أفضل بودكاسات What The Football (2024)

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Emergency Pod: Amorim Arrives! Man United And The Busby-Ferguson Curse 57:06

2d ago57:06

57:06

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 Alex Ferguson eras. Despite decades of history and immense success, the club has faced a persistent challenge in finding a manager capable of replicati…

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The Trilogy of Violence: Celtic v Racing 1967 - Part Two 49:06

3d ago49:06

49:06

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 legs were anything but ordinary—featuring multiple send-offs, brutal fouls, and even a policeman with a drawn sword stepping onto the pitch. Jonathan Wils…

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The Trilogy of Violence: Celtic v Racing 1967 - Part One 47:21

5d ago47:21

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This week on It Was What It Was, we’re traveling back to 1967, when Celtic’s legendary Lisbon Lions clashed with Racing Club in an unforgettable, fiery three-match series for the Intercontinental Cup. In Part One, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper set the stage before the first leg at Hampden Park, where Jock Stein’s side secured a 1-0 advantage to ta…

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El Clasico: Civil War, Conspiracies And Scandal With Sid Lowe 1:04:34

12d ago1:04:34

1:04:34

This week on It Was What It Was, we're talking one of football's greatest rivalries: Real Madrid and Barcelona. In the week of El Clasico, Spanish football expert Sid Lowe joins Rob and Jonathan to discuss the history, politics and scandal behind possibly the biggest club match in football. If you enjoyed the podcast, please hit subscribe to never …

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Sacchi's Football Revolution: Part Four - World Cup Heartache and Legacy 48:23

17d ago48:23

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Join us for the final part of our special series on the shoe salesman who changed football forever: Arrigo Sacchi. In this episode of It Was What It Was, Sacchi comes to the end of his first spell at AC Milan and answers his country's call - managing the Italian national side at the World Cup in 1994 and Euro 96. This episode is the last in our ser…

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Sacchi's Football Revolution: Part Three - Creating Milan's Immortals 51:30

19d ago51:30

51:30

It Was What It Was continues our special look into the life and career of one of football's greatest and most influential managers: Arrigo Sacchi. In this episode, Sacchi has finally arrived at AC Milan and, with a team of legends in the making, his greatest work is about to begin. This episode is part of our series on Sacchi’s extraordinary career…

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Sacchi's Football Revolution: Part Two - Small Beginnings and Big Breaks 51:12

24d ago51:12

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It Was What It Was continues the epic story of arguably the most important manager in modern football history: Arrigo Sacchi. In this episode, Rob and Jonathan explore Sacchi's rise through the coaching ranks. Sacchi earns his spurs in youth coaching, before his impressive work at Parma turns the head of Italian giants AC Milan, and their enigmatic…

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Sacchi's Football Revolution: Part One - The Making Of A Genius 49:43

26d ago49:43

49:43

This week on It Was What It Was, we continue the epic story of arguably the most important manager in modern football history: Arrigo Sacchi. Following-up from last week's episode with Jamie Carragher (please go back and listen if you missed it!), Rob and Jonathan go back to Sacchi's roots and how his legend began. We discuss Sacchi's early years, …

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Carragher on Sacchi: The Genius Who Revolutionised Football 56:37

1M ago56:37

56:37

Welcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was. Special guest and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher join hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper as they explore the legacy of one of football’s most iconic managers: Arrigo Sacchi. Widely regarded as one of the greatest minds in the sport, Sacchi led AC Milan to back-to-back Europe…

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Manchester City Guilty! The 1904/05 Scandal 55:47

1M ago55:47

55:47

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. On this week's episode we travel back to one of the biggest financial scandals in early English football—the 1904-05 Manchester City scandal. Journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper unravel the events that saw Manchester City, fresh off their FA Cup win,…

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Heroic Villains: Aston Villa's European Miracle 1:07:51

2M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. As Aston Villa return to Champions League football this week, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper take a deep dive into the club's most iconic moment: their 1982 European Cup triumph. It Was What It Was revisits this historic victory, made even more remarkable b…

