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If You Know Your History: A Podcast of Remarkable Football Stories

North One
Manchester United
Football
Sir Alex Ferguson
Leeds United
Liverpool FC
History
Don Revie
Liverpool
Everton FC
Chelsea FC
Aberdeen
Johan Cruyff
1970 FIFA World Cup
Wrexham
Stanley Matthews
Football Battalions
Christmas Truce
Wrexham AFC
Brian Clough
Football Rivalry

If You Know Your History is a football history podcast where broadcasters Jonny Owen and Mark Webster explore the fascinating connections between football, history, and pop culture. Legendary stories and surprising facts come to life in this podcast, which features deep dives, great chat, and plenty of the beautiful game’s untold tales.

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Latest Episodes

The Mexico '70 story reaches its unforgettable conclusion. Jonny and Mark relive Brazil's stunning 4-1 victory over Italy, the match that crowned Pelé's greatest team and produced what many believe is the greatest team goal in football history.They a... more

England arrived in Mexico as one of the favourites to win the World Cup, but a dramatic collapse against West Germany changed football history. Jonny and Mark explore the infamous quarter-final, Gordon Banks’ illness, Bobby Charlton’s substitution, a... more

The World Cup finally kicks off in Mexico 1970 — and football is never the same again. In the second part of this deep dive, Jonny Owen and Mark Webster explore why this tournament is still regarded as the greatest World Cup ever. From Pele's Brazil ... more

Jonny Owen and Mark Webster explore the tournament that changed football forever. From the 1968 Mexico Olympics and the birth of colour television to Pele's Brazil, England's defence of the trophy and the iconic Azteca Stadium, they uncover why this ... more

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Tim Edwards
Host of Fearless in Devotion, the Wrexham podcast
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Episode: Wrexham: The Fall That Forged The Red Dragons
Chris Evans
Author of Don Revie and the football battalions; MP
Author, MP
Episode: Dirty Leeds and the Rivalries That Forged a Footballing Empire
Christopher Evans
Author of The Football Battalions, historian of wartime football
Author and historian
Episode: The Christmas Day Football Match That Stopped World War One

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Mark Webster
Host of If You Know Your History: A Podcast of Remarkable Football Stories
Jonny Owen
Host of If You Know Your History

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Fascinating

    I stumbled across this podcast when I’d run out of other pods, and it’s rapidly becoming one of my top priorities to listen to. Jonny and Mark talk in depth about subjects that I’ve never really heard spoken about (learning about everything Jimmy Hill did for the game was a real eye opener)and they go into great detail whilst still keeping it lively and engaging. I can’t wait for the next episode, keep it up guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gossi The Dog
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Brilliant

    This is a great podcast, the knowledge and history these guys have is unreal, loved all the eps so far! Keep up the good work!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PauloBoult
    United Kingdoma year ago

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A strong sense of nostalgia balanced with fresh perspectives on football's evolution.
High knowledge level from hosts keeps the episodes informative and entertaining.
Fascinating insights with deep dives into football history and culture.
Lively storytelling that stays engaging while unpacking complex eras.

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Mancs vs Scousers: More Than Just Football
Q: Why do you think Manchester United and Liverpool became the famous rivalry instead of their city counterparts Everton and Manchester City?
The intense historical backdrop, rooted in both cities' industrial pasts, along with key figures like Busby and Shankly symbolizing this rivalry, solidified their places as the foremost teams.
Mancs vs Scousers: More Than Just Football
Q: Where did the rivalry between Manchester and Liverpool begin?
The rivalry dates back to the historical and economic competition between the two cities, significantly influenced by the Industrial Revolution, leading to a football rivalry that started in 1894.

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A history-forward sports podcast that unpacks remarkable football stories through deep-dive history, culture, and pop-culture intersections. Across episodes, hosts explore how clubs, players, and moments shaped the game's social fabric—from ownership stories and rivalries to broadcasting, fan culture, and national identities. Noteworthy is the seamless blend of rigorous context with warm, energetic hosts who foster a personable storytelling vibe, making complex history accessible and entertaining for a broad audience of football enthusiasts and media professionals alike.

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