最高の Football History ポッドキャスト (2025)

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Soccer: An American History - Part Two: Struggles, Expansion and International Influence 52:15

1d ago52:15

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In today's It Was What It Was, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson continue to explore the fascinating story of soccer in the United States. Highlighting the pivotal role of immigrant communities in the sport's development, the episode also examines key figures like Bela Gutmann and the significant tours by foreign teams that attracted huge crowds. Join…

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Back to the Grassroots: The English Non-League Day on March 22nd 56:58

5d ago56:58

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If you are in England on the nice Spring weekend of March 22nd, I hope you didn’t book the trip to see a Premier League game. Because there are none. It’s a dreaded national team break again. But on the other hand, that weekend may also be one of the best to soak in English football culture, because it’s the Annual “Non-League Day," an annual, gras…

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24/25 Season Update - Giants in trouble? 33:58

16d ago33:58

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It's a rapid round-up this time but it's not been a great spring in Zagreb or Celje so far... (well, it's been better in Celje, unless you want to see them in Europe next season because that might be an issue)

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Soccer: An American History - Part One: Origins and Challenges 52:54

6h ago52:54

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In this episode of It Was What It Was, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson dive into the early history of soccer in the United States. They look at efforts to establish professional leagues, the influence of immigrant communities, and the geographic and cultural factors that made it difficult for football to gain a foothold - compared to rival American …

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The 1985 League Cup Final: The Match that Changed My Life 49:22

8d ago49:22

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was. Rob and Jonathan are joined by David Corner - the man whose life was changed forever by the 1985 League Cup Final between Sunderland and Norwich. That match is remembered for a costly mistake that led to Sunderland’s defeat - a moment that saw David singled out, subjected to intense criticism and even physical ab…

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League Cup Classics: Liverpool, Newcastle and the Greatest Finals 45:36

11d ago45:36

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was. With Liverpool and Newcastle set to battle for the first major trophy of the English domestic season on Sunday, we’re taking a journey through some of the greatest League Cup finals of all time. Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper each share three of their favourite finals - games filled with drama, controversy, and u…

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From Arteta to Alonso: The Rise of Basque Coaches 54:04

15d ago54:04

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was. Mikel Arteta’s transformation of Arsenal, Unai Emery’s tactical mastery, Xabi Alonso’s meteoric rise at Bayer Leverkusen, and Andoni Iraola’s fearless pressing at AFC Bournemouth all highlight a remarkable trend: A new wave of coaches shaping the modern game, many of them from the Basque Country. But why does thi…

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Guardiola: Dominance, Decline and a Post-Pep World? 52:04

18d ago52:04

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was. This week - we discuss the rise of Basque coaching. But we begin not in Bilbao or San Sebastián, but with a Catalan: Pep Guardiola. After revolutionising football with Barcelona, dominating in Germany with Bayern, and redefining the Premier League with Manchester City, Guardiola has become the defining coach of h…

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Rush Omnibus! Behind the Scenes on the Recent Wins for Fan Activists in the Premier League - and recent Losses in Chicago 1:27:05

19d ago1:27:05

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Note: This is an unusual episode, in reaction to the events unfolding Thursday and Friday, with little time to edit or the usual setup. All sounds fine and is audible, but not as nice as usual. My apologies! Back last Summer, many Premier League clubs announced they would change, or do away with, "concession tickets" for seniors and youth, as well …

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The Making of a Football Superpower - Part Three: A New Dawn 47:49

22d ago47:49

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was. This is the story of a new dawn - where one national team took full control of their destiny, cementing a legacy that continues to shape football today. Following their World Cup triumph (in our last part), the U.S. Women's side entered a new era of independence and power - and with it came major shifts. Coach To…

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The Making of a Football Superpower - Part Two: The Arrival 51:18

25d ago51:18

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.. Approaching the end of the millennium, the U.S. women’s national team had already won a World Cup and Olympic gold, but they were still fighting for mainstream recognition. That all changed when they took centre stage at the 1999 Women’s World Cup. With 90,000 fans packing the Rose …

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The Making of a Football Superpower - Part One: The Birth of U.S. Women's Soccer 57:24

29d ago57:24

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.. Despite not playing their first professional match until 1985, the U.S. Women won the inaugural World Cup in 1991. But even as champions, they faced inequality—most notably at the 1996 Olympics, where they were only promised pay if they won gold, while the men earned bonuses for any…

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The Making of a Football Superpower with Carli Lloyd - An Introduction 44:43