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Messi: Making the GOAT 1:08:54

2M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. This week, our hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper dive into the extraordinary journey of Lionel Messi, widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time. With his 2022 World Cup triumph marking the pinnacle of an already legendary career, Jonathan an…

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Chelsea's Roman Empire: The Abramovich Takeover 1:15:59

2M ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. This week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper tell the story of probably the most-consequential football club takeover ever: When Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea in 2003. Before sportswashing was even a word and in an age when Financial Fair Play didn’t exist, w…

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Puskas and Postecoglou: The Legacy of Ange Ball 1:22:29

2M ago1:22:29

1:22:29

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. This week, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper explore the connection between Ferenc Puskas and Ange Postecoglou, and how the Hungarian idol influenced the Australian coach. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ferenc Puskas’s post-playing career…

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The Premier League’s Greatest Game – Part Two 52:12

2M ago52:12

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In Part One, journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper set the scene for Liverpool’s incredible 4-3 win over Newcastle in April 1996. We now delve into the game itself and the consequences that follow. Having been 12-points clear in the run for the Premier…

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The Premier League’s Greatest Game – Part One 36:37

3M ago36:37

36:37

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In this week’s episode, we take an in-depth look into the true classic that was Liverpool v Newcastle in April 1996, as The Reds snatched a victory in the final moments in front of the Kop. Journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper delve into the backstory…

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How Pep Guardiola Became A Football Genius 59:00

3M ago59:00

59:00

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In this week’s episode, journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper take an in-depth look at Pep Guardiola's journey to becoming a football legend. Focusing on the early stages of his coaching career and the political landscape at Barcelona, Jonathan and Rob…

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Chaos, Fury and Clough: Liverpool v Leeds, 1974 58:13

3M ago58:13

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In this week’s episode, we take an in-depth look into a game that was full of trouble -The 1974 Charity Shield at Wembley between Liverpool and Leeds, during a time when behaviour on and off the pitch was declining English football. Journalists Jonathan Wil…

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Football's Dirtiest Ever Game: Battle of Santiago 1962 1:06:16

3M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. This week, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper delve into one of football's dirtiest ever games: the infamous Battle of Santiago in 1962. Regarded as one of the most brutal matches in football history, the Battle of Santiago saw host nation Chile face Italy in a…

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Andrade: The Legend Before Pele! 1:17:33

3M ago1:17:33

1:17:33

*This episode of It Was What It Was discusses issues including racism, with content that some listeners may find offensive.* Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In this week’s episode, we take an in-depth look into the successful Uruguay National team of the 1920s and one their key players, J…

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Goodbye Gareth: Ranking Southgate’s England Era 1:09:22

4M ago1:09:22

1:09:22

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In this week's bonus episode, journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper talk about Gareth Southgate and England's Euro 2024 tournament - which proved to be Southgate's last as the Three Lions manager. Jonathan and Rob reflect on Euro 2024, before questioni…

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Dezso Solti: Auschwitz Survivor, Match-fixer 1:09:08

4M ago1:09:08

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In this week’s episode, we take an in-depth look into the story of Dezso Solti, a complex character who was one of the most notorious and biggest match fixers in European football during the 1960s and 1970s. Journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper delve …

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The Ban on Women's Football and its Resilient Rise 1:15:21

4M ago1:15:21

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In this week’s episode, we take an in-depth look into the 1920 Boxing Day game between Dick Kerr ladies and St Helens Ladies at Goodison, which remained the biggest crowd at a women’s game in England for over 90 years. It also appeared to be a historic turn…

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The End of Sir Alf: The Fall of England's Greatest Manager, Part 2 1:01:58

4M ago1:01:58

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In Part One, journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper set the scene for the qualification of the 1972 Euro quarter-final, where England were knocked out by West Germany. We now delve into the continuing years of decline as England failed to qualify for th…

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The End of Sir Alf: The Fall of England's Greatest Manager, Part 1 49:05

