Épisodes

  • A rascal in one situation, and in the other, he was a genius
    Mar 4 2026

    We review the most famous game of the tournament...and just maybe, the most famous game of all tournaments. Argentina versus England in the quarterfinals. If you're an England fan, you might want someone near by to give you a cuddle.

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    33 min
  • Murderers' row
    Feb 25 2026

    We review the knock out phase of the World Cup...which sadly, doesn't involve the Scots. That said, we do watch some brilliant games and it sets up one of the most famous games in football history in the quarterfinals.

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    40 min
  • Cheats and cowards, the scum of world football!
    Feb 18 2026

    We immerse ourselves in the group stage. The Danes look like worldbeaters, the German look like sex tourists and the Uruguayan's look like butchers.

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    42 min
  • Bleeding like Bambi's mother in the snow
    Feb 11 2026

    We discuss the selection of Mexico as host, which was much more controvertial than we had imagined, and the build up process for both Scotland and England as they look to acclimatise to the heat and altitude of Mexico.

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    30 min
  • Quick summary of series 1
    Feb 5 2026

    Yes, it's a football podcast, but we uncover a host of intruiging stories when we research the 1986 World Cup.

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  • Looking for the Samaritans to talk him off a bridge
    Feb 4 2026

    In this episode, we examine England's route to qualification for the '86 World Cup. During which, they have to navigate a fairly straightforward group but a carnivorous press and the impact of the tragic Heysel Stadium diaster.

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    32 min
  • Headbutting the ball to death
    Jan 28 2026

    In this first series, Nick and I trawl through our memory banks to recall the 1986 World Cup in Mexico from the perspective of a couple of Scottish football fans. Episode 1 sees us delve into Scotland's route to qualification where we faced Wales, Iceland and the mighty Spaniards.

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    31 min