1M ago44:43

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In our new mini-series, we begin the journey of how women’s football in the U.S. rose to global dominance. And who better to start with than Carli Lloyd - one of the game’s greatest competitors and a key figure in that evolution? From the early struggles for recognition to back-to-ba…

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In the Way of the Chainsaw: Are Argentina's Famous Clubs to be Privatized? 1:14:50

1M ago1:14:50

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There is a lot to say about Argentina and football that we are not saying today. There is a lot about Argentina and football that we are saying today. We’re even saying things about saying things about football in Argentina: Christopher Hylland joins me, an English author and educator with a Latin American past and a Norwegian present. His football…

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Busby’s Man United: From Munich Tragedy to European Glory 48:18

1M ago48:18

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this final chapter of our series, we complete the journey that began with Gary Neville reflecting on the legacy of the Busby Babes. We explored who they were before the 1958 Munich Air Disaster, the tragic day itself, and now, we turn to the aftermath: How Manchester United rose a…

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Manchester United's Darkest Day 37:19

1M ago37:19

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In last week’s episode, we told the story of the rise of the Busby Babes, their brilliance, and their final match before tragedy struck. Today, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper take you through the darkest day in Manchester United’s history: 6 February 1958. At Munich-Riem Airport, Uni…

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Episode Eighty Six - Sutrasnjica Part Two 25:13

1M ago25:13

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For the final time in the timeline... There's only one nation left to see Yugoslavia's dismantling complete and it's time to take Kosovo from the shadow of war to the light of statehood.

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Who Were The Busby Babes? 52:16

1M ago52:16

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Following Gary Neville’s tribute to the triumph and tragedy of the Busby Babes on the anniversary week of the Munich Air Disaster, we begin a three-part series on how the tragedy shaped the future of Manchester United. In Part One, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper explore who …

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1954 Footscray Premiership radio doco.MP3 7:48

1M ago7:48

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Broadcast on 3LO in the early 1980s.Includes Charlie Sutton interview.Rhett Bartlett による

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Gary Neville: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Busby Babes 43:18

2M ago43:18

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week former Manchester United captain Gary Neville joins us to look back on one of the most momentous and tragic events in football history: The Munich air disaster of 1958. Neville discusses the lasting significance of the tragedy - and how Sir Matt Busby rebuilt the club, lead…

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Super Bowl 59 and NFL Dynasties with Upton Bell 59:52

2M ago59:52

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Upton Bell gives his insights about the NFL dynasties he's witnessed since the 1940s, when he father Bert Bell was NFL Commissioner. He also previews Super Bowl 59 with host Michael Jackson. The Game Before the Money Oral History Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit. Learn more and donate at TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com.…

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State of the Unions: In the Heart of the European Union, at Royal Union St. Gilloise in Brussels 1:13:26

2M ago1:13:26

1:13:26

The EU, Europe's great post-war peace project, can feel beleaguered today. Global and continental uncertainties collide, and things are complicated in Brussels, Belgium, the heart of the European Union. Two clubs from that capital survived in the Europa League, though none bear Brussels’ city name: RSC Anderlecht, with the beautiful color of purple…

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Episode Eighty Five - Sutrasnjica Part One 25:58

2M ago25:58

25:58

It's time to talk Serbia and Montenegro as they become Serbia AND Montenegro.

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The Mystery of Matthias Sindelar, Part Two 54:23

2M ago54:23

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Austrian footballer Matthias Sindelar was one of the greats of the game but his mysterious death in 1939 at the age of just 35 became a hugely contested issue in the darkest era of Austrian history. Was he murdered because he objected to the Nazis? Did he chose to end his life unable…

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The Mystery of Matthias Sindelar, Part One 50:05

2M ago50:05

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Austrian footballer Matthias Sindelar was one of the greats of the game but his mysterious death in 1939 at the age of just 35 became a hugely contested issue in the darkest era of Austrian history. Was he murdered because he objected to the Nazis? Did he chose to end his life unable…

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Episode Eighty Four - The Ends and the Means 20:36

2M ago20:36

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Time to end the Croatian story with the story of how Dinamo set up modern football's greatest monopoly of success. If you'd like to leave a question to be answered in the final couple of episodes, please leave a comment below or contact me @hyfprw on BlueSky.

