• From Nottingham to Hull - via Russia! Hull City announcer Steve Jordan
    2025/10/05

    It's the shouty Hull City announcer...kind of.

    Since the clip was shared at the start of the season, we've wanted to find out what's behind the shouting at Hull City...and Tiger's announcer Steve Jordan has the answer...plus some great tales of the times being a stadium announcer really is the best job in football.

    He's also the first announcer we've chatted to who's also been in Nuts magazine - never thought we'd be saying that!

    Join Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd for a chat with Steve about how he got the job and also, how he found himself in Russia at the World Cup!

    To email us with things you've heard your announcer doing on a matchday, it's hello@wewelcomeyourteams.com

    As always, thanks to ShootMusic's matchday DJ service for some fresh tunes that could go on your next matchday playlist!

    You can text Rich and Alan with a question here

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  • Preston North End - 2 announcers for the price of 1!
    2025/09/04

    In this episode, Rich from West Brom and Alan from Man Utd meet Adrian Ward and Chris Price from Preston North End, where they share duties across the season.

    We find out why Elvis and Wallace & Gromit are part of their matchday playlist, plus they recount the best moments they were on the mic for, and the ones they'd rather forget.

    There's some new musical recommendations for matchday playlists from the team at Shoot Music too!

    You can text Rich and Alan with a question here

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  • New season - Quick Check In
    2025/08/22

    At the start of the new 25/26 season, Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Manchester United have a quick check in about what's been going on and what's coming up.

    Along with nods to a couple of other announcers who've already been in the news since the season began plus a tribute to Leicester City's Brad Varnam.

    You can always get in touch with the podcast about why your announcer should be on the podcast - hello@wewelcomeyourteams.com

    Thanks again to Shoot Music who are supporting the pod with new music - available for free to matchday DJs everywhere.


    You can text Rich and Alan with a question here

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    31 分
  • Behind the Scenes of the Europa League Final with Alan Keegan and Paul Coyte
    2025/06/04

    Summary

    In this final episode of the season, Rich Hurst of West Brom asks Alan Keegan from Man Utd and Paul Coyte from Spurs to reflect on their experiences being stadium announcers at the Europa League final, sharing insights on the emotional rollercoaster of doing the job during such a significant match.

    They discuss the camaraderie between rival announcers, the anticipation leading up to the match, and the unique atmosphere of the fan park. The conversation delves into the pressures of announcing during the game, the post-match reflections, and the lasting memories created regardless of the outcome.

    Once again, Shoot Music have suggested some great new tunes for a matchday playlist as part of their Matchday DJ Service.

    Email us with questions about the job or suggestions of who we should interview next season - hello@wewelcomeyourteams.com

    You can text Rich and Alan with a question here

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    44 分
  • Simon Hill - WALSALL
    2025/05/05

    How did Simon Hill become announcer at Walsall FC? Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd get the stories about his time so far on the mic at the Poundland Bescott stadium, which includes the time he got in trouble with the FA.

    Find out about the experiences he's had so far ranging from getting high praise from a Liverpool legend to getting booed by his own fans.

    Plus tunes from ShootMusic to help more matchday DJs get some future anthems on their playlists.


    You can text Rich and Alan with a question here

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    57 分
  • The Youngest Ever Announcer Will Beasley - Hemel Hempsted
    2025/03/30

    At 16 years old, Will Beasley is the youngest announcer we've ever interviewed and potentially the youngest around.

    He announces at Hemel Hempsted FC, so Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd have plenty to find out about his journey and ambition.

    Plus, what's it like to step into another announcers shoes for the day? Gareth Hillier talks about swapping Newport County for West Brom.

    As always, ShootMusic are on the case providing 3 cracking suggestions for your next matchday playlist - email info@shootmusic.com to sign up for their free matchday DJ service.

    You can text Rich and Alan with a question here

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  • Barry Galvin - announcer at Leyton Orient FC
    2025/02/27

    Barry Galvin is stadium announcer at Leyton Orient and quite possibly the first announcer we've spoken with to have had a song in the charts.

    Hosts Rich Hurst (West Brom) and Alan Keegan (Man Utd) ask Barry about what it's like being the announcer at Brisbane Road, his recent experience describing a wonder goal in the FA Cup against Man City and why he loves the job.

    There are three new tunes from ShootMusic that you could add to your next matchday playlist too!


    You can text Rich and Alan with a question here

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    54 分
  • Rory Fallow - SUNDERLAND
    2025/01/03

    Happy New Year!

    In our first episode of 2025, we speak with Rory Fallow, stadium announcer at Sunderland.

    Rory's been at the Stadium of Light for just over 4 years but in that short time has seen a lot happen to his beloved team.

    Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan have the questions as always, plus there's news of an attack on the famous lectern at Old Trafford.

    Hear about how they pick their music and create an awesome pre-kick-off atmosphere, including the story of how Republica's 'Ready To Go' became the big song of the moment.

    You'll also hear 3 new tunes from the team at ShootMusic, providing new releases every month for stadium DJs around the world. Find out more by emailing info@shootmusic.com

    You can text Rich and Alan with a question here

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    58 分