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Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 231 (Interview with Dutch Football fan Mr. Paul Dekkers as we discuss PSV Eindhoven during the decade of the 1990s (1992-2000)) This is the 231st episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode I interview Dutch Football fan Mr. Mr. Paul Dekkers, as we discuss PSV Eindhoven during the decade of the 1990s (1992-2000). For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague ...
2025-11-2149 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 199 (Interview with Mr. Paul Grech, the publisher of https://www.cultured.football/, discussing his ebook ‘Master of the Azzurri: The Life of Enzo Bearzot’ (2024)) This is the 199th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Mr. Paul Grech as we discuss his ebook ‘Master of the Azzurri: The Life of Enzo Bearzot’. Mr. Grech is the publisher of https://www.cultured.football/. For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and htt...
2025-07-211h 02
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 196 (Interview with Irish Author Mr. Paul Little, discussing his book ‘Shattered Dreams, Sliding Doors: The Republic of Ireland’s 1982 World Cup Qualifying Campaign’ (2025)) For this episode, I interview Irish Author Mr. Paul Little, discussing his book ‘Shattered Dreams, Sliding Doors: The Republic of Ireland’s 1982 World Cup Qualifying Campaign’ (2025). Mr. Little is also the author of: In the Shadow of Benbulben: Dixie Dean at Sligo Rovers (2022) For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the18...
2025-07-071h 09
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 167 (Interview with Polish Football Expert Mr. Christopher Lash on Poland National Team during the 1978 World Cup)This is the 167th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, I interview Polish Football Expert Mr. Christopher Lash as we discuss the matches of the Poland National Team during the 1978 World Cup. Mr. Lash is a Polish Writer, Blogger, Podcaster and University Lecturer at Warsaw’s Lazarski University. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on Facebook under Soccernostalgia.h...
2025-02-1651 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 161 (Interview with Mr. Carles Lozano of CIHEFE discussing Johan Cruyff’ era as FC Barcelona Manager-Part 2 (1992 to 1996))This is the 161st episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.We interview Mr. Carles Lozano as we discuss the Johan Cruyff’ era as FC Barcelona Manager- Part 2 (1992 to 1996). Mr. Lozano is a Spanish economist and former Catalan City Councilor. He is also a member of CIHEFE (El Centro de Investigaciones de Historia y Estadística del Fútbol Español), Spanish Center of Investigation Of Futbol History. Links to part 1 (1988 to 1992):https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2024/03/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_17.htmlhttps...
2025-01-201h 00
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 155 (Interview with Dutch Football fan Mr. Paul Dekkers as we discuss PSV Eindhoven during the Bobby Robson era (1990-1992))This is the 155th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter. For this episode we interview Dutch Football fan Mr. Mr. Paul Dekkers, as we discuss PSV Eindhoven during the Bobby Robson era (1990-1992). For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/htt...
2024-12-2142 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 153 (Interview with German Journalist Mr. Harald Füner and Dr. Roland Löffler as we discuss Bayern München during the Paul Breitner/ Karl-Heinz Rummenigge ‘Breitnigge’ era (1978-1983))This is the 153rd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter. For this episode, we interview German Journalist Mr. Harald Füner and Dr. Roland Löffler as we discuss Bayern München during the Paul Breitner/ Karl-Heinz Rummenigge ‘Breitnigge’ era (1978-1983) Mr. Harald Füner is a German Journalist at Hessischer Rundfunk (ARD), based in Frankfurt. Dr. Roland Löffler is director of the Saxon State Center for Political Education (Sächsischen Landeszentrale für politische Bildung).
2024-12-141h 27
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 150 (Interview with Iranian Author Mr. Djamshid Foroughi and Australian Author Dr. Mark Bowman, discussing the November 1997 World Cup qualifying play-offs between Australia and Iran.)This is the 150th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Iranian Author Mr. Djamshid Foroughi and Australian Author Dr. Mark Bowman as we discuss the November 1997 World Cup qualifying play-offs between Australia and Iran. Mr. Djamshid Foroughi is an Iranian Author, Interpreter, Translator and Football Historian. Dr. Mark Bowman is an Australian Author, his book is ‘The Yawning Giant: A Sliding Doors Football Tale (2023). For any questions/comments, you may...
2024-12-042h 06
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 140 (Interview with English Author Mr. Robert Fielder on the 1988 UEFA European Championship)This is the 140th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.We interview English Author Mr. Robert Fielder as we discuss the 1988 UEFA European Championship. Mr. Fielder is the Author of ‘The Complete History of the World Cup’ (2014) and ‘The Complete History of the European Championship’ (2016). For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whi...
2024-10-131h 10
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 132 (A discussion about my recent travel to Britain and the stadium/ground visits.)This is the 132nd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter. Just a month or so ago, I traveled to Britain for vacation.I took the opportunity to visit Football stadiums along the way and I even met Paul for the first time in person.On that day, Paul was kind enough to drive myself and my family to various grounds, new and old, big and small.It was an enriching experience to see many of the grounds I have only been r...
2024-08-1935 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 115 (Interview with Austrian Blogger Mr. Wolfgang Berger, on Austrian National Team during the 1978 World Cup)This is the 115th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Austrian Blogger Mr. Wolfgang Berger, as we discuss the matches of the Austrian National Team during the 1978 World Cup. Mr. Berger is the Administrator of the Blog https://rapidhammer.com/ . A Blog about Rapid Vienna and West Ham United. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.h...
