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THE HEAVENS REFLECT OUR LABOURS

Season 3, Ep. 50

Good Morning, Afternoon, Evening or Night. Wherever you may be, whatever you may be doing. Our very first episode was released on 28th March 2023. Who would have thought, that this episode is our 50th - this season, 2 years later. We’ve come on a bit since then.


In this episode we discuss the Southport victory, another 3 points in the promotion push.


A look ahead to the Radcliffe game and in doing so, we’re joined by Podcast Presenter and Radcliffe Stadium Announcer, Jon Belfield for Spy in the Camp.


We are also joined by friend of the pod Ben Maidment. He joins us for a 41 game review and a look towards the end of the season. Where will we finish? Will the league be wrapped up by Easter, or the last game of the season? 🫣


One of us will even be on a tram for the time going to Radcliffe.


Lots of laughs and fun as always, some things will never change over the 2 years. Thank you all for the support and here is to the next 2 years #UTIHP

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