The Football Heritage Podcast (Football Heritage)
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| 17 Feb 2025 | 58. Cósmico! The Inside Story of the New York Cosmos' Trip to Cuba | 00:56:58 | |
We're back! Our fist episode of 2025 is an exclusive. For the first time, Steven Torres and Luis Yero sit down with Rory to tell the inside story of the New York Cosmos' trip to Cuba in 2015 and their roles in making this historic fixture come to fruition. In December 2014, President Obama relaxed diplomatic relations with Cuba for the first time since the Cold War. Steven, our guest, jumped at the opportunity to send a football team there to compete in a friendly - the first time a soccer club from the US had visited Cuba since the 1970s. From the first chaotic meeting in Jamaica to meeting Pelé, Steven and Luis orchestrated one of the most historic fixtures in US soccer history. This is the first time they've told their story. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests Asociación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe de Investigadores del Fútbol (ANCCIF) @ANCCIF_oficial
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| 05 Nov 2023 | 11. Racing Club Luxembourg | 00:47:48 | |
We're joined by the go-to expert on football in Luxembourg, Bence Horvath, to cover Racing Club Luxembourg. One of the early champions of Luxembourg, Racing Club technically still exist, as Luxembourg, like many other small nations, has a merger culture which Bence believes exists as a necessity to keep football alive. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Bence Horvath @Bence_Horvath_ Football In Luxembourg @LuxembourgFooty | |||
| 07 Jan 2024 | 17. Aldershot FC | 00:47:06 | |
We're joined by Aldershot Town historian Pete Stanford to cover their precursor club, Aldershot FC. Pete shares his memories and stories of following the former iteration of the club through their debt-ridden demise and the establishment of Aldershot Town in their wake. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Pete Stanford @PeteStanford1 | |||
| 14 Jan 2024 | 18. Grazer AK | 01:01:12 | |
We're joined by Tom Middler from The Other Bundesliga Podcast to cover one of Austria's most history clubs - Grazer AK. We talk about their historic success and significance, resurrection after dissolving, and other Austrian lost clubs. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Tom Middler @mid_5 The Other Bundesliga @OtherBundesliga | |||
| 03 Mar 2025 | 60. Joe Fagan | 00:49:06 | |
We're joined by Finlay Stanley (aka AFCFinners) to talk about the life and legacy of Joe Fagan and how we remember football's overshadowed heroes. Possibly one of football's most underappreciated figures, Joe Fagan famously won the treble with Liverpool in his first season, including the European Cup. However, his tenure as Liverpool manager was short lived, and he retreated from public life soon after. This is his story. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest AFC Finners @afcfinners | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | 63. The Football Investigators | 01:08:14 | |
We're joined by Steven Torres, Andy Wilson and Edwin Jusino - committee members of ANCCIF - to talk about the work they undertake across the CONCACAF region to uncover groundbreaking new information about football history in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. ANCCIF is an acronym for 'Asociación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe de Investigadores del Fútbol' - The Association of North, Central America and Caribbean Football Investigators. We chat to them about their work, the challenges the face and the research the conduct to achieve their aim of creating the full picture of football across the region. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests Asociación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe de Investigadores del Fútbol (ANCCIF) @ANCCIF_oficial Steven Torres @Steve1T Andy Wilson @CanSoccerHist Edwin Jusino @erjusinoa | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | 52. Belfast Celtic | 01:28:30 | |
We're joined by Belfast Celtic Society board members Padraig Coyle, Frank Hennessey and Charles Tully Jr., son of Celtic legend Charles Patrick Tully, for a feature-length discussion on Belfast Celtic Football Club. Belfast Celtic are arguably the most famous lost club from the island of Ireland. Existing during some of Ireland's most turbulent and violent periods of history, and being interwoven with the social, economic and political history of Belfast, Belfast Celtic were a club who represented their community and provided them a space to make their voices heard. Tragically, they fell out of existence after leaving the IFA in 1949 following a controversial fight during a match. In this episode, we discuss the power clubs like Belfast Celtic have in drawing people and their stories to them, the work that goes into preserving the memory of a football club and how people attach themselves to football clubs which they feel represented them in matters beyond football. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests The Belfast Celtic Society @belfast_celtic belfastceltic.org | |||
| 25 Mar 2024 | 25. Los Leones: The History of Athletic Club | 00:53:16 | |
We're joined by author Chris Evans to delve into the history and heritage of Athletic Club, the champions of the Basque Country. Chris recounts the history of the club before we dive into the strong and proud heritage of the club and how they represent the Basque community on the European and world stages. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Chris Evans @JervisEvans 'Los Leones: The Unique Story of Athletic Club Bilbao' https://www.amazon.co.uk/Los-Leones-Unique-Athletic-Bilbao/dp/1801507120 | |||
| 16 Sep 2024 | 44. Auld Foes: The History of the Edinburgh Derby | 01:12:23 | |
