• Finale - 'End of the beginning'
    May 16 2022

    Does English football have a troubled culture? Two journalists from Birmingham wanted to find out for themselves if it really is on a decline. Join them as they come to the end of their journey, in episode five of 'From Turnstiles to Touchlines'. Listener discretion is advised.


    With thanks to: all our contributors, who spoke to us and shared some of their most hurtful and personal experiences. Thank you for your bravery and your insight.


    Presented, produced and edited by Jack Carson and Owen Taylor for Scratch Radio. Broadcast on Scratch Radio on 16/05/22.

    Scratch Radio is part of Birmingham City University's Students' Union.


    Song credits:

    Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve (1997, Hut Virgin)


    Enquiries to: turnstilestotouchlines@gmail.com

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    53 mins
  • Grassroots - 'Football's bloodline'
    May 15 2022

    Does English football have a troubled culture? Two journalists from Birmingham wanted to find out for themselves if it really is on a decline. Join them as they come to the end of their journey, in episode five of 'From Turnstiles to Touchlines'. Listener discretion is advised.


    With thanks to: Liam Davies, Geena Beardmore and all other contributors featured in this episode.


    Presented, produced and edited by Jack Carson and Owen Taylor for Scratch Radio. Broadcast on Scratch Radio on 016/05/22.

    Scratch Radio is part of Birmingham City University's Students' Union.


    Song credits:

    Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve (1997, Hut Virgin)


    Enquiries to: turnstilestotouchlines@gmail.com

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    38 mins
  • Womens Game - 'Risky business'
    May 8 2022

    Does English football have a troubled culture? Two journalists from Birmingham wanted to find out for themselves if it really is on a decline. Join them as they continue their journey in episode four of 'From Turnstiles to Touchlines'. Listener discretion is advised.


    With thanks to: Chloe Jones and Geena Beardmore.


    Presented, produced and edited by Jack Carson and Owen Taylor for Scratch Radio. Broadcast on Scratch Radio on 08/05/22.

    Scratch Radio is part of Birmingham City University's Students' Union.


    Song credits:

    Stop This Flame - Celeste (2020, Polydor Records)

    Trouble - Cage The Elephant (2015, RCA)


    Enquiries to: turnstilestotouchlines@gmail.com

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    37 mins
  • Racist Discrimination - 'I'll never forgive them'
    May 2 2022

    Does English football have a troubled culture? Two journalists from Birmingham wanted to find out for themselves if it really is on a decline. Join them as they continue their journey in episode three of 'From Turnstiles to Touchlines'. Listener discretion is advised.


    With thanks to: Paul Kearns from Show Racism the Red Card, Jonny Gould, Chief Inspector Richard Cox and the West Midlands Police.


    Presented, produced and edited by Jack Carson and Owen Taylor for Scratch Radio. Broadcast on Scratch Radio on 03/05/22.

    Scratch Radio is part of Birmingham City University's Students' Union.


    Song credits:

    Trouble - Cage The Elephant (2015, RCA)


    Enquiries to: turnstilestotouchlines@gmail.com

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    39 mins
  • Homophobic Discrimination - 'A step back'
    Apr 29 2022

    Does English football have a troubled culture? Two journalists from Birmingham wanted to find out for themselves if it really is on a decline. Join them as they continue their journey in episode two of 'From Turnstiles to Touchlines'. Listener discretion is advised.


    With thanks to: Neil Basterfield from Proud Baggies, as well as Matt, Liam and Nathan from Birmingham Blaze.


    Presented, produced and edited by Jack Carson and Owen Taylor for Scratch Radio. Broadcast on Scratch Radio on 30/04/22.

    Scratch Radio is part of Birmingham City University's Students' Union.


    Song credits:

    Trouble - Cage The Elephant (2015, RCA)


    Enquiries to: turnstilestotouchlines@gmail.com

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    33 mins
  • Fan Behaviour - 'Panic attack'
    Apr 25 2022

    Does English football have a troubled culture? Two journalists from Birmingham wanted to find out for themselves if it really is on a decline. Join them as they start their journey in episode one of 'From Turnstiles to Touchlines'. Listener discretion is advised.


    With thanks to: Luke Shelley, Jonny Gould, Chief Inspector Richard Cox and the West Midlands Police.


    Presented, produced and edited by Jack Carson and Owen Taylor for Scratch Radio. Broadcast on Scratch Radio on 25/04/22.

    Scratch Radio is part of Birmingham City University's Students' Union.


    Song credits:

    Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton (1976, Warner Bros.)

    London Calling - The Clash (1979, CBS and Epic Records)

    Roxanne - The Police (1978, Universal Music Group)

    Trouble - Cage The Elephant (2015, RCA)


    Enquiries to: turnstilestotouchlines@gmail.com

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    30 mins