4M ago49:05

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In this week’s episode, we take an in-depth look into the decline of England's most successful manager Sir Alf Ramsey, exploring how his 1966 World Cup winners were beaten by a much-improved West Germany side over two quarter-final qualification legs for Eu…

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Euro 1984: The Magic of Michel Platini 1:13:37

4M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In this week’s episode, on its 40th Anniversary, we dive into Euro 1984, a tournament that marked a pivotal moment in French football history as they lifted a major tournament trophy for the first time. Journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper delve into …

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Euro 2012: Spain's Pinnacle in Poland & Ukraine 1:07:01

5M ago1:07:01

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In this week’s episode, we take an in-depth look at Euro 2012, a tournament fondly remembered as the crowning moment in Spain’s era of dominance, marking their third consecutive major win following Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup. Journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper kick things off by delving into the politics behind the decision to host th…

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Euro 2004: Greek Glory, England’s Exit - Part Two 1:10:40

5M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

Welcome back to The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In Part One, journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper set the scene for the Euro 2004 knockout stages. Now, we delve into the life of Greece manager Otto Rehhagel, who orchestrated one of football’s greatest miracles at Euro 2004. The tournament was a landmark for many na…

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Euro 2004: Greek Glory, England’s Exit - Part One 43:11

5M ago43:11

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. With Euro 2024 approaching this week, we present a special two-part episode on Euro 2004, a tournament where underdogs Greece achieved one of international football’s greatest upsets. Regarded as the one that got away from Sven-Goran Eriksson’s Golden Gener…

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United’s Treble: Sliding Doors to Barcelona 50:55

5M ago50:55

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper delve into the sliding doors moments that lead to the Manchester United treble win in 1999. In the years leading up to Sir Alex Ferguson's greatest achievement, we take a look at some of the key moments that could have changed…

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Reds in Rome: Liverpool’s 1984 European Cup Story, Part Two 37:22

5M ago37:22

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In part two of our Reds in Rome story, journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper delve into the events of the day of the 1984 European Cup final between Roma and Liverpool. Having set the scene in part one of our two-part special, Jonathan and Rob reveal i…

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Reds in Rome: Liverpool's 1984 European Cup Story, Part One 37:28

5M ago37:28

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. This week we have a two part special focussing on Liverpool’s 1984 European Cup victory, 40 years on from one of the finest nights in the Reds' history. Journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper discuss the events leading up to the final where Joe Fagan’s …

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Farewell Jurgen: Klopp's origin story from Stuttgart to Liverpool 1:08:22

6M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue the series with a unite insight into the life of Jurgen Klopp. Klopp leaves his managerial role at Liverpool having ended their 30 year top flight trophy drought alongside a historic Champions League, FA Cup, League C…

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Part 2 : Arsenal '89: The Game That Changed Football Forever 35:57

6M ago35:57

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Welcome back to The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. On our second and final part of Arsenal ’89: The Game That Change Football Forever, journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper re-live the unforgettable final day of the 1988/89 campaign that seen Arsenal leapfrog Liverpool to the First Division title at Anfield. George Gra…

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Part 1: Arsenal '89: The Game That Changed Football Forever 40:43

6M ago40:43

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. Hosted by journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper, we continue our series with a game regarded as one of the biggest in English football history as Arsenal snatched the First Division title from Liverpool at Anfield through Michael Thomas's late goal in …

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Ta-ra Fergie 1:05:09

6M ago1:05:09

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Welcome to The Overlap’s brand-new football history podcast, It Was What It Was. Hosted by journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper, we kick off our series with the story behind one of the greatest managers of all time – Sir Alex Ferguson. Sir Alex Ferguson won 38 major trophies in 26 years as Manchester United boss, including 13 Premier League t…

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It Was What It Was: Preview 0:32

6M ago0:32

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Welcome to The Overlap's historical football podcast, It Was What It Was. Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world today. The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved, providing detail…

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Two peas n a baw podcast - episode 6 27:19

2+ y ago27:19

27:19

The final day of the season is just ahead of us, Ruesha doesn't see a world in which Chelsea lose the title despite facing Manchester United who are playing for Champions league football. Arsenal only being a point behind Chelsea means it's all to play for. It all kicks off at 12pm.