We're joined by author James Stephen to talk about the history of the Edinburgh Derby, one of Scotland's biggest fixtures. Often overshadowed by the Old Firm, the Edinburgh Derby can trace its roots to 1875, making it one of the oldest rivalries in Scotland. Like their Glasgow counterparts, the Edinburgh Derby is drenched in socio-political, economic and historical context. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest James Stephen @AuldFoes 'Auld Foes: World Football's Oldest Rivalry' https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/auld-foes | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | 35. RBC Roosendaal | 00:42:58 | |
We're joined by Vincent Duitsch and Bas Brouwer to discuss one of The Netherlands' many football casualties - RBC Roosendaal. Those of a certain vintage may remember RBC competing in the Eredivisie and in the final of the KNVB Cup against Ajax. Sadly, their collapse was greater than their rise. A life-long RBC fan, Bas tells us why RBC were only ever an amateur-level club who punched above their weight, and we touch on how the much-maligned Dutch football pyramid plays into the demise of football clubs in the Netherlands. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests Vincent Duitsch @vnctdd Bas Brouwer Podcast de Luiten @PodcastDeLuiten | |||
| 08 Jul 2024 | 40. No More Bull: The Rise of Hereford FC | 01:02:47 | |
We're joined by club stadium announcer Matt Healey and current Talking Bull Fanzine editor Simon Wright to talk about their support of Hereford - both United and FC. They recount the demise of Hereford United and the division, negativity and emotions surrounding the club being wound up and the galvanising effect the founding of Hereford FC in 2014 had for the club, supporters and city. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests Matt Healey @MattHealeyDJ Simon Wright @HEREFORD10 Talking Bull @TB_Fanzine | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | 53. The Frank Soo Foundation | 00:34:52 | |
Rory is joined by Alan Lau from the Frank Soo Foundation to talk about the life and legacy of Frank Soo, the first player of Chinese heritage to play for England, and the work the Foundation are doing to spread his story and and improve football within the community. About Us Follow us on BlueSky:@footballheritage.bsky.social Follow us on X @_footyheritage Email Us hello@footballheritage.co.uk Visit Our Website footballheritage.co.uk About Our Guest The Frank Soo Foundation @FSooFoundation 'The Wanderer: The Story of Frank Soo' by Susan Gardiner https://www.thefranksoofoundation.org.uk/product-page/the-wanderer-the-story-of-frank-soo-paperback | |||
| 10 Sep 2023 | 04. Chivas USA | 00:43:24 | |
We're joined by author Stephen Brandt to cover Chivas USA, an offshoot of Mexican club C.D. Guadalajara. Chivas USA existed for 10 years and are the last MLS club to dissolve at the time of recording. Their aim was to establish themselves as the club of the USA's Mexican diaspora population. About Us Website footballheritage.co.ukEmail hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Stephen Brandt @StephenCBrandt Author Profile https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0C3FPM28J | |||
| 22 Apr 2024 | 29. Born of the People: The Socios of Athletic Club | 01:12:00 | |
Following up from our episode on Athletic Club with Chris Evans, we're joined once again by Chris Evans as well as Aitor Salinas-Armendariz and Beñat Gutiérrez for another chat about Athletic Club, but this time through the eyes of people who grew up supporting Bilbao. Aitor and Beñat answer the all-important question; what does Athletic mean to you? We also digs deep into the relationship between Athletic Club and the Basque people to find out if and why they are the most well-known representative of the Basque Country in football. "Herritik Sortu Zinalako Maite Zaitu Herriak" "The People Love You Because You Were Born of the People" About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests Aitor Salinas-Armendariz @SA_Aitor @aitor_football_shirts Beñat Gutiérrez @beinatguti The Txoko Podcast @TheTxokoPodChris Evans @JervisEvans 'Los Leones: The Unique Story of Athletic Club Bilbao' https://www.amazon.co.uk/Los-Leones-Unique-Athletic-Bilbao/dp/1801507120 | |||
| 11 Mar 2024 | 23. Guangzhou Evergrande | 01:02:15 | |
We're joined by Chinese football expert Zhao Xiaoou to talk about the latest developments in Chinese football. We cover the collapse of the Evergrande Group, their order from the government to liquidate and how this affects Guangzhou FC, the club they bankrolled. Wealso follow up from last weeks episode with Sell Before We Dai by talking about Beijing Renhe, a club from the capital who Dai Yongge was also involved in. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Zhao Xiaoou @zhaoxo Substack https://zhaoxo.substack.com/ | |||
| 17 Jun 2024 | 37. The Soccer Federation of Appalachia | 00:50:32 | |
We're joined by Founder, Head Coach and President of the newly formed Soccer Federation of Appalachia, Stevie Leszyk. Stevie aims to bring a non-FIFA entity to Appalachia based on shared culture and heritage. He has developed a strategic plan surrounding player recruitment, philosophy and team identity in order to drive the project forward, and aims to have a team ready to compete at the Unrepresented World Cup in 2025. Ever wondered what it's like to establish a new FA for a non-FIFA region? This is the podcast for you. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests Stevie Leszyk Soccer Federation of Appalachia @AppalSoccer https://teamappalachia.wordpress.com/ | |||
| 21 Apr 2025 | 67. Among The Ultras | 00:59:31 | |