2024-03-301h 06
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 114 (Interview with Mr. Carles Lozano of CIHEFE discussing Johan Cruyff’ era as FC Barcelona Manager-Part 1(1988 to 1992)) This is the 114th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.We interview Mr. Carles Lozano as we discuss the Johan Cruyff’ era as FC Barcelona Manager-Part 1(1988 to 1992). Mr. Lozano is a Spanish economist and former Catalan City Councilor. He is also a member of CIHEFE (El Centro de Investigaciones de Historia y Estadística del Fútbol Español), Spanish Center of Investigation Of Futbol History. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact...
2024-03-181h 01
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 100 (Interview with English Author Mr. Robert Fielder on the 1984 UEFA European Championship)This is the 100th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.We interview English Author Mr. Robert Fielder as we discuss the 1984 UEFA European Championship. Mr. Fielder is the Author of ‘The Complete History of the World Cup’ (2014) and ‘The Complete History of the European Championship’ (2016). For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whi...
2023-10-081h 11
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 95 (Interview with American Author, Journalist and Journalism Professor Mr. Clemente Lisi discussing the 1994 World Cup)This is the 95th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter. For this episode, we interview American Author, Journalist and Journalism Professor Mr. Clemente Lisi as we discuss the 1994 World Cup.Mr. Lisi appeared previously on the podcast discussing the 1990 WC. Mr. Lisi is a Journalism Professor at The King’s College. He has been a Journalist for the likes of New York Post and the New York Daily News. He ha also worked as Senior Editor for ABCNews.com. Mr. Lisi is a...
2023-07-081h 45
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 94 (Interview with English Author Mr. David AJ Reynolds on Hungary Football and the 1966 World Cup)This is the 94th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with English Author Mr. David AJ Reynolds as we discuss Hungarian Football and the 1966 World Cup. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/h...
2023-06-041h 19
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 93 (Interview with Scottish Author Mr. Stephen Murray as we discuss Celtic Glasgow’s performances in European Competitions in the 1980s)This is the 93rd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Scottish Author Mr. Stephen Murray as we discuss Celtic Glasgow’s performances in European Competitions in the 1980s. Mr. Murray is the Author of Celtic related books: ‘Ten Men Won The League’ and ‘Kenny of the Celtic’. He is also a Contributor to Celtic Underground. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp187...
2023-05-211h 37
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 92 (Interview with Mr. Tom Griffiths of ‘Calcio England’ about Oldham Athletic in the early years of the Premier League era)This is the 92nd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview English Blogger Mr. Tom Griffiths, as we discuss the adventure of Oldham Athletic in the early years of the Premier League era. Mr. Griffiths is the administrator of the website ‘Calcio England’.Back in March, on my blog, I interviewed Mr. Griffiths regarding his site ‘Calcio England’. Mr. Griffiths’s contact info:Twitter: @CalcioEnglandWebsite:https://calcioengland.com/Youtube...
2023-05-071h 32
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 91 (Interview with Atlético Mineiro’s Supporters Ambassador in New Jersey, Mr. Stanley Cunha as we discuss the Brazil National Team under Sebastião Lazaroni in the year 1989-Part 2-World Cup Qualifiers and the PreparatThis is the second part of the 91st episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Brazilian Futebol fan Mr. Stanley Cunha @consuladogalonj as we discuss the Brazil National Team under Sebastião Lazaroni in the year 1989. Mr. Cunha is the Brazilian Club, Atlético Mineiro’s Supporters Ambassador in New Jersey, The first part coverd the beginnings of the Lazaroni era and include the 1989 Copa America.This second part will cover the World Cup Qualifiers and th...
2023-04-3033 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 91 (Interview with Atlético Mineiro’s Supporters Ambassador in New Jersey, Mr. Stanley Cunha as we discuss the Brazil National Team under Sebastião Lazaroni in the year 1989-Part 1-Beginnings into the 1989 Copa AmericaThis is the first part of the 91st episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Brazilian Futebol fan Mr. Stanley Cunha @consuladogalonj as we discuss the Brazil National Team under Sebastião Lazaroni in the year 1989. Mr. Cunha is the Brazilian Club, Atlético Mineiro’s Supporters Ambassador in New Jersey, This part will cover the beginnings of the Lazaroni era and include the 1989 Copa America.The second part will cover the World Cup Qualifiers and th...
2023-04-2356 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 90 (Interview with Joško Čučuk on Croatian National Team, Season 1995/96)This is the 90th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue interview series with Mr. Joško Čučuk, as we discuss the Croatian National Team matches for the 1995/96 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/https://linkt...
2023-04-0954 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 89 (Interview with Brazilian Journalist José Inácio Werneck, Brazil National Team 1966 World Cup)This is the 89th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Brazilian Journalist Mr. José Inácio Werneck as we discuss the Brazil National Team of the 1966 World Cup.Mr. Werneck is a Journalist, Lawyer, Interpreter, Translator, writer and a Triathlete. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whit...
2023-03-1944 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 88 (Interview with Peruvian Journalist Mr. Daniel Arce, Peru National Team during the 1970 World Cup)This is the 88th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Peruvian Journalist Mr. Daniel Arce @13del12 as we discuss Peru National Team during the 1970 World Cup. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/https://linktr.ee...
