No W in Anchors
By: phil
Language: en-gb
Categories: Sports, Soccer
Join Ali, Phil, and Andy, every week as three blokes record a podcast about our love for Stockton Town Football Club and the Non League Football, were just fans talking nonsense that we think most fans will resonate with, with guest appearances from time to time featuring the great and the good of this amazing football club.So gather round the table, order the pints and listen in to the longest running Stockton Town Podcast in history.
Episodes
Hebburn is a place on Earth
Jan 09, 2026Send us a text
The latest episode of No W in Anchors podcast is out now!
This week we look back at a dominant home performance as we smashed Hebburn šŖ, then relive the mighty away day at Morpeth š.
We also preview the upcoming clash with Prescot Cables, dive into some general squad chat, and take stock of where we are in the league as the season continues to take shape.
Plenty to get stuck into for Anchors fans ā give it a listen a...
Duration: 00:30:50A Christmas Cracker
Dec 23, 2025Send us a text
The latest episode is live and ready for you.
This week we look back at the home game against Whitby and break down a hard-earned away win at Workington AFC. Plenty of honest chat, proper football discussion, and a few laughs along the way.
We also play several rounds of a new game I like to call āCracking Player or Cracker Jokeā (the name came after the recording⦠so donāt listen out for it on the pod š).
As always, thank you for you...
Duration: 00:42:33We've got a semi
Dec 12, 2025Send us a text
We've got a semi final coming up and its time to get behind the team.
We break down the recent action, including:
ā½ The clash with Stocksbridge Park Steels
š The Durham Challenge Cup victory over Dunston
š That wonder goal from Captain Marvel himself, Adam Nicholson
𧤠And the miracle save from Nathan Harker that had everyone on their feet
Of course, it wouldnāt be a proper episode without tackling the tougher talking points. We also discuss the frustrati...
Duration: 00:25:50But can they do it on a rainy Saturday in November
Dec 01, 2025Send us a text
This weekās episode comes with a few technical gremlins in the background, but nothing stops us from talking nonsense.
We look back at our recent form and the strange shape of this league ā itās tight all the way down , with only a handful of points separating so many sides. Win those games in hand, and suddenly weāre staring at second place. Itās that kind of season.
We also take time to reflect on the heartbreaking loss of young Harvey Skipper. The minuteās silence was...
Duration: 00:38:59Form is temporary we hope!
Nov 10, 2025Send us a text
This week we take a good look at our current form and talk through the recent games ā the highs, the frustrations, and the direction weāre heading.
We also spend some time on the situation at Middlesbrough FC and discuss the potential departure of Rob Edwards and what that could mean for our own attendances and atmosphere going forward.
Plus, we highlight the positive progress in the recent discussions between the Travel Club and the Club Liaison Committee, with some...
Duration: 00:35:08He who should not be named Boooooo
Oct 24, 2025Send us a text
This week weāre joined by not one, but two special guests ā Dave āBooo Manā Hinton and Alan Hewitt! š
Youāll usually find this pair holding court in The Shed, and both have a longstanding love affair with Stockton Town. We dive deep into their connection with the club, what non-league football means to them, and try to uncover the secret behind their passion for the Anchors. šš
We also chat about the recent games, look ahead to the upcoming tri...
Duration: 01:06:29Back with a Bang Baby
Oct 03, 2025Send us a text
Weāre Back!
After a short break for our holidays, Thereās No W in Anchors makes its triumphant return! We had plenty to catch up on, with games coming thick and fast while we were away.
In this episode, we:
Talk about the match we missed live but followed closely from Turkey
Preview the upcoming FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round clash against Lower Breck
Congratulate the Over 35ās on their incredible league and cup double
Discuss the rise of the Under...
After all your the other Purewal
Sep 02, 2025Send us a text
Welcome back in this weeks episode we discuss the last few games, the season so far, our impression on the new signings and how they are settling in, we preview the upcoming games and give our predictions, I have a bit of a moan about VAR and we also answer a couple of questions relating to the football pyramid and the 7 day rule that people had asked us, we are on holiday now for a few weeks but we will catch up on our return (thats our out of office)
Thanks...