We're joined by journalist and award-winning author James Montague to examine the relationship between ultras groups, heritage and identity. Ultras are the beating heart of a football club. Though there are often hooligan and criminal elements associated with ultras culture, they are the drivers of club identity. Passionate, noisy and colourful, ultras use heritage and express their identities in unique ways. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest James Montague Author Profile: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/author/james-montague/ 1312: Among The Ultras: A Journey With the World's Most Extreme Football Fans https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/438255/1312-among-the-ultras-by-james-montague/9781785039188 Engulfed: How Saudi Arabia Bought Sport, and the Worldhttps://www.waterstones.com/book/engulfed/james-montague/9781785121609 | |||
| 07 Apr 2025 | 65. The Alternative: FC United of Manchester | 01:21:21 | |
We're joined by Paul Hurst and George Baker, co-founders and board members at FC United of Manchester, the club who are fast becoming the go-to model for protest, fan ownership and matchday experience in English non-league. Founded in the wake of Malcolm Glazer's takeover of Manchster United, FC United exist to give disenfranchised supporters a space to watch football. Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, FC United are looking to the future while their fanbase continues to grow year on year. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests FC United of Manchester @FCUnitedMcr | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | 61. Nottingham Forest | 01:13:46 | |
We're joined by Matt Oldroyd of Forza Garibaldi and general Forest busybody Dave Marples for a deep dive into one of England's biggest clubs - Nottingham Forest. We cover the early days of Nottingham Forest, the club colours and identity, the 50s, and the club's downfall after their period of unprecedented success. We also discuss the Clough era and Forest's European Cups, of course. Through the episode we explore the underlying thread of Forest's bohemian identity, both as an extension of the city and the pioneering innovations they brought to football. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests Forza Garibaldi @Forza_Garibaldi The Forest Preservation Society @ForestPresSoc 'Trailblazers: The Groundbreaking History of Nottingham Forest Football Club' https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/trailblazers | |||
| 24 Jun 2024 | 38. The Old County Ground | 01:00:29 | |
We're joined by Tom Reed of Terrace Edition and Cobblers fan Martin Maloney to hear their stories and memories of Northampton Town's former home - The Old County Cricket Ground. Martin used three words to describe how he remembers the ground - burgers, onions and piss. The sights, sounds and smells of our football grounds are what make them memorable after all! About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests Tom Reed @TomReedWriting Terrace Edition @TerraceEdition https://www.terraceedition.com/ Martin Maloney @DeadManOnLeave1 | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | 51. Edinburgh City | 00:56:27 | |
We're joined by Edinburgh City season ticket holder and supporters' club member Ally Moncrieff to talk about the club's interesting off-field activity over the last few years which is akin to a BBC soap opera. In 2019, the owners of Edinburgh City circulated a marketing document with the hashtag #FCEdinburgh mysteriously plastered all over it. Fast forward to 2022 and the club confirmed it had changed their name to FC Edinburgh to attract 'European interest'. Coupled with a disastrous new stadium, financial catastrophe and a points deduction, its certainly been a rollercoaster for Edinburgh City fans over the last few years. As the club lurched from one catastrophe to another, Ally tells us how this impacted supporter identity and feeling towards the club during one of the lowest points of their history. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Ally Moncrieff @AllyMonc The Edinburgh City SC Podcast @ClubCitizens | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | 24. The Daynes Cup: A Soccer History of Utah | 00:45:38 | |
We're joined by Brock Mildon Brock's Kit Closet to shine a light on the history of soccer in Utah They do this by looking through the lens of The Dayne's Cup, Utah's oldest soccer competition and still contested today. Also up for discussion is the historic recognition for lesser known footballing nations and entities, Utah's early superstar teams and Brock's love for grassroots soccer. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Brock Mildon @BrocksKitCloset | |||
| 20 Aug 2023 | 01. Dukla Prague | 01:02:03 | |
We're joined by Dave Proudlove and Phil Harrison to discuss one of Europe's most significant former football clubs - Dukla Prague. We go through their trophy-laden history, international exploits and the factors which allowed them to be as successful as they were. We also discuss FK Dukla Prague, the 'successor' to the original club, and ask if FK Dukla Prague truly call themselves the successor club of Dukla Prague. About Us Website footballheritage.co.ukEmail hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests Phil Harrison @fussballgeekz 'Inside The Hermit Kingdom' by Phil Harrison https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/inside-hermit-kingdom Dave Proudlove @fslconsult 'When The Circus Leaves Town' by Dave Proudlove https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/when-circus-leaves-town | |||
| 03 Sep 2023 | 03. HFC Haarlem | 00:39:24 | |
We're joined by Vincent Duitsch, who recounts the story of former Dutch club HFC Haarlem. Always a bit of an underdog throughout their history, HFC Haarlem managed to keep pace with the larger sides in the Netherlands. They won the Eredivisie in 1946 and the KNVB Cup in 1902 and 1912, and enjoyed a short run in the 1982-83 UEFA Cup. About Us Website footballheritage.co.ukEmail hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Vincent Duitsch @vnctdd | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | 55. Political Football | 00:53:16 | |
