orange Balls
• And More.......

This is a real discussion podcast - so what is your view, and what is your age that supports that view?

Are we just looking at things with the benefit of hindsight through rose-tinted glasses, and are we just curmudgeonly old buggers - or should the FA Cup be resurrected in the hearts and minds of genuine football fans?

A clue - we think the latter!

We hope that you will enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.

Why not comment, get involved and expand the debate. After all, this is and always has been a game of opinions. We hope that you will enjoy these episodes as much as we enjoyed recording them.

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Welcome to Part 2 of our DOUBLE Episode Special of "The Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast with Nick & Dom".

Released simultaneously, covering; “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly” in our review of football in 2025.

This DOUBLE Episode Special is a wide ranging review of the wider football landscape and neither Boro or Everton heavy or a concentration on the usual Premier League suspects.

So, whoever you support or follow, whether you are a match going fan or an armchair supporter, we think we have something for you across the 2 x episodes.

After covering the GOOD stuff in Episode 28, this Episode 29 concentrates on what we consider some of the BAD & UGLY aspects of football across the year - and there are some brilliant rants and discussions to get your teeth into, including.

• Why Some Clubs Never Seem to Get Penalties
• Own Goals v Former Clubs
• The Birmingham City New Year's Day Curse
• Celtic - Enough Said
• Crap Owners
• Mo Salah
• Alexander Isaak
• Alejandro Garnancho
• John Terry
• The National League Promotion & Playoff Picture
• Crap Managers
• FIFA
• Ticket Pricing
• VAR
• Refereeing Standards
• And Much More.......

It's a pretty packed episode, indicating that there are many things that get proper football fans riled.......

• Do you agree with us in either or both special episodes?
• Have we missed some obvious scenarios and content?

Why not comment, get involved and expand the debate. After all, this is and always has been a game of opinions.

We hope that you will enjoy these episodes as much as we enjoyed recording them.

The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms - just search: "The Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast with Nick & Dom" on whichever platform you normally listen to your podcasts on and we will be there.

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