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En este episodio, introduzco los clubes de Londres, sus historias en breve, sus culturas y zonas, hinchas y más / In this episode, I introduce you to the clubs of London, their histories in brief, their cultures and districts, fans, and more…
I am joined by Dr Conor Curran to discuss his latest book on the role of Association football in the Irish capital. We look at the city’s key footballing pioneers, discuss early resistance to the game, look at the emergence of women’s football, and much more
Kevin Pogorzelski travelled the world to experience some of the world’s top cross-city rivalries and has written a book about them. He joins me on the podcast to discuss his experiences from Genoa to Glasgow, Buenos Aires to Budapest and beyond…
I visit the northern reaches of Belfast to visit one of the most successful clubs in recent Northern Irish football – Crusaders FC. The club’s Seaview ground is also usually the home venue of the Northern Ireland women’s national side.
I am joined on the podcast by Dr Michael Connolly from the University of Stirling to discuss the foundation of Celtic FC ahead of the Glaswegian club’s 136th anniversary.
My guest is Chris Etchingham, whose debut book explores football’s role in the fall of the former Balkan federal state, Yugoslavia. We also look at the role of ethnicity and national identity in the current Balkan football scene and among its diaspora.
I visit the Belfast Celtic Museum to learn about a fascinating and culturally significant club that withdrew from the Irish League at the peak of its powers. Why? Read on…
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