The Ground Jewels celebrates beloved sporting venues that hold a special place in our hearts. Each week host and sports author James Dixon (known for 'The Fix' and 'World in Union') is joined by a different guest to explore the sense of place that provides a unique bond between an individual and their favorite sports ground. Our guests share their personal stories, remember nostalgic moments all while distilling their perfect sporting fan experience.
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The Ground Jewels celebrates beloved sporting venues that hold a special place in our hearts. Each week host and sports author James Dixon (known for 'The Fix' and 'World in Union') is joined by a different guest to explore the sense of place that provides a unique bond between an individual and their favorite sports ground. Our guests share their personal stories, remember nostalgic moments all while distilling their perfect sporting fan experience.
This week's guest is the cartoonist David Squires and David has nominated The County Ground, home of Swindon Town FC as his ground jewel.
We discussed David's youth in Wiltshire, his first game against Tranmere Rovers, the club's golden period under first Lou Macari, then Ossie Ardilles and finally Glenn Hoddle, who David believes is the best player he ever saw in a Swindon shirt.
We also touched on the lack of investment in the ground/club of late and by law as it's a podcast featuring Swindon the magic roundabout was mentioned.
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Hosted by sports author James Dixon ('The Fix' & 'World in Union') the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds.
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Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/
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The Ground Jewels
The Ground Jewels celebrates beloved sporting venues that hold a special place in our hearts. Each week host and sports author James Dixon (known for 'The Fix' and 'World in Union') is joined by a different guest to explore the sense of place that provides a unique bond between an individual and their favorite sports ground. Our guests share their personal stories, remember nostalgic moments all while distilling their perfect sporting fan experience.
