Podcast Episodes

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

Season 1 Episode 44

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 W…

Published on 1 year ago

Wolves: Champions Of The World!

Season 1 Episode 43

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 …

Published on 1 year ago

When the Super Eagles Stunned the World - Nigeria 1996

Season 1 Episode 42

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 “Dre…

Published on 1 year ago

Ruben Amorim: Have Man United Found Their Special One?

Season 1 Episode 41

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 c…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Rafa Benitez: My Coaching Secrets - Part Two

Season 1 Episode 40

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 a…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Rafa Benitez: My Coaching Secrets - Part One

Season 1 Episode 39

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 begin…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Thomas Tuchel: The Origin Story of England's New Manager

Season 1 Episode 38

In this week’s episode of It Was What It Was, Jonathan and Rob take a deep dive into the fascinating journey of Thomas Tuchel, the newly appointed England manager. From his early years as a player wi…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

The Money Behind Modern Football With Miguel Delaney

Season 1 Episode 37

In this week’s episode of It Was What It Was, Miguel Delaney discusses his new book: States of Play: How Sportswashing Took Over Football.

Jonathan, Rob and Miguel assess how mega-rich investors and s…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Emergency Pod: Amorim Arrives! Man United And The Busby-Ferguson Curse

Season 1 Episode 36

In this bonus episode of It Was What It Was hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper look into the striking parallels between Manchester United’s managerial struggles in the post-Matt Busby and post-Sir …

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

The Trilogy of Violence: Celtic v Racing 1967 - Part Two

Season 1 Episode 35

In Part Two of It Was What It Was, we dive into the explosive conclusion of the 1967 Intercontinental Cup clash between Celtic and Racing Club. With tempers flaring, the second and decisive third leg…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago