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- 🇬🇧GB · Soccer#1165K to 30K
- 🇮🇳IN · Soccer#5210K to 30K
- 🇯🇵JP · Soccer#1531K to 10K
- 🇵🇱PL · Soccer#763K to 10K
- 🇮🇪IE · Soccer#783K to 10K
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12K to 50K🎙 Weekly cadence·75 episodes·Last published 4d ago - Monthly Reach
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24K to 99K🇬🇧30%🇮🇳30%🇯🇵10%+5 more - Active Followers
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7.0K to 30K
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E136 - FA Sunday Cup shenanigans and the Maradona of the Fens
May 23, 2026
44m 47s
E134 - Ossett's Sheepicorns, Scottish conditions and the "in and around" debate
Apr 15, 2026
46m 49s
E132 - Club Tropicana Drinks FC, win a greyhound and Chinny
Feb 13, 2026
45m 54s
E131 - Violence of the tongue, Rojas's razor and baby Darlo
Jan 28, 2026
35m 39s
E129 - Sid Kimpton's pluck and bustle, single man Nigel Page-Jones & guest Ted Milligan
Dec 2, 2025
58m 43s
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| 5/23/26 | E136 - FA Sunday Cup shenanigans and the Maradona of the Fens | Saluting Home Bargains FC from afar, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 68 from October 1992 throws up the Highbury mural, Rob Jones’ sheep virus, a chat with Nick Hornby, Welsh controversy, Craig Johnston’s time warp, the Maradona of the Fens, Kevin Gallagher’s explosive face and more. Meanwhile, m... | 44m 47s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | E134 - Ossett's Sheepicorns, Scottish conditions and the "in and around" debate | Opening the Japanese buffet at last, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 316 from June 2013 pops up to bring Fergie’s Paisley loudhailer, a Brentford malaise, Germany’s "Scottish conditions", Mr Tambling man, players named after shops and more. Meanwhile, magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas takes us ... | 46m 49s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | E132 - Club Tropicana Drinks FC, win a greyhound and Chinny | Feasting on the fruits of St Michael, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 57 from November 1991 pops up to bring Ron Noades being Ron Noades, a Newcastle toilet malfunction, Scunthorpe United quiz shenanigans, Graham Kelly/John Peel vagrancy outrage and more. Meanwhile, magazine Deputy Editor Ffion T... | 45m 54s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | E131 - Violence of the tongue, Rojas's razor and baby Darlo | Guilt-free snacking on the fruits of Copenhagen, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Walk Offs and Protests, from Greek gun slingers to Senegal shenanigans via the Bob McNab of the Alps. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas takes us inside the pages of WSC issue 461 and Record Breakers brings a Leith lullaby. Support the show Sign up to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine. Join the WSC Sup... | 35m 39s | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | E129 - Sid Kimpton's pluck and bustle, single man Nigel Page-Jones & guest Ted Milligan | Peeking at life through a gap in the fence, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss players and managers Unknown in Their Own Land, from Hobbling Horace of Hercules to Sid Kimpton via Nigel ‘Ferryman’ Page-Jones. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas takes us inside the pages of WSC issue 459, Record Breakers flies us to Congo and we continue our ageing feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum o... | 58m 43s | ||||||
| 11/3/25 | E128 - The undercover Sports Minister and a plant called Kevin Hector | Taking a break from watching their Go Ahead Eagles microwaves spinning, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 10 from Autumn 1987 pops up to deliver news of tiny Colin Moynihan’s incognito hooligan checks, John Peel tape recorder mishaps, Geoff Denial of Oxford United, the Mick Co-op Ap... | 44m 47s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | E126 - David Beckham's little book of upset, Arena 3000 & guest George Harrison | Recovering from a bout of Slovak erasure syndrome, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 166 from December 2000 pops up to deliver news of Kevin Keegan’s shellsuit action, Tony Soprano’s England candidacy, Jim McLean’s flying fists, Ben Elton’s football musical and so much more. Plus, m... | 59m 49s | ||||||
| 8/8/25 | E124 - Pontus Kåmark at the science museum, the Big Sam mural and Darlington's hotel porridge | Sucking non-Conformist hard boiled sweets wi’ nowt taken out, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 125 from July 1997 pops up to deliver tidings of Sargeant Wilko’s reformist zeal, Bob Newton at the burger van, Channel 5’s brave new football world, Schuster to Reading, Trevor Francis’s... | 51m 11s | ||||||
| 7/19/25 | E123 - The Fratton Park phantom goal, Largs' Fiorentina pennant & guest Kevin Toms | Sniffing scented satins to pass the time until the new season, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 351 from May 2016 pops up to spark discussion of yet more Super League plans, Tannoy mishaps, Wolstenholme on Wolves, Barca’s Cambridge United inspiration and much more. Magazine Deputy ... | 52m 24s | ||||||
| 6/14/25 | E121 - Gilles De Bilde's Spanish villa, Panini Infantino and the Fulham C-word | Putting down their Infantino Panini swaps for a short while, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 288 from February 2011 pops up to spark discussion of Blackburn’s new chicken factory owners, Qatar forgetting to mention the weather, football novels, Rio Ferdinand’s armed forces solutio... | 42m 17s | ||||||
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| 5/2/25 | E119 - Rochdale's birthday wishes, alphabet floodlights and the Brexit keeper | Taking a break from the great coconut shy of life, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 198 from August 2003 pops up to spark discussion about unknown Russian businessman Roman Abramovich’s arrival at Chelsea, Carlton Palmer’s dream of taking Gazza to Stockport, a Richard Wright loft i... | 38m 01s | ||||||
| 3/31/25 | E118 - David Hasselhoff's kick-off, football scarves in the theatre & guest Mark Perryman | Fuelled on Manchester Tarts, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss UK Football Figures Down Under from Frank Pimblett to Charlie ‘Steptoe’ Dempsey via Peter Wilson’s ripped badge. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 452, Record Breakers brings us a Deutsch delight and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visitin... | 49m 04s | ||||||