We're joined by Dr. Guy Burton and Dr. Francesco Belcastro, the hosts of The FootPol Podcast, for a discussion on what makes football political. 'Politics and football shouldn't mix' or 'Politics has nothing to do with football' are thrown around quite a lot, but the fact remains that politics and football do mix, and have always been intertwined. This episodes picks apart some of the many ways in which politics and football interact with each other, while also talking about Francesco and Guy's experiences from podcasting. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests The FootPol Podcast @FootPolPodcast | |||
| 10 Jun 2024 | 36. KV Oostende | 01:00:39 | |
We're joined by Scott Coyne of The Belgian Football Podcast to unpack one of the biggest, shocking and most surprising tales from the world of football last month - the death of KV Oostende. Recorded on the day they were finalising their bankruptcy, Scott gives context to their current situation, highlights the shady paper trails of their last owners and discusses the subject of multi-club ownership. It goes without saying that we hope KV Oostende can return sooner rather than later, and our thoughts go out to the fans and everyone associated with the club. Update: The club has been revived through merger in the form of K.V. Diksmuide-Oostende. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests Scott Coyne @scott_coyne Coyne Consultancy @coyneconsultant Belgian Football Podcast @BelgianPodcast | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | 46. Identity Football: Heritage & Image in Football Clubs | 00:59:34 | |
We're joined by co-founder of The Deep Creative, Edd Norval, for a discussion on how football clubs use heritage and identity in the promotion of themselves and their branding. This discussion revolves around football clubs attempting to tap into heritage elements and concepts to consolidate their own community roots and identities. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Edd Norval @EddNorval The Deep @TheDeepCreative | |||
| 03 Dec 2023 | 14. Chester City | 00:40:02 | |
We're joined by author Steve Hill to cover one of the most well-known defunct clubs in England - Chester City. Steve reminisces on his time as a Chester supporter, which he admits was more of a roller coaster than he would've liked, and explains why Chester City were eventually forced to fold. The club now exist as a fan-owned entity, having been immediately revived by the supporters, and compete as Chester FC. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Steve Hill @hillythefish Author Profile https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Steve-Hill/author/B08NGRPK4B?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true | |||
| 08 Oct 2023 | 08. Sportivo Palermo | 01:04:41 | |
We're joined by Vincent Duitsch and Argentine sports' journalist Santi Bauzá to talk about Sportivo Palermo, an elusive club from Argentina.We also discuss Argentina's Scottish connection, the passion and identity of Argentine football fans, and for Santi, what it feels like to see your nation win a World Cup. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Santi Bauzá @Santi_Bauza | |||
| 22 Oct 2023 | 10. 2300: Establishing K.S.K. Beveren | 01:13:50 | |
We're joined by K.S.K. Beveren board member Robin Beck to tell the story of Belgium's only 100% fan-owned football club and the journey they've taken to establish themselves. One of Belgium's most historic clubs, K.S.K. Beveren have existed since 1934. This long history was threatened during a messy episode in 2010 when their men's team temporarily ceased to exist and a new merger club with the name S.K. Beveren attempted to establish themselves in their absence. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Robin Beck K.S.K. Beveren @KSK_Beveren | |||
| 01 Oct 2023 | 07. Mpumalanga Black Aces | 00:47:29 | |
We're joined by Halsey Nim to cover the story of Mpumalanga Black Aces, one of South Africa's most famous lost clubs. We also chat about some of the political and social aspects behind football in South Africa, its importance to different peoples, and what South African football authorities should do to improve the fortunes of the national side. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Halsey Nim @nimalen316 | |||
| 26 Nov 2023 | 13. Jutrzenka Kraków | 00:50:05 | |
We're joined by Polish football historian and author Ryan Hubbard to tell the story of Jutrzenka Kraków, a club from Poland with an emotional history. They existed from 1910 to 1939, when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. We discuss the social, political and religious backdrop to Jutrzenka Kraków and their demise. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Ryan Hubbard @Ryan_Hubbard 'From Partition to Solidarity: The First 100 Years of Polish Football' https://www.amazon.co.uk/Partition-Solidarity-first-Polish-football/dp/1097492443/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kV4sA-qOIi3vLw-xf0kfQx4GKiLl9T_4hosfcjQg1M7GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.my9_bWqWdGtTyzdP3EhpmCnU4HZQmkdX9faItu3nIVo&dib_tag=se&keywords=first+100+years+of+polish+football&qid=1718652348&sr=8-1 | |||
| 15 Apr 2024 | 28. A Beautiful Madness: Football in Thailand | 01:01:57 | |
We're joined by author Matt Riley for a chat about some of Thailand's lost football clubs, Matt's tales from his time working in football in Thailand, and the many football books Matt has written. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Matt Riley @caboodle68 Matt's Author Profile https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0BC9V681D | |||
| 17 Mar 2025 | 62. Programmes | 00:35:10 | |
This week we're joined by Jim Thomson, the organiser of Scottish Football Programme & Memorabilia Fairs, for a chat about collecting and what memorabilia means to football fans. We discuss the reasons why each fan has their 'holy grail' item, why we should view programmes as historic documents and the wider value of collectible memorabilia. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Scottish Football Programme & Memorabilia Fairs @FootballFairs https://www.facebook.com/groups/215603853743554/?locale=en_GB | |||
