WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL
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COMING IN FROM THE COLD: FOOTBALL AND RACISM, PAST AND PRESENT
WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL
10/20/20 • 37 min
Andrew Spence shares the story of his Talk Sport documentary series and podcast Coming In From The Cold which tells the history of black footballers in England. He's joined by Anne-Marie Batson, niece of former West Bromwich Albion star player Brendon Batson, who conducted many of the key interviews. Along with Adrian and John, they reflect on the series, and on the state of racism in football today.
Presented by Adrian Goldberg and John Nicholson
Produced by Adrian Goldberg
THE CURIOUS CASE OF WIGAN ATHLETIC; AND FOOTBALL'S HOMEGROWN HEROES
WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL
07/07/20 • 42 min
In this episode Adrian and John discuss the plight of Wigan Athletic who have been put into administration without warning after ownership of the club was passed to a company registered in the Cayman Islands. Lifelong Latics supporter Karen Kendrick and Paul Middleton of the Mudhutter fanzine share their thoughts.
There is crowdfunder for non playing staff at the club https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/official-wigan-athletic-football-club-fundraiser
This week we also celebrate football's homegrown heroes such as Mason Greenwood at Manchester United.
Presented by Adrian Goldberg and John Nicholson
Produced by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass.
JOHN NICHOLSON: CAN WE HAVE OUR FOOTBALL BACK
WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL
05/25/20 • 37 min
Football writer and Middlebrough sufferer John Nicholson talks about his book Can We Have Our Football Back, a stinging polemic against the Premier League.
Follow John on Twitter @johnnythenic
Presented by Adrian Goldberg (@Goldbergradio)
Produced by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass Productions.
"NO WAY F.A."
WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL
04/27/20 • 20 min
While the Premier League and EFL are looking forward to a resumption of football after the peak of Coronavirus - behind closed doors if necessary - hundreds of non-league clubs are coming to terms with having their season declared null and void. Geoff Thompson of Northern Premier League side South Shields FC is leading the fightback against a decision he regards as inconsistent, undemocratic and downright unfair.
NEWCASTLE AND CHARLTON: TAKEOVER TRAUMAS
WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL
04/22/20 • 23 min
Should there be rigorous testing of who is a fit and proper person to run a football club? The idea was mooted more than 30 years ago in the Off The Ball fanzine, and in the years since then both the Premier League and EFL have introduced an Owners and Directors Test. Whether it's fit for purpose is another matter. Fans at Charlton Athletic are once again dismayed to find the future of their club clouded by ownership issues, while the proposed takeover of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has outraged civil rights activists. In this episode we hear from lifelong Charlton fave Dave Thomson, giving a fans' eye view of events at The Valley and Felix Jakens Head of Priority Campaigns and Individuals At Risk at Amnesty International.
INTO THE VALLEY - HOW CHARLTON FANS GOT THEIR CLUB BACK
WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL
01/13/20 • 21 min
In the late 80's and 90's Charlton Athletic Fans organised as a political party to save their clubs and return it to its spiritual home The Valley. In the last five years, they've had to mobilise again, this time to see off Roland Du Chatelet whose eccentric ownership model left the club floundering in debt. Lifelong Addicks fan Dave Thomson, who was was a veteran of both campaigns, tells his story.
AN APPRECIATION OF SCOTTISH FOOTBALL; AND HOMOPHOBIA LIVES
WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL
06/30/20 • 45 min
Adrian and John are joined by writer Daniel Gray in an appreciation of Scottish football. Daniel is the editor of the Scottish football periodical Nutmeg and wrote a book called Stramash, the story of Scotland through its smaller clubs.
And as another gay player comes out AFTER retiring, why can't homosexuality be acknowledged in the mens' game?
Presented by Adrian Goldberg and John Nicholson
Produced by Adrian Goldberg for Kick In The Grass Productions.
SOUND OF THE CROWD
WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL
11/04/20 • 38 min
What's the meaning of football without live spectators? And how much is the experience of being in a crowd part of the joy of the game? Adrian and John are joined by Jon Berry, a Birmingham City sufferer and the author of two ace books, Hugging Strangers and Project Restart (both published by Pitch).
Presented by Adrian Goldberg and John Nicholson
Produced by Adrian Goldberg.
PPV AND THE RICK PARRY REVOLUTION
WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL
10/12/20 • 36 min
Should football fans have to pay £14.95 to watch their team's match on pay per view TV when stadiums are closed because of Coronavirus? And how credible is a proposed bailout package for the EFL which would give greater voting rights to bigger clubs?
Presented by John Nicholson and Adrian Goldberg.
Produced by Adrian Goldberg.
CORONAVIRUS F.C.
WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL
03/31/20 • 16 min
How does English football deal with the aftermath of the Coronovirus Pandemic of 2020? A plan to null and void the season at lower levels of the men's and women's games has met with a fierce backlash, while the future of the professional game remains resolutely undecided. Chris Lepkowski, a sports journalism lecturer at Birmingham City University offers his thoughts, along with Gee Thacker of Stourbridge Ladies FC.
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How many episodes does WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL have?
WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL cover?
The podcast is about News, Football, Podcasts, Sports, Soccer, Politics and Sports News.
What is the most popular episode on WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL?
The episode title 'COMING IN FROM THE COLD: FOOTBALL AND RACISM, PAST AND PRESENT' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL?
The average episode length on WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL released?
Episodes of WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL?
The first episode of WHEN SKY INVENTED FOOTBALL was released on Jan 13, 2020.
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