Kevin George, footballer, author and expert, delves into the psychology of football
Kevin George is a former professional footballer who played for West Ham, Charlton and Lincoln. After finishing his playing career, he took courses in counselling and developed an interest in the huma...
23 Jan 20191h 7min
How will the divisive new political landscape in Brazil affect football?
As well as being the home of Jogo Bonito, Brazil has a history of political discord that so often in the past has impacted on football. The recent election of Jair Bolsonaro suggests a fundamental cha...
20 Jan 20191h 10min
Adam Summerton gives an insight into the unique world of a commentator
What is life like for a commentator? How do they prepare for one of the most important and iconic roles in sports coverage? Adam Summerton, from BT Sport, UEFA and talkSPORT, gives us the lowdown on h...
13 Jan 20191h 14min
How Liverpool's dominance was expertly challenged by various managerial masterminds in the 1980s
The 1980s were a decade dominated by Liverpool, where they were led in the dugout by Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan and Kenny Dalglish, all of whom kept the Anfield empire rolling toward regular league titles...
10 Jan 20191h 28min
Football in the 1970s and 80s, the Thatcher government, and a clash of classes
In the first episode of series two of Political Football, we examine the UK in the 1970s and 80s, the tensions between football, its supporters and the establishment, and the Thatcher government. It w...
6 Jan 20191h
How savage social and political upheaval shaped football management in the 1970s
The savage 1970s was a decade in which social and political upheaval was equally matched in the football world. As a generation of iconic managers stood down midway through the 1970s while at the peak...
3 Jan 20191h 13min
Managerial rivalries in the 1960s: the decade that redefined the role of a manager
The 1960s was the decade in which the role of the football manager changed dramatically. With more autonomy from directors, the giants of English management grew quickly, becoming icons still celebrat...
20 Des 20181h 10min
Is a European Super League inevitable in the modern game?
For 20 years, the concept of a European Super League has periodically risen. The idea that the elite of the European club game congregate to play each other on a weekly basis is one that makes the mon...
14 Des 201858min
