Episodes
Sunday May 02, 2021
The Final Hooter 2021 - Episode5
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson present The Final Hooter podcast.
Both discuss the last couple of weeks results and talk TV deals, record breakers and memories.
We also speak to Workington Town boss Chris Thorman ahead of their recent friendly against Barrow Raiders. He talks his new deal, happiness at Town and planning for the future.
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
The Final Hooter Internationals 2019 - Full-time report
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Dave and Adrian return to discuss Great Britain's losing tour, and highlight the lack of creativity amongst other issues. The pair discuss their thoughts and where things go for the Lions from here.
Dave runs through the winners and clubs relegated this season throughout the pro and NCL ranks, talks the BARLA Three Counties Championship, Welsh Dragonhearts and England Community Lions. He then raves about the performances of NSW Country touring U16 and U18 sides and picks out who to look out for. He drops a name that he interviewed in the past and Adrian rekindles his admiration for Toronto Wolfpack.
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 24
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
In a change from their usual format Dave and Adrian take the chatty route, bantering and nattering about the Challenge Cup Final and the 1895 Cup Final before concentrating on the league and looking forward to the last two weeks of the season.
They also cast a cursory eye on goings-on in the Championship and League One.
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 23
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
It's our Challenge Cup Final preview episode.
Dave is in musical mood and looking forward to the finals with his plans from home while Adrian lets Widnes getting to this stage of the inaugural 1895 Cup Final get to his head.
He risks upsetting Canadian and Welsh folk alike and we have a discussion about silver salvers.
Amid the banter there are a few Challenge Cup memories and previous matches thrown in, a whirlwind look around the leagues and Steve Manning was our man posing the questions as we hear from Justin Holbrook, Steve Price, Johnny Lomax and Toby King.
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 22
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
A bumper episode this time out with Coral Women's Challenge Cup Final reaction from Castleford Head Coach Lindsay Anfield, Leeds Rhinos Head Coach Adam Cuthbertson, skipper Courtney Hill and players Danika Priim and Danielle Anderson in the wake of a superb cup final.
We also hear from Army star centre Carrie Roberts after their Challenge Shield defeat of York City Knights, speaking about the game and also her service to the country.
Steve Price and Chris Hill give their reaction to beating Hull in the first Coral Challenge Cup Semi-Final, while Justin Holbrook and Kyle Amor chat to Steve Manning and Adrian respectively after the Saints defeated brave Halifax.
Dave enjoyed the company of Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston after the Eagles AB Sundecks Semi-Final win over Batley Bulldogs while Adrian caught up with Kieron Purtill and Jack Owens after Widnes Vikings also made their way to Wembley after knocking Leigh Centurions out.
The pair also discuss the then breaking news of Matty Smith signing for Warrington and Adrian tries to have a dig at Leeds Rhinos with Dave taking him to task.
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 21
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
We hear from Richard Marshall about life at St Helens, he previews the Challenge Cup Semi-Finals. We also hear from Simon Grix following Halifax big win over Widnes. Ian Watson and Daryl Powell both give their thoughts after wins against Warrington for Salford and Castleford respectively.
We look back at League One, mention Toronto's trophy and Dave chatted to England Youth Coach Danny Wilson after their 36-12 win over France and Wigan Women's Kris Ratcliffe after his sides 20-16 win at Bradford.
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 20
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
In the latest "Final Hooter" Love Rugby League podcast Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson return.
There is talk of new hashtags, commentary gigs, League One, Championship, Women's Rugby League and banter, not forgetting a quick chat about Super League, Wigan, Leeds and we have some quality guests this time round.
Leeds Rhinos Women scrum-half Courtney Hill talks Dave through the Coral Challenge Cup Semi Final defeat of St Helens and talks about how she came to be playing Rugby in England.
Richard Horne gives Dave an update after Doncaster defeated Coventry in League One a couple of weeks ago.
John Kear gives his marks out of ten to Adrian following the Bradford Bulls 62-0 defeat of Widnes.
John Duffy was an altogether less comfortable figure after Leigh's narrow AB Sundecks 1895 Cup success over Barrow.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 19
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson return.
Dave has been busy and chats to two of the newest coaches in the game.
Former Hull KR player Rhys Lovegrove takes us through his journey from London to Bradford, to playing retirement and move into coaching and gives an indication of where and how he wants the Cougars to progress during his tenure as Keighley Head Coach.
We also hear from Kris Ratcliffe who recently stepped up to replace Amanda Wilkinson as boss of Wigan Warriors Women.
There is postgame reaction from St Helens women boss Derek Hardman after their Coral Challenge Cup Quarter Final success over Wigan.
John Duffy gives his verdict on the Centurions recent defeat of Bradford Bulls and Adrian chats holding World Records and everything Rugby League with former Widnes hero Phil Cantillon.
Our hosts also look through League One, Championship and Super League.
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 18
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
On this latest episode of The Final Hooter Dave and Adrian are joined by Swinton Chairman Andy Mazey to discuss Manchester developments and the game outside of Super League.
We also hear from Justin Holbrook, chatting about the departure of Sean Long from St Helens with Steve Manning.
Adrian caught up with Warrington hooker Daryl Clark and Widnes second row Chris Dean following recent successes and we also hear from Doncaster boss Richard Horne and Barrow Head Coach Paul Crarey.
We also have an honorable mention for St Helens amateur club Haydock who have got another former St Helens player back involved with Rugby League.
Tuesday May 07, 2019
The Final Hooter 2019 - Episode 16
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
This episode, Adrian gives Dave a fanfare after Dave's appearance on the 1895 and Coral Women's Challenge Cup Draws.
We hear from Castleford Tigers Women Head Coach Lindsay Anfield after the Tigers 27-0defeat of Leeds Rhinos, their first success in five meetings.
There is a chat about the Women's game.
Dave also speaks to Chris Thorman about his return to Rugby League and Workington Town.
Lee Greenwood gives Adrian his verdict following Dewsbury Rams surprise success at Widnes.
Steve Manning chats with Justin Holbrook about St Helens form, Kevin Naiqama and Aaron Smith signing an extended contract.
Adrian speaks to Steve Price about the Easter programme and Daryl Clark signing his new deal.
There is the usual chat and banter and our final word is with Workington centre Perry Singleton who tells us about Town's team spirit, his route through the amateur game and playing against his brother.