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Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast

An in-depth, nostalgic celebration of football in the eighties and nineties, where the wider world of sport and popular culture are occasionally welcome visitors. nessundorma.substack.com

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135:09

S4 Ep 3: France 98 pt 3 – the denouement

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2020/12/08

We’ve arrived at the last eight in France, and Gary, Rob and Mike have much to discuss.Settle in for a chat about two of the greatest World Cup matches of the modern era, one of the most celebrated goals in the history of the tournament, the bombshell story that broke just before the final and a Petit goal that’s anything but.We also reflect on the tournament as a whole, picking our favourite moments and matches, and run the rule over the FIFA All-Star squad. Then – and only then – are we done with

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149:18

S4 Ep2: France 98 pt 2 – the Round of 16

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2020/12/01

That isn’t a misprint – we really have spun the thick end of two hours out of one round of World Cup football. Gary, Rob and Mike return for a review of the last 16 in France. We look at a devastating performance by Ronaldo, the World Cup’s first ever golden goal and there’s an extended segment on an epic tussle between England and Argentina that goes on almost as long as the game itself. Around that we also take a look back at the career of Michel Platini and note the recent passing of Liverpool

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113:28

S4 Ep1: France 98, Pt 1 - The Groups

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2020/11/06

If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, then you're Nessun Dorma's target demographic. We're back, and to open season four we're focusing on the last World Cup of the twentieth century. Part 1 of our review of France 98 takes in the group stages - Brazil as a Nike product line, the Blanco hop, Des Lynam wondering why you're not at work, Ivan Zamorano's energetic singing, Sunday Oliseh's half-volley humdinger and much more besides. As a bonus feature we also take a look back at the career of The

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38:49

Bonus Ep: Middlesbrough 1996-97

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2020/07/02

Middlesbrough’s 1996-97 season was the mother of all rollercoasters. They reached two cup finals, lost them both and were relegated – yet they were talk of the football world. Rob talks to Tom Flight, author of Yer Joking Aren’t Ya?, about Boro’s madcap season: the AWOL superstars, the hat-trick of 3-3 draws, the three-point deduction that ultimately sent them down - and the sheer joy of watching Juninho. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices

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74:45

S3 Ep10: Rovers Revolution

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2020/05/17

It’s 25 years since Blackburn Rovers won the Premier League title in incredible circumstances. In the last episode of our current season, Rob talks to John Duerden, author of Rovers Revolution, about Blackburn’s dramatic rise under Jack Walker, the monstrous brilliance of Alan Shearer – and that unforgettable afternoon at Anfield. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to

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69:30

S3 Ep9: Escape To Victory

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2020/04/19

Possibly the oldest football we have ever discussed, as we take on the 1981 film about a match in the 1940s. Join Lee, Scott Murray and Carrie Dunn as they ramble about the film that all people in their right mind should adore. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nessundorma.substack.com

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45:54

S3 Ep8: Man United under Big Ron

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2020/04/16

In five and a half years at Old Trafford, Ron Atkinson made Manchester United glamorous again. Rob talks to Wayne Barton, author of Que Sera Sera, about the glorious victories, the doomed title challenges and whether fewer beers would have meant more trophies See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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109:23

S3 Ep7: Graham Taylor's England

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2020/04/08

Gary and Mike are joined by special guest Lionel Bernie, ghost writer of the fantastic Graham Taylor autobiography 'In His Own Words', for a look at the Watford managerial legend's time in charge of the national side. It's all here - Euro 92, subbing off Gary Lineker, that documentary, some reprehensible tabloid coverage, the doomed bid to reach USA '94 and an inspiring speech in Rotterdam that makes our eyes very moist indeed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more

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127:49

S3 Ep6 Pt2: Mexico 86 - The Knockouts

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2020/03/29

Now that Silsoe’s “Aztec Gold” has faded out, it’s time to put on “Aztec Lightning” by Heads. Gary, Rob and Mike are back to complete their review of the 1986 World Cup with a look at the knockout phases in Mexico, and there’s an awful lot going on here. Tuck in for two of the greatest World Cup matches of all time, a heart-breaking 5-1 thrashing and one man taking over the tournament like never before. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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107:42

