FC Bullard

Jimmy & Fenners are back at FCB HQ on the hunt for some coaching staff and they’re joined by the one and only David Seaman. 

In this episode, the legendary Arsenal and England shotstopper reveals what really goes on at goalkeeper training sessions at Arsenal, discusses the problems faced by modern keepers and shares some classic stories about Arsene Wenger mishaps and iconic Gunners back-fours – and nights out. 

And yes, we talk about getting lobbed by Ronaldinho BUT HE BROUGHT IT UP! 

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Jimmy & Fenners are back with Part Two of our episode with Chelsea, West Ham and England legend Joe Cole. If you haven’t already, listen to Part One first.

In this episode, Joe reveals his managerial ambition, what it was like growing up with a young Jimmy Bullard at West Ham and how he dealt with the pressure of making it at such a young age. 

Most importantly, we find out what Joe’s shinpads smell like. 

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It’s an historic day for FC Bullard as Jimmy & Fenners are here to announce the signing of our first player – the one and only Joe Cole.

In this episode the Chelsea, West Ham and England legend talks about what he is going to bring to The Pirates, what it’s really like facing Ronaldinho and why Jimmy owes him a new set of golf clubs.

It’s the usual FC Bullard cocktail of brilliant football stories and absolute nonsense.

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Jimmy and Fenners are back at FCB HQ to build the Ultimate Jimmy Bullard XI. 

As a bonafide #Barclaysman, Jimmy has played with some absolute legends during his career, but who has made the cut? 

Who’s on the sub’s bench? And who does Jimmy need to ring to apologise for missing out altogether? 

Let us know what you think of Jimmy’s team. Just search for ‘FC Bullard’ or get in touch via email on [email protected]   

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Jimmy & Fenners are back at FCB HQ to interview for one of the most important jobs in football - the kit man!

In the hotseat today is former Fulham kit man - Pudsey Bevan.

A man of many talents, including starring as Pudsey the bear in Children in Need for many years, Pudsey has some great stories about running a secret bar at Craven Cottage, serving Sir Alex Ferguson knock-off wine and picking up players’ pants.

As well as Fulham and Birmingham City, Pudsey has also worked for Wasps so is able to answer the age-old question; who needs looking after the most, footballers or rugby players?

On the subject of kits, we know a lot of you have been asking about the FC Bullard shirt… watch this space.

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FC Bullard is now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard 

We’re releasing new episodes every Tuesday and classic episodes on Fridays. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss a thing.

Jimmy Bullard & Fenners are hard at work building the club and this episode they interview leading data analyst, Alex Stewart - Head of Content at Analytics FC and a Tifo Hall of Famer at The Athletic. 

We delve into how the likes of Liverpool and other top sides use data to identify new signings on and off the pitch, and how leading players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Memphis Depay use data to negotiate new contracts and find new clubs. 

We also debate the Pirates style of play, football stats to bore your friends at dinner parties with and the best sandwiches from Pret. 

Find out more about Analytics FC here: https://analyticsfc.co.uk/ 

If you want to get involved with the show – via socials, email or YouTube - the details are here: https://linktr.ee/fcbullard 

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FC Bullard is now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard

Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss a thing. New episodes every Tuesday and classic episodes on Friday.

It may be the international break but Jimmy and Fenners are back at FCB HQ to ask… what’s the best game you’ve ever seen live?

Apart from being there in person, there are no other criteria. The match could be iconic, historic or controversial. It could be utterly forgettable for 99.9% of the general public.

As well as going through the best listener suggestions, Jimmy & Fenners share their stories – involving pulling down a Premier League superstars shorts and a sprained pelvis.

Thanks to everyone who sent in your thoughts – let us know any games we’ve missed in the comments.

Socials, email, YouTube: Get involved with the show here: https://linktr.ee/fcbullard

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C’Mon You Know! It’s Friday, it’s another bonus episode of FC Bullard and, like the rest of the country, Little James Bullard & Fenners are buzzing about the Oasis news. 

They want to Talk Tonight about players returning to their old clubs – some forgettable spells and some that Live Forever – and chat about the pros and cons of about getting the band back together… in a footballing sense, D’You Know What I Mean? 

Elsewhere, Fenners reveals which Rock ‘N’ Roll star he met at Reading Festival last weekend while Jimmy eats a whole packet of dried mango Little by Little. 

Don't Look Back In Anger after this episode has finished. You can now watch FC Bullard on YouTube. New episodes are released every Tuesday and classic episodes every Friday. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Some Might Say we’re spoiling you. 

All the info is on our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/FCBullard 

Good luck to everyone trying for Oasis tickets on Saturday morning. Up The Pirates! 

Wonderwall. 

