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@hairyhatton

Nerdy. Thinks the 90s was ten years ago. Teaches people. Occasional contributor to podcasts. Lives the dream with Crewe Alex.

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The Damned United and Escape To Victory | Last Jedi On The Left Podcast

*New Episode*
I was joined by @hairyhatton.bsky.social and @therailwaymen.bsky.social to talk about football in film. Particularly The Damned United and Escape To Victory.
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21.07.2025 06:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Backwards And Sideways | The Railwaymen

🚨New Pod🚨

@hairyhatton.bsky.social is in the hotseat this wk, joined by Steve Davies, James Tait & Euan to go over the defeat at Tranmere.
@seanayling.bsky.social sits down with Shanice to discuss injury recoveries.
One Pod Beyond help us preview the final day!
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28.04.2025 05:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Memory Match 2018/19: A miserable night in Colchester In my previous memory match article I attempted to raise the spirits ahead of kick off and to change our fortunes with memories of a previous glorious victory against then opponents, Cheltenham. It…

🚨Match From The Memory - Colchester 6-0 Crewe🚨

Today's trip to Colchester sees Steve remember the same trip #CreweAlex made in 2018.

The season had begun with a 6-0 win, but 4 games later that scoreline was reversed in Essex!

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18.04.2025 05:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yet another controversial red card as the Alex defend for a point | Match Review: Colchester United 0-0 Crewe Alex I’ll be honest, when the call came through to Railwaymen Towers informing me that it was my duty to write a match review of the upcoming clash at Colchester, I really wasn’t feeling it. Was it the …

🚨 Match Report - Colchester 0-0 Crewe🚨

For the second time this season #CreweAlex played out their second 0-0 draw with Colchester.

Steve sums up a strange afternoon in Essex which neither helps not hinders the season!

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19.04.2025 05:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Money Talks’ & Why Alex Fans Need To Be More Patient As I write this, Crewe Alex are 9th in League Two and our season is effectively over (Let’s be honest, our abject performance against Cheltenham and current form means a Play-Off place is extremely…

🚨 Patience Is A Virtue, Money Is A Blessing🚨

Stuart reached out to Russ and I with today's article on Wednesday. Slightly tweaked after the game but still containing the same message - keep the faith, it's all going to be ok

πŸ“ Stuart Rogers

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12.04.2025 06:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Memory Match 2011/12: Something to warm the soul… I’m breaking my own rules here, as the guidelines for this feature were always β€˜a look back at a previous encounter at the same venue between the two sides’. Well today I’m going to look back at th…

🚨Match From The Memory - Cheltenham 0-2 Crewe🚨

Steve set out with the intention of talking about a game against today's opponents in the same venue. He couldn't resist, however, the temptation of writing about that day at Wembley!

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10.04.2025 06:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Memory Match 2010/11: Shelley Shocks The Bantams Crewe wins at Bradford are pretty rare. A win that takes a Crewe centre forward to top scorer in the division is even rarer. It was quite a final day of the season at Valley Parade, after a year th…

🚨Match From The Memory - Bradford 1-4 Crewe🚨

Steve continues his look at matches from the past against today's opponents, Bradford.

In this one he looks at a mixed Crewe Alex line up, a very curious Crewe question and salutes Clayton Donaldson.

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05.04.2025 06:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Controversial take but β€˜Kiss Kiss Bang Bang’ is Kilmer’s finest hour. Underrated.

02.04.2025 15:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Pretty sure that none of our newly acquired listeners are on this pleasant platform but if you are then enjoy…

31.03.2025 07:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Small Farming Hamlet | The Railwaymen

🚨New Pod🚨

@hairyhatton.bsky.social is joined by @aaronlewis33.bsky.social Alex Irani90 & Mark Birtles to go through the draw at Notts County.

They look ahead to the game coming up this Saturday.

The Crewe Alex Women were back in action

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24.03.2025 06:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Still some chinks of light fighting the corner on Twitter

03.03.2025 09:01 πŸ‘ 344 πŸ” 89 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 2

Alex and Graham provide the balance, whilst I offer the petulant childish rants. A role that I’m happy to fulfill.

03.03.2025 07:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A great article that is about far more than football.

27.02.2025 08:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The most innovative academy in the EFL - summed up by a 20-year-old Slovakian Crewe's Eastern European migrants can become 'one of their own'

I went to Crewe, a town with a significant eastern European population.

Crewe Alexandra are looking to use multiculturalism as a competitive advantage, which I think is really cool

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27.02.2025 08:02 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Sad news. These were great times at Barton Stadium.

26.02.2025 23:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
In memory of Mike McKenzie – Hyde United FC

IN MEMORY OF MIKE McKENZIE

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24.01.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Question. Is β€˜The Usual Suspects’ still legendary, despite his presence?

21.02.2025 20:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Remembering Mr Manchester on his birthday. Born this day 1950.
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You either make money, or you make history [AHW]
#TonyWilson #OnThisDay #FactoryRecords #Manchester
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20.02.2025 13:28 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good to see that Trump hasn’t disappointed anyone who suspected that he was a massive orange cunt.

19.02.2025 18:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It wasn’t pretty at times but it was determined.

16.02.2025 11:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Crewe stay strong despite Cooney’s lunacy | Match Review: Gillingham 0-0 Crewe Alex I’ve always strangely enjoyed my trips to Gillingham. I’ve been there more times than I care to remember as our fortunes often mirror each other. For example we shared the glory of the years in the…

🚨 Match Report - Gillingham 0-0 Crewe🚨

A point gained down in Kent on Saturday. Given the circumstances of a bench full of scholars and down to 10 men again, Steve looks at the rearguard action of the Reds to come away with a draw!

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16.02.2025 07:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

In the light of #crewealex unsuccessful appeal over the JKL red, I’ll be expecting every push in the penalty area rewarded with a pen and red card tomorrow. It’s only fair.

14.02.2025 21:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What I like most here is the plain white walls. No branding in the background.

14.02.2025 08:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve seen lots about the ref in the #crewealex game last night applying the letter of the law. Applying that to the incident would mean no penalty as Buigel clearly initiates contact first. The first grab is clearly his.

12.02.2025 18:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Financial Overview: A Season of Progress and Challenges Before diving into the figures, it’s important to acknowledge that last season was a highly positive one for the club, which ended in us narrowly missing out on promotion. Ticket revenue reached it…

🚨How Are The Finances Going?🚨

In today's pod we have an extensive chat about the finances but nothing covers it quite as deeply as one of Tom's articles.

He goes over the crucial numbers for now, and the next few seasons for #CreweAlex

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10.02.2025 07:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Random Railwaymen Time: πŸš‚

Some might remember him, and some may have heard of him. Lightning pace with agility and ability. Good times πŸ’«

Apps: 190
Goals: 43

#CreweAlex | #EFL | #RodneyJack

10.02.2025 07:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Grass Is Green, The Sky Is Blue | The Railwaymen

🚨New Pod🚨

Mark Birtles, Neil Price & Tom Kural go through the recent malaise inc. the 0-3 on Sat

@danielstorey85.bsky.social joins us after his visit to GR

Plough Lane By Numbers & Eddie Allcorn preview this wk

There's also a deep dive into the latest accounts!
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10.02.2025 06:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoyed β€˜Blink Twice’. Perhaps even more enjoyed spotting the steady trail of 90s faces. Christian Slater was a particular highlight.

09.02.2025 22:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Random Railwaymen Time: πŸš‚

Some might remember him, and some may have heard of him and few can hit the ball like him.

Apps: 15
Goals: 3

#CreweAlex | #EFL | #GylfiSigurdsson

05.02.2025 16:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0