What does it truly mean to represent your country at the highest level? Coming in from the Cold starts in the late 19th century and spans three centuries. Jessica Creighton tells the history of black footballers in England with personal stories from iconic players and managers and insights from sports historians and experts. Football's early Black trailblazers influenced generations of household names in the English game who then became pioneers themselves - breaking down barriers whilst playing professionally for English clubs and ultimately the Three Lions, England's national team.
The six-part podcast series charts the history of well-known figures such as Ian Wright, John Barnes, Viv Anderson, Brendon Batson, Clyde Best, Cyrille Regis, Laurie Cunningham, Luther Blissett, Justin Fashanu, Paul Ince, Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Cole, Raheem Sterling, Les Ferdinand, Andy Cole and Viv Anderson, alongside the lesser-known forebears; Arthur Wharton, Walter Tull, Jack Leslie, Lindy Delapenha, John Charles, Ces Podd and Albert Johannesson.
Awards:
Best Sports Show, Radio Academy ARIAS Awards 2021 (Gold winner)
Best Factual Series, Radio Academy ARIAS Awards 2021 (Silver winner)
Best Sports and Recreation Documentary, New York Festival Radio Awards 2021 (Bronze Winner)
Best Audio, British Sports Journalism Awards 2020 (Bronze winner)
Best Sports Podcast, British Podcast Awards 2021 (nominee)
Podcast of the Year, Sports Industry Awards 2021 (nominee)
Best New Podcast, Spotify UK 2020 (shortlist)
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What does it truly mean to represent your country at the highest level? Coming in from the Cold starts in the late 19th century and spans three centuries. Jessica Creighton tells the history of black footballers in England with personal stories from iconic players and managers and insights from sports historians and experts. Football's early Black trailblazers influenced generations of household names in the English game who then became pioneers themselves - breaking down barriers whilst playing professionally for English clubs and ultimately the Three Lions, England's national team.
The six-part podcast series charts the history of well-known figures such as Ian Wright, John Barnes, Viv Anderson, Brendon Batson, Clyde Best, Cyrille Regis, Laurie Cunningham, Luther Blissett, Justin Fashanu, Paul Ince, Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Cole, Raheem Sterling, Les Ferdinand, Andy Cole and Viv Anderson, alongside the lesser-known forebears; Arthur Wharton, Walter Tull, Jack Leslie, Lindy Delapenha, John Charles, Ces Podd and Albert Johannesson.
Awards:
Best Sports Show, Radio Academy ARIAS Awards 2021 (Gold winner)
Best Factual Series, Radio Academy ARIAS Awards 2021 (Silver winner)
Best Sports and Recreation Documentary, New York Festival Radio Awards 2021 (Bronze Winner)
Best Audio, British Sports Journalism Awards 2020 (Bronze winner)
Best Sports Podcast, British Podcast Awards 2021 (nominee)
Podcast of the Year, Sports Industry Awards 2021 (nominee)
Best New Podcast, Spotify UK 2020 (shortlist)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is the story of Black footballers in the English game. This is our sporting history, this is yours.
In Episode 5, we’ll head into possibly the most transformative period of time for the national game. The 1990s...
When the game was rebooted off the back of the national team being a force once again in major tournaments; the Premier League was born; and a new age of superstar overseas talent changed English football for good. The changing perception of the Black footballer in England would be personified by a player who brought the streets to stadiums - and inspired generations... Ian Wright.
We tell the story of how Paul Ince became the first Black England captain, Andy Cole winning every domestic honour, and being a part of that treble winning team & Les Ferdinand, the icon who's impact and influence is still felt in the game now, PLUS the formation of Kick It Out, founded by Lord Herman Ouseley.
They are trailblazers and history makers. Players who made a place for themselves, and the Black and Mixed Race footballers who would follow them.
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