Duration: 00:42:11Season 2 are you ***king kidding me
Aug 19, 2025Send us a text
Hello and welcome back for season 2, thanks for listening, this week we will be talking about the first few games back after our break, the start we have made to the season and the how the new players are settling in, we hope you enjoy it and keep listeningĀ
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Duration: 00:35:09Do you need me to speak?
Jul 25, 2025Send us a text
Welcome back Anchors Fans, in a another pre season friendly get together we have a special guest Anth Holmes, you will have seen Anth in and around the club he's is Stockton through and through and along with Jason McKay is responsible for a large proportion of the songs and instigating the singing in the Shed End, it was an absolute pleasure to welcome Anth and he eventually worked out its a talking medium lol.
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Duration: 01:06:18New Blood, Same Badge
Jun 30, 2025Send us a text
We're back (sort of) as we prepare for the pre season friendlies we will be doing some pre season friendly episodes of our own, so a few short and sweet ones just to whet the appetite, we discuss the upcoming friendlies and the our new blood signings, we hope you enjoy and we will be back following the friendly with Aycliffe on the 5th.
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Duration: 00:16:39Fake News and Playoff Blues
May 11, 2025Send us a text
"Fake News and Playoff Blues"
Your dose of football therapy is now LIVE! This week, we're licking our wounds and looking back on a season that promised more than it finally delivered.
We break down the playoff heartache, question how the local press painted the picture (spoiler: not always flattering), and yes ā Ali definitely gets a bit sweary... but donāt worry, Iāve scrubbed it clean for your tender ears.
We also discuss
Player departures
Season tickets
And a whole smorgasbord of hot takes...
If your proud to be an Anchor clap your hands
Apr 25, 2025Send us a text
This week, weāre joined by the one and only Jamie Farley, a familiar face with a rich history at the club. We dive deep into all things Stockton Town FC šš ā from memorable moments to behind-the-scenes stories.
š We also:
Review our last 2 matchesLook ahead to the final league game of the season against HydeAnd finish with a fun quiz all about Stockton-on-Tees ā celebrating the townās amazing history and its brilliant people!you can follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6155745603
Duration: 01:11:57Alfies on the Pod Olay Olay
Apr 18, 2025Send us a text
This week on the No W in Anchors podcast, weāre joined by a very special guest ā none other than young Alfie Watson! Alfie sits in the hot seat to answer all the burning questions, and we dive into all the big topics:
Away days
The season so far
Our playoff chances
The all-important run-in
But the twist? Alfie turns the tables and grills us!Ā
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Duration: 00:42:51Can Simon come out to play Katie?
Mar 31, 2025Send us a text
In this weeks episode we look back at the last three games and our take on the trip to Ashton, the visit of Ilkeston and the Royal Rumble event, the amazing away day at FC United of Manchester as well as the upcoming visit of Worksop, we play a game of Play one, Bin One, Bench one England edition and ask the question of Katie Fish, can your Simon come out to play?
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Duration: 00:52:09From Gibraltar with Love
Mar 13, 2025Send us a text
A bit of a break form the norm today, we had the opportunity to have a chat with Ethan Santos, Ethan is a professional footballer in Gibraltar and is also the Gibraltar National Team, h has played against some of the worlds top players and hopefully will soon be playing in the Champions League.
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Duration: 00:42:22Opinions are those of the individual.
Mar 06, 2025Send us a text
Hello everyone and welcome back, this week we felt like we had to start withĀ a statement to attempt and address certain discussions andĀ opinions we have heard regarding some things that have been said regarding our podcast and certain guests airing their opinions, we feel like the opinions expressed on this podcast were never done out of malice and we hope this statement is received in the manner to which it is intended ,and we can move on to a better relationship with certain people within the club, we would like to th...
Duration: 00:32:42Kissing the Ring with The Travelling Anchor
Feb 22, 2025Send us a text
This week we were visited by the Marcus the Travelling Anchor, we discussed his social media page and the history of his relationship with Stockton Town, we also take a look back at the last few games and have our guess at how many points we think we will get with from the remaining games, Marcus also gave us a little quiz but the best thing ever he came bearing gifts with Chocolate Eggs and Wine.
We hope you enjoy and we will see you on the next one.