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The Brilliance of Bill Nicholson - Part Four 45:45

2M ago45:45

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was. Jonathan and Rob continue exploring the extraordinary legacy of Bill Nicholson’s push and run game at Spurs and its relationship with Cruyff, Ajax, Barça and Total Football. In Part 4, Nicholson guides Spurs to the first league and cup double of the 20th century and Spurs become the first British club to win a Eu…

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The Brilliance of Bill Nicholson - Part Three 48:13

2M ago48:13

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was. Jonathan and Rob continue their dive into the career of Tottenham's legendary manager and one of the founding fathers of modern football: Bill Nicholson. Don't forget to go back and listen to parts one and two with special guest and Spurs royalty Steve Perryman! If you’re enjoying the It Was What It Was, please h…

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Norwegian Cruise: No VAR Spotted Up and Down the Coast 1:13:47

2M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Norway is regularly listed among the "happiest countries in the world." It is one of the wealthiest too, and its not a country with revolutionary fervor. It’s not France. It’s not even Germany. Yet the Video Assistant Referee, known widely as VAR, has raised Norwegians' hackles. Organized fans have mobilized enough, and in enough forms, that the co…

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Episode Eighty Three - The Nation Without a Nation 17:05

2M ago17:05

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The final run finally begins as we round up North Macedonia's timeline... This episode contains details of the final few episodes so if you'd like to contribute a question to be dealt with in one of the final two episodes, please leave them here on Spotify below or contact me direct @hyfprw on BlueSky.…

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The Brilliance of Bill Nicholson - Part Two With Steve Perryman 39:24

2M ago39:24

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was. It's time for part two of Jonathan and Rob's chat with Spurs legend Steve Perryman about the club's legendary manager and one of the founding fathers of modern football: Bill Nicholson. Hear more from Steve as he tells us backstage stories and insights on Nicholson from the training ground, the dressing room and …

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Thurman Thomas Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer 34:37

2M ago34:37

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Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas shares great stories of helping lead the Buffalo Bills to four Super Bowls and his college days at Oklahoma State. He also tells you how to win a trip to next year's Super Bowl in a contest hosted by Pork Rind Appreciation Day and Gridiron Greats. The Game Before the Money Podcast is hosted and produced by M…

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The Brilliance of Bill Nicholson - Part One With Steve Perryman 32:35

2M ago32:35

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was. This week, Jonathan and Rob are joined by Steve Perryman, Tottenham Hotspur’s record appearance holder, to talk about legendary Spurs manager Bill Nicholson. From transforming Spurs into serial winners - to hilarious changing room stories - Steve takes us behind the scenes of one of the most successful sides of t…

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Ep 101: Upton Bell Chats Great RBs and NFL Playoff Preview 1:07:40

2M ago1:07:40

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Upton Bell previews the 2024 NFL Playoffs and remembers the NFL's greatest running backs and their performances. The Game Before the Money Oral History Foundation is a 501 c 3 nonprofit. Learn more at TheGameBeforeTheMoney.com. Host Michael Jackson (aka Jackson Michael) produces this podcast.Jackson Michael による

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History's Biggest FA Cup Third Round Shocks - Part Two 43:17

2M ago43:17

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was - for Part Two of our look back at The FA Cup’s most memorable Third Round upsets! Jonathan and Rob return to tell the stories behind five more iconic moments from football's oldest cup competition - before the pair choose their ultimate Third Round shock. Please go back and listen to Part One if you missed it! If…

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History's Biggest FA Cup Third Round Shocks - Part One 47:41

2M ago47:41

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was - where it's time to talk some of The FA Cup’s most memorable Third Round shocks! The FA Cup is synonymous with dreams and giant-killings, and nothing captures its essence better than the Third Round proper. Jonathan and Rob bring us their favourite ‘cupsets’ and the stories that have cemented them in FA Cup folkl…

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Lines, Screens and Outrage! The Story, the Impact and the Cost of VAR 54:55

3M ago54:55

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was and Happy New Year! In today’s episode, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson delve into the origins of VAR with author Daisy Christodoulou. Her latest book, I Can’t Stop Talking About VAR, discusses its profound impact on the sport, and whether it was designed to enhance football - or if football is now adapting to fit …

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Sir Alex And His Worst Ever New Year's Day - with QPR's Andy Sinton 51:12

3M ago51:12

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New’s Eve Year 1991. Manchester United are on course to win the title for the first time since 1967. It’s Sir Alex Ferguson’s 50th birthday party, but it's a small, understated affair because United play QPR at Old Trafford the next day. A comfortable home win is expected for United to go top again - but it didn't work out that way... Join one of t…

