Episode 7 - Kop of the league

03/02/25 • 27 min

On this week's episode of Random Fandom FC we meet John who is a Liverpool fan.

Before we chat to him we have to wrap up last week and see how Oldham got on against Barnet after we had Rob on last weeks episode.

We both predicted a 1-0 home win for Oldham.

Then we move onto Liverpool so here is the regular team fact sheet...

Liverpool FC - Club Overview

Founded in 1892, Liverpool Football Club is one of the most successful and storied clubs in English football. Based at Anfield, the club quickly established itself as a force in the domestic game, winning its first league title in 1901. Under legendary managers such as Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley, Liverpool dominated English and European football in the 1970s and 1980s, winning multiple league titles, FA Cups, and European Cups. Paisley remains one of the most successful managers in football history, guiding the club to three European Cup triumphs.

The club faced tragedy in the 1980s with the Heysel Stadium disaster in 1985 and the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, events that shaped its history and fan culture. The 1990s and early 2000s saw Liverpool struggle to reclaim past glories, though they won domestic and European trophies, including the remarkable 2005 Champions League victory in Istanbul, where they came back from 3-0 down to beat AC Milan on penalties.

A new golden era arrived under Jürgen Klopp, who took charge in 2015. Liverpool won the 2018-19 Champions League and ended a 30-year wait for a league title by claiming the 2019-20 Premier League. The club remains a dominant force in English and European football, consistently competing for top honours.

With a passionate global fanbase, a rich history, and Anfield’s famous atmosphere, Liverpool continues to be one of the most iconic football clubs in the world.

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On this week's episode of Random Fandom FC we meet John who is a Liverpool fan.

Before we chat to him we have to wrap up last week and see how Oldham got on against Barnet after we had Rob on last weeks episode.

We both predicted a 1-0 home win for Oldham.

Then we move onto Liverpool so here is the regular team fact sheet...

Liverpool FC - Club Overview

With a passionate global fanbase, a rich history, and Anfield’s famous atmosphere, Liverpool continues to be one of the most iconic football clubs in the world.

If you'd like to come on and chat about your fandom then drop me a line at [email protected]

You and also find the pod on the following social media platforms:

X - https://x.com/RandomFandomFC

Threads - https://www.threads.net/@randomfandomfc

Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/randomfandomfc.bsky.social

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/randomfandomfc/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571955523995

Previous Episode

Episode 6 - The Awoken Oldham

On this week's episode of Random Fandom FC we meet Rob who is an Oldham Athletic fan.

Before we chat to him we have to wrap up last week and see how Crystal Palace got on after we spoke to Laurie on last week's episode.

He predicted a 2 or 3-0 win while I went for a 2-2 draw.

Then we move onto Oldham so here is the regular team fact sheet...

Oldham Athletic AFC - Club Overview

Founded in 1895 as Pine Villa FC before adopting the name Oldham Athletic in 1899, the club is based in Oldham, Greater Manchester. They joined the Football League in 1907 and enjoyed early success, reaching the First Division in 1910. The Latics narrowly missed out on the league title in the 1914-15 season, finishing as runners-up, their highest-ever league position.

The club spent much of the 20th century fluctuating between divisions, with notable periods in the top two tiers. Under manager Joe Royle in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Oldham saw a resurgence, winning the Second Division title in 1991 to gain promotion to the top flight. They became one of the founding members of the Premier League in 1992 but were relegated two years later. They also made two FA Cup semi-final appearances in the early ‘90s, narrowly missing out on a place in the final.

Following relegation from the Championship in 1997, Oldham entered a prolonged period in the lower leagues. They remained in League One for over two decades before a further decline saw them drop into League Two in 2018. In 2022, Oldham became the first former Premier League club to be relegated from the Football League, falling into the National League. Despite off-field struggles, a new era began with the 2022 takeover by local businessman Frank Rothwell, bringing renewed optimism to the club.

Boundary Park remains Oldham’s home, a ground they have played at since 1904. The club has a passionate fanbase and a rich history of highs and lows, remaining an integral part of English football.

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Episode 8 - For all Ram Kind

This week I welcome Steve onto Random Fandom to chat about Derby County.

Before we get to him we need to do the match report for Liverpool and see how John & I got on with our predictions.

Derby County FC - Club Overview

Founded in 1884, Derby County is one of England’s oldest football clubs and has a rich history in the domestic game. Based in Derby, the club was one of the 12 founding members of the Football League in 1888. They initially played at the Racecourse Ground before moving to the Baseball Ground in 1895, which remained their home for over a century before relocating to Pride Park Stadium in 1997.

Derby’s greatest successes came in the 1970s under legendary managers Brian Clough and Dave Mackay. Clough led the Rams to their first-ever league title in 1971-72, transforming them into one of the top teams in England. After Clough’s controversial departure, Mackay continued the club’s success, guiding them to a second First Division title in 1974-75. The club also enjoyed memorable European campaigns during this period.

Following relegation from the top flight in the early 1980s, Derby endured fluctuating fortunes, experiencing promotions and relegations across divisions. The late 1990s saw a return to the Premier League under Jim Smith, with players like Paulo Wanchope and Stefano Eranio becoming fan favourites. However, financial struggles and inconsistent performances led to another period of decline, with the club experiencing administration in 2021-22, resulting in a points deduction and relegation to League One.

Now rebuilding under new ownership, Derby County remains a club with a proud history, passionate supporters, and ambitions to return to the upper echelons of English football.

Here are a couple of linke to the goals Steve talks about

Paulo Wanchope vs Man Utd

https://youtu.be/LVdaDkiIOfM?si=MOheC-wiWNCWPNq-

Charlie George vs Real Madrid

https://youtu.be/eRCyeGKCt74?si=3NQhnNf51ZYdQF5E

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