Football Ruined My Life
Colin Shindler, Jon Holmes, Paul Kobrak (and the late Patrick Barclay)When Football Ruined My Life started back at the beginning of 2023 it was the new podcast about old football. In it, distinguished football journalist Patrick Barclay joined with Colin Shindler, author of the best selling Manchester United Ruined My Life, and the Super Agent Jon Holmes (think Gary Lineker, Peter Shilton, Tony Woodcock etc.) to talk about football as it used to be in the days befor... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 143 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerSportsFootball | |||
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Today we’ll be following on our discussion of football in the 1980s with an entirely self-indulgent session of selecting the team of that decade. To help Jon Holmes and Colin Shindler to do so they are delighted to be able to call on the services of... more
In this podcast episode Jim White, Colin Shindler and Jon Holmes turn their attention to one of the darkest decades in recent football history - the 1980s. It wasn’t all bad. We got to the quarter finals of the World Cup in 1986 and were unlucky to... more
This week the Andy Hamilton, Jon Holmes and Colin Shindler discuss the year 1970, which, to their collective astonishment, is 56 years ago. It’s Colin’s favourite year and much treasured by the 20-year-old Jon. Meanwhile the teenage Andy Hamilton s... more
Today Colin Shindler and Jon Holmes look once more at the emails you’ve sent us since we did our last postbag at the end of last year. We
encourage you to write to us every week and you do so in comforting numbers. Once again the tone is almost ent... more
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In response to the episode on the pathetic spectacle that was the World Cup draw. The phrase in the title means, ‘The ball doesn’t stain’. All of the money grubbing, exploitive, socially destructive, garbage that orbits football doesn’t alter the essence of the game. The game itself is, still, beautiful. It’s the sport that affords its players, many, many of whom come from relatively impoverished backgrounds, the ability to express themselves. That is what we love.
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The boys talk sense Colin the romantic Jon the reality a great combination The best podcast on football
Apple Podcasts5Arthur King USAUnited Statesa year ago - An erudite, nostalgic listen.
Gentlemen,
As a football fan in my 30s, I suppose the current landscape of TV, podcast, and radio coverage is largely tailored to my generation and younger audiences. Yet, on the whole, I find much of it lacking. There’s a real dearth of experienced, articulate analysis, with broadcasters seemingly prioritising youthful appeal over quality insight. Ironically, I think many younger fans would actually prefer a higher standard of discussion.
This week, I stumbled upon your podcast, and I have to... more
Apple Podcasts5Jamie JRMUnited Kingdoma year ago - Fabulous
All of the best pods are simply tremendous conversations and Football Ruined My Life is amongst the best of these. Totally delightful.
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Apple Podcasts | #91 | United Kingdom/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #54 |  Belgium/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  Poland/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #85 |  Finland/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #104 |  Hong Kong/Sports/Football |
Apple Podcasts | #117 |  Israel/Sports/Football |
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This show centers on football's history, culture, and personalities, with a blend of nostalgia and sharp analysis. Conversations frequently revisit the game's pre-Premier League era, discussing players, managers, and pivotal moments through personal anecdotes, media evolution, and social context. Notable strengths include deep football knowledge from veteran journalists and writers, witty banter, and a willingness to challenge modern narratives while celebrating the game's past. A distinctive angle is the recurring emphasis on how football's culture and economics have evolved, making it engaging for listeners who enjoy thoughtful history paired with lively conversation.
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Football Ruined My Life launched 3 years ago and published 143 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Football Ruined My Life include:
1. Steve Coppell
2. Jimmy Mulville
3. Jim White
4. Omid Djalili
5. Tony Woodcock
6. Dominic Sandbrook
7. Andy Hamilton
8. Michael Crick
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