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The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of glory and heartbreak in the biggest finals

Fun AND Educational Productions

Reliving the magic and nostalgia of the best Cup finals in football history. World Cups, Euros, Champions League, FA Cup, we cover the stories, the build ups, connecting the main characters to the moments that made football history. Come and join Adam and Lewis as they inform you with irreverence the best matches in football folklore!

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00:39:10

EURO FINAL - 1996 Germany vs Czech Republic PART ONE

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2024/10/22

It's here! Arguably the episode that this Pod was made for! The year is 1996, Lightning Seeds are blaring from passing car windows, England is hosting a major tournament and Paul Gascoigne is visiting Dentists...kinda?! This episode was jam-packed with memories, nostalgia and joy so we had to split it for our first ever two-parter! Also, let's be honest this episode is all about England so the final itself is only lightly touched on, so sorry Germany! But this is the story of Venables and co! This

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00:38:50

EURO FINAL - 1992 Denmark vs Germany

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2024/10/09

The biggest upset in Euro's history by a team that hadn't even qualified for the tournament first time round! The plucky Danes defied the odds and met the titanic force of Germany in the final but there were plenty of stories en route to the showpiece! We talk about the legendary Laudrup brothers, the story of Kim Vilfort's heroics (in more ways than one) and try to answer the question about whether Denmark were in fact deserved winners? We have previously spoken about this final in a different

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00:30:35

EURO FINAL - 1988 Netherlands vs Soviet Union

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2024/09/22

A tournament scattered with icons: Gullit, Matthäus, Rijkaard, Vialli but there is one man that rises above all others, a certain Mr Marco Van Basten!!! We discuss his amazing tournament, the Soviet Union's epically named goalkeeper and a possible new nickname for Wayne Rooney. Of course, we also discuss the Euro 1988 final between the Netherlands and Soviet Union!This is The Final Countdown. A podcast dedicated to all the great finals from the annals of football. Each week your hosts, Adam

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00:26:01

EURO FINAL - 1984 France vs Spain

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2024/09/08

An absolute corker of a tournament sees hosts France light up the Euro's and sees Spain surprise everyone by reaching the final.Michel Platini is in ridiculous goalscoring form, Germany fail to impress and we also find out about Jean Tigana's deathly fear of penalties!!! This is The Final Countdown. A podcast dedicated to all the great finals from the annals of football. Each week your hosts, Adam and Lewis, will do a deep dive (with a generous helping of nostalgia and humour) into one of

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00:25:45

EURO FINAL - 1980 Belgium vs West Germany

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2024/08/29

This is The Final Countdown. A podcast dedicated to all the great finals from the annals of football. Each week your hosts, Adam and Lewis, will do a deep dive (with a generous helping of nostalgia and humour) into one of the greats.The Euro's continue to grow in stature as does Germany. So is this the origin of German efficiency? We answer the question of whether Antonin Panenka is Keyser Söze and we discover whose nickname was "The Header Beast"!

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00:26:02

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE - 24/25 Predictions

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2024/08/19

Our hosts go head-to-head in their predictions for the season ahead! It's a shoot from the hip pod as Lewis and Adam give their answers to the following categories: Top 5, Relegation Candidates, Top Scorer, Surprise Package and Biggest Shock...Get in touch and let us know your predictions and why not leave a 5* rating whilst you're at it?

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00:31:04

THE EURO'S - 1972, 1976

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2024/08/10

We've still got Euro fever as we look at the 1972 and 1976 finals and Germany's peak and trough when it comes to European glory. We cover so much in this episode; comparing Emile Heskey to Gerd Müller, the "Brazilians of Europe" and of course, Antonin Panenka!This is The Final Countdown. A podcast dedicated to all the great finals from the annals of football.Each week your hosts, Adam and Lewis, will do a deep dive (with a generous helping of nostalgia and humour) into one of the

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00:25:35

THE EURO'S - 1960, 1964, 1968

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2024/07/24

After recovering from the devastation of this year's final, we finally felt ready to delve into the origins of the UEFA European Championships and Adam recaps the first three tournaments and their curious beginnings. We find out that tails never fails, England took so long to enter the tournament and why the nation of Denmark are like the unpopular girl in a 2000's rom-com!This is The Final Countdown. A podcast dedicated to all the great finals from the annals of football. Each week your

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00:23:43

EURO 2024 - Final Preview

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2024/07/12

With Euro 2024 almost wrapped up and the MIGHTY THREE LIONS somehow making it to the final, we discuss the chances of beating the Spanish, Southgate's possible successor and how his legacy should be seen regardless of Sunday's result.This is The Final Countdown. A podcast dedicated to all the great finals from the annals of football. Each week your hosts, Adam and Lewis, will do a deep dive (with a generous helping of nostalgia and humour) into one of the greats.

