How Bad Do You Have To Be When You Compare Unfavourably to Sepp Blatter?

On this week’s Episode 16 of the Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast with Nick & Dom, we discuss the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Not from a footballing perspective - plenty of time for that, but……

• The disgrace of the ticket pricing
• Ticket category bulls**t
• FIFA sticky fingers on re-seller sites
• Why 3 locations - if not just -$$$$$?
• Genuine concerns over safety & security
• Suits & corporates v real fans
• Why we don’t even need FIFA
• Why is Infantino no better, and probably worse than Blatter?

And a lot more……

These charlatans are governing the global sport that we, and millions love. They are drinking from the trough of greed and they don’t give a toss about the fans - not one toss.

An explosive episode that we think real football fans will want to listen to and comment on - so please do. We would love to hear from you.....

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On this Episode 15 of the Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast with Nick & Dom, we discuss TWO issues that are currently being discussed at length.

1. The Proposed Changes to the Championship Playoffs

2. The Saturday 3.00pm TV Blackout

In terms of the proposed Championship Playoff changes, why wouldn't Championship Chairmen vote for an increase in places down to 7th & 8th - but why is that absolutely the WRONG thing to consider?

Even though our club, Boro have been in 7th or 8th twice in the last 5 seasons, the same as Millwall and with Blackburn being there 3 times, why are absolutely and categorically against this proposal?

What do we think would be the outcome and if you finish in 8th with an average of over 18 points a season less than the team in 3rd, is that even fair?

A meaty subject that we both have strong views on.....

In part two, we discuss why a 60+ years old ban on Saturday games at 3.00pm being shown on TV, is no longer fit for purpose and what we think would happen if the ban was lifted.

Do we think it should, or should not be lifted and what do we think of some fans who "might" stop attending live games in person - particularly lower down the pyramid?

Is 2025 the year we should rescind a 1960's moratorium and what do you think?

We hope that you will enjoy and have your own views too - we would love to hear from you.....

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On this Episode 14 of the Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast with Nick & Dom, we might just be hankering back for a better footballing time.

Discussing a subject suggested by regular listeners, Simon & Michelle Jennison, we look at whether Football Was Better 10-15 Years Ago?

• Has the 2008 - 2010 Pep Tikka Taka Revolution Gone Far Too Far?
• Are Man City Boring to Watch?
• Playing Not To Lose Is NOT Entertaining......
• Is Possession and Pass, Pass, Pass For Stats Sake a Fan Turn Off?
• Were Prime Man Utd & Arsenal a Delight We Long To Have Back?
• Why Are So Many Managers Wedded to a "System"?
• Should Direct Football Be Making a Comeback or Is It Frowned Upon?

Using a number of reference points, we think there is a lot in here to get you feeling a combination of annoyed and frustrated, but also nostalgic & hopeful - after all, we now see the likes of Set Piece Coaches and goals from long throws.

Tony Pulis must be smiling on his sun lounger whilst making spoof TV adverts with Big Sam & Pards!

We hope that you will enjoy and have your own views too - and why not suggest a topic or two like Simon & Michelle have done.

We would love to hear from you.....

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.

Don't forget to give us a nice 5 star rating and a like, and please subscribe and share from your favourite podcast platform too - to help us to grow our audience and also to automatically get your fix of The Half & Half Scarf Football Podcast every week as we progress through the 2025/26 season, and hopefully beyond.

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