2023-03-0455 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 87 (Uruguay Futbol History with Professor Aldo Mazzucchelli, Uruguay National Team during the 1930 World Cup)This is the 87th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Professor Aldo Mazzucchelli, Uruguayan Author and Football Historian, as we discuss the History of Uruguay Futbol.Mr. Mazzucchell is a Uruguayan Author and Football Historian as well as University Professor at Universidad de la Republica in Montevideo and formerly at Brown University in USAHe is the author of ‘Del Ferrocarril al Tango, El estilo del Futbol Uruguayo 1891-1930’We aim to have a seri...
2023-02-191h 49
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 86 (Interview with Mr. Jakub Drożdż @P_F_Almanac, the Founder of Polish Football Alamanac and Football enthusiast on Poland National Team during the 1992 Olympics)This is the 86th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Mr. Jakub Drożdż, the Founder of Polish Football Alamanac and Football enthusiast on Poland National Team during the 1992 Olympics. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on Facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/cont...
2023-01-2152 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 85 (Interview with Iranian Author, Interpreter, Translator and Football Historian, Mr. Djamshid Foroughi as we discuss the matches of Iran National Team during the 1978 World Cup)This is the 85th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Iranian Author, Interpreter, Translator and Football Historian, Mr. Djamshid Foroughi as we discuss the matches of Iran National Team during the 1978 World Cup. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/co...
2023-01-081h 50
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 84 (Interview with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O’Carroll, Republic of Ireland National Team 1987/88 Season and the 1988 Euros)This is the 84thepisode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O’Carroll as we discuss the matches of the Republic of Ireland National Team during the 1987/88 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and...
2022-11-201h 30
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 83 (Interview with Mr. Clemente Lisi discussing the 1990 World Cup his book ‘The FIFA World Cup: A History of the Planet's Biggest Sporting Event’)This is the 83rd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview American Author, Journalist and Journalism Professor Mr. Clemente Lisi as we discuss the 1990 World Cup and his new book ‘The FIFA World Cup: A History of the Planet's Biggest Sporting Event’ Mr. Lisi is a Journalism Professor at The King’s College. He has been a Journalist for the likes of New York Post and the New York Daily News. He ha also worked as Senior Editor for ABCNews.com. Mr. Lis...
2022-11-062h 11
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 82 (Interview with Dr. Peter J. Watson discussing Colombian Futbol-Origins to 1945)This is the 82nd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Dr. Peter J. Watson, Lecturer in the Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies, University of Leeds.We will discuss Colombian Futbol-Origins to 1945. This will be the first in series of interviews regarding Colombian Futbol History. Dr. Watson is the Author of ‘Football and Nation Building in Colombia: The Only Thing That Unites Us (Liverpool University Press 2022)’ For any q...
2022-10-151h 06
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 81 (Interview with Mr. James Brown discussing his book ‘Mud, Blood and Studs’)This is the 81st episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Mr. James Brown of Society of American Soccer History (S.A.S.H.) as we discuss his book ‘Mud, Blood and Studs-One Family’s Legacy in Soccer and Rugby Across Three Continents’. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle...
2022-10-022h 21
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 80 (England National Team 1988/89 with Davey Naylor of https://englandstats.com/)This is the 80th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Davey Naylor of https://englandstats.com/ as we discuss the matches of the England National Team during the 1988/89 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.co...
2022-09-1759 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 79 (Interview with Argentine Futbol Historian, Mr. Esteban Bekerman, Argentina during the 1930 World Cup)This is the 79th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Esteban Bekerman, Argentine Journalist, Football History researcher and Professor of Football History, as we discuss Argentina during the 1930 World Cup.We aim to have a series of interviews with Mr. Bekerman where we will examine the History of Argentina Futbol from its origins in the late 19th Century and then into different decades and eras of Argentina Futbol for subsequent podcasts. Mr. Esteban Bekerman is a...
2022-09-0457 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 78 (Interview with Spanish Author and Historian Mr. Sergio Vilariño Ferreiro on Real Madrid’s ‘La Quinta del Buitre’)The 78th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ is up.For this episode, we interview Spanish Author and Historian Mr. Sergio Vilariño Ferreiro as we discuss Real Madrid’s ‘La Quinta del Buitre’ generation of the 1980s.Mr. Sergio Vilariño Ferreiro has been on the podcast before discussing the Spanish National Team. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccer...
2022-08-221h 04
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 77 (Interview with Mr. Tony McLaughlin on John William Madden, the Scottish pioneer of Czech Football)This is the 77th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.We interview Mr. Tony McLaughlin as we discuss John William Madden, the Scottish pioneer of Czech Football.Mr. Tony McLaughlin is a Scottish national who has lived in the Czech Republic for many years. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888le...
2022-08-061h 14
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 76 (Interview with Mr. Carles Lozano of CIHEFE discussing FC Barcelona during the Terry Venables years 1984-87)This is the 76th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.We interview Mr. Carles Lozano as we discuss FC Barcelona during the Terry Venables years 1984-87. Mr. Lozano is a Spanish economist and former Catalan City Councilor. He is also a member of CIHEFE (El Centro de Investigaciones de Historia y Estadística del Fútbol Español), Spanish Center of Investigation Of Futbol History. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this...
2022-07-2356 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 75 (Interview with English Author Mr. Robert Fielder on the 1980 UEFA European Championship)This is the 75th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.We interview English Author Mr. Robert Fielder as we discuss the 1980 UEFA European Championship. Mr. Fielder is the Author of ‘The Complete History of the World Cup’ (2014) and ‘The Complete History of the European Championship’ (2016). For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whi...
