By Far The Greatest Team Football Podcast

How Great Were Oldham Athletic 1989–1990?  Was Joe Royle’s Oldham Athletic (1989–90) a flash-in-the-pan fairytale — or one of English football’s most unforgettable “pinch-me” seasons? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by North West specialist guest Declan Clark to relive the enigmatic greatness of Oldham Athletic 1989–1990 — second-tier und...

How Great Were Poland 1974?  How great were Poland 1974 — and where do they rank among the best teams to not reach a World Cup final? In Part 2 of our exploration of the legendary Polish Golden Generation , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined once again by the insightful Pawel Maszczyk to relive Poland’s exhilarating journey at the 1974 FIFA World Cup . This was a squad brimming with tal...

How Great Were Górnik Zabrze 1965–1970?  Where do Górnik Zabrze (1965–70) rank in the Table of Greatness — and how did a Polish mining club become a European pioneer? In Part 1 of our two-part series on Poland’s football golden period , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by special guest Pawel Maszczyk to explore the remarkable story of Górnik Zabrze — the legendary “mining team” that a...

How Great Were Leeds United 1964–1973? Full episode audio — How great were Don Revie’s Leeds United (1964–1973) — and do they deserve a place among football’s all-time great teams? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by the ever-insightful Phil Craig to dive into the remarkable era of Leeds United under Don Revie — a period when the club beca...

How Great Were FC Porto 2002–2004?  How great were José Mourinho’s FC Porto (2002–2004) — and where do they rank among football’s most iconic underdog champions? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney deep-dive into one of the most remarkable two-year peaks in modern football: Mourinho’s Porto — the team that introduced the world to “ The Special One ” and...

How Great Were Ghana 2010?  How close did Ghana 2010 come to making history — and where do they rank among the greatest World Cup “what if” teams ever? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by the brilliant “South Coast” Jamie Wilson to relive the extraordinary story of Ghana at the 2010 FIFA World Cup . Ghana’s campaign was a landmark moment f...

Get ready for a clash of football titans on this week's episode of "By Far The Greatest Team Football Podcast"! Join hosts Graham and Jamie as they delve into the annals of football history to match up two incredible teams from different eras: the great Genoa team of the 1920s and the English Tier 3 League Cup-winning Swindon Town squad from 1969. Here's a sneak peek at what yo...

How Great Were Scotland 1978?  How do we remember Scotland 1978 : great team, great culture, or the ultimate World Cup emotional rollercoaster? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by special guest Stefan Shaw to take a nostalgic trip back to 1978 , when Scotland — led by the indomitable Ally MacLeod — travelled to Argentina for the FIFA World...

How Great Were Marseille 1988–1993?  How great were Olympique de Marseille 1988–93 — and can a European Cup-winning dynasty ever be separated from the controversy that followed it? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by very special guest Shane Guiliano to dive into one of football’s most compelling (and complicated) eras: Marseille’s rise to...

How Great Were Manchester United 1998–1999?  How great were Manchester United 1998–99 — and is this the ultimate season in English club football history? In this special episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by Manchester United aficionados David Cooke and Richard Evans to relive the awe-inspiring story of United’s iconic 1998/99 treble-winning season...

How Great Were Leicester City 2015–2016?  Was Leicester City 2015–16 the greatest underdog title win in football history — and where do they rank in the Table of Greatness? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by football aficionado Matt Leigh for a lively debate on one of the most remarkable seasons the sport has ever produced: Leicester City...

Welcome back to another thrilling episode of "By Far The Greatest Football Team"! Your host, Graham, joined as always by co-host Jamie, are taking trip down memory lane to the scorching summer of 1976. Get ready for a nostalgic dive into some of the hottest football teams of their time. In this episode, we're kicking things off with a look back at the French Les Verts, St Etienne. F...

How Great Were Luton Town 1987–1988? How did Luton Town climb to the top tier, survive the chaos, and then beat Arsenal at Wembley to win the 1987/88 League Cup ? In this special episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney shine the spotlight on one of English football’s great 1980s stories: Luton Town 1987–88 — a club defined by resilience, community, and a peak momen...