| 2/21/25 | E116 - Bruce Rioch's family men, West Brom at the Great Wall and the Brunton Park barrier hunt | Refusing to bite the ears off a Lindt koala bear, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray quite incredibly introduce a brand-new feature: Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 103 from September 1995 pops up to spark discussion about Nick Hornby and the Fever Pitch industry, work permit problems, Man Utd in crisis, Bayern snobbery, the Copa America, Don H... | 44m 05s | ||||||
| 2/6/25 | E115 - Unlikely Footballers of the Year, goose poo on the pitch & guest Joris van de Wier | Bringing a ripple of class to help you through the winter, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Unlikely Footballers of the Year from The Oil Butcher to the Golden Fireman via Tony Book. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 450, Record Breakers brings us a Brest banger and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our vi... | 57m 08s | ||||||
| 12/20/24 | E113 - Footballing families, Cole Palmer's Panenka test and the 8am kick-off | In this special Christmas episode – i.e. there is no guest because everyone was busy – magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Footballing Families, from Hinshelwoods to Carrs via the Hertfordshire Chilavert. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 449 and Record Breakers brings us a Hartlepudlian hymn. Support the show Sign up to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine. Join the W... | 34m 47s | ||||||
| 11/29/24 | E112 - Strange scorelines, Leicester's Ice Kings & guest Duncan McKay | Taking a pause from counting footballs lost in trees, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Odd-Scoring Matches from six-goal-mad Charlton Athletic to rampant Hartlepools via Cornelius Bibby. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 448, Record Breakers brings us a Swedish sizzler and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as... | 55m 54s | ||||||
| 10/28/24 | E110 - The Prison Service derby, Bernd Schuster's strops & guest Phil Ball | Feasting on biscuits from the Greggs of Seville, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Strops and Flounces from the Blond Angel to Jesper Blomqvist’s Moyes rebuke. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 447, Record Breakers brings us a Kenyan classic and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this ti... | 1h 01m 11s | ||||||
| 9/12/24 | E108 - Players who won nothing, FIFA's audio signature & guest Richard Foster | Cracking open the gingerbread persons to celebrate San Marino’s win, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss notable players who won nothing from George Hardwick to Gordon Hodgson via leaping Ron Davies. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 446, Record Breakers brings us a Split stormer and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joinin... | 56m 26s | ||||||
| 8/5/24 | E106 - Tunnelling into the Olympics, hyphenated fixtures & guest Rob White | While their Lamington Cake bakes in the oven, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Olympic Football from ‘Krølben’ Nielsen’s magnificently talented bandy legs to fearsome Willie Hastie via Hitler’s first match. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 445, Record Breakers brings us a Red Star romp, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Footb... | 56m 26s | ||||||
| 7/22/24 | E105 - Ian Wright's set of weights, service station negotiations & guest Gareth David | Euphoric having found the Croatian equivalent of Toffifee, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Bargain Buys from Jimmy Case’s freebie to Ian Wright’s weight exchange via Bobby Collins’ mercifully short arms. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 444, Record Breakers brings us a Basque banger, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Footbal... | 55m 52s | ||||||
| 6/5/24 | E103 - Forgotten Euros heroes, groundhopping politicians & guest Kit Holden | Leaving aside deep thoughts about the demise of Happy Shopper outlets, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Forgotten Euros Heroes, from shirty Latvians to an infamous coin via an unfortunate case of whistle flatulence. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 443, Record Breakers brings us a Sturm stormer, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum... | 58m 05s | ||||||
| 5/14/24 | E102 - Mackem Maradona, sending off the ballboy & guest Simon Gill | Plumping their inflatable cushions and popping some chocolate limes, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss ‘What If…?’ moments, from Bill Shankly at Boro to Maradona the Mackem via Bryan Gunn’s ankle. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 442, Record Breakers brings us a Brazilian banger, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Footbal... | 47m 45s | ||||||
| 4/6/24 | E100 - Disastrous centenaries, Swindon's late century and the 100-cap Malaysia quartet | Beyond cock-a-hoop at reaching podcast 100, in this special centenary episode (i.e. there’s no guest, just a bit more of them talking) magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss issue 100 of WSC magazine, published in June 1995. There is also chatter of some things 100, from the Mercantile Credit Centenary Trophy to Swindon Town’s record breakers via Malaysia’s Golden Quartet. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 441 and Record Breakers bri... | 44m 12s | ||||||
| 3/1/24 | E98 - Deportivo Prat v Lord Cochrane, handshakes in Mongolia & guest Dr Alexander Jackson | Deploying a white Crème Egg as a game-changer, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Football in Far-Flung Places, from the Naval Frigate Captains’ Derby to the Well-Padded Hand of God via a Patagonian mystery and the Bellboys of St Helena. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 440, Record Breakers brings us a tune from Tokyo, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an ob... | 57m 31s | ||||||
| 1/25/24 | E96 - Portraits by Jody Craddock, medieval punishment in Prudhoe & guest Andy Powell | Dodging the Dripping Pan ducking stool, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Football Art and Statues from Jody Craddock’s paintwork to The Erratic Clown of Belgrade via Arsene Wenger’s Miss Marple likeness. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 439, Record Breakers brings us a Beckenbauer ballad, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Foo... | 53m 04s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
8 placements across 8 markets.
Chart Positions
8 placements across 8 markets.