2022-07-091h 02
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 74 (Scotland National Team 1985/86 with David Stuart)This is the 74th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.We continue our interview series with Mr. David Stuart of the Scotland Epistles Football Magazine https://scotlandepistles.com/ as we discuss the matches of the Scotland National Team for the 1985/86 season.Mr. Stuart is a former fanzine writer and co-founder of the Scotland Epistles football magazine. Co-author of two books on the Scotland national side along with Robert Marshall.Our other regular guest, Mr. Mr. Gillies was unavailable this time, but will be back for...
2022-06-2758 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 73 (English League season 1982/83 with Gavin Buckland and Steve Pye) This is the 73rd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Gavin Buckland and Mr. Steve Pye, as we discuss the English League, season by season starting with the 1982/83 season. Mr. Buckland is Everton's official statistician, Question of Sport script consultant, Radio Merseyside regular, Liverpool Echo Royal Blue podcaster.Mr. Pye is a blogger (‘That 1980s Sports Blog’) and contributor to Guardian Sport Network/The Gooner. For any questio...
2022-06-161h 40
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 72 (Interview with Polish Football Expert Mr. Christopher Lash on Poland National Team during the 1974 World Cup)This is the 72nd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Polish Football Expert Mr. Christopher Lash as we discuss the matches of the Poland National Team during the 1974 World Cup.Mr. Lash is a Polish Writer, Blogger, Podcaster and University Lecturer at Warsaw’s Lazarski University. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on Facebook under Soccernostalgia.htt...
2022-05-291h 41
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 71 (Republic of Ireland National Team 1986/87 with John O’Carroll)This is the 71stepisode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O’Carroll as we discuss the matches of the Republic of Ireland National Team during the 1986/87 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and...
2022-05-081h 19
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 70-part 2 (1982 World Cup, 40th Anniversary special-Memories of Frequent Guests)This is part two of the 70thepisode of the ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. As always this is Shahan from Los Angeles and I am joined by Paul from Shipley in EnglandFor this episode, we have a special podcast. Earlier this year, Paul proposed the idea to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World Cup, by interviewing some of our regular guests, who would have been around and lived through the World Cup.This was not meant to be in-depth or analytical analysis of the tournament.We just want to hear personal memories of the...
2022-05-041h 37
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 70-part 1 (1982 World Cup, 40th Anniversary special-Memories of Frequent Guests)This is part one of the 70thepisode of the ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. As always this is Shahan from Los Angeles and I am joined by Paul from Shipley in EnglandFor this episode, we have a special podcast. Earlier this year, Paul proposed the idea to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World Cup, by interviewing some of our regular guests, who would have been around and lived through the World Cup.This was not meant to be in-depth or analytical analysis of the tournament.We just want to hear personal memories of the even...
2022-05-011h 43
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 69 (Interview with Mr. Franco Spicciariello on Italian Serie A 1984/85 Season)This is the 69th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Franco Spicciariello as we discuss the Italian Serie A season of 1984/85 season. Mr. Spicciariello who will be our guest for the continuation of these series. He has in the past written for the prestigious Magazine Guerin Sportivo for ten years. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twi...
2022-04-271h 47
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 68 (Interview with Romanian Journalist Mr. Catalin Tudose on Romania National Team during the 1982/83 season)This is the 68th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Romanian Journalist Mr. Catalin Tudose, as we discuss the matches of the Romania National Team during the 1982/83 season. Mr. Tudose works in the IT field, but he has in the past cooperated with electronic sport publications and even designed and managed (www.sport365.ro). For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp18...
2022-04-101h 05
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 67 (Interview with English Author and Professor of History, Dr. Alan McDougall on East Germany National Team during the 1974 World Cup)This is the 67th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview English Author and Professor of History, Dr. Alan McDougall as we discuss the matches of the East Germany National Team during the 1974 World Cup. Dr. McDougall, an English Professor of History at University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada) His books include:The People's Game: Football, State and Society in East Germany (2014)Contested Fields: A Global History of Modern Football (2020)Youth Politics in East Ge...
2022-03-131h 27
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 66 (Interview with Italian Author and former Freelance Journalist Mr. Davide Eskelund Rota on Denmark National Team during the 1979/80 season)This is the 66th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Italian Author and former Freelance Journalist Mr. Davide Eskelund Rota as we discuss the matches of the Denmark National Team during the 1979/80 season and the start of the Sepp Piontek era. Mr. Davide Eskelund Rota is a former freelance journalist in Biella (Italy), living in Odense (Denmark) from 2013, working as a languages teacher. He is the author of “Danmark (1908-2018)” chronicling the history of the Danish Nation...
2022-02-2758 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 65 (Interview with Austrian Blogger Mr. Wolfgang Berger and Mr. Simon-Peter Charamza, Head of Development at ÖFB (Austrian Football Association), on Austrian National Team during the Fall of 1976 and the year 1977)This is the 65th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Austrian Blogger Mr. Wolfgang Berger and Mr. Simon-Peter Charamza, Head of Development at ÖFB (Austrian Football Association), as we discuss the matches of the Austrian National Team during the Fall of 1976 and the year 1977. Mr. Berger is the Administrator of the Blog https://rapidhammer.wordpress.com/. A Blog about Rapid Vienna and West Ham United. Mr. Simon-Peter Charamza is the Head of Development at ÖFB (Austrian Foot...