| 16 Dec 2024 | 57. KMSK Deinze | 00:55:35 | |
We're joined once again by Scott Coyne from The Belgian Football Podcast to cover the recently-defunct KMSK Deinze and the crisis which football in Belgium finds itself in. 12 days ago, Belgian club KMSK Deinze announced their bankruptcy, bringing an end to 98 years of history and an 18-month long circus. This is the detailed story of how, and why this continues to happen in Belgium. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Scott Coyne @scott_coyne Coyne Consultancy @coyneconsultant The Belgian Football Podcast @BelgianPodcast | |||
| 01 Jul 2024 | 39. One History: AEK Athens | 00:59:13 | |
We're joined by Nikos and Thanos for a conversation about the history and heritage AEK Athens. Founded by Greek migrants from Constantinople following the Greco-Turkish War, AEK Athens grew to become one of the most successful clubs in Greece. Their primary fan group, Original 21, are known for their anti-fascism and left-wing outlook, largely stemming from their heritage as a club founded by migrants who considered outsiders by both Turkish and Greek people. This episode covers their history, the heritage and identity of the AEK Athens support, along with Nikos' and Thanos' memories of supporting the club. Note: Due to connection problems, issues with sound quality were not flagged during the recording of this episode and only appeared afterward. We have tried to make it as easy on the ears as possible, but otherwise apologise for the poor quality of audio. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH | |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | 59. Our Stories and Our Songs | 00:45:34 | |
We're joined by John Williams, an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Leicester, to talk about the stories, myths and historic tales which make our game what it is today. Storytelling plays a huge role within football, whether it's about the origin stories of the club your support or your grandad telling you about his favourite away day. As supporters, we create myths and idolise players in such a way that these stories take on a generational aspect. John seeks to capture these sentiments in his latest book, which tells the history of football in Britain through a scrapbook-timeline of lesser-known stories and tales, each of which speak to the wider socio-economic and political landscapes of the contexts in which they exist. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Professor John Williams https://le.ac.uk/people/john-williams 'Football in Wind and Rain: The Making of the British Game' https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/football-wind-and-rain | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 | 64. Football and Cultural Heritage | 00:58:40 | |
What is cultural heritage? How do we quantify the intangible elements of football culture? What can understanding these concepts mean for football? We're joined by PhD student Josh Bland for a conversation surrounding cultural heritage, it's relationship with football, and some of the themes we've touched on throughout the podcast. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Josh Bland @JoshBland13 Against The Run of Play https://joshbland.substack.com/ Academic Profile https://www.arch.cam.ac.uk/staff/josh-bland | |||
| 15 Oct 2023 | 09. Wacker 04 Berlin | 01:12:38 | |
We're joined by Christian Thuesen and Callum West of DDR-Fußball to talk about Wacker 04 Berlin, a club who are the epitome of mediocrity but existed through the formative and turbulent years of football in Germany. We discuss Wacker's clashes with teams from the former DDR and the political and social contexts of football in East Germany, including the disparity between clubs from the former East and West. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Callum West @CallumWest98 DDR-Fußball • in English @Fussball_DDR | |||
| 24 Sep 2023 | 06. APOP Kinyras FC | 00:46:31 | |
We're joined by UEFA Correspondent for Cyprus, John Leonidou, to tell the story of APOP Kinyras FC. John explains the contexts behind Cyprus' abundance of lost football clubs and how this has permeated a unique fan culture in Cypriot football. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest John Leonidou @UEFAcomJohnL | |||
| 21 Jan 2024 | 19. A.C. Cesena | 01:39:55 | |
We're joined by journalist and co-host of the Italian Football Podcast, Nima Tavallaey Roodsari, to cover the story of A.C. Cesena and the individuals responsible for each level of the clubs successes and failures through the years. We also have a healthy discussion on the social, political and historical context of football in Italy. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Nima Tavallaey Roodsari @NimaTavRood The Italian Football Podcast @ItaFootPod | |||
| 13 May 2024 | 32. FC Saburtalo | 00:36:56 | |
We're joined once again by Luka Lagvilava to discuss one of the talking points of the season so far in Georgia - FC Saburtalo changing their name to FC Iberia 1999. Luka explains the reason behind the change, FC Iberia's chances in Europe, their ambitions for the league season and his hopes for Georgia at this summers European Championships. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Luka Lagvilava @LukaLagvilava23 Georgian Footy @GeorgianFooty | |||
| 10 Dec 2023 | 15. Al Nahda SC | 00:49:32 | |
We're joined by Maroun Mahfoud, an employee of the Lebanese Football Association tasked with building their historic football archive. The focus of our conversation is Al Nahda SC. Al Nahda SC were the first club to be founded in Lebanon and enjoyed a lot of early success in the league and Lebanese FA Cup, but were forced to fold in 1990 when they went bankrupt. Until recently (after the time of recording), even their crest remained a mystery. Maroun made it his mission to find it. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Maroun Mahfoud @Maroun96 | |||
