Football 5’s

Welcome to the second series of Football 5's, the show whereby my guests pick their ultimate 5 a side team using their footballing heroes and following the rules set. I'm Alex Kirkman, your host and I just wanted to give you an introduction to the new series and tell you about certain changes I have had to make 

In the final episode, I get Jiggy and Danny back to pick the best 5 a side team using all the players picked in this first series. However, the rules have changed... ever so slightly  ***Again, apologies for the audio. I have 2 microphones and there was 3 of us. Also, we were slightly distracted at parts because Bolton Wanderers were playing***

In the penultimate episode of the first series, I speak to Scott about his playing days and why he isn't affiliated with a football club before he has the difficult job of picking the all time ultimate 5 a side football team using any players he wants 

In this bumper edition of the show, we talk all about "The Gas" as my guest, Ben Spindler, tells us why he isn't in love with football as much anymore but shares his favourite moments, matches and goals before not only submitting his favourite Rovers 5 a side team but his best also. Believe me when I say it, the man knows what he talking about 

Over to The Kop we go this week as my guest, Baz, tells us all about the red side of The Mersey. Baz tells us his favourite goals and games and shares his thoughts on Arne Slot among other topics before he submits his ultimate Liverpool 5 a side team

In this bonus episode, I speak to Jiggy from episode 3 all about former Bolton Wanderer, Dion Charles and his recent transfer to League 1 rivals, Huddersfield Town. We also talk about Bolton manager, Ian Evatt and the current state of affairs surrounding his tenure, his tactics and is he on borrowed time.

In this episode, we travel to the West Midlands to discuss all things Wolves with Dave. He tells us how he became a Wolves fan, the ups and downs and favourite games and goals before submitting his ultimate Wolves 5 a side team (Plus find out which player Dave's mum calls a "big, brave soldier")

***Apologies for the audio issue. The intro will explain all***

In this special impromptu episode of Football 5's, I speak to Danny, the Everton fan from episode 6, to discuss the current situation at Everton football club regarding the the sacking of Sean Dyche and the imminent arrival of former blues manager, David Moyes.

This week, we discuss (arguably) the best team on the planet as we talk about the blue side of Manchester with Paul before he submits the ultimate Man City 5 a side team... and what a team it is!!!

Happy New Year!!! In the first episode of 2025, I speak to one of my oldest and dearest friends, Danny who will tell us everything about the blue side of Merseyside before picking his ultimate Everton 5 a side football team.

Warning - As this episode was recorded in The Beaumont, our local pub, there is background noise but it shouldn't spoil your enjoyment.

Merry Christmas to you all. In our Christmas special, I do something a little different. I invite 2 very special people, my daughter Heidi and my 'step-son' James, on the show whereby they will be picking the ultimate Christmas 5 a side team using anybody related to the festive period. Warning... the show is slightly chaotic!!! 

Elland Rd is our destination as we talk the good old days of Leeds United with Glen. He tells me how a young lad from Bolton got into watching Leeds, his favourite memories, matches and goals before picking his ultimate Leeds 5 a side team.

In this episode, we explore a team extremely close to my heart, my beloved Bolton Wanderers. I speak to one of my oldest friends as we reminisce the good days and the bad days for The Trotter before 'Jiggy' picks his ultimate Bolton Wanderers 5 a side football team. 

On this episode, we go lower league and speak to a font of football knowledge, Paddy Feehan as he discuss all things Shaker's including THAT fateful day in 2019. Then he talks about his ultimate Bury 5 a side football team.

***There were slight audio issues on my part. I hope it doesn't hinder your enjoyment of the episode***

In the first ever episode of the podcast, I talk to Stephen, a member of the England Supporters Travel Club, all about the England national team. He tells us all about the highs and lows of the Three Lions before picking his ultimate England 5 aside team.