2022-02-131h 14
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 64 (Interview with Portuguese Author and Journalist Mr. Miguel Lourenço Pereira on Portugal National Team 1982/83)This is the 64th episode episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start new interview series with Portuguese Author and Journalist Mr. Miguel Lourenço Pereira @Miguel_LPereira as we discuss the matches of the Portugal National Team for 1982/83 season. Mr. Pereira’s books include the following: Sueños de la Euro: El torneo que reconcilió a un continente (2021), Noches europeas: historia de las competiciones europeas de clubs (1897-2015) (2015), Sonhos Dourados: 20 Mundiais - 20 Histórias (2014) For any quest...
2022-01-221h 07
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 63 (Interview with Belgium National Team’s Media and Press Officer and Author Mr. Stefan Van Loock on Belgium National Team during the 1982 World Cup)This is the 63rd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview the Belgium National Team’s Media and Press Officer and Author Mr. Stefan Van Loock @stefan_vanloock as we discuss the matches of the Belgium National Team during the 1982 World Cup. In addition to his role as the Belgium’s Men and Women’s Media and Press Officer, Mr. Van Loock has authored books on Football history, such as: Vergeten Arena’s (1996), Forgotten arena’s on old football...
2022-01-2058 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 62 (England National Team 1987/88 with Davey Naylor of https://englandstats.com/)This is the 62nd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Davey Naylor of https://englandstats.com/ as we discuss the matches of the England National Team during the 1987/88 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.co...
2022-01-091h 28
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 61 (Interview with Argentine Journalist Mr. Nacho Dimari on Argentina National Team matches in 1977 under Cesar Luis Menotti)This is the 61st episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Nacho Dimari, Argentinean Journalist, as we discuss the Argentina National Team matches under Cesar Luis Menotti in 1977.We aim to have a series of interviews with Mr. Dimari as we examine, the Cesar Luis Menotti era as Argentina National Team Manager. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp...
2021-12-191h 00
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 60 (Interview with Jan Roskott of http://dutchsoccersite.org/ on Holland National Team 1985/86)This is the 60th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Jan Roskott of http://dutchsoccersite.org/ as we discuss the matches of the Holland National Team for the 1985/86 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may also follow th...
2021-12-0553 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 59 (Interview with Brazilian Journalist José Inácio Werneck, Brazil National Team 1962 World Cup)This is the 59th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Brazilian Journalist Mr. José Inácio Werneck as we discuss the Brazil National Team of the 1962 World Cup.Mr. Werneck is a Journalist, Lawyer, Interpreter, Translator, writer and a Triathlete. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com...
2021-11-221h 04
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 58 (Interview with Italian Freelance Journalist Roberto Brambilla on West Germany National Team 1981/82)This is the 58th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Roberto Brambilla as we discuss the matches of the West Germany National Team for the 1981/82 season.Mr. Brambilla is an Italian freelance Journalist and contributor at Italian newspaper Avvenire.He is also the author of Italian language book on East German Football, titled; C’era una volta l’Est - Storie di calcio dalla Germania orientale (e-Contropiede) Fo...
2021-11-071h 38
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 57 (Interview with Brazilian Journalist, Sports Commentator and Author Eduardo Monsanto on Brazil National Team in 1981 under Tele Santana)The 57th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ is up.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Brazilian Journalist, Sports Commentator and Author Mr. Eduardo Monsanto, as we discuss the Brazil National Team matches under Tele Santana in 1981. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/
2021-10-271h 32
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 56 (Interview with Spanish Author and Historian Mr. Sergio Vilariño Ferreiro on Spain National Team 1982/83 season)The 56th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ is up.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Spanish Author and Historian Mr. Sergio Vilariño Ferreiro as we discuss the matches of the Spanish National Team during the 1982/83 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/c...
2021-10-231h 04
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 55 (Interview with former English Professional Footballer Rick Holden)The 55th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ is up.For this episode, we interview former English Professional Footballer Rick Holden.He played in the 80s and 90s for the likes of Watford, Oldham Athletic and Manchester City.For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may also follow the podcast on...
2021-10-191h 18
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 54 (Interview with English Author Mr. David AJ Reynolds on Hungary Football in the 1950s: The Mighty Magyars)This is the 54th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with English Author Mr. David AJ Reynolds as we discuss Hungarian Football in the 1950s. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may also follow the podcast on spotify un...
2021-10-101h 45
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 53 (England National Team 1986/87 with Davey Naylor of Englandstats.com)This is the 53rd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Davey Naylor of https://englandstats.com/as we discuss the matches of the England National Team during the 1986/87 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may also follow t...
2021-08-291h 08
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 52 (Interview with Mr. Vadim Furmanov on the Soviet Union National Team during the 1986 World Cup)This is the 52nd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Mr. Vadim Furmanov, as we discuss the Soviet Union National Team for the 1986 World Cup. Mr. Furmanov writes about Ukrainian Football for @Futbolgradlive. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may...
2021-08-151h 13
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 51 (Republic of Ireland National Team 1985/86 with John O’Carroll)This is the 51st episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. John O’Carroll as we discuss the matches of the Republic of Ireland National Team during the 1985/86 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may also follow the pod...
2021-08-011h 42
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 50 (West German Bundesliga Season 1982/83 with Italian Freelance Journalist Mr. Roberto Brambilla)This is the 50th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Mr. Roberto Brambilla as we discuss the West German Bundesliga Season of 1982/83.Mr. Brambilla is an Italian freelance Journalist and contributor at Italian newspaper Avvenire.He is also the author of Italian language book on East German Football, titled; C’era una volta l’Est - Storie di calcio dalla Germania orientale (e-Contropiede) Blog Link:For an...
