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Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast

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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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Another pivotal season in the development of modern football begins with the match that made all TV execs sit up and take notice as English football experienced its most dramatic ever denouement. And it was live! The excellent Amy Lawrence from The A... more

In the last episode of our Euro 88 special, Martyn, Gary and Rob are joined by Jonathan O’Brien to discuss the final in Munich and the tournament as a whole.

They look at whether the suspended Oleg Kuznetsov would have changed the game, why we remem... more

The 1988 semi finals were a clash of cultures. History provided all the backdrop required in Hamburg as the Dutch sought revenge for the 1974 and much more besides whereas the USSR and Italy played out a clash of aesthetics in Stuttgart.

Martyn, Mik... more

Martyn, Gary and Rob rave about a teenage Paolo Maldini, discuss English football's obsession with individual heroism, question an iconic hat-trick and celebrate a partnership from the future: Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten

This episode was first ... more

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Jonathan O'Brien
Author of Eurosummits
Episode: Euro '88 Episode 6 - The Final
Aidan Williams
European Championship expert and author on Euro 1984
Episode: Euro '88 Qualifying
Neil Frederick Jensen
Football writer and author of Rise Of The North
Game Of The People
Episode: Nessun Dorma Book Club - Rise Of The North: The 1992 European Championship
Gary Sheppard
Newcastle United fan and author
Author of Miles Away: Keeping Up with Newcastle United as an Exile
Episode: Nessun Dorma Book Club - Miles Away: Keeping Up with Newcastle United as an Exile
Marc Higginson
Author of Falling For Manchester City, The End Of The Main Road Era and Turbulent 1990s
Author
Episode: Nessun Dorma Book Club - Falling For Manchester City: The End of the Main Road Era and the Turbulent 1990s
Marc Jones
AFC Wimbledon-era historian and broadcaster discussing Wimbledon's 1987-88 season
Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast
Episode: Season 1987/88 Episode 6 - When The Crazy Gang Beat The Culture Club
Dan Williamson
Author of books focusing on Manchester United and European football
Episode: Nessun Dorma Book Club - If I Hadn't Seen Such Riches
Dominic Hougham
Author of Serie A's Golden Time
Author
Episode: Season 1987/88 Episode 5 - Sacchi's Milan
Lawrence Donegan
Author, journalist, bassist from Lloyd Cole and the Commotions; guest discussing Celtic's Centenary Double
Author/Journalist
Episode: Season 1987/88 Episode 4 - Celtic's Centenary Double

Hosts

Martin
Host of Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast
Martyn Ramsay
Host of Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 376 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
    9 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 Kingdoma year ago
  • What a podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Michael Comiskey
    a year 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 Kingdoma year ago
  • Superb

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arno2006
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for its depth, nostalgia, and well-informed guests; the discourse is informative without being dry.
Some criticism centers on occasional interruptions during discussions and audio quality in older episodes.
The long-form, in-depth analysis and archival anecdotes are highly valued by fans of 80s/90s football.

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#112
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#153
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Apple Podcasts
#100
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#147
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#45
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#58
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Euro '88 Episode 5 - The Semis
Q: What stops players making that jump from being excellent, prolific, reliable players at club level just did not fit in an international setup?
Mike Gibbons says the Vialli-Mancini partnership's failure to click for Italy is difficult to explain, noting that the team was still developing and had limited competitive international experience.
Euro '88 Episode 5 - The Semis
Q: Who are favourites at this moment in time, getting into these semi-finals?
Jonathan O'Brien and Mike Gibbons say West Germany looked more convincing and would have been favourites, despite the Netherlands' talent and recent strong result against England.
Euro '88 Episode 6 - The Final
Q: If USSR win that final one-nil, do we remember the tournament as fondly?
The panel suggests the Netherlands' victory, Van Basten's volley, Gullit's goal and the cultural context all helped give the tournament its enduring romantic reputation.
Euro '88 Episode 6 - The Final
Q: Were the winners on the evening, were the winners overall?
Gary Neil considers the Netherlands worthy winners, noting their performances and the Soviet Union's loss of momentum after the penalty save.
Euro '88 Episode 1 - The Preview
Q: What made England look like a serious contender, and what concerns surrounded the team?
England had scored heavily in qualifying and possessed a wealth of attacking talent, but injuries to Brian Robson and Terry Butcher, Gary Lineker's hepatitis, and questions about the team's balance and stamina made their prospects uncertain.

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A nostalgic deep-dive into football from the 80s and 90s, with a strong emphasis on English club history, major European shifts, and memorable personalities. Episodes frequently explore landmark seasons, marquee players, pivotal matches, and the broader cultural context surrounding the era, often weaving in behind-the-scenes lore, archival insights, and anecdotes from fans, journalists, and historians. A standout feature is the focus on era-defining moments—Cup runs, title chases, and the commercial/media evolution of the game—delivered with a conversational, well-researched voice that blends memory with analysis. This blend of rigorous history and fans' storytelling makes it appealing to listeners who want both depth and nostalgia, and it ... more

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