What was it like to be in the stadium, reporting on that England v Argentina World Cup quarter-final in 1986? How does a football writer get themselves on a boat in the round the world yacht race?Journalist, documentary maker and football writer Michael Calvin, joins us for the final episode in Series 2. Michael discusses his relationship with the beautiful game, recommends three football books and selects three songs from the soundtrack to his life. In this episode of What's the Score?' we discuss everything from: Maradona to Lech Wałęsa, Tom Brady to Muhammed Ali. Tune in to find out how a journalist/reporter gets a feeling for when iconic sporting moments are going to happen.
What happens when your ex-girlfriend is related to a famous historical figure? What do you learn, living with Dr Dré? Dotun Adebayo of Radio 5-Live World Football Phone in and The Brazilian Shirt Named Podcast fame, joins us to discuss his relationship with the beautiful game, share three football book recommendations and selects three songs that should be sung by all football fans. In this episode we discuss everything from: Tim Sherwood to Eazy-E, Growing up in North London to Tim Vickery's favourite rhyming couplet. Tune in to listen to Dotun, as he gives us a live rendition of Eddie Cochran's C'mon Everybody
Did you write poetry when you were 18? What song do you sing out loud to? Just a couple of the subjects covered when, These Football Times writer, multi football book author and passionate advocate of Dutch football in the 1970s, Gary Thacker. Joins us to discuss his relationship with the Beautiful Game. Gary also recommends his three football books and chooses three songs that are set against the backdrop to his life. We discuss everything from Johan Cruyff to Gene Kelly and Ajax to Walsall. Tune in to the show to hear how Gary found a love of football writing through his love of writing poetry as a teenager!
What does it feel to walk up the stairs at Wembley Stadium and lift the FA Cup? How difficult is it to play your entire professional football career as a diabetic? Former Tottenham captain and club icon Gary Mabbutt joins us to discuss his relationship with the beautiful game. Gary recommends his three favourite football books and selects three songs from the soundtrack to his life. In this first episode of Series 2 of What's the Score? We discuss everything from Gazza in the 1991 FA Cup Final to the Lion King and a love of Fever Pitch to singing Robbie Williams' Angels. Tune in to the show to find out how Bill Nicholson persuaded a young Gary Mabbutt to sign for Spurs.
Were the Sex Pistols some of our most talented poets? How did it feel to sit in the press box for the Brazil v Italy match at the 1982 World Cup? Former Chief Football Writer and author Patrick Barclay joins us to discus his relationship with the beautiful game, recommend three football books, and discuses the songs that make up the soundtrack to his life. In this special episode which serves as a taster for the upcoming Series 2, we discuss everything from ACDC to remaining impartial in the press box, John Lydon to being a Dundee supporter. Tune in to the show to hear Patrick discuss the meaning behind 'A Whole Lotta Rosie.'
How do you begin to organise a full testimonial year for Vincent Kompany? What do you do when Eric Cantona just walks into your kitchen and wants to chat about the 'derby game?' PR expert and organiser of the NWFAs, Laura Wolfe, joins us to discuss her relationship with the beautiful game. Laura recommends her three favourite football books and selects three songs from the soundtrack to her life. In Episode 6 of What's the Score? We discuss everything from: Liam Gallagher to Barbra Streisand, Pep Guardiola singing along to an acoustic version of Wonderwall to Laura's mum leaving her seat before Sergio Agüero scored THAT goal. Tune in to the show to find out what happens, when you agree to take part in a documentary about the Manchester derby.
"The boy's a genius" - An iconic commentary line from an iconic World Cup. ITV commentator John Helm joins us to discuss his incredible career and relationship with the beautiful game. He also recommends three of his favourite football books and selects three songs from the soundtrack to his life. In episode 5 of What's the Score? We discuss everything from: Commentating on THAT Brazil vs Italy game in 1982 to supporting Bradford Park Avenue, James Bond to Brian Clough. Tune in to the show to hear first hand, what it was like to have the responsibility of commentating on one of English football's darkest moment's.
Do you support a different team to the rest of your entire family? What is the greatest movie score? Sal Bono, Emmy nominated reporter and passionate Azzurri fan, discusses his relationship with Calcio, recommends his three favourite football books and selects songs that make up the soundtrack to his life. In episode 4 of What's the Score? We discuss everything from Indiana Jones to opera, Andrea Pirlo to plumbing. Tune in to the show to find out how a massive childhood error, saw Sal became an AC Milan fan for life.
What was the first football match you went to? Which song best reminds you of your childhood? Steven Scragg, multi award nominated football writer and the author of the UEFA Club Competitions 'Trilogy' (inc A Tournament Frozen in Time) discusses his relationship with football, recommends his three favourite football books and selects the songs that make up the soundtrack to his life. On our second episode of 'What's the Score?' we cover everything from: Garrincha to The Who, losing clothes on a night out to who picks the music in the car. Tune in to the show to find out which member of Steven's family wrote up George Harrison's cards, just before he and the rest of the Beatles went to Hamburg, to see if they could maybe make a living as a band!
What football book should you read next? What song best describes you? Tim Vickery, BBC Sport's South American football correspondent, discusses his relationship with the beautiful game, shares his favourite ever football books and selects the songs that make up the soundtrack of his life. On our very first episode of 'What's the Score?' everything is covered, from David Niven to Pelé, council housing to The Beatles. Tune in to the show to find out what Tim Vickery would do first, if he was the next British Prime Minister.
Hello and welcome to a new football podcast that invites guests from the world of football to discuss their relationship with the 'beautiful game'. A podcast that gets to know every guest through their love of football, music and books. This a preview to Series 1 - 6x episodes all 45 minutes + injury time in length. If you love football and culture then this podcast is for you. My name is Stuart Horsfield and this... is What's the Score?