If you enjoyed The Big Match back in 70s & 80s
you’ll remember John Helm who covered Yorkshire clubs, he’s now commentating for @lincolncityfc.bsky.social as they look forward to Championship..

Daniel Mann has covered hundreds of matches over last 20 years, one of his favourites was the crazy 2015 League One Play-Offs semi 2nd leg between @swindontown.bsky.social & @sheffieldunitedfc.bsky.social
Find out why here - bit.ly/4vz4d0D

Over a decade before Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney were born @tonyjonescomm.bsky.social was watching his first match at Racecourse ground as @wrexhamafc.co.uk beat Chester Find out more here - bit.ly/47HD0P5

Part 2 of Matt Holland episode covers latter part of his Ipswich career, the Charlton years and representing Ireland - bit.ly/4dXc8yf

Here’s @charltonathletic.bsky.social & @ipswichtown.bsky.social legend Matt Holland on his first steps as a footballer - bit.ly/4886gyz

If you’re an @arsenalfc.bsky.social fan, an FA Cup win over @tottehotspur.com ranks as a good starting point. Listen to Katie Shanahan’s episode to learn more - bit.ly/4c1F3Qm

The big League Cup final quiz Arsenal and Manchester City meet at Wembley on Sunday. How much do you remember about previous finals?

I predict nobody will get more than 10 out of 15 right bit.ly/4rP4CsT

The big League Cup final quiz Arsenal and Manchester City meet at Wembley on Sunday. How much do you remember about previous finals?

League Cup final appetiser bit.ly/4rP4CsT

A wee milestone for the pod, this week is 100th episode and will be made up of a few highlights from last 2 years - bit.ly/4bfdLEN

Here’s Part 1 of @mrgeoffpeters.bsky.social episode. In his first match Leicester City beat Manchester United 1-0 through a Jim Melrose goal - bit.ly/4b0wx2x

Although her first match at Molineux was only a 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers, @jacquioatley.bsky.social did get to see Ian Holloway score for away side. Find out more here - bit.ly/4rAVcln

Tough times for @leicestercitybr.bsky.social fans right now, here’s some distraction as Charlotte Nicol talks about her first match at Filbert Street in 1972 bit.ly/4rlwpl0

As a Spurs fan, going to Highbury for your first proper match is an interesting choice. Find out how it happened to @adampowley.bsky.social
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As Thomas Frank departs it’s apt that this week’s episode features Spurs fan and writer @adampowley.bsky.social whose first game was at, of all places, Highbury. Find out more here - bit.ly/3Mcm0sJ

As an Arsenal fan, White Hart Lane is an interesting place for your first match. But Mike Bovill has a pretty good excuse as it featured a certain Diego Maradona, find out more here - bit.ly/4byBeTc

When Scotland set off for 1978 World Cup there was much optimism that they would ‘shake them up’ but as 6-year-old @jnorthcroft.bsky.social documented it didn’t last too long
Find out more here -
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On his father’s shoulders, was how commentator Ian Darke took in his first match to see @portsmouthfc.bsky.social
at Fratton Park in 1957. Find out more here -
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I was on a football tour in Dublin and we had a big Tottenham fan in our side who was understandably a little bit miffed.

Ha ha, as you will find out from listening to Jon’s episode he was also at University. Love the sudden profusion of Arsenal shirts, who would have thought it.

‘It’s up for grabs now’. Where were you when this happened? Find out where @jonspurling.bsky.social was (spoiler he wasn’t at Anfield) here - bit.ly/4b29g1W

How many people had Pele in the crowd at their first match? Well @jonspurling.bsky.social did and he saw @astonvillafc.bsky.social win Division 1 & @arsefc.bsky.social secure European football. Find out more -
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Losing is horrible but even us Crystal Palace fans smiled for Macclesfield We can relate to the struggles their club has experienced in recent years so can only wish them well in the FA Cup

Yesterday’s @theguardian.com
piece on @officialcpfc.bsky.social loss to @macclesfieldfc.bsky.social
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This week’s guest is @danohagan.bsky.social whose first commentary game was via mobile phone at Wembley for @grimsbytown.bsky.social victory in 1998 Auto Windscreens Final
Find out more -
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Here’s Patrick Rodgers on his journey in search of football’s soul around Europe - bit.ly/4bcIZxI

An unusual guest on the pod this week in that he does not support a specific club, here’s Part 1 of Patrick Rodgers’ episode - bit.ly/4beHpLL

Lo, a top-flight Boxing Day fixture 41 years ago which was @kevinhatchard.bsky.social first match. Part 2 of Kevin’s episode out today - bit.ly/3MRlwZ0

Here’s a beaming @kevinhatchard.bsky.social with the programme from his first match @lfcr.bsky.social 1 @leicestercitybr.bsky.social 2 Boxing Day 1984. Find out more -
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Football quiz: how much do you know about the Africa Cup of Nations? Morocco are the hosts and favourites for this year’s Afcon. How well do you remember previous tournaments?

So with Afcon kicking off this weekend here’s a quiz to test your knowledge -
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At @raecomm.bsky.social first match @afc.co.uk the programme was looking forward to 1974 World Cup. Little did 6-year-old Derek know he would be going to so many World Cups as a commentator. Find out more about his journey - bit.ly/3MFYzIc

Find out how @raecomm.bsky.social sneaked into his first @afc.co.uk match - bit.ly/3Yww95S