| 29 Apr 2024 | 30. Eisern! The Story of Union Berlin | 01:17:15 | |
We're is joined by English-German author and journalist Kit Holden to talk about one of Germany's most interesting clubs - 1. FC Union Berlin. From their growth under the DDR to playing in the Champions League, Union Berlin have a phenomenal story and a unique fanbase. The circumstances of their existence, growth and identity make them one of the most interesting clubs to discuss from a heritage perspective, and as they become established in the Bundesliga, they continue to ride a fine balance between staying true to their roots and selling out completely. We discuss the history of Union Berlin and the issues, events and conditions which led to their label as a 'rebel club', the identities of the fans and their role in the club and how Union traversed the oppression of East Germany to navigating modern capitalist football. Kit is the author of 'Scheisse! We’re Going Up!', a book which documented the rise of Union Berlin and the crossroads they found themselves at at the time of writing. He has covered football for Der Tagesspiegel and AFP, and he has also written for The Athletic, Guardian and Die Zeit. His second book 'Played in Germany' was released in June 2024. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Kit Holden https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0B1N8PQHX | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | 49. Work and Play: The Industrial Roots of English Football | 01:01:51 | |
We're joined by author and Football Heritage member Dave Proudlove to talk about his latest book 'Work and Play: The Industrial Roots of English Football', available as of today. We cover the different football clubs associated with industrial communities and companies, the perceptions football fans have of works' teams and how important industry was to the growth and development of football around the world. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Dave Proudlove @fslconsult 'Work and Play: The Industrial Roots of English Football' https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/work-and-play | |||
| 20 May 2024 | 33. Dundee Hibernian | 00:59:54 | |
We're joined by Steve Finan, author of the 'Lifted Over The Turnstiles' series, and Mike Watson, former Dundee United board member and historian. We cover Dundee Hibernian in the social, political and religious contexts of Scotland in the early 1900s and do some myth-busting around the name change from Hibernian to United. We also discuss the legacy this created, the foundations which led to the success of Dundee United, and how the modern club does its bit to remember their heritage. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Steve Finan @SteveFinan1 Author Profile https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B07QGMLRFV/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=fab42aa4-8a75-434c-9a92-1947679d7608 Mike Watson https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dundee-United-Official-Centenary-History/dp/1841588288 | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | 20. Galt FC | 00:47:09 | |
We're joined by Galt FC owner Mark Anderton to discuss the pioneering Olympic-winning team of 1904, Canada's Galt FC. Though they were pioneers of the game in Canada, Galt are a bit of unknown quantity outside of their local area and are difficult to research despite their outstanding history. This heritage is something that Mark has used to revive the club in the form of a community-led, affordable and accessible football team for kids to play in and develop. He has high ambitions for his Galt FC, and believes the heritage of the club gives people the identity and purpose. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Mark Anderton Galt FC https://galtfc.ca/ | |||
| 17 Sep 2023 | 05. CF Reus: The Club That La Liga Killed | 00:46:15 | |
We're joined by Paul McGarraghy to cover CF Reus, a club from Catalonia who officially dissolved in 2020, becoming known as 'The Club That La Liga Killed'. The story of CF Reus includes political bias, famous owners and missing finances. About Us Website footballheritage.co.ukEmail hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Paul McGarraghy @PaulMcGarraghy | |||
| 27 Aug 2023 | 02. Palermo FC | 00:56:51 | |
We're joined by Adrian Kearney from They Think Kits and FutbolShirtalia to cover one of the many controversial casualties of football regulation in Italy - Palermo FC. The history of football in Palermo stretches back to 1898, and in 1900 Palermo FC were formed as the Anglo Palermitan Athletic and Football Club. They would become the biggest club in Sicily, but in 2019, under severe financial strain, were expelled from Serie B under controversial circumstances. About Us Website footballheritage.co.ukEmail hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Adrian Kearney @FutbolShIrTALIA They Think Kits All Over @TheyThinkKits | |||
| 23 Sep 2024 | 45. The FENIX Trophy | 00:57:25 | |
We're joined by Leonardo Aleotti, founder of The FENIX Trophy and chairman of Brera FC. The FENIX Trophy is a tournament which aims to bring European football to non-professional clubs. It promotes fair play, the mixing of different fan cultures and community organisation. This episode covers this incredible tournament and its objectives as it enters its next edition. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest The FENIX Trophy @FENIXTrophy | |||
| 14 Apr 2025 | 66. Power Players | 00:57:35 | |
