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The Sports Inn

By Patrick Fletcher and Chris Ainscow

Join Fletch and Ainscow as they provide you with your weekly dose of sport.
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Scott Ruscoe

The Sports InnOct 14, 2021

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Scott Ruscoe

Scott Ruscoe

Chris sat down with Scott Ruscoe to talk through his journey in professional football. From the first steps at youth level to making nearly 500 career appearances, Scott gives an honest insight into what it takes to maintain the highest of standards on the pitch. Scott discusses his progression into coaching and management and we round things off with his views on the current state of Wales' top flight and talk about his own podcast, Welsh Premier Greats. Enjoy!

Oct 14, 202134:17
S2: Episode 3

S2: Episode 3

This week sees the return of the Premier League so normal service resumed on the Super 6 and Fantasy Football front. The chaps discuss England's Test Cricket shortcomings, Emma Raducanu's relentless US Open run and (most importantly) Abermule's table topping form amongst all the other usual nonsense. Enjoy!

Sep 09, 202132:53
S2: Episode 2

S2: Episode 2

Pat and Chris return to tackle all the main talking points from last weeks sporting action. The absence of the premier league leads to a pretty mixed pod this week, enjoy.

Sep 03, 202132:00
S2: Episode 1

S2: Episode 1

A couple of weeks into the Premier League season we return to kick off the second series! Expect more ropey predictions for the season ahead and Pat delivers the infamous first sports quiz question. We weigh up the success of the Hundred and Tokyo Olympics, plus our plans to get more local athletes in for a chat on the podcast (suggestions welcome). Enjoy! 

Aug 27, 202136:04
Tokyo and beyond

Tokyo and beyond

Pat and Chris return to the Telford studio to round off this mini series of summer episodes. The Olympic Games is on the cards plus a look at all the other recent sporting action. We finish with manager news, a big name local signing and hint at returning for a second series in the near future. Enjoy!

Jul 23, 202135:52
The Summer Episode

The Summer Episode

Pat and Chris return with a podcast to round up a busy period of sport. Starting with the Euros, we recall some of our best (and worst) predictions and stay with football to talk local European hopes. Expect Wimbledon, F1, Tour De France and Open Championship Golf coverage in a jam packed 45 minutes, enjoy!

Jul 09, 202143:52
The Euros Special

The Euros Special

We disrupt your few weeks of peace with a special edition focussing solely on EURO 2020. We discuss the hopes of the Home Nations, the group of death and toss in our predictions for the months ahead. Hope you enjoy! 

Jun 10, 202142:12
Episode 10 - Final Whistle

Episode 10 - Final Whistle

The chaps reach double figures with the final episode of Series 1! On top of all the usual we preview the US PGA Golf Championship and chuck in a special Sports Inn awards section. Massive thanks for joining us the past few months and hope you enjoy the last episode.

May 20, 202140:42
Episode 9 - Southgate Are You Listening?

Episode 9 - Southgate Are You Listening?

We return with all the usual chat plus a section dedicated to picking our very own England squad for the Euro's off the back of some injury news. Fear not Welsh fans we will be back with some more in depth Euro's conversation in a future special episode, enjoy! 

May 13, 202138:48
Ryan Sears

Ryan Sears

Patrick sits down with Welsh professional footballer Ryan Sears to talk through his career to date at Shrewsbury Town FC. Ryan speaks about his journey to the professional environment, an impressive performance at Molineux and the difficulties of injury. He also offers his views on facilities and scouting in Mid-Wales. Enjoy!

May 09, 202129:28
Episode 8

Episode 8

A step closer towards the end of the series as we discuss recent protests at Old Trafford. Super 6 sees us predict who will survive the drop in the Championship plus a round up of the Champions League action, oh and of course the snooker. Enjoy!

May 06, 202134:33
Andrew Davies

Andrew Davies

Chris sits down with distance runner Andrew Davies to discuss his career to date. Andy gives an insight into races he has competed in across the world, including World Championships and Commonwealth Games. We also spoke about how people can get into running through local events such as parkrun, plus the state of sports facilities in Mid-Wales, enjoy!

May 02, 202134:56
Episode 7

Episode 7

The chaps return to cover all the latest from the sports world. On the agenda is City's latest addition to the trophy cabinet, a potential takeover bid at Arsenal, plus Fletch's 'on this day fact' reaches a new low. Enjoy!

Apr 29, 202136:25
Episode 6

Episode 6

The boys return to the mic after a quiet week in the football world. Expect all the usual as far as reliable predictions are concerned, a few bits of local sports news and a preview to our next couple of interviews! Enjoy.

Apr 22, 202140:58
Episode 5 - GOAT's Part 2

Episode 5 - GOAT's Part 2

The chaps return to their usual set-up after a week of golfing talk! All the Masters predictions are reviewed before getting stuck into the upcoming football action, with a glorious throwback to Pat's KFC days. Enjoy!

Apr 15, 202144:55
The Masters Golf Special

The Masters Golf Special

The lads are joined by a familiar face to talk through all the Augusta action. We give you our best tips for taking on the bookies and question whether Jack Nicklaus would be impressed with our menu choices for the Champions Dinner. Enjoy! 

Apr 08, 202136:60
Lauren Williams

Lauren Williams

Pat sits down with athlete Lauren Williams. Specialising in 400m Hurdles, Lauren talks about getting into athletics in Mid-Wales, competing at the top level for country and some tough challenges along the way. 

Apr 04, 202126:59
Episode 4 - GOAT's Part 1

Episode 4 - GOAT's Part 1

We're back with all the usual jazz and the welcome return of the Premier League. We debate the greatest of all time across 5 different sports, puzzled by the world of swimming and preview Pat's chat with Lauren Williams. Enjoy!

Apr 01, 202142:56
Episode 3 - Still Listening?

Episode 3 - Still Listening?

We return to cover all the usual with a pit stop in the boxing and running worlds. We bodge some geography of South England, provide an update on the pod conquering new territory and Katy Perry soundtracks our Thursday morning. Enjoy!

Mar 25, 202139:58
George Hughes

George Hughes

Chris sits down with George to run through his career to date. George speaks openly about the highs and lows of his playing career, setting up his own coaching business and the state of sports facilities in Powys and Shropshire. Enjoy.

Mar 21, 202137:13
Episode 2 - Back Stronger

Episode 2 - Back Stronger

Join the two of us as we round off the past week of sport. We repeat our usual antics, set a pod passing challenge and preview Chris' chat with George Hughes. Tune in to find out more. 

Mar 18, 202133:32
Episode 1 - Kick Off

Episode 1 - Kick Off

The boys sit down for their first pod of the series and bring you up to date with all the latest sports coverage. Expect talk about Rangers' title success and even some chat about Roberto Carlos and The Undertaker. 

Mar 11, 202129:53
Welcome to the Sports Inn

Welcome to the Sports Inn

The chaps take a break from their hectic schedules to declare the Sports Inn officially open and bring you a little taste of what to expect over the next few months. 

Mar 07, 202102:16