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Duration: 01:20:56Bouncing back in the Shed Olay OIay
Feb 08, 2025Send us a text
Hello Anchors fans, this week we come bouncing back after a delay due to illness in the team.
we discuss the games we've seen since we've been waiting for the flu to leave the building and have a bit of a premier league (Early Years) quiz.
I give the answers to the quiz at the end so please join in and send us your scores on Facebook, thanks for listening.
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Duration: 00:51:22Graced with her presence
Jan 10, 2025Send us a text
This weeks podcast is featuring a very special guest: Gracie Wilton, the owner and operator of GW Football Coaching. At just 18 years old, Gracie has taken leap of setting up her own successful coaching business that's going from strength to strength.
Tune in as Gracie shares her inspiring journey and the challenges she's faced as a young female coach. She delves into her coaching philosophy and what she hopes to achieve in the future.
n this episode, we also discuss the recent thrilling game against Rochdale FC in the...
May the 4th be with you.
Jan 03, 2025Send us a text
This week we are back with a review of the 2024 start to the season from winning promotion on the 4th May to beating Oldham 2-0 on the 7th December.
We also catch up on the Christmas period matches against Guisley, Hebburn and Whitby and chat about the upcoming game against Rochdale FC
As well as some other nonsense chat as always lol.
Listen in and let us know your thoughts.
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Duration: 00:39:36Commenting on the commentators commentary
Dec 21, 2024Send us a text
In the final episode of the year we discuss the away day at Macclesfield and the upcoming games with Guiseley and Hebburn.
We also chat about our favourite sports commentators and a bit of F1 talk as well, a whole smorgasbord of topics
We hope you have a great Christmas and New year and we will see you in 2025 with more nonsense chatter and some special guests, thanks for listening and giving us your support it means the world to us.
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Duration: 00:46:56Slaying Giants
Dec 12, 2024Send us a text
Were couldnt let the week go by without discussing the victory on Ā a stormy day last Saturday, we discuss the Giant Killing, the draw for the next round and the upcoming trip to Macclesfield FC (get your Christmas Jumpers on)
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Duration: 00:33:39Andy's Man Club Special
Dec 08, 2024Send us a text
This is a special episode as we continue our support for mens mental health, a cause that's close to our hearts.
Were joined by Michael Chaplow the area lead for AMC, to discuss the help that's available for men with mental health issues and how AMC meetings have grown across the country, it twas really informative and we hope that it can help anyone in need.
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Duration: 01:02:47Nathan Mulligan is the best!!!
Dec 03, 2024Send us a text
In this episode we have a bit of a catch up regarding the last few matches, we also decided that we had to face the truth and announce that Nathan Mulligan is better than Jordan Robinson.
We hope you enjoy it.
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Duration: 00:40:20HyPathetical (see what we did there)
Nov 21, 2024Send us a text
This week, alongside our usual fare, we dive into aĀ hypothetical question that has Andy in absolute turmoil. And that's not all! We also play a game of "Play One, Bench One, Bin One" ā Premier League edition.
Tune in now and let us know your thoughts!
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Duration: 00:49:45Were Live in the Top House Olay Olay
Nov 14, 2024Send us a text
Welcome back everyone, were back with a live episode, we recorded live at the Top House (The Unicorn) in Norton, it was a great night with lots of input and we would like to thank everyone who came along to support us and joined in, it was much appreciated.
Its a long one so put your headphones on, walk the dog, cut the grass and do your exercises , we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
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Duration: 01:46:09Snog Marry Avoid
Oct 24, 2024Send us a text
This week we discuss players past and present, we touch on the recent games and form and also discuss the sad situation at Blyth Spartans.
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Duration: 00:37:02Andy's backs back
Oct 10, 2024Send us a text
Welcome back, Andy has returned after suffering a bad back hurray.
This week we discuss the players one by one, we go through the team and we give them our ratings so far this season, this is our opinion and we made sure it was constructive, you may agree or disagree, we would love to hear your opinions.
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Duration: 00:35:59Pitch Perfect singing and football with Simon from the Shed End
Sep 30, 2024Send us a text
This week we are joined by our special guest Simon from the Shed end, you will know him as the man who started the bouncing in the Shed.