2021-07-181h 47
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 49 (Uruguay Futbol History with Professor Aldo Mazzucchelli, Uruguay Futbol in 1920s and the Olympic victories of 1924 and 1928)This is the 49th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Professor Aldo Mazzucchelli, Uruguayan Author and Football Historian, as we discuss the History of Uruguay Futbol.Mr. Mazzucchell is a Uruguayan Author and Football Historian as well as University Professor at Universidad de la Republica in Montevideo and formerly at Brown University in USAHe is the author of ‘Del Ferrocarril al Tango, El estilo del Futbol Uruguayo 1891-1930’We aim to have a seri...
2021-07-051h 42
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 48 (Interview with Argentine Journalist Mr. Nacho Dimari on Argentina National Team matches in 1976 under Cesar Luis Menotti)This is the 48th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Nacho Dimari, Argentinean Journalist, as we discuss the Argentina National Team matches under Cesar Luis Menotti in 1976.We aim to have a series of interviews with Mr. Dimari as we examine, the Cesar Luis Menotti era as Argentina National Team Manager. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp...
2021-06-271h 16
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 47 (English League season 1981/82 with Gavin Buckland and Steve Pye)This is the 47th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Gavin Buckland and Mr. Steve Pye, as we discuss the English League, season by season starting with the 1981/82 season. Mr. Buckland is a Everton's official statistician, Question of Sport script consultant, Radio Merseyside regular, Liverpool Echo Royal Blue podcaster.Mr. Pye is a blogger (‘That 1980s Sports Blog’) and contributor to Guardian Sport Network/The Gooner. For any qu...
2021-06-072h 04
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 46 (Interview with Joško Čučuk on Croatian National Team, Season 1994/95)This is the 46thepisode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue interview series with Mr. Joško Čučuk, as we discuss the Croatian National Team matches for the 1994/95 season.We aim to have a series of interviews with Mr. Čučuk as we examine, the Croatian national Team matches through its glory years of the 1990s. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on...
2021-05-301h 01
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 45 (Interview with Argentine Futbol Historian, Mr. Esteban Bekerman)This is the 45th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Esteban Bekerman, Argentinean Journalist, Football History researcher and Professor of Football History, as we discuss the History of Argentina Futbol in the 1920s.We aim to have a series of interviews with Mr. Bekerman where we will examine the History of Argentina Futbol from its origins in the late 19th Century and then into different decades and eras of Argentina Futbol for subsequent podcasts. Mr. E...
2021-05-1052 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 44 (Interview with Author Patrick Horne about his book ‘Black Pioneers of the North American Soccer League (1968-1984)’)This is the 44th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Mr. Patrick Horne to discuss his book ‘Black Pioneers of the North American Soccer League (1968-1984)’Mr. Horne is an author, a freelance sports journalist, teacher and a college soccer coach from New York City. He has covered the 1994 World Cup and a regular column on cricket for American Newspaper Newsday. He has also reported on the MLS and CONCACACF competitions for Caribbean life newspaper.Mr. Horne also played in the...
2021-04-261h 28
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 43 (Scotland National Team 1984/85 with David Stuart and Clark Gillies)This is the 43rdepisode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.We continue our interview series with Mr. David Stuart of the Scotland Epistles Football Magazine https://scotlandepistles.com/ and Mr. Clark Gillies as we discuss the matches of the Scotland National Team for the 1984/85 season.Mr. David Stuart and Mr. Clark Gillies who will be our guests for the continuation of these series. Mr. Stuart is a former fanzine writer and co-founder of the Scotland Epistles football magazine. Co-author of two books on the Scotland national s...
2021-04-1255 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 42 (Holland National Team 1984/85 with Jan Roskott)This is the 42nd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Jan Roskott of http://dutchsoccersite.org/ as we discuss the matches of the Holland National Team for the 1984/85 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may als...
2021-03-2856 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 41 (Italy National Team 1984/85 with Franco Spicciariello)This is the 41st episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Franco Spicciariello as we discuss the matches of the Italian National Team during the 1984/85 season.For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may also follow the podcast on spotify under ‘Soccernostalgia Ta...
2021-03-151h 29
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 40 (Interview with Italian Author Jo Araf about Pre-War Austria and Czechoslovakia star Josef Bican)This is the 40th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Italian Author Mr. Jo Araf discussing the life and career of Pre-War Austria and Czechoslovakia star Josef Bican.Mr. Araf is an Italian from Milano and author of Italian Language book on the Austrian 1930s Wunderteam, called “Generazione Wunderteam. Ascesa e caduta della squadra delle meraviglie”,We have previously interviewed Mr. Araf on our podcast episode 7 regarding the Mitropa Cup and on episode 15 about Vittorio Pozzo. For an...
2021-03-011h 01
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 39 (Interview with American Historian and filmmaker Tom McCabe about his Documentary ‘Soccertwon USA’)This is the 39th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview with American Historian and filmmaker Tom McCabe as we discuss his documentary ‘Soccertown USA’ about Kearny, New Jersey, home to three future Internationals: John Harkes, Tony Meola and Tab Ramos. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/con...
2021-02-151h 10
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 38 (Interview with Norwegian Journalist Pål Ødegård on Norway National Team 1990/91 under Egil Olsen)This is the 38th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Norwegian Journalist Mr. Pål Ødegård as we discuss the matches of the Norway National Team under Egil Olsen starting with the 1990/91 season.Mr. Ødegård is a Journalist with Josimar.no. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul...