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FC Bullard is now on YouTube! Subscribe to watch new episodes every Tuesday and classic episodes every Friday. https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard  

Jimmy & Fenners are on the hunt for a club photographer and have brought in the one and only Miles Mysercough-Harris – aka @expiredfilmclub – for an interview. 

Miles shoots film on cameras that are often 100 years old and has worked with top clubs in England and Europe and explains how his unique approach has caught the eye Eric Cantona, Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo and many more on social media. 

Miles hosts a podcast with his Dad – the legendary Whispering Bob Harris – and it becomes clear very quickly that we may have met our match when it comes to fictional football clubs. 

If you don’t already, follow Miles on Instagram @expiredfilm club and listen to his podcast ‘A Game Of No Halves.’ 

Subscribe to our FC Bullard YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard  

Find us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard’.   

Get in touch via email on [email protected]  

And you can still join our FPL league: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/4iixfg  

The code is: 4iixfg 

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Jimmy & Fenners are back with a special bonus episode – why? Because the football season has started and WE LOVE IT.

We love the story of Fenners meeting Liam Gallagher last week. 

We love Paddy the Plymouth fan who went viral a few years ago getting in touch. 

We love Monday Night Football. 

We love Clarks. 

We love Yakult. 

We love Jimmy’s suggested film titles. 

We love being on YouTube BUT remember: not every episode will make its way there straight away, so make sure you are subscribed and following FC Bullard wherever you get your pods so you don’t miss a thing. 

Find us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard’.   

Get in touch via email on [email protected]  

And you can still join our FC Bullard FPL league. The code is: 4iixfg  

And if you haven’t already, subscribe to our FC Bullard YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard 

Up The Pirates. Come On You Know. 

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YOU CAN NOW WATCH FC BULLARD ON YOUTUBE! Subscribe to watch new episodes every Tuesday and classic episodes every Friday.

Jimmy & Fenners are back at FC Bullard HQ with Dan Abrahams, a leading sports psychologist who has worked with massive clubs and players across the Premier League and Europe - and he’s here to interview for the gig at FC Bullard. 

He’s most recently worked with new Liverpool boss Arne Slot at Feyenoord and lifts the lid on what the Anfield crowd can expect for the coming season. 

He explains why it is important to squash your ANTs, how to create your perfect game face and details how sports psychologists work at big clubs - this is a must listen! 

Subscribe to our FC Bullard YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard 

Find us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard’.  

Get in touch via email on [email protected] 

And you can still join our FPL league: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/4iixfg 

The code is: 4iixfg 

If you enjoyed this, go and listen to Dan’s podcast ‘The Sports Psych Show’ wherever you get your pods. 

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YOU CAN NOW WATCH FC BULLARD ON YOUTUBE! 

Jimmy & Fenners are back from their summer holidays to preview the upcoming Premier League season in classic and chaotic FC Bullard style. 

Can City make it 5-in-a-row? How will the promoted teams get on? Why have we got goalkeeping legend Mark Crossley on speakerphone? 

Jimmy bravely battles through his hayfever as we run through a little bit of listener correspondence and chat about the big news… our new YouTube channel. 

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FCBullard 

New episodes every Tuesday and classic episodes every Friday. 

Find us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard’. 

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Jimmy & Fenners are joined in the studio by Ashton United co-chairman Jonathan Sayer who tells all about what owning a club is really like.

Creator of the Olivier award winning show The Play That Goes Wrong, Jonathan compares the differences between Broadway and non-league, dealing with imposter syndrome in football and some of the mad goings on in the seventh tier of the pyramid.

That’s not all… have FC Bullard managed to arrange an actual fixture?!

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‘FC Bullard’ on the socials or [email protected] on email.

Up The Ashton! Up The Pirates!

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With summer in full swing Jimmy & Fenners are here to talk all things pre-season.  

In this episode they tackle some big questions; Where’s the best place to go on tour? What's the most random fixtures you get in pre-season? And what happens when you charge a week’s worth of travel expenses to Chris Coleman’s room?  

There is also some solid gold chat about naps, a story involving a jet ski and a turtle and a mention of the mythical Harrods black card.  

Email the show on [email protected] or get in touch via the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard.’   

Up. The. Pirates. 

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Jimmy & Fenners are back together in the Squash Court of Doom to have a chat about transfers.

What stopped Jimmy signing for Birmingham? How do contracts work? What happens when someone wants to leave?

There is also a detailed critique Harry the Work Experience’s tea making abilities as well as a chat about the best player at your school growing up.

We’d love to hear your stories so please get in touch with the show by searching for FC Bullard on the socials or email us on [email protected].

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Jimmy & Fenners are back together for a bonus slice of nostalgia as they share some Soccer AM memories.

Hear all about how Jimmy & Fenners met, favourite guests, best bits and loads more.

