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Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast

Nessun Dorma
World Cup
Brazil
English Football
Football
FA Cup
Argentina
Germany
Euro 1984
Liverpool
Italy
Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur
Scottish Football
World Cup 1982
Denmark
European Cup
1994 FIFA World Cup
Euro 96
England National Team
Sven-Göran Eriksson

An in-depth, nostalgic celebration of football in the eighties and nineties, where the wider world of sport and popular culture are occasionally welcome visitors. nessundorma.substack.com

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Latest Episodes

Post Heysel, everyone in English football had resigned themselves to losing their best players east and south onto the continent's highest stages. Nobody considered that some may travel north. Martyn and John Mackay gladly recount just how Scottish f... more

We are back on our journey through the 80s and 90s as we start our series on 1986/87. The second half of the eighties was arguably the greatest run of FA Cup Finals and this season's may sit above them all. From the fourth round victory at Old Traffo... more

The final part of our book showcase this summer features the unheralded tale of the US team's journey to Italia '90, so important as it was in laying the foundations for what was to come. Adam Elder is a writer for the New York Time and the New Yorke... more

Stuart Steelyard, the man behind the excellent Stu's Football Flashbacks on social media, joins Martyn to talk about his first book on the chaotic and fun hinterland between Italia '90 and the birth of the Premier League, two years characterised by t... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Elder
Author of New Kids in the World Cup
Author, book author on the US World Cup story
Episode: Nessun Dorma Bookclub - New Kids In The World Cup
Stuart Steelyard
Author of The Remarkable Rumbelows League Cup Era
Episode: Nessun Dorma Book Club - Get Ready For This
Rob Fletcher
Author of Nessun Dorma's book on the 1994 Milan–Barcelona final
Pitch Publishing
Episode: Nessun Dorma Book Club - The Final
Robert Taylor
Author of Tears-England, journalist, football historian
Pitch Publishing
Episode: Nessun Dorma Book Club - Tears for England
Richard Mulligan
Author of The Heroes of Mexico 86, profile book on tournament players
Author
Episode: Mexico '86 - Part Fifteen: The Draft
Laurie Manning
Guest on final discussion
Laurie Manning (media contributor)
Episode: Mexico '86 - Part Fourteen: The Final
John Watson
Guest, discussed in context of the Azteca final
Episode: Mexico '86 - Part Fourteen: The Final
Terry Venables
Guest, football manager/analyst
Episode: Mexico '86 - Part Fourteen: The Final
Michael Hamlen
80s & 90s Football on social media
Self/Brand presence
Episode: Mexico '86 - Part Ten: 15th and 16th June

Hosts

Martyn Ramsay
Host who introduces the author and leads the interview; central figure guiding the conversations across episodes.
John Mackay
Guest or host with football analysis background; participates in discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 366 ratings
  • Just discovered this excellent football podcast. As someone who no longer follows the game, it takes me back to when I loved it. Being a proper nerd, I'm starting from episode 1. Highly recommend

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nieldy
    4 months ago
  • Consistently brilliant

    One of the best football podcasts around: intellectual without being dry, witty without being silly, and consistently informative. The fact they’re accurate on the topics I’m most knowledgeable about - namely Scottish football, Man United and ‘80s politics - means I tend to trust that they’re spot on on other topics, too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave B_90
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • What a podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Michael Comiskey
    8 months ago
  • Superb

    Brilliant podcast so informative and great having different facets. Great contributors as well and they all know there stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arno2006
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Superb

    Superb podcast informative great presenters and brings back memories and insightful knowledge

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arno2006
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners love the nostalgia and detailed breakdowns of 80s/90s eras, calling episodes engaging and informative.
Listeners praise the deep, scholarly approach to retro football and the mix of memory with analysis.
Fans appreciate long-form format and high-quality guests who know their topics intimately.
Critiques often focus on audio production quality rather than content depth, with many praising the host dynamics and guest insights.
Patrons repeatedly highlight the value of historical context when exploring World Cup narratives.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#158
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#84
India/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#135
China/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#177
Sweden/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#187
Finland/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#203
Singapore/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Festive Q&A
Q: What was your favorite holiday period fancy dress you've seen?
I remember the first time I saw the blue Santa hats and thought that was clever. It made a memorable impression.
A Festive Q&A
Q: What knee-jerk reaction transfers happened over Christmas prior to the transfer window?
Not many, but Cantona and Andy Cole transfers come to mind, especially as they had a seismic impact.
A Festive Q&A
Q: With the frantic nature of so many games over the Christmas period and New Year, how did we keep up to date with what was going on in the 80s and 90s?
Match coverage was primarily via radio commentary and Match of the Day broadcasts.
A Festive Q&A
Q: What happens to the English game if the tragedies in the 80s don't happen?
The money was coming in due to changing economic circumstances, and changes in ground requirements would have happened, but English football would likely have slid backwards without the tragedies.
Sliding Doors - Argentina '78
Q: Do the Dutch respond, let's say they go 3-0 down, and Scotland are through at this point.
The Dutch may not have the mental resilience to bounce back if they found themselves 3-0 down.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast

What is Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show is a deep-dan nostalgia trip through football in the 1980s and 1990s, mixing detailed match recollections with broader cultural context. Episodes frequently center on iconic World Cups, European finals, and major tournaments, weaving in author interviews, historical analysis, and personal memories to explore how the game shaped and reflected wider society. Listeners can expect thorough storytelling, long-form conversations, and thoughtful critiques of tactics, media narratives, and football culture from eras when the sport felt equally about drama, politics, and identity. A notable strength is the blend of scholarly analysis with first-hand recollections from players, journalists, and historians, often anchored by a consistent host... more

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