By Far The Greatest Team Football Podcast

Join Graham and Jamie as they bask in the Mediterranean glow and take a nostalgic dive into one of the UEFA European Championship's most iconic moments. In this special episode of *By Far The Greatest Team*, we revisit the birth of a football legend—the Panenka.  Travel back to 1976, when Antonín Panenka's audacious penalty shootout maneuver secured Czechoslovakia's triumph in the U...

As Graham and Jamie gear up for Season 3 under the Mediterranean sun, we're turning back the clock to relive some classic UEFA European Championship moments. In this episode of *By Far The Greatest Team*, we revisit the unforgettable journey of Iceland in Euro 2016.  This tiny nation captivated the world with their remarkable performance, defying all odds to reach the quarter-finals and sendi...

As Graham and Jamie bask in the Mediterranean sun, gearing up for the highly anticipated Season 3, we reheat a few UEFA European Championship teams from past episodes. Kicking off, revisiting the legendary Netherlands squad of 1988. Known for their dazzling style and remarkable teamwork, this team captured the hearts of football fans worldwide, and for many, became everyone's favorite second...

In this thrilling season finale, hosts Graham and Jamie are joined by regular guests Phil Craig and Stefan Shaw to delve into the exhilarating world of EURO 1996.  Shifting the spotlight away from England, our football aficionados embark on an in-depth analysis of the 15 other teams that took part in this historic tournament. From the underdogs to the powerhouses, each team's journey and impa...

How Great Were England 1996? Was EURO ’96 the moment football came home — or the summer England nearly brought it home? In this nostalgic England 1996 special of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by a very special guest: Steve Double , the FA and England press officer during that unforgettable tournament. We relive the highs and lows of England’s journey thro...

Join hosts Graham and Jamie for an electrifying season finale of "By Far The Greatest Team" as they are joined by regular guests Phil Craig and Shane Guiliano. In this special episode, the quartet looks back at all the teams ranked for greatness during Season 2. They dive deep into memorable moments, surprising upsets, and standout performances that defined this season's journey. Bu...

How Great Were Coventry City 1986–1987? How did Coventry City 1986–87 ride the FA Cup’s purest magic all the way to Wembley — and win one of the most iconic finals in football folklore? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney — joined by special guest Jamie Wilson — dive deep into Coventry City’s unforgettable journey to FA Cup glory . We retrace the remark...

How Great Was the 1980s FA Cup Final TV Build-Up?  Was the 1980s FA Cup Final TV build-up the greatest pre-match ritual football ever had? In Part 1 of this FA Cup Final Special, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by football enthusiast Jamie Wilson for a nostalgic journey back to the 1980s — reliving the unforgettable build-up to FA Cup Final day and the traditions that made it feel li...

How Great Were Celtic 2000–2005?  Was Martin O’Neill’s Celtic (2000–2005) the club’s greatest modern side — and how did it reshape Scottish football in the new millennium? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by very special guest Martin Ferguson — a passionate season ticket holder and lifelong Celtic supporter — to dive deep into the legacy o...

How Great Were Northern Ireland 1982?  How did Northern Ireland 1982 defy the odds at the World Cup — and why does their run still feel like one of tournament football’s purest miracles? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney take listeners back to the 1982 World Cup Finals in Spain — a defining moment in Northern Irish football history. Under the astute l...

How Great Were Borussia Dortmund 2008–2015?  How great were Jürgen Klopp’s Borussia Dortmund (2008–2015) — and did they build the most influential playing style of the modern German era? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by special guest Matt Leigh to dive into the legacy of Klopp’s Dortmund — a team defined by intensity, belief, youth, and...

How Great Were Steaua Bucharest 1985–1989? How great were Steaua Bucharest 1985–1989 — European champions, domestic superpower… and one of football’s most debated dynasties? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney delve into the captivating story of Steaua Bucharest , the Romanian powerhouse of the 1980s — a club from the capital backed by strong state and...

How Great Were Bolton Wanderers 1999–2007? How did Sam Allardyce turn Bolton Wanderers from a yo-yo club into a Premier League force — and why do we still debate whether this era was “edge of greatness” or true greatness? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by North West football expert Declan Clark to dive deep into the legacy of Bolton Wand...

How Great Were England 1982?  How great were England 1982 — and why does España ’82 still feel like one of English football’s most nostalgic “what-if” tournaments? In this special episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by their inaugural guest Scott Somenthal for a joyful, debate-heavy trip back to the England 1982 World Cup team. We relive the campaign...

How Great Were Cambridge United 1990–1992?  Where do Cambridge United (1990–92) rank in the Table of Greatness? From relegation battles to the brink of the Premier League, Cambridge United’s early ’90s rise was as unexpected as it was dramatic. In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by regular expert Jamie “South Coast” Wilson to debate the high...

How Great Were West Germany 1954?  Where do West Germany (1954) rank in the Table of Greatness — and was the Miracle of Bern the greatest World Cup upset of all time? The 1954 World Cup is one of football’s most iconic tournaments, and West Germany’s triumph remains a defining moment in the sport’s history. In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney revisit th...

How Great Were Total Network Solutions 2003–2006?  Where do Total Network Solutions (2003–06) rank in the Table of Greatness — and were they the club that accidentally predicted football’s corporate future? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney take a deep dive into the fascinating history of Total Network Solutions — the club that would become The New Sa...

How Great Were SS Lazio 1973–1974?  How did SS Lazio 1973–74 win the Scudetto amid chaos — and where does their greatness sit when the story is as wild as the football? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by returning guest Phil Craig to dive into the riveting, turbulent history of Lazio’s 1973/74 Scudetto winners — one of Italian football’s...

How Great Were Rochester Lancers 1967–1971?  Where do the Rochester Lancers (1967–71) rank in the Table of Greatness — and what do they reveal about American soccer’s first great boom? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by esteemed US journalist Michael Lewis for an unforgettable journey through the early story of soccer in the United States...

How Great Were Ajax 1994–1996? How great were AFC Ajax 1994–96 — and where do they rank among football’s all-time elite? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined once again by football enthusiast and master of controversy Shane Guiliano to unravel the brilliance of one of the modern game’s most celebrated sides: Ajax 1994–1996 . We revisit Ajax’s...

How Great Were Fulham 2009–2010?  How did Roy Hodgson’s Fulham (2009–10) go from underdogs to European finalists — and where does this run rank among football’s greatest “small club” miracles? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by special guest Stuart Burgess — a die-hard Fulham fan — to relive one of the most unexpected and brilliant chapte...

How Great Were West Bromwich Albion 1978–1981? How great were West Bromwich Albion 1978–1981 — and why does this era still feel like one of English football’s most iconic “nearly” peaks of style and identity? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by West Bromwich Albion fan Ian Ward to look back at the Baggies’ golden period from 1978 to 1981 —...

How Great Were Napoli 1986–1990?  How did Diego Maradona turn Napoli into champions — and did Napoli 1986–1990 become the ultimate proof that one player can transform a club, a city, and an entire footballing hierarchy? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney return from their mid-winter break with a belter: the story of Maradona’s Napoli (1986–1990) — one...

In the best traditions of the Bundesliga, hosts Graham and Jamie are taking a mid-season winter break. The podcast will be back in January for tales of the all-time and the blinkered greats, and everything inbetween. If you enjoy these podcasts, please don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating and also tell everyone about them!

How Great Were Calais Racing Union 1999–2000?  Can an amateur team become “great” purely through a cup run? And where do Calais Racing Union (1999–2000) rank in football’s greatest underdog stories? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney dive into one of the most enchanting, heartwarming tales in football history: the romantic giant-killer run of Calais Ra...