{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/667a880d80efbb2b3711ca3f/6a5cab074d4b991ebea08f35?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Thirty Years of Bruce Elliott: Leading Sutton United Through Its Greatest Era","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/667a880d80efbb2b3711ca3f/1784457253815-b7027e9a-9f20-4c51-8e20-1be265553f28.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Join us for a landmark episode of <strong>Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast</strong> as we celebrate an incredible milestone: <strong>30 years of Bruce Elliott as Chairman of Sutton United</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Bruce has overseen the most successful period in the club's history, from Isthmian League football to the National League title, an unforgettable FA Cup run, three seasons in the English Football League and so much more. In this special conversation, he reflects on the highs, the lows and the people who made the journey possible.</p><p><br></p><p>We look back at how Bruce unexpectedly became chairman, the volunteers who built the foundations of the modern club, and the appointments that changed Sutton United forever. Bruce shares fascinating stories about John Rains, Paul Doswell and Matt Gray, explains how the decision to install the 3G pitch transformed the club financially, recalls the famous FA Cup run that brought Arsenal to Gander Green Lane, and discusses the challenges of leading a football club through COVID, promotion to the EFL and life after relegation.</p><p><br></p><p>There are stories you've probably heard, plenty you've almost certainly never heard before, and a fitting reflection on what Sutton United has meant to Bruce over the last three decades.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you've supported Sutton United for sixty years or six months, this is an episode that captures the history, ambition and community spirit that makes the club so special.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Chapters</h2><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>03:15 Sutton United in 1996 and becoming Chairman</p><p>08:20 Volunteers, supporters and building the club</p><p>15:45 The 2008 relegation and appointing Paul Doswell</p><p>24:30 The revolving door of players and club legends</p><p>33:15 Why Sutton installed the 3G pitch</p><p>39:00 Winning promotion from National League South</p><p>43:30 The unforgettable FA Cup run begins</p><p>49:20 Beating Leeds United and making history</p><p>54:30 Drawing Arsenal and preparing for the biggest game in the club's history</p><p>59:30 Arsène Wenger, Arsenal and behind-the-scenes stories</p><p>1:05:00 Piegate and the difficult decisions of leadership</p><p>1:10:30 Matt Gray, COVID and National League glory</p><p>1:20:00 Promotion to the Football League and life in the EFL</p><p>1:27:00 Chris Agutter, the future and Sutton United today</p><p>1:31:30 What Sutton United has given Bruce Elliott</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy the episode, please <strong>like, subscribe and leave a review</strong>. Every like, comment and share helps more supporters discover the podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>What are your favourite memories from Bruce Elliott's thirty years as Chairman? Let us know in the comments.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the Sutton Podcast on social media: <strong>@SuttonPodcast</strong></p><p><br></p><p>#SuttonUnited #SuttonPodcast #BruceElliott #NonLeague #NationalLeague #EFL #FACup #FootballPodcast #EnglishFootball #FootballHistory</p>","author_name":"Mike Dowling"}