What happens when one of Britain's best-loved comedians falls in love with his local football club?
In this episode of Sutton United Talk Time on Podcast, Mike sits down with lifelong Sutton United supporter Tim Vine for a funny, nostalgic and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about football, community and why Gander Green Lane has become such a special place in his life.
Tim looks back at his first Sutton match in 1988, explains how a chance answer on national television led to a lasting friendship with chairman Bruce Elliott, and shares stories from some of the club's most memorable moments. From a Timvasion and Wembley to writing Rock Your Tambourine, commentary, fundraising evenings and riding a Pizza Hut delivery scooter onto the Wembley pitch, Tim has become far more than a celebrity fan.
Along the way we also chat about Steve Morison's current Sutton United side, the importance of supporting your local club, bizarre raffle prizes, Guinness World Records, pure oxygen birthday presents, why Tim hates the phrase \"dad jokes\" and much more.
Whether you're a Sutton United supporter, a fan of Tim Vine's comedy or simply enjoy hearing great football stories, this is a conversation full of laughs, memories and genuine affection for one of football's most community-focused clubs.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro and the lost interview
03:45 – How Tim Vine became a Sutton United supporter
07:10 – First memories of Gander Green Lane in 1988
11:30 – Bruce Elliott and the Sutton United family
15:20 – Being closer to the action than ever before
19:10 – Pure oxygen and unusual birthday presents
23:45 – Timvasion, mascots and Soccer AM
28:15 – Why Tim dislikes the phrase \"dad jokes\"
32:30 – Fundraisers, darts nights and club life
37:00 – Commentary, punditry and football analysis
41:15 – Wembley memories and the Wimbledon replay
45:40 – The story behind *Rock Your Tambourine*
49:50 – Legendary Sutton United raffle prizes
53:10 – Looking ahead to the new National League season
56:43 – Outro
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