The Mighty Magyars: Hungary's famed generation of Puskás, Kocsis and Hidegkuti
The team that humbled Wembley and taught England that there was an entirely different footballing world out there, The Lob talks to David Bailey, author of the excellent book Magical Magyars, all abou...
14 Nov 20191h 18min
Mussolini and the unique propaganda of the 1934 World Cup
The 1934 World Cup is considered one of the most controversial in the history of the tournament. Held in Italy as Benito Mussolini's fascists were looking to cement control over the country and drive ...
5 Nov 20191h 28min
The glory, trials and tragedy of Nat Lofthouse, one of England's finest footballers
Nat Lofthouse is a legendary figure in English football. In this episode, we chat with Matt Clough about his biography of the talismanic striker. We look at the environment that made "Lofty" the man a...
31 Okt 20191h 19min
My Side: how England's U17 World Cup win restored belief in domestic player development
ITV and BT Sport commentator Seb Hutchinson recalls how a team boasting Phil Foden, Jadon Sancho, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Rhian Brewster went to India and inspired a nation by lifting the Under-17 Worl...
27 Okt 20191h 37min
Liverpool's iconic 2000/01 campaign, feat. McAllister, Alavés and Owen and more
Internationally-acclaimed comedian Ashley Blaker recalls a season of epic gluttony as Liverpool lifted the League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup, the latter two after thrilling finals against Arsenal and Al...
20 Okt 20191h 13min
The Frying Pan of Spain: the divisions and unity of Sevilla and Real Betis
Out on the southern tip of Spain, Andalusia is an outpost for football in the country, and while other clubs from the region may rise and fall, Sevilla and Real Betis - both based in Seville - remain ...
13 Okt 20191h 23min
My Side: how Arsène Wenger's fearless Arsenal became the iconic Invincibles
Chris Weir talks to us about Arsenal's historic Invincibles campaign, which saw them match Preston North End's record of going an entire league season unbeaten. From a ridiculed statement of intent by...
6 Okt 20191h 19min
My Side: The fear, ecstasy and emotion of West Ham's final season at the Boleyn Ground
A season which started with fear and trepidation would become one of West Ham's most successful in recent times. While 2015/16 was dominated by Leicester's title win, Danny Lewis recalls West Ham's em...
30 Sep 20191h 7min