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Deck the Halls and Turn the Tables: TAPoF as the interviewee (AI-translated from German) 53:29

3M ago53:29

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Thank you for making 50 Episodes of The Assistant professor of Football possible! Whether you celebrate anything this season or not, I hope these days are refreshing for you, hold people and emotions if you want that, and space to breathe in if you prefer that. Last year at this time, I read Michael Foreman’s classic picture book War Game as a Holi…

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The True Story of the Christmas Truce 1914 1:08:01

3M ago1:08:01

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Christmas Eve, 1914. A cold, crisp, moonlit night in Flanders. British and German soldiers are dug into opposing trenches in a hellish shelled-out landscape, strewn with rotting corpses. But an unfamiliar sound is heard from the German trenches: “Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht” is being sung to welcome the birth of Christ. The British respond with the…

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Pickles Finds The World Cup: The Story Of Football's Most Famous Dog! 43:10

3M ago43:10

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This week on It Was What It Was, it's the tale of Pickles: The most famous dog in football history. As most football fans know, Pickles saved the day by finding the Jules Rimet trophy - the original World Cup - after it had farcically been stolen from a stamp collection exhibition in the run up to the 1966 World Cup. But the whole story is even mor…

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Wolves: Champions Of The World! 54:35

3M ago54:35

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This week on It Was What It Was, Jonathan and Rob introduce us to the team - and the match - that played a huge part in the invention of the European Cup... “Champions of the World!” was the headline given to Wolverhampton Wanderers, when they beat the mighty Hungarian team Honvéd, led by Ferenc Puskas, in 1954. Billy Wright was the star of the sho…

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SC Freiburg at 120: A New History Book, a New Stadium, and Good Old Modesty 1:27:15

3M ago1:27:15

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SC Freiburg, a former yoyo club from a pretty progressive town on the very southwestern edge of Germany is now firmly established in the Bundesliga. The club is 120 years old this year, and just a few days ago published its first investigation into its own history during Nazi rule in Germany. It’s one of the German clubs that paid attention early o…

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When the Super Eagles Stunned the World - Nigeria 1996 57:13

4M ago57:13

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This week on It Was What It Was, we're looking at one of football's most remarkable underdog stories. Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper take us back to the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, where Nigeria’s “Dream Team” shocked the world and won men's gold - the first African team to win a senior global football tournament. From Kanu’s heroics, to dramatic com…

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Season 2024/25 Update - Nations League, Europe and more 1:19:04

4M ago1:19:04

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Yes, it's been a while, hasn't it. I'll try to make up for that here...

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Ruben Amorim: Have Man United Found Their Special One? 56:15

4M ago56:15

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This week. It Was What It Was asks: What is it with Portuguese football? With Ruben Amorim arriving at Manchester United, there are now as many Premier League managers from Portugal as from England coaching this season. Portugal also has the fourth highest-quota of Premier League players (after England, Brazil and France). For a nation of just over…

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A Multi-Club Owner in Conversation: Matt Rizzetta, American Money and Southern Italian Pride 1:10:49

4M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

I've said something like this before: I believe the means of global soccer production should be controlled by fans, players and the community the club is in, collectively or cooperatively, and not by firms and companies based half a world away from the clubs in question. So, this podcast is not a natural avenue for an American multi-club owner of E…

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Ep 100: Richmond Webb Dolphins OL Legend 34:35

4M ago34:35

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Richmond Webb, a Miami Dolphins and Texas A&M legend, discusses his career in NCAA and the NFL. Webb is a semi-finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2025 class. He shares about blocking for Dan Marino, playing for head coach Don Shula and his college coaches Jackie Sherrill and R.C. Slocum. The Game Before the Money Oral History Foundation is …

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Rafa Benitez: My Coaching Secrets - Part Two 57:01

4M ago57:01

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Welcome to It Was What It Was, and Part Two of our special look back at the remarkable career of Rafa Benitez - with the man himself! In this second part - Rafa, Jonathan and Rob look back at Rafa's arrival at Anfield, his influence on the Premier League, and then head backstage to explain the moments and decisions behind that iconic Champions Leag…

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Rafa Benitez: My Coaching Secrets - Part One 1:08:27

4M ago1:08:27

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In this special episode of It Was What It Was, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by the legendary Rafa Benitez. Part One explores the early years of Rafa's extraordinary career, from his beginnings as a promising young coach in Spain to his groundbreaking success with Valencia. Rafa shares the stories, challenges, and philosophy that shaped…

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