Don’t forget, we will be releasing new episodes of FC Bullard every Tuesday ALL SUMMER LONG so make sure you’re following us wherever you get your pods.

Let us know your favourite Soccer AM memories on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard’ or email us on [email protected].

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Euros? Never heard of it, mate.

Jimmy & Fenners are back in the squash court of doom to help you get over Sunday's result by answering some questions from the FC Bullard faithful – thank you to everyone who sent one in.

If you want to ask the boys a question next time, get in touch with Jimmy & Fenners by searching ‘FC Bullard’ on the socials or email us on [email protected]. 

We will be releasing new episodes of FC Bullard every Tuesday ALL SUMMER LONG so make sure you are following us wherever you get your pods. 

And if you’ve only started listening recently, make sure you go back and get involved from the start.  

Up The Pirates! 

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England are in the Final and to celebrate our Director of Football Fenners takes the reigns for this bonus episode as we reflect on Wednesday’s victory over the Netherlands, ask what Gareth Southgate should do next and look ahead to Spain on Sunday. 

We also share some of the chat in the FCB WhatsApp group... but where’s Jimmy? 

Regardless of the result on Sunday night, we will be releasing new episodes of FC Bullard every Tuesday ALL SUMMER LONG so make sure you are following us wherever you get your pods. 

If you want to get in touch with Jimmy & Fenners just search ‘FC Bullard’ on the socials or email us on [email protected]. 

Up The Pirates and COME ON ENGLAND! 

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Jimmy & Fenners are back in John’s kitchen AKA The Squash Court of Doom AKA The Sweat Box to reflect on England’s victory over Switzerland and look ahead to Wednesday’s semi-final with the Netherlands.

Are attitudes changing towards Gareth Southgate’s team? What type of penalty would Jimmy take? Who is making it to the final on Sunday?

Send in your predictions and any questions for Jimmy & Fenners. Just search for FC Bullard on the socials or email us on [email protected].

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Jimmy & Fenners are back to reflect on England’s dramatic victory over Slovakia and look ahead to the quarter-final with Switzerland at the weekend.

We reveal the WhatsApp messages between El Presidente and DoF during the game, discuss which Netflix drama watching England is most like but most importantly, the message remains the same at FC Bullard:

Get behind Gareth Southgate and get behind boys!

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Fed up of all the England doom and gloom? Us too!

Jimmy & Fenners are back in John’s kitchen AKA The Squash Court of Doom for an optimistic look ahead to England’s final group game against Slovenia.

We get an update from the Asda Nanzone, discuss why the England shirt is ‘heavy’ and answer listener questions.

Do you have a question for Jimmy & Fenners? Find us on the socials – just search for FC Bullard - or email on [email protected].

Up The Pirates and Come On England!

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With the entire nation telling Gareth Southgate what team to pick against Denmark, El Presidente and the DoF have taken on the ultimate challenge – picking their all-time England XI.

Jimmy & Fenners are here for a slightly chaotic bonus episode with last minute formation changes, players being dropped from the starting line-up and a few big names – sadly – left out.

Think you can do better? Send in your all-time England XIs on the socials – just search for FC Bullard. Remember, it’s just a bit of fun!

Up The Pirates and Come On England!

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Want more England reaction? No problem! Jimmy and Fenners are back to reflect on Gareth Southgate's side’s 1-0 victory over Serbia in Germany on Sunday.

We’ve relocated to John’s kitchen to look back on the first few days of Euros action, discuss one of the best individual England performances in a very long time and we get the thoughts of kit expert Rob Warner who picks out his favourite shirts.

And if you see the FC Bullard flag in Germany, make sure you take a picture and get in touch on our socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard.’

Up The Pirates and Come On England.

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The Euros are finally here and Jimmy & Fenners are back together talking balls. 

In this episode they debate which current England player is most like JB, go into detail about penalty techniques, discuss the attacking options at Gareth Southgate’s disposal – PLUS Fenners brings in a genuine piece of English football history. Exciting stuff. 

If you want to get in touch with any questions find us on the socials by searching for FC Bullard or email us on [email protected]. 

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the film ‘The Phantom of the Open.’ We’re not quite sure why. 

Up The Pirates.

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The Euros is almost here and Jimmy & Fenners are back to talk about Jimmy’s England call-up back in 2008 and why he returned to Fulham a better player. 

They also discuss other big questions, including: Who impressed him most at training? Who did he room with? What free stuff did he get? 

Looking ahead to Euro 2024, they discuss possible starting XIs and ideal TV watching set-ups.  

Get in touch with the show by searching for FC Bullard on the socials or via email on [email protected] 

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Jimmy & Fenners aka Mulder & Scully are back to ask who are the players so good they must be from another planet? And which players don't quite make the spaceship?

Elsewhere, Fenners tells a story about being tackled by Bryan Robson so hard his shorts fell down and there is a lot of confusion about our favourite sci-fi films. 

Whats the most out of this world thing you’ve ever seen on a football pitch? Get in touch by searching for ‘FC Bullard’ on the socials or email us on [email protected]. 

The truth is out there. Up the Pirates. 

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Jimmy & Fenners have called an Emergency Board Meeting to catch up on your emails and messages. And there has been A LOT to get through. 

In this episode El Presidente and the DOF finally start making decisions on the club badge and home kit, we hear from a real-life Bramcote Ultra and plot a trip to see Riquelme at Boca Juniors. 

Want to get involved with building the club? Have you got any questions for Jimmy or Fenners? Find us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard’ or email us [email protected]. 

 Up the Pirates. 

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Jimmy & Fenners are here to do a deep dive into some of their favourite stadiums. 

Everyone remembers their first time visiting a ground and in this episode El Presidente and the DOF explore what makes them so special. 

We’re talking everything from the players we've seen grace the turf to floodlights, dressing rooms, tifos, swimming pools and “unbelievable cambers.” 

Which stadium experience should we incorporate at FC Bullard? Let us know and we will get on the phone to the architects. 

Email the show on [email protected] or find us on the socials by searching for FC Bullard. 

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Jimmy & Fenners are back to talk about routines and much, much more. 

Who did Jimmy ring before every match and why was it so important? Why does he hate club programmes so much? And what happened in Soccer AM rehearsals? 

Got any mad stories you want to share with El Presidente and the DoF? What is your matchday routine? 

Search for ‘FC Bullard’ on the socials or email us on [email protected]. 

Up the Pirates. 

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Jimmy & Fenners are back together for another bonus episode. 

Get your deerstalker, pipe and magnifying glass at the ready. This, in the words of El Presidente, is “proper naughty stuff.” 

Enjoy!

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Jimmy & Fenners are back to interview our first candidate for the vacant manager’s position at FC Bullard, Dorking Wanderers boss Marc White.

One of the most entertaining, charismatic and energetic managers in the game, Marc has built his own club from scratch and here he explains how he deals with players, his issues with refs and why goalkeepers are “f***ing annoying.”

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And do get in touch with us on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard.’

Up The Pirates/Bulldogs/Bullfrogs.

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Jimmy & Fenners have called an Emergency Board Meeting to go through more of your listener correspondence. 

In this bonus episode they're focusing on shirts, badges and all of those extra details that make kits so special and start making big decisions about what the FC Bullard strip should look like. 

They also chat about Masterchef, Andrea Pirlo playing on one leg and pulling down Freddie Ljungberg's shorts, as well as dealing with the ongoing threat of Jimmy's wi-fi failing at any moment...  

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Jimmy & Fenners have roped in comedian and massive Leeds fan Maisie Adam to help to go through some listener comments, questions and suggestions.

We debate where the FC Bullard stadium should be built, come up with a genius idea to decide who our stands are named after and make some progress on sidenames. 

We want to hear more of you thoughts on how to build the club so keep sending them in - badges, kits, job applications - the lot.

Get involved on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard.’

Email us on [email protected].

Maisie is heading back out on tour with her brand new show, Appraisal, later this year. Visit maisieadam.com for all of the details. See you there!

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Jimmy & Fenners are joined in the new FC Bullard studio by kit design legend Rob Warner to find out exactly what goes into designing a football shirt. 

We find out the 3 golden rules of kit design, discuss what makes a classic shirt and we look at the influence of fashion in football. 

Most importantly, we want to see your ideas for the FC Bullard kit. 

Get involved on the socials by searching for ‘FC Bullard’ or email us on [email protected]. 

Sign up for ‘Kit Design – From Concept To Reality’ at www.sparkdesignacademy.com and get a huge 25% discount by using the code FCBULLARD at checkout.

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Jimmy Bullard and Fenners are back together to build a football club from scratch. The only issue is they don't know where to start.

In this first episode, they discuss what the kit should look like, debate where to build the stadium and ask whether the players are allowed to smoke at half time. They also come extremely close to accidentally stealing another club's identity. There is a lot of work to do...

Have you got any suggestions to help build FC Bullard? Get in touch - we need your help!

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FC Bullard is a football club founded by Jimmy Bullard and John Fendley aka Fenners. 

Right now, they have nothing. No kit, no stadium, no manager, no badge, no players… 

Each episode they decide what they need at FC Bullard and interview for the role. 

Sometimes they speak to big name guests from the world of football. 

Sometimes they hear from grass roots legends. 

Sometimes it’s just them two chatting absolute nonsense. 

FC Bullard. Welcome to the club. 

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