The Pioneers

Podcast: Forgotten Football Clubs

Our guest is Philip O'Rourke, who runs the Forgotten Clubs blog. Join us as we delve back into the archive…

5 years ago

Podcast: The History of Football Rule-Making

Our guest is archivist Petra Tabarelli, who researches and blogs about the history and evolution of football rules. Join us…

5 years ago

The Rebirth of Wanderers FC: The First FA Cup Winners

The 21st Century Wanderers [Credit: Andy Nunn] Our guest is Mark Wilson, who in 2009 refounded Wanderers, the original winners…

5 years ago

‘Soccer’ is not an Americanism; It’s a very English word

The man with the ball at his feet coined the word 'soccer' [Credit: Corinthian-Casuals FC] There’s a lot of snobbery…

5 years ago

Podcast: The Invincibles

Michael Barrett at Preston's Deepdale ground [Credit: Michael Barrett] In the very first season of the Football League, 1888-89, Preston…

5 years ago

Podcast: England’s Oldest Football Clubs

The earliest known image of the world's oldest association football club, Sheffield FC (credit: Sheffield FC) We chat to Martin…

5 years ago

Podcast: Football in Israel and Palestine

Nicholas Blincoe, author of 'More Noble Than War' We're joined by Nicholas Blincoe, author of More Noble Than War: The…

5 years ago

Podcast: Hungary’s Golden Age with Jonathan Wilson

We talk to football writer Jonathan Wilson about his new book, The Names Heard Long Ago, which chronicles Hungarian football's…

6 years ago

Podcast: USA at World Cup 1930

The USA debuted at Nacional's Gran Parque Central (Photo: Chris Lee/Outside Write) Our guest is James Brown from the Society…

6 years ago

Podcast: Sevilla v Betis – El Gran Derbi

We welcome Colin Millar back onto the podcast to discuss his new book, The Frying Pan of Spain, which explores…

6 years ago