Episodios

  • Chaos, Controversy and that kung-fu kick

    Chaos, Controversy and that kung-fu kick
    Aug 2 2024
    Rob Fletcher is back with his second book on 90s football, and a blockbuster it is too. 1994/95 is under the spotlight in Chaos, Controversy and That Kung-Fu Kick and Rob is with us to trawl through a campaign that had enough incident to last a decade. From Klinsmann to Cantona, bungs to drugs, and the SAS to the sack race, Alex Ireland and Dave Bowler join Rob on a riotous ride.
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    1 h y 18 m
  • The South America Files: Uruguay 5s

    The South America Files: Uruguay 5s
    Jul 21 2024
    The one where Gary Thacker breaks the podcast. Ahead of a new These Football Times magazine devoted to the might of Uruguayan football, the South America Files team tries to select the nation’s finest five-a-side team. Chaos ensues.
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    1 h y 19 m
  • Néstor Lorenzo and the renaissance of Colombia

    Néstor Lorenzo and the renaissance of Colombia
    Jul 11 2024
    As Colombia prepare for their first Copa América final since 2001, Gary Thacker, Steven Scragg and Pete Watson trace the reasons for their renaissance under coach Néstor Loreno, look ahead to the final itself and discuss the domestic implications of their tournament exploits.
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    56 m
  • Los Leones: the unique story of Athletic Club

    Los Leones: the unique story of Athletic Club
    Jul 3 2024
    Author Christopher James Evans finds himself in the Centre Circle to discuss his excellent book on the history of Athletic Club. We would call it the last word on the club, but as they keep winning trophies, he has to keep adding chapters.
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    49 m
  • The South America Files: Argentina 5s

    The South America Files: Argentina 5s
    Jun 27 2024
    Pending a new in-depth South America Files series coming your way shortly, the team have produced this pilot project: pick the greatest five-a-side team possible from each of South America’s constituent countries. Think of it as the South America Files meets Mount Rushmore. We road test it by trying to compile Argentina’s finest five-a-side team.
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    1 h y 4 m
  • Euro 2024 predictions

    Euro 2024 predictions
    Jun 15 2024
    The European Championship is finally upon us and a month of magical moments and shattered dreams lie ahead. Will Gareth Southgate lead England to tournament victory or will M&S be awash with returned cardigans from disenchanted fans before the group stages are over? Matthew Gibbs, Rob Fletcher and Gary Thacker may have the answers.
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    47 m
  • Euros Revision: France 3-2 Portugal, 1984

    Euros Revision: France 3-2 Portugal, 1984
    Jun 12 2024
    Aidan Williams takes Gary Thacker on a rollercoaster ride through what he considers to be the greatest match in European Championship history, France’s 3-2 win over Portugal in the semi-final of Euro 84. Iconic venue, iconic kit, Michel Platini at his peak and John Motson going all boy soprano. What’s not to love?
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    38 m
  • Euros Revision: David Trezeguet and the Golden Goal

    Euros Revision: David Trezeguet and the Golden Goal
    Jun 11 2024
    Many methods of deciding drawn cup ties have been tried done the years, from drawing lots and tossing coins to penalty shootouts and the golden goal, which was a part of the Euros in 1996 and 2000.

    In the latter tournament, France rescued themselves from seemingly certain defeat, equalising against Italy in the 93rd minute of normal time before going on to win it with David Trezeguet’s extra-time golden goal. But what would VAR say about such shenanigans these days? Rob Fletcher and Gary Thacker look for an answer.
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    32 m