Podcast Episodes

Crystal Palace 1990: Eagles' FA Cup Heroics and the Final that Saved Sir Alex

Season 1 Episode 84

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.

It’s FA Cup final week, with Manchester City set to take on Crystal Palace at Wembley. In this episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and R…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Goodbye Goodison Park: The End of an Era at Everton

Season 1 Episode 83

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In today's episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper look back on the rich history of Goodison Park, Everton's storied home ground,…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Harry Kane's Road to Silverware

Season 1 Episode 82

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.

Today co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper speak of the remarkable journey of Harry Kane, who recently clinched the Bundesliga title wit…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Top of the Kop - Liverpool Title Wins Ranked

Season 1 Episode 81

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.

In this week’s episode, we turn our attention to Liverpool’s extraordinary journey through their history, culminating in Arne Slot’s Premie…

Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago

The Man Behind Liverpool’s 20th Title - Arne Slot’s story

Season 1 Episode 80

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.

Liverpool wrapped up their 20th English league title at the weekend, so today co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper focus on the fascina…

Published on 8 months ago

Barcelona vs Inter: Pep, José, and the Semi-Final That Defined an Era – Part Two

Season 1 Episode 79

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.

It's time for Part Two of Pep vs Jose! As Barcelona and Inter prepare to face off once again in this year’s Champions League semi-final, we…

Published on 8 months ago

Barcelona vs Inter: Pep, José, and the Era-Defining Semi-Final - Part One

Season 1 Episode 78

Welcome to It Was What It Was.

As Barcelona and Inter prepare to face off once again in this year’s Champions League semi-final, we look back at the original - a tie that shaped modern football.

Pep Gu…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

The Horse That Changed Manchester United: The Glazer Takeover - Part Two

Season 1 Episode 77

Welcome back to It Was What It Was. It's time for part two of our look at the unexpected role a horse would play in the controversial takeover of Manchester United by the Glazer family.

The episode c…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

The Horse That Changed Manchester United - Part One with David Walsh

Season 1 Episode 76

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.

In today's episode, hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by journalist David Walsh to explore how the modern fortunes of Manches…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Brendon Batson: Football Pioneer and Big Ron Betrayal - Part Two

Season 1 Episode 75

Welcome to It Was What It Was for part two of our interview with Brendan Batson, a trailblazer in English football.

Brendon tells Jonathan and Rob about his impactful time at West Bromwich Albion as p…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago