Nick and Chris discuss the role of of cheating in the game and how it has evolved over time. They discuss how cheating is often legitimised through concepts like 'game management' and how perceptions of cheating can vary depending on which side of the stadium one is on.

The Famous Sloping Pitch (or Is Football F**ked?)

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Nick and Chris look ahead to today’s World Cup draw, discuss the recent Scottish Cup drama and, of course, some Oldham s***e.

NB this episode contains live updates on The Ashes which are clearly out of date by now, but we left them in because it’s quite entertaining.

Ep. 5.18 - Sausages and Spaghetti Hoops

Nick and Chris the potential merger of the Sheffield clubs, UEFA’s copyright issues with fan footage and, of course, some Oldham s***e.

Ep. 5.17 - Consistency and Bovril

Nick and Chris discuss the England squad dynamic, the Louvre heist and - of course - some Oldham s***e.

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