Everton prepare to leave their home of 133 years, Goodison Park, later this month, so we felt that we had to pay tribute to this venerable institution, one of the great cathedrals of English football. Dave Bowler is joined by Paul McParlan, a Goodison regular since the 1960s, to recall the Holy Trinity, the Boys’ Pen, Pele and Eusebio and plenty more in our farewell to the grand old ground.
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Us x Them: Liverpool and West Brom
Kicking off a new series where members of the team look at the relationships between their teams, Steven Scragg and Dave Bowler discuss Liverpool against West Brom. Covering favourite games between the sides, nightmare afternoons, players for both teams, guilty pleasures and otherwise, just how do these teams rub up against each other?
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A decade of 60s football: the mission statement
Coming soon to a podcast outlet near you. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, These Football Times brings you a new series, covering the glories of the 1960s. Steven Scragg, Paul McParlan and Dave Bowler will be your spirit guides through a remarkable decade. As a teaser, here are the kinds of things you can expect to hear all about.
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Gary Lineker: a portrait of a football icon
Author Chris Evans is in the Centre Circle to talk with Aidan Willians and Chris Lepkowski about his new biography of Gary Lineker. From Filbert Street to the J League and all points in between and beyond, we discuss the impact of one of the game’s great goalscorers.
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Shades of Green: a journey into Irish football
We talk with Chris Lee about his new book Shades Of Green, a journey of discovery around Ireland to learn about one of the world’s oldest football cultures. Along the way, Chris talks to fans, historians and academics. He uncovers a complex story of politics, identity and division, but also one of hope, reconciliation and glory.
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