Mud, Sweat and Cheers Podcast
The passion, pride and drama of local sport. Join an unforgettable year at Sheffield FC, the oldest football club in the world.
The passion, pride and drama of local sport. Go behind the scenes of clubs and communities to uncover the moments that rarely make the headlines.
From devoted fans and local legends to athletes, coaches and volunteers, meet the people whose dedication keeps their clubs thriving.
Immerse yourself in a world where every club, every voice and every story matters.
On Mud, Sweat and Cheers:
Series 1: Trouble at the Bottom: Sheffield FC
Join an unforgettable year at Sheffield FC, the oldest football club in the world. The club helped shape the modern game and now competes in the ninth tier of English football.
Episodes to download
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6. ‘A Rocket Rather Than A Three-Wheeler Van’—Trouble at the Bottom: Sheffield FC
Monday
Heartbreak and hope in a dramatic season finale.
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5. The Biggest Week—Trouble at the Bottom: Sheffield FC
Monday
A gruelling week, a new chairman and a promotion push.
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4. 'This Isn't Millions, It's Billions’—Trouble at the Bottom: Sheffield FC
Monday
Two takeover bids. One huge decision. A club future at stake.
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3. Kyle, Buzzcut and the Magician—Trouble at the Bottom: Sheffield FC
Monday
Sheffield FC's true impact is revealed as takeover rumours grow.
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2. ‘It's Not Just a F***ing Football Match’—Trouble at the Bottom: Sheffield FC
Monday
Promotion hopes rise but a matchday controversy exposes the club's fragility.
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1. ‘We Invented the Game, Right?’—Trouble at the Bottom: Sheffield FC
Monday
The world's oldest football club fights to save its future.
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Trailer—Trouble at the Bottom: Sheffield FC
Mon 14 Sep 2026
Welcome to the oldest football club in the world.