We're joined by journalist and author Ronny Blaschke for a deep dive into the relationship between football and power, and how colonialism is one of the most noticeable examples of power manifesting itself within football. Power as a concept can be difficult to describe, but football clubs, supporters, associations and governments all leverage power to achieve objectives, strategically plan and bring about change in their societies through the medium of football. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Ronny Blaschke @RonnyBlaschke 'Power Players: Football in Propaganda, War and Revolution' https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/power-players'Football and Racism: How Colonialism Shaped the Modern Game' https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/football-and-racism | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | 26. Football, Politics & Identity | 00:53:06 | |
We're joined by blogger and author Chris Lee for a discussion on the role of politics, identity and heritage within football clubs and how these elements have manifested themselves in football around the world. We cover everything from the early history of the game to the modern day and make the case for politics being inseparable from football. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Chris Lee @OutsideWrite Author Profile https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B091D5C6LB | |||
| 08 Apr 2024 | 27. Football and Identity in Belarus | 01:04:30 | |
We're joined by Arciom Sizincaū to take a whistle-stop tour around football in Belarus, including the history of football in the country and the current football landscape. They cover the reason why there are so many lost clubs, name changes and mergers in Belarusian football, and discuss the meaning behind Belarusian ultras flying a different flag. In total, we mention 10 lost clubs in this episode but focus on Start Vorša, the predecessor of the club Arciom supports. We also mention: - Tarpeda Mahiloū - Daryda Miensk - Traktar Miensk - Tarpeda Miensk - MTZ-RIPO Miensk - Viedryč-97 Rečyca (Viedrich-97 Rechitsa) - Dniapro Mahiloū - Uradžaj Miensk - Vertykal Kalinkavičy About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Arciom Sizincaū @orshafans | |||
| 04 Mar 2024 | 22. Sell Before We Dai: The Fight to Save Reading FC | 00:55:08 | |
We're joined by Sell Before We Dai board member Caroline Parker to talk about the campaign to save Reading Football Club. At the time of recording, Sell Before We Dai are embroiled in a fight to save Reading FC, and their aim is to initiate the sale of the club from their current owner, Dai Yongge. They discuss the history of the campaign, the importance of protecting football history, the ownership problem currently present within football, the fan action which put them in the spotlight and why they won't stop until they achieve their goals. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Caroline Parker @CazParker1871 Sell Before We Dai @SellBeforeWeDai | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | 54. AEK Larnaca: 100 Years of History | 00:54:40 | |
We're joined by This is Mappa Podcast host Thassos Frangeskou for a dive into the history of AEK Larnaca and a whistle-stop tour around the football culture of Cyprus. AEK Larnaca were born from the merger of 2 other Larnaca-based clubs, and recently celebrated this by promoting their anniversary as '30 Years of Life, 100 Years of History'. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Thassos Frangeskou @FlaresKafes THIS IS MAPPA Football In Cyprus Podcast @ThisIsMappa @thisismappa.bsky.social | |||
| 09 Dec 2024 | 56. Jack Kirby | 00:45:11 | |
This week we're joined by Kal Singh Dhindsa, the person who successfully ran a recent campaign to restore the grave of former Derby County player Jack Kirby. Jack Kirby is best remembered as the player who, during a football tour of Germany in 1934, refused to give the Nazi salute, instead choosing to turn his back on it. We talk with Kal about the relevance of footballers in defying fascism and racism today, Kal's work in other football restoration projects and how the stories of former footballers can be used to empower people and places. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Kal Singh Dhindsa @kalskir.bsky.social | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | 42. Kjøbenhavns Boldklub | 00:48:12 | |
We're joined by Chris Lee and Flemming Christensen to tell the story of Denmark's (and potentially Europe's) oldest association football club. Kjøbenhavns Boldklub, or KB, were a multi-sports organisation founded in 1876, with their football club being added in 1878. They were one of the early dominant forces in Danish football, but after falling from grace merged with Boldklubben 1903 to form FC København.We ask Flemming, who grew up supporting KB, what it was like being a part of Denmark's emerging ultras scene and if trading KB for FCK has been worth it. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests Chris Lee @outsidewrite | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | 50. The Superclubs of Communist Albania | 00:56:24 | |
We're joined by author and founder of Fussball Geekz, Phil Harrison, and his friend Irvin Shima to talk about the Superclubs of Communist Albania. Covered extensively in Phil's latest book, we dive into the clubs formed and financed by Albania's Stalinist regime in an attempt to manufacture competition and legitimise the administration of Enver Hoxha. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests Phil Harrison @fussballgeekz Irvin Shima @vinitir77 'Inside The Hermit Kingdom: Football Stories From Stalinist Albania' https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/inside-hermit-kingdom | |||
| 27 May 2024 | 34. Olimpija Liepāja | 01:00:58 | |
We're joined by Dmitrijs Kravčenko, academic and host of the Baltic Football Podcast, to discuss Olimpija Liepāja, a historic club from Latvia through which the history of football in Latvia through different eras can be studied. Olimpija Liepāja are a great case study for the heritage, identity and place issues which surround football clubs, and we pick these themes apart as we explore the story of Olimpija Liepāja from the 1920s to the modern day. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Dmitrijs Kravčenko @drdmitrijs Baltic Football Podcast @BaltFootballPod | |||