How Great Were Wrexham AFC 2021–2023?  How did Wrexham AFC (2021–23) become one of football’s biggest modern stories — and where do they rank in the Table of Greatness? In the Season 2 opener of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney dive into the remarkable recent journey of Wrexham AFC — a historic club whose last two seasons became a whirlwind of pressure, spotlight, and...

How Great Were Harlow Town 1979–1980? Where do Harlow Town (1979–80) rank in FA Cup folklore — and is this one of the great non-league giant-killing runs ever? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney dive into the captivating tale of non-league underdogs Harlow Town and their unforgettable 1979–80 FA Cup run . We relive the moments that made Harlow football...

How Great Were Denmark Women 1970–1971?  How great were Denmark Women (1970–71) — and why is their story one of the most overlooked chapters in football history? In this special summer episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney dive into the intriguing world of the Denmark women’s national team — revisiting the very earliest era of international women’s football and D...

How Great Were Galt FC 1904? How did Galt FC (1904) travel from Ontario to St. Louis and become Olympic football champions ? In this bite-sized pre-season special of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney bring you a mini “friendly” episode while they’re away on summer scouting missions — spotlighting one of football history’s most curious early chapters: Galt FC at the 1904...

How Great Was SO l’Emyrne 2002?  How did SO l’Emyrne end up on the wrong side of a 149–0 scoreline — and why is this one of football’s strangest (and most revealing) stories? In this bite-sized off-season special of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney dive into the extraordinary tale of SO l’Emyrne and the infamous 149–0 match in the Madagascan league. This isn’t a normal...

Join hosts Graham and Jamie on 'By Far The Greatest Football Team Football Podcast' as they delve into the captivating world of season 1's greatest teams.  In the season finale, they review and scrutinize the rankings, questioning whether the chosen teams truly earned their spots. With insightful analysis and engaging banter, Graham and Jamie reflect on the standout performances, ic...

Join us on "By Far The Greatest Team Football Podcast" as Graham and Jamie are joined by Phil Craig to once again delve into the rich tapestry of football history, bringing you captivating stories that transcend the boundaries of time and conflict.  In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of River Plate's legendary team, La Maquina, during the successful  years of 1941-19...

How Great Were Dick, Kerr Ladies 1920–1922?  Are Dick, Kerr Ladies (1920–22) not just one of the greatest teams ever… but one of the most important teams in football history? In this extra special episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by devotee and absolute connoisseur Gail Newsham to explore — and rank — the extraordinary story of Dick, Kerr Ladies a...

It's a Champions League Special. As Inter Milan and Manchester City get themselves ready for the big one in Istanbul, Graham and Jamie are joined by football aficionado Matt Leigh to discuss and rank Jose Mourinho's treble winning INTER MILAN 2009/10 team. Before jumping forward just 2 seasons where the new City empire started when Roberto Mancini guided MANCHESTER CITY 2011/12 to probab...

Graham and Jamie are joined by Pompey fan Jamie Wilson to discuss and rank the the glorious FA Cup winning PORTSMOUTH 2007/08 team when Harry Redknapp put together a cohesive collective of superstars. Before travelling back in time to India during the early 1900s to shine a light of one of India's most important sporting moments as MOGUN BAGAN won the 1911 IFA Shield.   What level of GREATNES...

How Great Were Everton 1984–1985?  How great were Howard Kendall’s Everton (1984–85) — and where do they rank among the finest English teams of the 1980s? In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team , hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by lifelong Everton fan Declan Clark to relive — and rank — the story of Everton 1984–85 , a team built with patience in the early 80s and perfected into...

Graham and Jamie are joined by Phil Craig to discuss and rank the BELGIUM 2016-21 golden generation and whether they fall in to the same bracket as the great Hungarians of the 1950s or the Netherlands of the 1970s as great big failures on the world biggest stage. Before travelling back to the late 1970s and the North American Soccer League with the glitz and glamour of Pele, Beckenbauer and goal-t...