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Tactical Touch
TGS
16 episodes
1 week ago
Tactical Touch is a football history podcast exploring the inspirational stories behind the game. From how clubs were founded to moments that shaped nations, each episode dives into powerful tales of identity, passion, and resilience. No match reports, no punditry, just the stories that made football what it is today.
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Tactical Touch is a football history podcast exploring the inspirational stories behind the game. From how clubs were founded to moments that shaped nations, each episode dives into powerful tales of identity, passion, and resilience. No match reports, no punditry, just the stories that made football what it is today.
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2. Liverpool FC: Born From a Split, Forged by Fire
Tactical Touch
8 minutes 1 second
6 months ago
2. Liverpool FC: Born From a Split, Forged by Fire

Before the trophies, before the European nights, and before "You'll Never Walk Alone" echoed through Anfield… there was a fallout over rent and beer.

In this episode, we dive into the surprising and dramatic birth of Liverpool Football Club, a team that rose from conflict, ambition, and a stubborn brewer with a vision.

Most people know Liverpool as a footballing powerhouse. But few know how the club came into existence — not out of glory or triumph, but out of a bitter breakup with their city rivals, Everton.

You'll discover:

  • How a power struggle between John Houlding (club president and stadium owner) and Everton’s board tore the club in two
  • Why beer and rising rent played a central role in the dramatic split
  • The birth of a brand-new club in 1892 — with no players, no name, and just a stadium left behind
  • The clever way Houlding tried (and failed) to steal Everton’s name… and how the rejection led to the perfect alternative: Liverpool Football Club
  • How the Reds earned their place from scratch — recruiting a team of Scots nicknamed “The Team of All the Macs” and smashing their first league season unbeaten
  • Why Everton and Liverpool became the city’s friendly rivals, and how the first Merseyside Derby sparked a century of passion

This episode is packed with twists: legal drama, personal betrayal, unexpected victories, and a city learning to love two teams instead of one. Whether you live and breathe football or can’t tell a pitch from a pint, this is a story of identity, community, and starting again when the odds are stacked against you.

At its heart, this isn’t just a football story. It’s a story about loyalty, legacy, and the power of a name.

You’ll walk away knowing:

  • Why Liverpool fans still sing “You’ll Never Walk Alone” with their whole heart
  • How a small act of defiance in 1892 changed football history forever
  • And why, in Liverpool, football is never just a game — it’s family.

🎧 Perfect for new listeners or long-time fans. Hit play to discover how Liverpool FC was forged not in glory, but in grit.

Follow the show and share it with someone who loves stories that matter — even if they’ve never watched a single match.

Tactical Touch
Tactical Touch is a football history podcast exploring the inspirational stories behind the game. From how clubs were founded to moments that shaped nations, each episode dives into powerful tales of identity, passion, and resilience. No match reports, no punditry, just the stories that made football what it is today.