We talk all things Stockton Town and beyond, we get his opinions on the current team, his history with non league, the atmosphere in the Shed and also the state of the women's game (his daughters all play)
It was a fun episode that was nearly lost when the system crashed but we managed to save it, we hope you enjoy.
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Duration: 01:32:50Bouncing in the Shed
Sep 18, 2024Send us a text
welcome to the latest episode, this week we catch up with the last few games against Macclesfield, Lancaster and the cup game against Marine.
we also look at the results of the poll for walk on music, thanks for all the suggestions
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Duration: 00:41:51Turkey Holiday Blues
Sep 08, 2024Send us a text
We've returned from our two weeks in Turkey having missed a couple of games, so we are reviewing them from afar, listening to the radio commentary and watching the hi-lights is not the same as being there but we've done our best.
Next week we will have Tommy P as a special guest so keep listening and thanks for all the support.
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Duration: 00:31:30Please don't bring us back down to Earth!
Aug 24, 2024Send us a text
Weāre excited to drop a fresh episode for you, and this oneās coming all the way from beautiful Turkey! š¹š· Weāre soaking up some well-deserved sunshine, but that didnāt stop us from diving deep into the latest on the pitch.Ā
In this episode, we break down the last two games, sharing our thoughts, highlights, and hot takes. Plus, weāve got some **exciting news** lined up for our upcoming episodes that you wonāt want to miss!
Tune in now, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. As...
Lets not get carried away (no lets get carried away)
Aug 17, 2024Send us a text
Welcome back listeners this week we return for the new season and we loved it, the start to the season has been excellent and it was great to catch up with everyone again, we actually miss you lot closed season.
We chat the loss of Kev the Whitby Friendly and games against Leek Town and Guisley, we hope you enjoy it and thanks again for listening
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Duration: 00:46:46The Final, The Friendlies and the Future
Jul 23, 2024Send us a text
welcome back, in this episode we discuss the England Euro Final debacle (only briefly don't worry) we discuss the friendlies and how we are looking, the first few fixtures and what we think we can do in the up-coming season, its great to be back at the MAP Stadium and how much we're looking forward to the new season
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Duration: 00:53:07Its the Final Countdown
Jul 13, 2024Send us a text
Welcome back everyone,In this episode, we dive deep into the ongoing European Championships.
We also take a moment to reflect on the bittersweet retirement of our beloved Tom Se discuss the new signings and we can't disguis our excitement for the upcoming season.
We hope you enjoy it and we look forward to the next episode which will be the celebration of England winning the Euro's (or the sad angry ramblings if we don't lol)Ā
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Duration: 00:44:33Euro Not Very Special England!
Jun 24, 2024Send us a text
This week we chat about how we think the England team have done so far in this Euro's, we discuss formation, team selection, the way we have played and our opinions on the Manager, were joined at one point by the No W in Anchors mascot Woody the French Bulldog who expresses his opinions with his snoring lol.
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Duration: 00:44:55Euro Pre Match Special
Jun 15, 2024Send us a text
With the Euro's about to start and England playing their first match on Sunday we wanted to do our team and score predictions based on having no real knowledge, we got together and discussed who we would pick and why, who we think the Manager will pick andĀ our score predictions.
It was good fun recording this and we hope you like it, we have no doubt that many of you have been having similar discussions.
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Duration: 00:46:12Michael and JD part 2
Jun 11, 2024Send us a text
Welcome back, in this episode we continue our discussions with Michael and JD, we hope you enjoy it and thanks for listening.
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Duration: 00:57:48Managers Special with Michael and JD Part 1
Jun 03, 2024Send us a text
We finally got to sit down with Michael and JD to give their views on last season and their hopes and aspirations for the years ahead.
It was great to get their open and honest views in everything from suffering the pain of missing promotions in successive years to finally getting promoted this year and finding out a bit about their history and what makes them the management team they are today.
As can happen with these things when the conversation is flowing you don't want it to stop, as a...
Promotion Special
May 19, 2024Send us a text
There was only one subject we could have covered in this episode and thats our amazing promotion, what a feeling, we discuss the ups and downs and the thoughts for next season, sorry for the delay, we were a man down and we will only do this when were all available.
