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Bend it like Brennan

Season 5, Ep. 5

The Iron Hour are back and we are pleased to say we continue to be sponsored by some amazing companies: Best Blanks Wholesale, Panenka, Hole in the wand and the George Inn in Barton. As always, a huge thank you to TalkSPORT for their continued relationship under the Fan Network umbrella.


The podcast kicks off from the George Inn, Barton as we launch this seasons FPL. Make sure you join the league to play alongside other fans and Iron players!


Well Butler does what Butler does and made things happen... Just as the Iron looked to be drifting to an opening day defeat... the pack was shuffled and Brennan bends one into the top corner from a standing start.


Barrows starts, Butterfield impresses and Butler is left with a few selection headaches... we discuss the Yeovil game in Full.


Looking ahead to the trip to Southend, the spy in the camp segment returns with journalist Chris Phillips giving his insight into this one and the panel share their thoughts and give their predictions as sponsored by the Unity Group.



Until next time.... Up the Iron

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