It's the final episode of the Euro 2020 series. If you have been listening then I hope you enjoyed. For a dad and lad on opposite sides of the world it's been good to stay connected through football. The tournament's been an eventful one. Where will Patrick Schick end up for £90m next year? Why can politicians insert themselves in to football but not the other way around? Will Gareth Southgate be England manager or PM come Qatar 2022? It's all here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Concourse 13 - It went to Rome

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Concourse 12 - Is it really coming home?

England did it! They finally beat Germany. In this episode me and the old man go back over our last 16 predictions and react to some of the rounds shock results See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Concourse 11 - Last 16; England lift the hoodoo

Concourse 10 - Schick that in your pipe, plus; that De Bruyne lad's not bad

Concourse 09 - Don't know yer left from yer right, Mancini's jacket and Erkisen we love you

Concourse 08 - National Grid & Southgate's Selections

In the first of a new series, we look at the last two weeks of football and key goings on. In the WSL, COVID is shooting teams in the foot, but some clubs are aiming the gun at their other leg with ill advised overseas trips. On positive note, we look at the continued rise of some the stars of the women's game, and the Melbourne Derby.We discuss a few cup upsets too, not just in England, but in Spain too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Concourse 07 - Cup upsets and COVID outbreaks and a review of the women's game

When a St. Pauli fan lost their life to suicide, his friends supported each other through their loss. From the tragedy came St. Depri. The work of St. Depri, and raising awareness of mental health both in football and society has become an even bigger issue this year, and a topic that the game is getting better at discussing.https://www.facebook.com/St.depri/https://www.facebook.com/126202073606/videos/1075282079556088 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Concourse 06 - How a group of St. Pauli fans are tackling mental health

This week we look at One Culture from South Australia who focus on inclusive football programs for people of all abilities and backgrounds. It prompts us to ask the question; is the top level of the game doing enough for all ranges of fans to access the game, particularly when it coms to spectating?One Culture are going from strength to strength and have just widened their base with A-League team Central Coast Mariners, partnering to form programs on the eastern coast of Australia. It's amazing what a clear vision and values base around the game can achieve and how it can bring people together, no matter the barriers.Meanwhile, in the Premier League, the world's richest football competition, some clubs plead poverty, the league itself are party to extortionate pay per view access to live matches, but have the top flight clubs readied their stadiums for the return of all fans, per the UK governments State of Play report in 2018?You can learn more about that report, and One Culture in the links below, and of course in this week's episode.https://www.oneculturefootball.org/https://sgsa.org.uk/equality-and-human-rights-commission-report-on-premier-league-accessibility/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Concourse 05 - How Adelaide's One Culture ensure football for all

Sport is everyone's game and football is no different. It should be accessible to everyone no matter your income or whether you have a roof over your head. The Big Issue see that everyone gets a fair go through their Street Soccer initiative which has lead to many an Aussie representing their country at a World Cup.In this episode we hear from George Halkias who runs the initiative, as well as explore the role football can play in helping solve the issue of homelessness, and more importantly why football is best placed to help tackle this problem. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Concourse 04 - The Big Issue Street Soccer.

Welcome back! We have three more episodes coming up in the mini series, and here is a little taster.Our focus this time, is on grassroots, community and everything at the opposite end of the scale to 'big business' football. We've a series of interviews with some fantastic organisations.Have a listen to find out who, and subscribe so you can hear these three amazing interviews across the next few weeks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Concourse 03 - Music of the World Cup

Welcome back to Concourse, as well look back at our five worst picks for World Cup songs over the years, and our five favourites - plus recap on the action from the Group Stages in Russia. We've also previewed the knock out phases, which we'll reflect on next time.Also, head to Spotify and search 'Concourse WC' to have a listen to our library of World Cup related songs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the first in the Concourse World Cup mini series, taking a look at classic shirts from throughout the years. Will the Peruvian sash make it in our top ten? What about the El Salvador's historic but simple 'ES' shirt. Tune in to find out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Concourse - 02 - Top 10 World Cup Shirts

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Welcome to Concourse, football content from beneath the stands; an authentic, honest representation of what football was, and still should be, a pie, a punt, a pint on the terraces. ​ Concourse is brought to you from Melbourne, Australia by Daniel Ryan and friends

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