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The Football History Boys

The Football History Boys
Brazil
Italy
England
World Cup
United States
1970 FIFA World Cup
Hungary
West Germany
1966 World Cup
Premier League
France
Spain
1962 World Cup
Germany World Cup 2006
Alan Shearer
Bob Paisley
Mia Hamm
Sir Alex Ferguson
Marco Van Basten
Brazil 1982 World Cup Team

The Football History Boys were founded in 2013 and write about the stunning history of the beautiful game. Ben Jones and Gareth Thomas are venturing into the world of podcasts, bringing their love for football to your ears! Give us a listen and check us out on Twitter: @TFHBs. Subscribe to the podcast here! creators.spotify.com/pod/show/thefootballhistoryboys/subscribe

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • In depth

    Love listening to this pod with my son. Opens his eyes to what football used to be like. Looking forward to the post 2002 world cups

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SamFred15
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • The best

    Brilliant.epic. Those are only two of the many words that can be used to describe this

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    5
    MikeCheznut
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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A reliable source for guests and sponsorships in football history storytelling.
The hosts bring deep knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for football history.
Smart, insightful analysis that makes old tournaments feel fresh.
High-quality storytelling with strong quotes and memorable anecdotes.

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Apple Podcasts
#242
United States/Sports/Soccer
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#218
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#221
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#19
Saudi Arabia/Sports/Soccer
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#53
Saudi Arabia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#178
New Zealand/Sports/Soccer

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A deep-dish listen for football history buffs, with long-form retrospectives on classic World Cups and the sport's evolution. Episodes blend match-by-match recall, political and cultural context, and personal anecdotes to illuminate how tournaments shaped modern football—from tactical innovations to global fandom and iconic players. The hosts' friendly banter and well-researched storytelling often connect historical moments to broader cultural shifts, making complex eras accessible and entertaining. A standout trait is the consistent focus on historical significance and legacy, not just scorelines, which should appeal to listeners who crave context-rich sports history.

Overall, the show stands out for turning archival football into narrati... more

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The Football History Boys launched 7 years ago and published 63 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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