2021-02-0155 min
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 37 (Brazil National Team 1958 World Cup with Brazilian Journalist José Inácio Werneck)This is the 37th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Brazilian Journalist Mr. José Inácio Werneck as we discuss the Brazil National Team of the 1958 World Cup.Mr. Werneck is a Journalist, Lawyer, Interpreter, Translator, writer and a Triathlete. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com...
2021-01-181h 15
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 36 (West Germany National Team 1980/81 with Roberto Brambilla)This is the 36th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Mr. Roberto Brambilla as we discuss the matches of the West Germany National Team for the 1980/81 season.Mr. Brambilla is an Italian freelance Journalist and contributor at Italian newspaper Avvenire.He is also the author of Italian language book on East German Football, titled; C’era una volta l’Est - Storie di calcio dalla Germania orientale (e-Contropiede) For an...
2021-01-041h 15
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 35 (England National Team 1985/86 with Davey Naylor)This is the 35th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Davey Naylor of https://englandstats.com/as we discuss the matches of the England National Team during the 1985/86 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may also follow th...
2020-12-211h 28
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 34 (Republic of Ireland National Team 1984/85 with John O’Carroll)This is the 34th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. John O’Carroll as we discuss the matches of the Republic of Ireland National Team during the 1984/85 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may also follow the pod...
2020-12-071h 42
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 33 (Italian Serie A 1983/84 with Franco Spicciariello)This is the 33rd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Franco Spicciariello as we discuss the Italian Serie A season of 1983/84 season.Mr. Spicciariello who will be our guest for the continuation of these series. He has in the past written for the prestigious Magazine Guerin Sportivo for ten years. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 an...
2020-11-231h 25
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 32 (Interview with David AJ Reynolds on Hungary Football in the 1920s and 1930s)This is the 32nd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Mr. David AJ Reynolds as we discuss Hungarian Football in the 1920s and 30s.We aim to have a series of interviews with Mr.Reynolds as we examine, the Hungarian Football in the 1920s-30s followed by the 1950s Glory years and culminating with the 1960s and the 1966 World Cup. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You ma...
2020-11-091h 00
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 31 (Interview with Joško Čučuk on Croatian National Team matches (1990 to 1994))This is the 31stepisode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Mr. Joško Čučuk, as we discuss the Croatian National Team matches (1990 to 1994).We aim to have a series of interviews with Mr. Čučuk as we examine, the Croatian national Team matches through its glory years of the 1990s. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on...
2020-10-261h 24
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 29 (Interview with Dr. Alexander Jackson, special thanks to Dr. Alex Alexandrou-Football (Soccer) during World War I)This is the 29th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Dr. Alex Jackson as we discuss Football during World War I.Dr. Alexander Jackson is an independent researcher and writer, currently finishing a book on Association Football on the Home Front in England during World War One.This Interview was arranged thanks to Dr. Alex Alexandrou, the Co-Founder and the Convenor of the Football and War Network and responsible for the Network's Twitter account: @footballandwar and Editor of the Football...
2020-10-191h 39
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 28 (Interview with Eduardo Monsanto on Brazil National Team in 1980 under Tele Santana)This is the 28th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Brazilian Journalist, Sports Commentator and Author Mr. Eduardo Monsanto, as we discuss the Brazil National Team matches under Tele Santana starting in 1980.We aim to have a series of interviews with Mr. Monsanto as we examine, the Tele Santana era as Brazil National Team Manager. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on th...
2020-10-141h 34
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 27 (Interview with Nacho Dimari on Argentina National Team 1974 and 1975 under Cesar Luis Menotti)This is the 27th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Mr. Nacho Dimari, Argentinean Journalist, as we discuss the Argentina National Team matches under Cesar Luis Menotti in 1974 and 1975.We aim to have a series of interviews with Mr. Dimari as we examine, the Cesar Luis Menotti era as Argentina National Team Manager. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on...
2020-10-121h 24
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 26 (Argentina Futbol History with Esteban Bekerman)This is the 26th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Mr. Esteban Bekerman, Argentinean Journalist, Football History researcher and Professor of Football History, as we discuss the History of Argentina Futbol from its origins in the late 19th Century.We aim to have a series of interviews with Mr. Bekerman where we will examine the History of Argentina Futbol from its origins in the late 19th Century and then into different decades and eras of Argentina Futbol f...
2020-10-051h 05
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 24 (English League season 1980/81 with Gavin Buckland and Steve Pye)This is the 24th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Mr. Gavin Buckland and Mr. Steve Pye, as we discuss the English League, season by season starting with the 1980/81 season. Mr. Buckland is a Everton's official statistician, Question of Sport script consultant, Radio Merseyside regular, Liverpool Echo Royal Blue podcaster.Mr. Pye is a blogger (‘That 1980s Sports Blog’) and contributor to Guardian Sport Network/The Gooner. For any questi...
2020-09-212h 06
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 23 (Uruguay Futbol History with Professor Aldo Mazzucchelli)This is the 23rd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Professor Aldo Mazzucchelli, Uruguayan Author and Football Historian, as we discuss the History of Uruguay Futbol from its origins in the late 19th Century.Mr. Mazzucchell is a Uruguayan Author and Football Historian as well as University Professor at Universidad de la Republica in Montevideo and formerly at Brown University in USAHe is the author of ‘Del Ferrocarril al Tango, El estilo del Futbol Ur...