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00:29:27

100th Episode Special

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2024/06/24

100 not out! Join us in celebration as we create our favorite 5-a-side teams, argue over Diana Ross' finishing ability and bring back fan favorite quiz game...TENSION!!A huge, huge thank you to all our amazing listeners across the globe. We LITERALLY couldn't have done it without you. Let's make a hundred more, shall we?

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00:24:27

EURO 2024 - Preview

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2024/06/13

This is The Final Countdown. A podcast dedicated to all the great finals from the annals of football. Each week your hosts, Adam and Lewis, will do a deep dive (with a generous helping of nostalgia and humour) into one of the greats.With the Euro 2024 almost upon us we discuss England's potential route to the final, the sweetness of Kylian Mbappe's tears and the teams most likely to cause our brave boys a problem. Lewis also loses his mind at the end of the episode!

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00:26:39

FINAL DAYS - 94/95 English Premier League

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2024/05/28

One of the most famous triumphs in modern history, Jack Walker's Blackburn Rovers become Premier League champions for the first and (so far) only time! West Ham's goalkeeper, Luděk Mikloško, writes himself into folklore and a certain "diving" German makes his way to British shores.Click here to listen to our review of this year's FA Cup Final between Everton and Man Utd

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00:33:36

FINAL DAYS - 93/94 English Premier League

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2024/05/22

What a season to review! There's a great escape for a team that was winning titles less than ten years earlier. Roy Keane arrives to establish Manchester United's dominance and we dig into the surprisingly fascinating history of the Manager of the Month award! We also give a shoutout to the fantastic Bryan's Gunn X/Twitter account!Click here to listen to our review of this year's FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Man Utd

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00:27:07

FINAL DAYS - 92/93 English Premier League

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2024/05/10

The Premiership has arrived! The biggest change in English football takes place this season as the old English First Division evolves into the Premier League. We discuss Alan Shearer, Manchester United, Brian Deane and short men impersonating goalkeeper Ian Walker! Rate and review our pod on your podcast app and click here to listen to our episode on the 1993 FA Cup Final between Liverpool and Sunderland

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00:35:39

FINAL DAYS - 91/92 English First Division

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2024/04/25

Footballing history is about to take place. Join us as we say goodbye and farewell to the English First Division and hello to a resurrected champion by the name of Leeds United. Led of course, by the enigmatic, mercurial, maverick - Eric Cantona!Please take two minutes to leave us a review and click here to listen to our episode on this year's FA Cup Final between Liverpool and Sunderland: https://bit.ly/facup92

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00:26:43

FINAL DAYS - 90/91 English First Division

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2024/04/02

MerseysideThe Premier League is approaching the horizion but who will take the First Division title from Liverpool's grasp as Kenny Dalglish shocks all of Merseyside, Alan Smith scores goals for "boring, boring" Arsenal and Sir Alex Fergusons claims his first European trophy for Manchester United.Please leave a review and click here to listen to our episode on this year's FA Cup Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest: https://bit.ly/fac91

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00:29:00

FINAL DAYS - 89/90 English First Division

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2024/03/20

The trumpets blare for the changing of the guard. We see the rise of Leeds and the twist of fate that saves Sir Alex Ferguson's job and begins the rampage of Manchester United over the next two decades! It's the review of the 1989/1990 English First Division.Click the link below to listen to our review of this year's FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Crystal Palace https://bit.ly/3THsmkM

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00:24:33

FINAL DAYS - 88/89 English First Division

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2024/03/04

We delve into one of the most iconic and dramatic First Division finales in history! It comes down to the last day between the top two teams - you couldn't write it! We also discuss the impact of the Hillsborough tragedy and the ramifications it would create for the league moving forward.Click the link below to listen to our review of this year's FA Cup Final between Liverpool and Everton https://bit.ly/faf89

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00:32:10

FINAL DAYS - 87/88 English First Division

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2024/02/21

It's the 1987/1988 English First Division and it is a doozy. Liverpool run rampant, the league says goodbye to two managerial stalwarts and the FA decides to pause the First Division three weeks from its conclusion in order to create a fantasy football tournament that fails spectacularly. Join us as we give you the rundown of a fantastic season!Follow & subscribe on all podcast apps. Click here to listen to our review of one of the most famous FA Cup Finals ever between Liverpool and

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00:32:12

FINAL DAYS - 86/87 English First Division

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2024/02/07

The 1986/1987 English First Division is fascinating as Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool falter, Everton triumph but the fallout of Heysel is still felt. We also learned about Asda's role in saving Wolverhampton Wanderers from bankruptcy (yep, the supermarket!) and a special shoutout to Stuart Pearce's brother, Ray! Follow & subscribe on all podcast apps. Listen to our 1987 FA Cup Final episode between Spurs and Coventry here

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