The Iron Hour

We’re still about. Just been having a little rest and getting on with life and all it offers. Well it’s been a while but we discuss the end of the season and the Rochdale game. Yes we lost but the supporters didn’t disappoint at the final whistle. Lots of applause/cheers for the effort the team put in through the season. A game too far, though no one could begrudge Rochdale for eventually being promoted to the EFL. After the season they had, it was deserved beating BorehamWood in the final. We also discuss Cal Roberts and his moving on, the retained list. No real surprises in that. FPL gets a mention also, well done to Steve Walters on finishing first in the league. A great effort, if you can get in touch with us we’ll sort out your prize. Also in the pod mini league, Gareth finished bottom and earned the right to walk out as mascot on the first home league game of the season. Some people have all the luck haha. We also discuss our competition to win Branden Hortons match worn home league shirt from last season. Also a World Cup fantasy league, that’s free to sign up for. With the chance to win Connor Smiths match worn away short from last season. As always thanks for sticking with us and we’ll be back with more regular pods through the World Cup. 

Episode 60 of Season 4 sees Barra joined by Gareth Holden and Max Bell as the panel react to a huge night for Scunthorpe United, with the Iron progressing after a gutsy 1–0 play-off victory over Southend United.The lads look back on a tense and hard-fought win that keeps the promotion dream alive, before turning full attention to Sunday’s massive play-off semi-final away at Rochdale— with Wembley now just one result away.Can the Iron build on momentum from the Southend win? How will Rochdale respond after final day heartbreak? And who really has the edge heading into one of the biggest games of the season?There’s also reaction to the ticket chaos, as all 2,300 Scunthorpe tickets sold out within three hours, leaving many fans scrambling for seats for the huge trip to Spotland.Returning guest Char joins us to give the Rochdale perspective ahead of the semi-final in our Spy in the Camp segment.Plus, we’ve got score predictions, the latest FPL update, a quick round-up of the play-offs elsewhere — including Jimmy Dean’s Spalding United FC reaching the play-off final — and plenty of listener questions.The Iron Hour Podcast is proudly part of the talkSPORT Fan Network.A big thank you to our sponsors Know Film, Best Blanks Wholesale, Hole in the Wand, AC Videography and Photography, and The George Inn, Barton for their continued support.

The original OG's are back for another episode of the Iron Hour Podcast and it is a bumper play off preview proudly brought to you in association with TalkSPORT:Fan Network and our sponsors: Hole in the Wand, AC Videography & Photography, Know Film, Best Blanks Wholesale and The George Inn, Barton.WHAT A FINAL DAY FOR NON LEAGUE! Drama elsewhere as York win the title, Rochdale settle for the play offs, Carlton and King's Lynn stop up, Hereford put on a late show to avoid the drop, Chester secure play offs and much more drama across steps 2, 3 and below.On to the Iron and it was all very much before the Lord Mayor's show as the lackluster performance is easily explained with players minds elsewhere. All attention turns to Tuesday as the Iron host in form Southend in the play off eliminator.A huge shoutout to harry Shipstone on an impressive league debut in a very difficult year. Well done Harry.Dec Howe and Connor Smith impress on Tuesday but it is very much a case of rest and rotation as fortunately Butler makes sure Cal Roberts is nowhere near that lineup! The panel give their thoughts ahead of this one and our very special guest, Luke Walsh returns to give us a full play off preview.See on Tuesday, make sure you bring your singing voices!

The Iron’s second-successive play-off campaign has been confirmed, this time with a fifth-place finish in the National League.So Max, Marco, Barra, and Gareth review the Wealdstone game, preview the Eastleigh game, and discuss who they think will win the league.We discuss the pros and cons of rotation, the high drama of our FPL, and who has developed play-off fever.We hope you enjoy the listen! #UTIA huge thank you to our sponsors: Best Blanks Wholesale, KnowFilm, AC Videography and Photography, The George Inn - Barton & Hole in the wand.We are proudly art of the TalkSPORT:Fan Network.