2020-09-141h 29
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 22 (Scotland National Team 1983/84 with David Stuart and Clark Gillies)This is the 22nd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.We continue our interview series with Mr. David Stuart of the Scotland Epistles Football Magazine https://scotlandepistles.com/ and Mr. Clark Gillies as we discuss the matches of the Scotland National Team for the 1983/84 season.Mr. David Stuart and Mr. Clark Gillies who will be our guests for the continuation of these series. Mr. Stuart is a former fanzine writer and co-founder of the Scotland Epistles football magazine. Co-author of two books on the Scotland n...
2020-09-071h 11
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 21 (Holland National Team 1983/84 with Jan Roskott)This is the 21st episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Jan Roskott of http://dutchsoccersite.org/ as we discuss the matches of the Holland National Team for the 1983/84 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may also follow th...
2020-08-231h 10
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 20 (Italy National Team 1983/84 with Franco Spicciariello)This is the 20th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Franco Spicciariello as we discuss the matches of the Italian National Team during the 1983/84 season.For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may also follow the podcast on spotify under ‘Soccernostalgia Ta...
2020-08-171h 22
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 19 (England National Team 1984/85 with Davey Naylor)This is the 19th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Davey Naylor of https://englandstats.com/as we discuss the matches of the England National Team during the 1984/85 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may also follow th...
2020-08-101h 35
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 18 (Interview with Andy Mitchell about Lord Arthur Kinnaird)This is the 18th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interview Scottish Author Mr. Andy Mitchell as we discuss Football (Soccer)’s First Star Lord Arthur Kinnaird.Mr. Mitchell is the author of books such as “Arthur Kinnaird, First Lord of Football’, “1824, the World’s First Foot-Ball Club” , “come awa’ the Heather!, the story of the Dunblane Football Club 1879-1914” and “First elevens, the birth of International Football and the men who made it happen”.For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You...
2020-08-031h 14
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 17 (Republic of Ireland National Team 1983/84 with John O’Carroll)This is the 17th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. John O’Carroll as we discuss the matches of the Republic of Ireland National Team during the 1983/84 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may also follow the pod...
2020-07-271h 23
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 16 (Interview with USA 1990 World Cup Manager Bob Gansler)This is the 16th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter. Unfortunately, Mr. Paul Whittle was unavailable for this interview.For this episode, For this episode, we interview USA’s 1990 World Cup Manager Mr. Bob Gansler. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may also follow the podcast on s...
2020-07-261h 09
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 15 (Interview with Jo Araf about Vittorio Pozzo) This is the 15th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we interviewed Italian Author Mr. Jo Araf discussing the Pre-War Italy National Team Manager Vittorio Pozzo.Mr. Araf is an Italian from Milano and author of Italian Language book on the Austrian 1930s Wunderteam, called “Generazione Wunderteam. Ascesa e caduta della squadra delle meraviglie”,We last interviewed Mr. Araf on our podcast on our episode 7 regarding the Mitropa Cup. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:
2020-07-201h 26
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 14 (Holland National Team 1982/83 with Jan Roskott)This is the 14th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Mr. Jan Roskott of http://dutchsoccersite.org/ as we discuss the matches of the Holland National Team season by season starting with the 1982/83 season.Mr. Roskott is the administrator of Dutch Soccer site.We will continue these series semi-regularly in future episodes. For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on tw...
2020-07-121h 36
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 12 (Scotland National Team 1982/83 with David Stuart and Clark Gillies)This is the twelth episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Mr. David Stuart of the Scotland Epistles Football Magazine https://scotlandepistles.com/ and Mr. Clark Gillies as we discuss the matches of the Scotland National Team season by season starting with the 1982/83 season.Mr. David Stuart and Mr. Clark Gillies who will be our guests for the continuation of these series. Mr. Stuart is a former fanzine writer and co-founder of the Scotland Epistles football m...
2020-06-291h 44
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 11 (Italian Serie A 1982/83 with Franco Spicciariello)This is the eleventh episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Mr. Franco Spicciariello as we discuss the matches of the Italian Serie A season by season starting with the 1982/83 season.Mr. Spicciariello who will be our guest for the continuation of these series. He has in the past written for the prestigious Magazine Guerin Sportivo for ten years.We will continue these series semi-regularly in future episodes. For any questions/comments, you may c...
2020-06-221h 58
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 10 (England National Team 1983/84 with Davey Naylor)This is the tenth episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Davey Naylor of https://englandstats.com/as we discuss the matches of the England National Team during the 1983/84 season.For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.Mr. Paul Whittle, @1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/You may also follow the podcast...
2020-06-141h 34
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 9 (Italy National Team 1982/83 with Franco Spicciariello)This is the ninth episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Mr. Franco Spicciariello as we discuss the matches of the Italian National Team season by season starting with the 1982/83 season.Mr. Spicciariello who will be our guest for the continuation of these series. He has in the past written for the prestigious Magazine Guerin Sportivo for ten years.We will continue these series semi-regularly in future episodes. For any que...
2020-06-081h 29
Soccernostalgia Talk PodcastSoccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 8 (Republic of Ireland National Team 1982/83 with John O’Carroll)This is the eighth episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/, @1888letter.For this episode, we start a new interview series with Mr. John O’Carroll as we discuss the matches of the Republic of Ireland National Team for the 1982/83 season.We started off with a brief history of the Republic of Ireland National team up to that point.We will continue these series semi-regularly in future episodes.For any questions/comments, you may contact us:You ma...
2020-06-011h 55