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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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

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Introducing Howard Borrell who is now into his 38th season as stadium announcer for Chesterfield.

From humble beginning as a supporter, he now welcomes the Spireites to the pitch every home game and has even announced for them at Wembley.

Hosts Rich Hurst of West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd speak to him about how he got the job, the best moments and a few other little things that make him tick that only stadium announcers will understand.

Once again, the team at ShootMusic have sent some tunes over to check out, get their great matchday DJ music service by emailing info@shootmusic.com

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Our guest for this episode is someone who hasn’t been doing the gig for very long but he’s got a lot to say about the role of the announcer and the unique job that it is - it's the voice of Blackburn Rovers, Lewis Costello.

He's a stand-up, writer and commentator and is now just one year into the role at Blackburn, following the sad passing away of Matt Sillitoe.

Rich Hurst from West Brom and Alan Keegan of Man Utd talk to Lewis about the job, the people, the risky position he has to sit in for the job and how that buzz of being an announcer is so addictive.

There's new tunes sent round by ShootMusic as part of their Matchday DJ Service too, which you can get involved in by signing up for free new releases, info@shootmusic.com

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Listen to Alan Long talk about how he got the job as stadium announcer at Lincoln City 27 years ago!

Find out why he loves it so much, where he sits, what tech he uses and the best moments he's been on the mic for over all that time.

Regular host Rich Hurst of West Brom is joined by guest co-host Mike Botto from Bournemouth, who made national news recently when he read out a train cancellation announcement that the Vitality stadium crowd went wild for!

As always there's new tunes for your stadium playlist from the team at Shoot Music.

You can text Rich and Alan with a question here