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

Season 6, Ep. 182
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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



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