S3 Ep6 Pt1: Mexico 86 - The Groups

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2020/03/22

Strike up "Aztec Gold" by Silsoe, because we’re about to take you on a 2-part journey back to the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. In this first episode Gary, Rob and Mike discuss (among other things) qualification, mascots, altitude, the group stages and Bobby Robson putting his faith in Everton for a crucial match against Poland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss

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105:56

S3 Ep5: The Season of Sleaze

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2020/01/26

Lee, Rob and Gary take a (very) long look at the 1994-95 Season Of Sleaze, including drugs, battered taxi drivers, bungs, a kung-fu kick, a tearful press conference and much more. There's also a tall Irishman in the Underrated Hall of Fame. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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79:17

S3 Ep4: Rangers' 92-93 European adventure

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2020/01/19

Lee, Rob and Scott Murray talk about Rangers' greatest European Cup season and have another chat about a Journeyman and an Underrated Hall Of Fame Nominee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nessundorma.substack.com

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34:53

BONUS: Interview with Rob Sloman, Howard's Way director

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2019/12/05

To celebrate the release of the 1980s Everton documentary Howard's Way, our Gary has a good old chat with the director Rob Sloman. *apologies for some slight echo in parts, we unfortunately left Gary in charge of the mixer. Never again... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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124:46

S3 Ep3: Euro 88

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2019/10/27

Our next episode is here as we take a good, long (and believe us when we say it's long) look at Euro 88. Netherlands triumph, bicycles in the air, BELANOOOOOOV, that volley, that other volley, England folding like a broken concertina - it's all here.There's also another Underrated Hall Of Fame nominee and our latest glorious, mulleted, bow-legged Journeyman Of The Week See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a

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89:23

S3 Ep2: Ardiles and The Famous Five

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2019/09/27

Come with us back to 1994, when Tottenham went mad under Ossie Ardiles and played The Famous Five. We have a good old chat about what that was all about and also consider the team's legacy and whether they have been harshly judged.There's a Coventry player considered for the Underrated Hall Of Fame (not, it's not Cobi Jones), and perhaps the most journeymannish journeyman yet in our latest Journeyman of the Week See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad

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77:26

S3 Ep1: Liverpool & The Perch

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2019/08/25

Lee, Rob Smyth and Scott Murray are here on our return episode to consider an addition to the Underrated Hall Of Fame, another Journeyman Of The Week and have a long chat about Liverpool & The Perch. (You'll want to listen to understand what the bloody hell this perch this is all about, surely?) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or

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81:12

USA 94

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2019/06/26

Lee, Rob and Mike are back for a special episode to celebrate the 25th anniversary of World Cup USA94. We take a good old deep dive into all the talking points and maybe a few you haven't talked about. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nessundorma.substack.com

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13:07

ND Extra Time: "Diego Maradona" review

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2019/06/12

The new documentary "Diego Maradona" is in cinemas this week. Gary has had an early peek at it and in this bonus episode he let you know what he thinks.DIEGO MARADONA IS OUT IN CINEMAS FROM FRIDAY 14 JUNE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nessundorma.substack.com

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87:28

S2 Ep4: Nottingham Forest - the "inbetween" years...

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2018/12/12

We have a chat about Nottingham Forest’s "inbetween" years*: after the European Cups, and up to the relegation in 1993. To help us along on the journey we have Gary Naylor and Forest fan and Guardian journalist, Nick Miller.*yes, we've made that period title up See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,

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67:35

S2 Ep3: Oldham Athletic 1989-1994

Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast ·

2018/11/28

In this episode we allow Lee to wallow in the gorgeous warm waters of a time when his football club didn’t cause him abject misery as we take a look at the glorious days of Oldham Athletic between 1989 and 1994. A tale of over achievement, cup runs, promotion, playing with one centre back and a rollercoaster ride that ultimately ended in relegation... so many relegations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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