We hope you enjoy our ramblings and can get some of the feeling to keep you going.
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Duration: 00:36:52The striker siblings
May 08, 2024Send us a text
In this episode we chat to Bianca and Jamie Owens about how they became such prolific strikers, as far as we can tell these two the only brother and sister striking duo in football.
Jamie tells us what it was like to play for Stockton Town and what it meant to him to play for his hometown club
Bianca gives us a brief inset into what its like playing professional football in the modern women's game and her hopes and aspirations for the future of the woman game.
It was...
Not a Party Political Broadcast with MP Matt Vickers
Apr 30, 2024Send us a text
On this weeks episode the guys chat with MP for Stockton South Matt Vickers, he also just happens to be a Stockton Town fan and can often be seen at the Suds Shed end with the Can Bag Lads (and girls now)
We discuss how Matt helps the club in the community and find out about how big the club actually are in the local schools and community and how he thinks Stockton can progress.
This is NOT a party political broadcast by any means, Matt was good fun and we...
Prawn Sandwich Brigade Slumming it with the Shed End
Apr 24, 2024Send us a text
Welcome to episode 8, this week we chat with Graham Edmonson and John Robinson about their love for Stockton Town, we dig into the reasons they decided to change allegiance from bigger clubs (Middlesbrough and Newcastle) we discuss what has happened with the automatic promotion push and give our usual useless predictions which just go to show none of us are football Managers but were still allowed opinions, thanks for the guys for coming on,Ā
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Duration: 00:45:02Mental Health Special with Shaun Sexton
Apr 15, 2024Send us a text
This week is a bit of break from the norm and something that we have wanted to do for a while, Shaun is a genuinely great guy who loves Stockton Town FC and over the years has has his battles with his mental health but has come out the other side as a Mental health ambassador.
We talk openly and candidly about mental health issues and try to give some hope to anyone who is struggling themselves or knows someone who might be in need of help.
Please note this...
From Humble Beginnings with Martyn Ansboro
Apr 10, 2024Send us a text
Long term fan and former player for Hartburn Juniors Martyn shares his insights into the club he loves.
From humble beginnings to where we are now, Martyn has a wealth of experience and was there at the very beginning from playing on muddy fields in a borrowed kit to a state of the art pitch with facilities that are the best in the league and probably many leagues above us as well.
We really hope you enjoy this episode and for those OG's it brings back some fond memories
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Star Player V Star Singer!
Mar 31, 2024Send us a text
Were joined this week by ex Stockton Town Star Fred Woodhouse and Super Fan Jason McKay, (the episode was going to be called Fred and Ginger but Jason wouldn't change his name)
We chat about what its like to play for your hometown club, the highs and the lows of Fred's non league career and how much he misses playing now that he has retired and we discuss with Jason his love of Stockton Town and non league in general, we also hear Jasons latest song, which is not to be missed.<...
The Can Bag Lads
Mar 26, 2024Send us a text
Welcome to this weeks episode, this week we welcome our first guests, John and Dan from the Can Bag team, we discuss how they came to be decide on Stockton Town, what it means to them, we look at the possibility of promotion and what that could look like.
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Duration: 00:59:04Mental Health Day!
Mar 18, 2024Send us a text
The independent Podcast about all things Stockton Town Football Club and non league football.
This week we discuss the benefits of non league football to people with mental health issues, also sponsorship in the game and what we would do if we won the lottery.
if you have any comments or anything you would like discussed, or even if you would like to come on for a chat you can get in touch atĀ
nowinanchors@yahoo.com
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Duration: 00:48:49Who would be a REF?
Mar 11, 2024Send us a text
Welcome to episode 2, we discuss the away game at Aycliffe, Refereeing decisions, our favourite away days and sustainability in non league football, we hope you enjoy.
contact us via email if you have any questions that you would like to ask or anything else really were not bothered.
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Duration: 00:45:09Welcome to the Pilot of There's No W In Anchors
Mar 05, 2024Send us a text
In the Pilot episode Ali, Andy and Phil try and explain why they decided to follow a club from the lower leagues, some of the journeys both physical and emotional.
We hope you enjoy it.
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Duration: 00:37:00