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Two peas n a baw podcast - episode 5 34:46

2+ y ago34:46

34:46

A fairly interesting international break. Ruesha Littlejohn reacts to: Ireland's massive draw against Sweden, defending N.Ireland boss, Kenny Sheils' and his comments on women's emotions, plus if England have what it takes to win the Euros.

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Two peas n a baw podcast - episode 4 28:57

2+ y ago28:57

28:57

Villa's, Ruesha Littlejohn doesn't sit on the fence with her reaction to Arsenal's equaliser against Wolfsburg in the 1st leg of the Champions League quarter finals. Arsenal left-back Katie McCabe pops by for her thoughts on the title race too!

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Two peas n a baw podcast - episode 3 31:03

2+ y ago31:03

31:03

Aston Villa's, Ruesha Littlejohn discusses Manchester City's 3-1 win over Chelsea in the Conti Cup final, the fight for champions league between: United, Spurs & City and the joys of being a woman, on International Women's Day!

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Two peas n a baw podcast 27:49

2+ y ago27:49

27:49

Aston Villa's, Ruesha Littlejohn reacts to the weekend's WSL fixtures with sports broadcaster, Shebahn Aherne. The title race is wide open going into the International break.

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Two peas n a baw podcast 28:49

2+ y ago28:49

28:49

Sports broadcaster, Shebahn Aherne and her Women's Super League playing sister, Ruesha Littlejohn discuss the women's game, weekly.

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What The Football? Season 2 - Episode 1 38:19

3y ago38:19

38:19

Talking to Aston Villa's, Ruesha Littlejohn on the uphill battles to be playing at the top level, maturing and growing from mistakes and future goals.

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What The Football? Episode 8 - Jennifer Beattie 37:02

4y ago37:02

37:02

Scotland International and Arsenal defender, Jennie Beattie opens up on: her career, her personal highlight - which she coincidentally shares with her Dad (Rugby Lion, John Beattie) and the toughest time of her life, after being diagnosed with breast cancer just a couple of months ago.

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What The Football? Episode 7 - Emma Mitchell 37:14

4y ago37:14

37:14

Scottish International and Reading defender, Emma Mitchell opens up about: her mental health, wedding plans and dress shopping, plus the idea of having children while enjoying a football career (something that doesn't happen often with women in football in the UK)

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What The Football? Episode 6 - Alisha Lehmann 24:01

4y ago24:01

24:01

Swiss superstar & West Ham United forward, Alisha Lehmann (and her puppy) chat to me about: Her dreams to play for her country in the next world cup, her love of scoring goals, her obsession with horror films and her hidden talent for rapping.

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What The Football? Episode 5 - Fara Williams MBE 33:53

4y ago33:53

33:53

The most-capped Female England player of all-time, Fara Williams MBE, joins me to talk about: Her dreams of winning the FA cup at Wembley, her toughest times off the pitch, plans for a family and mending the relationship with the person she learnt most from, her Mum.

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What The Football? Episode 4 - Lisa Evans & Vivianne Miedema 28:37

4y ago28:37

28:37

Scottish International, Lisa Evans and Dutch goal machine, Vivianne Miedema join me to talk about: How they’ve progressed on and off the pitch since meeting at Bayern Munich. Viv’s personal goal to achieve for her country and fans. Plus, Lisa’s hope and dreams for the Scotland team… Not to mention loads more insight and stories about their careers.…

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What The Football? Episode 3 - Leanne Crichton 25:58

4y ago25:58

25:58

Scottish Internationalist & Glasgow City legend, Leanne Crichton talks: Her fight for equality within the game, her passion for leaving women's football in a better place for young girls coming through, working the hardest she's ever had to work and why it's important to have good characters within a team. (Please note, this was recorded just befor…

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