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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 W…
11 months, 3 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 abo…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Brendon Batson: Arsenal's Trailblazer and the Three Degrees Legacy - Part One
Season 1 Episode 74
Welcome back to It Was What It Was. This week Jonathan and Rob welcome special guest Brendan Batson, a former Arsenal, Cambridge, and West Brom playe…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Cameroon at Italia ‘90: England Showdown and Legacy - Part Two
Season 1 Episode 73
Welcome back to It Was What It Was, and part two of our look at Cameroon’s extraordinary journey at the 1990 World Cup.
With their stunning opening vi…
1 year ago
Cameroon at Italia ‘90: Roger Milla and the Legend of the Indomitable Lions - Part One
Season 1 Episode 72
This week on It Was What It Was, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson look back at one of the most iconic footballing stories of all time: Cameroon’s 1990 …
1 year ago
Did Saudi Arabia Buy Sport? Soft Power, Newcastle and Jimmy Hill!
Season 1 Episode 71
Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.
Today Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by author James Montague to discuss …
1 year ago
Soccer: An American History - Part Three: Boom to Bust
Season 1 Episode 70
Welcome back to It Was What It Was.
It's the final installment of our three-part series exploring the rise and fall of the American Soccer League. Jon…
1 year ago
Soccer: An American History - Part Two: Struggles, Expansion and International Influence
Season 1 Episode 69
In today's It Was What It Was, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson continue to explore the fascinating story of soccer in the United States.
Highlighting …
1 year ago
Soccer: An American History - Part One: Origins and Challenges
Season 1 Episode 68
In this episode of It Was What It Was, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson dive into the early history of soccer in the United States.
They look at efforts…
1 year ago
The 1985 League Cup Final: The Match that Changed My Life
Season 1 Episode 67
Welcome back to It Was What It Was.
Rob and Jonathan are joined by David Corner - the man whose life was changed forever by the 1985 League Cup Final …
1 year ago