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The Final Hooter 2019 - Championship and League One Preview

The Final Hooter returns for 2019 with the first of a double helping. Hosts Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson look forward to the new season, firstly talking about BetFred League One. We hear from long serving player, Carl Forber (Workington) in a new feature, "My First, My Last, My Everything", Jason Mossop (Whitehaven) about the Cumbrians chances and Anthony Murray (North Wales Crusaders) chats to Adrian about the Crusaders chances after playing against Widnes Vikings.

Our hosts then chat BetFred Championship with the assistance of new Leigh boss John Duffy, Toronto Wolfpack's new star man Jon Wilkin and Barrow's former Rochdale winger Deon Cross, while we hear from new Hornets skipper Lee Mitchell.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 24

Adrian Jackson is joined by the returning Dave Parkinson for the pair's final Final Hooter of the season.

Dave chats about Fiji, what he's missed and catches up with BARLA Lions Head coach Gary Hewer in addition to chats with Askam second row Tom Hopkins, Egremont livewire hooker Matty Henson and Thatto Heath hard man Andy Lea.

Both also chat past and present with Huddersfield Giants Hall of Famer, Eorl Crabtree.

We hope you've enjoyed the show over 2018 and we'll be back in the New Year.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 23

We hit the international season by reflecting on the game at Leigh, looking at the England and New Zealand squads.

Dave Parkinson chats to BARLA Lions boss Gary Hewer after his side defeated Cumbria in his hometown, their first and final hit-out before touring Fiji.

Drew Darbyshire caught up with Dominic Manfredi and John Bateman after Wigan won the Super League Grand Final against Warrington.

Adrian Jackson spoke to boss Stuart Littler and centre Rhodri Lloyd after Swinton secured their championship status.

There is all the usual banter too. 

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 21

Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson return to talk rugby league. The pair look back on the events of the 2010 season and talk through some of the big stories in RL.

This episode we hear from:

Justin Holbrook after St Helens defeated Warrington 34-14 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Shaun Wane in conversation with Steve Manning after Wigan's 13-6 win at Huddersfield, setting up their final Super 8's game against Hull.

Warrington player of the year Stefan Ratchford gives his thoughts on the clash with St Helens and previews their trip to Wakefield with Steve Manning.

Doncaster boss Richard Horne reflects on a club record 10th successive victory against Workington before both teams meet again in the League One play-offs, he chats with Dave. 

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 20

Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson guide you through the vintage year 2005 and talk about all the salient points.

In this episode:

Dave chats to newly appointed BARLA Touring captain Jamie Fields about the honour and the season at Hunslet Club Parkside.

York City Knights forward Graeme Horne reflects on the defeat of Workington Town, his role at the club and life in League One.

We hear from Kevin Sinfield and Jack Walker talks with Adrian after the important 16-6 Leeds win at Widnes.

Steve Manning chatted to a happy Shaun Wane following Wigan's recent win at St Helens.

Warrington boss Steve Price has our final word, reflecting on victory against Huddersfield.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 19 - Wembley Reflections

Episode 19 of the Final Hooter sees us concentrate on the big result from Wembley.

Adrian Jackson and Steve Manning were hard at work getting interviews for the show while Dave Parkinson watched from home with drinks and munchies and praises the BBC's presentation of the final.

Both Dave and Adrian look back at the 1945-46 season and reflect on the final, Wembley and the joy of winning. Adrian spills the beans on Wembley security protocols and we hear from Iestyn Harris, Steve Price, Steve McNamara, Tony Gigot, Michael McIllorum and Remi Casty.

Daves goes through the fixtures ahead of this weekend and our final word contains an interesting interview that Barrow Raiders boss Paul Crarey gave to Dave a few days ago.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 17

Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson guide you through the main talking points in the game from the last few days.

 

There's lively banter between the pair and they look at the situation at Leigh, talk drop goals and reflect on the finishing positions of teams in Super League and at the top end of the Championship.

We hear from Keiron Purtill after a traumatic week in charge at Leigh Centurions, Mark Aston chats Rugby League and gives some very interesting thoughts. We also hear from St Helens scrum-half Danny Richardson about THAT kick that sunk Warrington and Daryl Powell has his say after Castleford beat Widnes to secure third spot heading into the Super 8s.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 16

Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson host Love Rugby League's regular podcast.

In this episode they reflect on Leeds appointment of Kevin Sinfield, the RFL selecting Ralph Rimmer as Chief Executive, look back at the 1979/80 season while we hear from Whitehaven boss Carl Forster, Hull KR's Chris Atkin, twelve months on from his move to Hull and Warrington's Josh Charnley.

Dave put's his neck on the line with some early predictions on who will comprise the Qualifiers with two weeks of regular season fixtures remaining. Will he prove correct?

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 15

Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jackson bring another banter filled episode of the Final Hooter to you.

They chat Denver and all the happenings in Rugby League and also look back in time to the 1950-51 season.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 14

Dave Parkinson is joined in the studio by Steve Manning. 

The pair discuss the recent results in League One, Championship and Super League.

We hear from Kieron Purtill after Leigh's late win over Halifax.

Daryl Powell gives his thoughts after Castleford's win at Warrington.

There was a new World Record set at Warrington last week with Dave in attendance, he chatted to former Warrington, Wakefield and Leigh player Ian Knott and Dr Phil Cooper MBE.

We look at the fixtures in the State of Mind round and Steve gives a run down on the changes to the structure with Dave offering a different opinion. Steve caught up with new SL CEO Robert Elstone and St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 11

Dave Parkinson is joined by James Gordon for the latest Final Hooter podcast.

The pair look back over the Magic Weekend and debate about its future format.

They also chat about Kieron Purtill being handed the reigns at Leigh and Shaun Wane resigning at Wigan.

We have interviews with Martin Aspinwall (Barrow) and Stuart Littler (Swinton) following the exciting 22-all draw which we covered as part of our Championship Live broadcasting via Facebook Live Audio. 

There is also just enough time to cram in a couple of thoughts about England Knights and Kevin Naiqama's impending move to St Helens.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 10

Adrian Jackson and Dave Parkinson are joined in the studio by former match official Warren Turley who gives some interesting thoughts  throughout the show.

We look back on Round Six of the Challenge Cup, also touching base with the Championship and League One and have a whole host of interviews.

Dave speaks to Leigh wing or fullback Jack Owens after that Salford cup win.

Adrian catches up with Stefan Ratchford after the 66-10 win over Toronto.

Phil Fearnley speaks to Toronto Chief Executive Eric Perez about the progress of the game in Canada and his links with a potential new North American club. 

Steve Manning caught up with St Helens boss Justin Holbrook after their low key home win over Catalans Dragons.

Adrian, Dave and Warren chat about all things rugby league with the final word coming from James Gordon, in conversation with Rochdale Hornets boss Alan Kilshaw following Hornets recent thrilling victory at Dewsbury.

The Final Hooter (2018) - Episode 9

Dave Parkinson and Adrian Jacksin are back talking West Wales and York City Knights, reviewing all the results and looking forward to the next round of the Challenge Cup.

They also briefly discuss Zak Hardaker and Toronto Wolfpack and reflect on a good attendance for Swinton Lions.

We hear from Leeds Rhinos Jamie Jones Buchanan about a new documentary film featuring the club's brilliant 2015 season courtesy of Leeds Rhinos TV and their media manager Phil Daly.

We also hear from:

Tom Tsang speaking after Coventry Bears cup loss to Widnes Vikings.

Wigan boss Shaun Wane after their comeback victory over Widnes in Super League.

Sheffield Eagles stand off Simon Brown after their 38-16 away success at Rochdale.

Eagles boss Mark Aston also gives his verdict.

Leigh's interim boss Kieron Purtill reflects on the Centurions latest victory and looks ahead to playing London Broncos this weekend.

There is also the usual banter.