Share

cover art for Cult Heroes Episode 8: Phil Starbuck - God of Thunder.

AND HE TAKES THAT CHANCE

Cult Heroes Episode 8: Phil Starbuck - God of Thunder.

Season 6, Ep. 182
•

Phil Starbuck joins Matt & Kosi to look back over his career and in particular his time at Huddersfield Town. In this episode:

- Phil tells us about how Brian Clough wanted him to assault a photographer.

- We find out how the move to Huddersfield happened.

- Shenanigans pre Bury lead to a classic encounter!

- How Eoin Hand was stabbed in the back...

- How he still feels the pain of that Peterborough defeat.

- The Greatest Escape in 92/93.

- Phil advises what makes Neil Warnock a good manager

- Leading Town out at Wembley for the first time in 56 years.

- Phil talks about the emotion of scoring the last goal at Leeds Road.

- His exit from Huddersfield Town and how it was engineered.

- Town or Forest in the 2022 Playoff Final?



Episode sponsored by Magic Rock Brewing. Use code AHTTC10 at checkout for 10% off online purchases at www.magicrockbrewing.com


Intro - Fiery Breeze

Outro - Chris Carter


Artwork: Johnny Hildred

Illustration: Tom Bradshaw



*Please take the time to rate and review us wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to us and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Cheers!*



This Podcast has been created and uploaded by And He Takes That Chance. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT

More episodes

View all episodes

  • 271. Episode 271: Lee Grant sacked - Live Reaction

    01:37:03||Season 9, Ep. 271
    Another day, another Huddersfield Town sacking. The Terriers increasingly look like one of the most unstable clubs in the country as their record now rivals Watford for removing managers. The Dom Reaper joins Matt & Killer to look back over the Burton game and at Lee Grant's tenure as well as who can replace him.Sign up for the patreon: www.takesthatchance.comGfx - Johnny Hildred, Tom Bradshaw, Matt Shaw.Music intro: Fiery Breeze Music Outro: Chris CarterFancy writing, designing or contributing for the podcast? Get in touch with Matt at Matt@takesthatchance.com or send us a message on social media.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by And He Takes That Chance. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. 

  • 9. The Town Social 104: Haste Alv-es Ta

    01:31:15||Season 270, Ep. 9
    We’re back live tonight on YouTube and X at 19:30 to chat through the defeat at Stockport, the 3-0 v Rotherham in the Vertu, our thoughts on Lee Grant and all the latest transfer activity/rumours. Sign up for the patreon: www.takesthatchance.comGfx - Johnny Hildred, Tom Bradshaw, Matt Shaw.Music intro: Fiery BreezeMusic Outro: Chris CarterFancy writing, designing or contributing for the podcast? Get in touch with Matt at Matt@takesthatchance.com or send us a message on social media.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by And He Takes That Chance. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.

  • 271. The Drive In 46: Burton Albion v Huddersfield Town Match Preview

    39:26||Season 9, Ep. 271
    ⚽ In this video:Burton's form and tacticsPredicted lineups and score predictionsKey stats, talking points 📅 Match Date: 17/01/2025🏟️ Pirelli Stadium, Burton.If you enjoy fan-driven football content, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more EFL previews, reviews, and reactions!👇 Join the conversation:Who do you think will come out on top? Comment your score prediction below!📻 Part of the talkSPORT Fan Network#huddersfieldtown #EFL #MatchPreview #talksportfannetwork Sign up for our patreon at www.takesthatchance.com

  • 270. Building Northern Football - The Winter Window

    01:26:42||Season 9, Ep. 270
    The winter window is in full flow and just as the boys get together to record an episode on who to sign in the window, Huddersfield Town decide to go wild in the market and blow our plans out of the water. Thanks, Kev.Joel Grainger joins Matt and Barry Silkman to look over Town's squad and identify areas of weakness then suggest some possible improvements.Enjoy!Sign up for the patreon: www.takesthatchance.comGfx - Johnny Hildred, Tom Bradshaw, Matt Shaw.Music intro: Fiery BreezeMusic Outro: Chris CarterFancy writing, designing or contributing for the podcast? Get in touch with Matt at Matt@takesthatchance.com or send us a message on social media.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by And He Takes That Chance. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.

  • 270. Episode 270: A Goal in Every Port

    01:50:01||Season 9, Ep. 270
    It was last kick heartache for Town on the road as The Terriers fail to end their barren run against the top 8 sides. Lee Grant came in for some stick again from the terraces as Town's defensive outlook wasn't well received. Phil Senior joins the boys to talk about Terry Yorath as the lads express their gratitude to a football legend.The Squad get fired in.Sign up for the patreon: www.takesthatchance.comGfx - Johnny Hildred, Tom Bradshaw, Matt Shaw.Music intro: Fiery BreezeMusic Outro: Chris CarterFancy writing, designing or contributing for the podcast? Get in touch with Matt at Matt@takesthatchance.com or send us a message on social media.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by And He Takes That Chance. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.

  • 269. The Drive in 45: Stockport County v Huddersfield Town match preview

    51:05||Season 9, Ep. 269
    ⚽ In this video:Stockport's form and tacticsPredicted lineups and score predictionsKey stats, talking points & fan opinion from Steve from ‪@thescarfbergarawore📅 Match Date: 10/01/2025🏟️ Edgeley Park, Stockport.If you enjoy fan-driven football content, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more EFL previews, reviews, and reactions! 👇Join the conversation: Who do you think will come out on top? Comment your score prediction below!📻 Part of the talkSPORT Fan Network #huddersfieldtown #EFL #MatchPreview #talksportfannetwork Sign up for our patreon at www.takesthatchance.com

  • 270. The Town Social 103: New Year Roundup

    01:12:00||Season 9, Ep. 270
    It's been a while, but The Group's all back in the UK and ready to go again.The agenda's huge with many, many games to get through.Sign up for the patreon: www.takesthatchance.comGfx - Johnny Hildred, Tom Bradshaw, Matt Shaw.Music intro: Fiery BreezeMusic Outro: Chris CarterFancy writing, designing or contributing for the podcast? Get in touch with Matt at Matt@takesthatchance.com or send us a message on social media.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by And He Takes That Chance. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.

  • 269. Episode 269: New Year, New Town?

    02:14:59||Season 9, Ep. 269
    Happy New Year, Terriers but would we all be happy coming out of the game against Exeter? Matt, Kosi and Kilroy-Sulk look back over the busiest time of year after matches against Northampton, Lincoln and Exeter.The Squad have their say and we discuss if Town and Grant have improved over the last month or so.Sign up for the patreon: www.takesthatchance.comGfx - Johnny Hildred, Tom Bradshaw, Matt Shaw.Music intro: Fiery BreezeMusic Outro: Chris CarterFancy writing, designing or contributing for the podcast? Get in touch with Matt at Matt@takesthatchance.com or send us a message on social media.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by And He Takes That Chance. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.

  • 268. Episode 268: Moorey Christmas!

    01:37:36||Season 9, Ep. 268
    A Very Moorey Christmas!*Matt has audio issues which will be resolved by the next episode*Town paste The Valiants 5-0. Matt, Kosi and Pozza return to rejoice at Town's turnaround in fortunes. There's leaflets on seats, dust-ups in the Chestlands and 'Fine Dining' on offer.Sign up for the patreon: www.takesthatchance.comGfx - Johnny Hildred, Tom Bradshaw, Matt Shaw.Music intro: Fiery BreezeMusic Outro: Chris CarterFancy writing, designing or contributing for the podcast? Get in touch with Matt at Matt@takesthatchance.com or send us a message on social media.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by And He Takes That Chance. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.