The Famous Sloping Pitch with Nick Hancock and Chris England

Nick Hancock and Chris England are old friends who have both been struck by the same soul-shattering thought: "how is it that everything that has changed about football since I started watching it has made it a little bit more s**t?". Have ...

  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Ep. 5.27 - The bronzest of all time

    Nick and Chris discuss Raheem Sterling's surprising move to Feyenoord, the uncertain future of Manchester City and - of course - some Oldham s***e.


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    Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can  listen to that extra bonus content by subscribing to our offering at anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch


    For just £5 a month you’ll get an ad-free version of the podcast every week PLUS a whole extra segment after the main show. 






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    20 February 2026, 3:42 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Ep. 5.26 - Injecting penises for ski jump

    Nick and Chris discuss Manchester City's legal troubles, the Winter Olympics and - of course - some Oldham s***e.


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    Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can  listen to that extra bonus content by subscribing to our offering at anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch


    For just £5 a month you’ll get an ad-free version of the podcast every week PLUS a whole extra segment after the main show. 






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    13 February 2026, 12:40 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Ep. 5.25 - This is getting stupid now

    Nick and Chris discuss the drama of the transfer window, the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo on Saudi football and - of course - some Oldham s***e.


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    Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can  listen to that extra bonus content by subscribing to our offering at anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch


    For just £5 a month you’ll get an ad-free version of the podcast every week PLUS a whole extra segment after the main show. 



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    6 February 2026, 12:05 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Ep. 5.24 - Anschluss Style Shenanigans

    Nick and Chris discuss Champions League drama, England’s new World Cup kit and - of course - some Oldham s***e.


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    Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can  listen to that extra bonus content by subscribing to our offering at anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch


    For just £5 a month you’ll get an ad-free version of the podcast every week PLUS a whole extra segment after the main show. 

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    30 January 2026, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Ep. 5.23 - Extraordinary flag business

    Nick and Chris discuss the Americanisation of football management, the ethics of cheating in football and - of course - some Oldham s***e.


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    Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can  listen to that extra bonus content by subscribing to our offering at anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch


    For just £5 a month you’ll get an ad-free version of the podcast every week PLUS a whole extra segment after the main show. 



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    23 January 2026, 12:05 am
  • 1 hour 37 seconds
    Ep. 5.22 - A Busted Flush

    Nick and Chris discuss a great week for Macclesfield, a terrible week for VAR and - of course - some Oldham s***e.


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    Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can  listen to that extra bonus content by subscribing to our offering at anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch


    For just £5 a month you’ll get an ad-free version of the podcast every week PLUS a whole extra segment after the main show. 

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    16 January 2026, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Ep. 5.21 - The Bedwetting Nature of Footballers

    Nick and Chris look back on the Christmas period, discuss Manchester United’s ongoing managerial saga and, and - of course - there some Oldham s***e to ring in the New Year.


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    Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can  listen to that extra bonus content by subscribing to our offering at anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch


    For just £5 a month you’ll get an ad-free version of the podcast every week PLUS a whole extra segment after the main show. 


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    9 January 2026, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Ep. 5.20 - Happy Sportsmas!

    Nick and Chris discuss Messi's promotional tour in India, the implications of travel bans on World Cup attendance and, of course some festive Oldham s***e.

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    Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can  listen to that extra bonus content by subscribing to our offering at ⁠anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch⁠


    For just £5 a month you’ll get an ad-free version of the podcast every week PLUS a whole extra segment after the main show. 



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    19 December 2025, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Ep. 5.19 - A Prize For Evil

    Nick and Chris discuss the World Cup draw (and all the associated nonsense), the magic of the FA Cup and, of course, some Oldham s***e.


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    Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can  listen to that extra bonus content by subscribing to our offering at ⁠anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch⁠


    For just £5 a month you’ll get an ad-free version of the podcast every week PLUS a whole extra segment after the main show. 



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    12 December 2025, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 34 seconds
    Ep. 5.18 - Sausages and Spaghetti Hoops

    Nick and Chris look ahead to today’s World Cup draw, discuss the recent Scottish Cup drama and, of course, some Oldham s***e.NB this episode contains live updates on The Ashes which are clearly out of date by now, but we left them in because it’s quite entertaining. ———————————————


    Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can  listen to that extra bonus content by subscribing to our offering at ⁠anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch⁠


    For just £5 a month you’ll get an ad-free version of the podcast every week PLUS a whole extra segment after the main show. 




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    5 December 2025, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Ep. 5.17 - Consistency and Bovril

    Nick and Chris the potential merger of the Sheffield clubs, UEFA’s copyright issues with fan footage and, of course, some Oldham s***e.

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    Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on talking (they don’t have much on) - but you can  listen to that extra bonus content by subscribing to our offering at ⁠anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch⁠


    For just £5 a month you’ll get an ad-free version of the podcast every week PLUS a whole extra segment after the main show. 




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    28 November 2025, 12:00 am
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