
“It Started With a Kick” is hosted by renowned football writer and author Richard Foster.In each episode a well-known guest will delve into their memory bank to talk about the first football match they attended. The focus is less about the match itself and more on all the circumstances surrounding that pivotal experience. The sights and sounds, the fans and the kits, the stadium and their companio... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 190 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerSports | |||

Sports Broadcaster Mike Bovill joins Richard Foster to talk through his football memories.
"It Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin Tyler, Tim Vickery and Darr... more
Jonathan Northcroft Chief Football Correspondent at The Sunday Times joins Richard Foster to talk through his early football memories
"It Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, ... more
Jonathan Northcroft Chief Football Correspondent at The Sunday Times joins Richard Foster to talk through his early football memories
"It Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, ... more
Ian Darke joins Richard Foster to talk through his early football memories and career from Fratton Park to World Cups
"It Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and prominent figures from the world of football, including Martin ... more
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Really enjoyable podcast.
The adverts just booming in mid sentence is very annoying though!
Just listened to this; loved it! The concept is brilliant and will especially appeal to “guys of a certain age” to tune into a nostalgia fest of 1970s footy. Great to hear the personal reminiscences (which we can all relate to), and past names, games and goals remembered.
I really enjoyed this new show. Pleasant change from the typical club-focused or latest news-type show. Great to learn a bit of footie history and hear a few new anecdotes. Keep it up lads!
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The show features engaging conversations that focus on the personal recollections of various notable guests regarding their first memorable experiences attending a football match. Through anecdotes, the discussions showcase not only the narratives surrounding the games but also the emotional connections formed at that pivotal moment, including the atmosphere of the stadium, the fans, and the broader cultural context. With each episode, listeners are treated to reflections that highlight the deep-seated love for the sport, often intertwined with nostalgia and personal growth, making it a unique addition to sports commentary.
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Recent guests on It Started With A Kick include:
1. Michael Hamlen
2. Tom Whalley
3. Tim Vickery
4. Andy Brassell
5. Dotun Adebayo
6. Adrian Goldberg
7. Richard Fleming
8. Tony Pastor
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