| 17 Dec 2023 | 16. The Club With No Soul: Stord Sunnhordland FK | 00:56:07 | |
We're joined by Christian Thuesen to cover Stord Sunnhordland FK, also known as the club with no soul. Stord Sunnhordland FK were founded in 2002 with the aim of creating one large football club to represent the region. However, instability with coaches, lack of investments, sponsors or local buy in and importantly, a lack of fans, led to the venture being called 'the club with no soul' before they dissolved in 2006. Christian also talks about other lost Norwegian clubs, his love for non-league, and having beers with Ronnie Deila. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Christian Thuesen @norlink86 | |||
| 07 Oct 2024 | 47. Representing Tonga: A Chat With Maikeli Lomu | 00:43:30 | |
We're joined once again by Brock Mildon alongside Tongan international footballer Maikeli Lomu to hear his incredible story. Maikeli packed up his life and moved to Tonga, a remote island nation in Polynesia, after receiving a call up to their national team. His story generated intrigue around football in Tonga, who subsequently ended up minutes away from World Cup qualification in the OFC qualifiers. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests Maikeli Lomu @maikeli_lomu Brock Mildon @BrocksKitCloset | |||
| 14 Oct 2024 | 48. Remembering Sevilla: The 2003 UEFA Cup Final | 00:56:47 | |
We're joined by the latest contributor to join the Football Heritage ranks, Jonee, to reminisce on the 2003 UEFA Cup Final between Celtic and Porto. Instead of a tactical breakdown or analysis of the match, Rory and Jonee instead describe their memories of watching the final, their feelings on the run up to the final and, in Jonee's case, what it was like watching his club win a European trophy. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Jonee @Jonee13 | |||
| 23 Dec 2024 | The Football Heritage 2024 End of Year Review | 01:08:26 | |
Our contributors Rory, Dave, Chris, Christian and Matty come together for a look back at their years on and off the pitch, as well as discussing their plans and wishes for 2025. Thank you to everyone who has supported Football Heritage since launching this year. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. We'll see you again in 2025! This is our last podcast of 2024. Our next podcast episode will be released on February 17. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH | |||
| 29 Jul 2024 | 41. The First Matildas: National or Representative? | 00:47:45 | |
Rory is joined by journalist and podcaster Sam Lewis to discuss the maelstrom of issues surrounding the 'first' Matildas team, a recent controversy which has reshaped Women's football in Australia. Sam published an article at the beginning of July explaining the issues surrounding the 1975 side who played in what came to be recognised as the first Women's Asian Cup. Their recent recognition as the first Australian Women's National Team has been problematic and caused serious issues among the Matildas alumni. Rory and Sam also discuss the difficulty in tracing historic records from Women's football and other common issues in studying one of football's most forgotten areas of history. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Sam Lewis @battledinosaur The Far Post Podcast @thefarpostpod | |||
| 26 Feb 2024 | 21. FC Stroitel Pripyat | 00:58:40 | |
We're joined by Chris Kelly and Ukrainian commentator Dmytro Dzhulai to discuss the emotional tale of FC Stroitel Pripyat FC and the context behind one of the most tragic and catastrophic disasters in the world. Special thanks to Charlotte Patterson, Dmytro Dzhulai, Artur Valerko, Serhiy Peichev and Zorya Londonsk who contributed to the production and delivery of the recording and article. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Dmytro Dzhulai | |||
| 09 Sep 2024 | 43. Clube União Fabril | 00:56:33 | |
We're joined by author and journalist Miguel L. Pereira to talk about Clube União Fabril, a club who were a former Portuguese powerhouse. They once registered a 3rd place finish and boasted a number of young talents in their ranks. But there was a catch: they were bankrolled entirely by Salazar's fascist regime. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guests Miguel L. Pereira @Miguel_LPereira 'Bring Me That Horizon: A Journey To the Soul of Portuguese Football' https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/bring-me-horizon | |||
| 12 Nov 2023 | 12. The Pride of Gldani: FC Ameri Tbilisi | 00:44:08 | |
We're joined by founder of GeorgianFooty Luka Lagvilava to cover the story FC Ameri Tbilisi. FC Ameri Tbilisi were a club who lived fast and died young, winning the Georgian Cup twice, the Georgian Super Cup twice and enjoying short runs in the UEFA Cup - all within the space of 7 years. About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Luka Lagvilava @LukaLagvilava23 Georgian Footy @GeorgianFooty | |||
| 06 May 2024 | 31. The US Open Cup | 01:07:09 | |
We're joined by Monterey Bay FC coach and aspiring football analyst Elian Corona to discuss The US Open Cup, one of the most loved tournaments in US Soccer. Elian tells the history of the cup and the early teams who would dominate the trophy, before we discuss the recent issues the US Open Cup has had with scheduling, the MLS pulling out of supporting the tournament, and why preserving this inclusive piece of US Soccer history is essential to ensuring the longevity and continued participation of clubs in the tournament. This episode offers a great insight into Grassroots Soccer vs the Capitalist Soccer Machine! About Us Website footballheritage.co.uk hello@footballheritage.co.uk X @_footyheritage BlueSky @footballheritage.bsky.social @_footyheritage YouTube @FootballHeritageFH About Our Guest Elian Corona @FCBastii | |||