Max, Gareth and Becky bring you another action-packed episode of the Iron Hour podcast, as we look forward to the final two games of the regular National League season.We review the victory over Brackley, preview Saturday’s trip to North West London, and hear from another excellent ‘Spy in the Camp’. This time it’s Adam from the Wealdstone podcast ‘Stones Cast’. You can follow them on Twitter at @StonesCast85We also give an update on our 300+ team-strong FPL, predict on who we think will win the National League, and discuss why it’s vital the Iron secure that 5th-place spot.Hope you enjoy! #UTIA huge thank you to our sponsors: Best Blanks Wholesale, Hole in the wand, AC Videography and Photography, KnowFILM and The George Inn, Barton.We are proudly part of the TalkSPORT: Fan Network

Max, Marco and Gareth bring you another episode of the Iron Hour Podcast, as SUFC get even closer to the now guaranteed National League play-offs.We look back on a disappointing defeat for a much-changed side away at Gateshead, celebrate a new contract for Joe Rowley and Kian Scales’ return from Radcliffe, plus preview Saturday’s home clash against relegation-threatened Brackley.With special thanks to this episode’s Spy In The Camp, Will Grashoff.We are proudly part of the TalkSPORT: Fan Network and we thank the continued support from our sponsors Know Film, Best Blanks Wholesale, Hole in the Wand, AC Videography and Photography, and The George Inn, Barton.

We start this episode with a heartfelt tribute to Tony “Shep” Shepardson — the voice of Scunthorpe United for many years. Known for his iconic and perfectly timed catchphrases, Shep has been a huge part of the matchday experience for countless Iron fans, and we send our very best wishes.This is Episode 55 of Season 4 .Barra is joined by Max Bell to reflect on a hard-fought 0–0 draw with Hartlepool United. There was no late winner this time, and it was the visitors who came closest in the closing stages — but the point was enough to secure the Iron’s place in this season’s play-offs.The panel discuss the performance, the importance of getting the job done, and what it means heading into the final stages of the season — with talk already turning to whether a trip to Wembley could be on the cards.Looking ahead, attention turns to Easter Monday’s trip to face Gateshead FC, a side in the middle of a remarkable turnaround as they battle to avoid relegation. With Scunthorpe’s play-off place secured, could this be an opportunity to experiment ahead of the big games to come?We’re also joined by Dan Bell in our Spy in the Camp segment to get the opposition view ahead of the clash.Plus, there’s a quick round-up of the National League (and National League North) and plenty more discussion along the way.The Iron Hour Podcast is proudly part of the talkSPORT Fan Network.A big thank you to our sponsors Know Film, Best Blanks Wholesale, Hole in the Wand, AC Videography and Photography, and The George Inn, Barton for their continued support.Mother.... maybe we are off to Wembley 

Episode 54 of Season 4 sees Barra and react to yet another dramatic late winner for Scunthorpe United, as birthday boy Dec Howe scored the decisive goal in a 2–1 victory over FC Halifax Town.The panel break down that win in full, discussing the performance, the late drama, and the growing trend of the Iron leaving it until the final moments to get the job done.Looking ahead, attention turns to the Easter weekend fixtures as Scunthorpe look to build momentum and make it a very Good Friday.In this slightly different format episode, Max then takes over hosting duties for the rest of the show.with Marco dropping in to console himself after Italy's qualification woes.We’re also joined by Jill, Hartlepool ambassador for Her Game Too, in our Spy in the Camp segment as we get the opposition view ahead of the weekend clash with Hartlepool United.Plus, there’s plenty more discussion and reaction from across the National League.The Iron Hour Podcast is proudly part of the talkSPORT Fan Network.A big thank you to our sponsors Know Film, Best Blanks Wholesale, Whole in the Wand, AC Videography and Photography, and The George Inn, Barton for their continued support.

Episode 53 of Season 4 sees Barra joined by Becky Wustrack, Ben Maidment and Dylan Whitbread to react to yet another dramatic late moment for Scunthorpe United, as the Iron rescued a point against league leaders Rochdale Beestin came off the bench to grab the equaliser in a game that was shaped by goalkeeping errors at both ends, and the panel discuss whether this latest late goal is a sign of resilience or a habit of making things harder than they need to be.Off the pitch, there’s movement in the squad as Leo Farrell returns to parent club Barnsley FC, while the Iron bring back in-form Dec Howe as they look to solve their attacking issues.Attention then turns to the weekend trip to face play-off hopefuls FC Halifax Town, with a big travelling support expected despite it not quite being a derby.We’re also joined by Luke Walsh in our Spy in the Camp segment to get the opposition view ahead of the Halifax clash.The Iron Hour Podcast is proudly part of the talkSPORT Fan Network.A big thank you to our sponsors Know Film, Best Blanks Wholesale, Whole in the Wand, AC Videography and Photography, and The George Inn, Barton for their continued support.