In this week’s Greatest Games, Saša Ibrulj takes Jonathan Wilson and Marcus Speller back to Florence in 1990 for Yugoslavia and Argentina’s World Cup quarter-final. With social instability in the backdrop of this fixture for both nations, the potential ramifications of this fixture could have extended far beyond football. Reigning champions, Argentina, hoped to reach […]
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Chile 2 Italy 0, 1962 – Cecilia Lagos
On Greatest Games this week, Jonathan Wilson and Marcus Speller are joined by Cecilia Lagos to remember the 1962 World Cup group stage tie between hosts, Chile, and two-time World champions, Italy – the ‘Battle of Santiago’. David Coleman’s introduction to the BBC’s broadcast of this game is the stuff of legends – “The game […]
Greatest Games Quiz: Manchester United 1 Manchester City 6 (2011)
In this quiz, name the starting lineups from Manchester United 1 Manchester City 6 (2011). Let us know how you score on Twitter. PLAY HERE: LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO THIS EPISODE OF GREATEST GAMES ON YOUR PODCAST PLATFORM OF CHOICE OR YOUTUBE. Check out our latest release – including an analysis of some of football’s boldest […]
The Rejected Retraction, Richard Jolly
What if Alex Ferguson had retired in 2001, and Sven-Göran Eriksson had replaced him at Old Trafford? Sir Alex Ferguson rang Maurice Watkins. He had changed his mind, the Manchester United manager reported. Or rather it had been changed for him. The Ferguson family, corralled by Cathy, his wife, had informed him he was not […]
Ghana 3 Equatorial Guinea 0, 2015 – Gary Al-Smith
On this edition of Greatest Games, Gary Al-Smith is on the pod to remember a dramatic Afcon semi-final which took place six years ago on Friday alongside Jonathan Wilson and Marcus Speller. Tournament hosts, Equatorial Guinea, meet a Ghana side managed by Avram Grant and looking in great stead to win the Cup of Nations. […]
Quiz! Italy World Cup Winners
In this quiz, name the 89 players to have been crowned world champion whilst named in an Italy World Cup squad. Let us know how you do on Twitter. PLAY HERE: Read Issue One, Issue Two, Issue Three, Issue Four Issue Five and Issue Six of The Squall for a recommended £3. Order our latest […]
Fourth Year Collection
All four hard copy issues from The Blizzard’s fourth year (Issues Thirteen to Sixteen inclusive) in one bundle.
Borussia Dortmund 3 Fortuna Koln 1, 1986 – Uli Hesse
On this episode of Greatest Games, Jonathan Wilson and Marcus Speller are joined by Uli Hesse as they remember the 1985-86 Bundesliga relegation/promotion playoff which could’ve seen Borussia Dortmund drop out of the top-flight. Uli, Jonathan and Marcus discuss the troubles facing of German football in the 80s, the remarkable desperate situation Borussia Dortmund found […]
West Ham United 1 Dinamo Tbilisi 4, 1981 – Brian Homewood
This week on Greatest Games, Brian Homewood joins Jonathan Wilson and Marcus Speller to discuss the 1981 Uefa Cup Winners’ Cup quarter-final first-leg between West Ham United and Dinamo Tbilisi. So to the Boleyn Ground for this one, where the ardent West Ham crowd – then used to cruising second division and on the verge […]
Bundesliga Boxes – Mystery German Football Shirts
There has been a lot of hype on social media about ‘Football Shirt Mystery Boxes’, with many variations popping up offering varying levels of interest and value across social media. Bundesliga Boxes is a specialist product in this exciting sector – offering people the unique experience of receiving a mystery German football shirt. Bundesliga Boxes […]