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The Football Historian Podcast

Peter Kenny Jones
Football
Liverpool FC
Liverpool
Football History
Liverpool Football Club
Premier League
FA Cup
Champions League
Wigan Athletic
Everton
Comedy
Redmen TV
Music
Tranmere Rovers
Big Brother
Hillsborough Disaster
Bill Shankly
Northern Ireland National Football Team
Dortmund
Jan Molby

The Football Historian Podcast explores the history of football by speaking to former players, people involved in the game and passionate supporters. We also run quizzes and in-depth documentary style episodes to share more weird and wonderful stories from the history of football.

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Latest Episodes

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.

In episode 60, we have something a little different for our World Cup special.

Kevin Baggio joins me to tell the story of how a Scouser obsessed with Italian football, Roberto ... more

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.

In episode 59, I’m joined by Liverpool legend Sammy Lee.

A boyhood Red from the heart of the city, Sammy went from watching Liverpool from the stands to playing in one of the g... more

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.

In episode 58, I’m joined by former Wigan Athletic captain Emmerson Boyce.

Best remembered for lifting the FA Cup with Wigan in 2013 after one of the greatest shocks in Wembley... more

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.

In episode 57, Roddy Collins returns for Part Two of one of the most chaotic, honest and entertaining interviews we’ve ever recorded.

After covering his playing career in Part ... more

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Kevin Baggio
Football storyteller with World Cup Argentina experiences
Episode: Kevin Baggio: I Went to Argentina for Messi’s World Cup | The Football Historian Podcast #60
Sammy Lee
Former Liverpool and Everton player; coach and staff member
Liverpool Football Club (historical) / Everton (coaching)
Episode: Sammy Lee: Liverpool, Gerrard, Carragher, Rafa & The Everton Decision | The Football Historian Podcast #59
Emmerson Boyce
Former professional footballer who played for Wigan Athletic, later involved in Barbados football
Wigan Athletic, Barbados football initiatives
Episode: Emmerson Boyce: Wigan’s FA Cup Miracle, Barbados & Barclaysmen | The Football Historian Podcast #58
Roddy Collins
Former football manager and player
Ireland and clubs mentioned in transcript
Episode: Roddy Collins Pt.2: They Tried To Sack Me… Then I Won The Double | The Football Historian Podcast #57
Neil Mellor
Former professional footballer who played for Liverpool, Preston North End, and other clubs; now a pundit and broadcaster
Former clubs: Liverpool, Preston North End; Pundit on LSE TV and Sky Sports
Episode: Neil Mellor: Rafa Benitez, Istanbul & Liverpool’s Hidden Truths | The Football Historian Podcast #56
Jim Daly
Comedian, football fan, and football performer
Match of the Daily tour
Episode: Jim Daly: The Truth About Football Fans | The Football Historian Podcast #53
Nathan Ellington
Former professional footballer known for his time at Bristol Rovers and Wigan Athletic
Football clubs mentioned in interview
Episode: Nathan Ellington | The Football Historian Podcast | #52 (Part One)
Tyler Smith
Public figure and former contestant on The Traitors; football enthusiast with deep Liverpool heritage
The Traitors (TV show)
Episode: Tyler Smith (The Traitors) | The Football Historian Podcast | #51
Sonny Pike
Former professional footballer and Liverpool fan
Former football player
Episode: Sonny Pike | The Football Historian Podcast | #50

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Peter Henney Jones
Host of The Football Historian Podcast, guiding in-depth conversations with former players and football insiders

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Kevin Baggio: I Went to Argentina for Messi’s World Cup | The Football Historian Podcast #60
Q: Maradona or Messi?
Maradona for overall mythos and impact, though Messi has closed the gap due to his World Cup performance and leadership during the tournament.
Kevin Baggio: I Went to Argentina for Messi’s World Cup | The Football Historian Podcast #60
Q: Pele or Maradona?
Maradona, with a preference for the aura and history surrounding him; the guest places Maradona just slightly above Pele in impact.
Kevin Baggio: I Went to Argentina for Messi’s World Cup | The Football Historian Podcast #60
Q: Messi or Ronaldo?
Messi, viewed as the natural talent; Ronaldo is admired for his achievements, but Messi edges it in natural ability.
Kevin Baggio: I Went to Argentina for Messi’s World Cup | The Football Historian Podcast #60
Q: Gerrard or Lampard or Scholes?
Gerrard, but I often mention Lampard and Scholes; I value Gerrard for being all-action and influential in his era.
Emmerson Boyce: Wigan’s FA Cup Miracle, Barbados & Barclaysmen | The Football Historian Podcast #58
Q: What was it like to win the FA Cup with Wigan and then to come back to the club fans after the victory?
The win was magical and unforgettable; walking up the steps, the crowd, and the sense of disbelief mixed with joy defined one of the sport's greatest moments. Yet there was also recalibration afterward, including a difficult relegation in the same season and a complicated departure from the club.

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The show leans into deep, narrative-driven football history through candid conversations with former players, managers, and influential voices connected to the sport. Episodes center on personal career arcs, legendary clubs, and behind-the-scenes moments—ranging from iconic European nights and title-winning campaigns to the politics and culture that shaped the game. A standout strength is the ability to blend intimate storytelling with broader historical context, offering listeners a detailed, human-centered view of football's evolving story. The format often features long-form interviews that unpack leadership, team culture, fan dynamics, and the shifting media landscape surrounding the sport, making it especially appealing to listeners wh... more

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1. Kevin Baggio
2. Sammy Lee
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4. Roddy Collins
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7. Nathan Ellington
8. Tyler Smith

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