Nostalgia FC

Nostalgia FC

Sports EN ↓ 97 episodes

Delve into the world of obscure footballing history with Drew, George & Owen, three childhood friends with a love for the good old days of the beautiful game. From special guests creating their favourite Footballing XI to ridiculous concepts and outrageous opinions, it's the perfect podcast for Nostalgic football fans!

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Nostalgia FC

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Latest episode

Dec 22, 2025

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Episodes

"Business in the front, business in the back, party in the middle" (Josiah Raphael) 13.04.2021

The wonders of Italian football, the false 6 role and Wenger vs Ferguson...  This week's guest is creator and host of Frivolous Arguments Josiah 'JJ' Raphael! JJ delivers one of the greatest teams ever assembled whist raising some intriguing football debates including 'who is the best number 10 of all time?'

"Brushing pie crumbs onto Aubameyang" 06.04.2021

An awkward conversation with your mum, the ultimate dodgy keeper and some very expensive suits.... This week sees co host and former Wrexham owner George Thomas deliver a team full of absolute legends with a few 'others' thrown in... Fun fact you may not know, Wrexham is now owned by Hollywood actors (George has never mentioned it)

"Howard, someone's just tried to murder Xabi Alonso" 30.03.2021

The Welsh Xavi, the ghost goal and a botched over head kick.... A very special episode as this week's guest is host Drew Hollins Roberts! Drew talks through his up and down football career and tries to keep the Steven Gerrard section under 3 hours... Shout out to Owen Quilter for returning to co host!

"Every team needs a couple of rubbish players" (Guy Clarke) 23.03.2021

Video game legends, awkward team photos and the smallest strike force known to man.... This week the boys are joined by Guy Clarke, host of the Blood Red podcast and commentator extraordinaire!  Guy tells some great stories from his career in Football media and attempts to pick a few players that aren't based in North London...

"This is not a footballer, it is a fantastic horse" 16.03.2021

Dodgy defenders, unsung heroes and a salsa band from Newcastle? Its the Nostalgia FC 'The Streets never forget' special! This episode sees the return of Cal van Werkhoven as he takes on the boys in a challenge of who can create the best 'The streets never forget' team!  Keep your eyes on our socials for your chance to vote for the winner!

"Come on Wilfried Bony, Make them windows shiny" (Jarred Thomas Clark) 09.03.2021

Super human goalkeeping, the ultimate super sub and leaving football behind to fit windows? The boys are joined by best mate Jarred Thomas Clark who makes some amazing choices and picks nearly every player out of position... This episode is brought to you by Campbell's soup...

"Gazza brought an Ostrich to training" (Andy Holden) 02.03.2021

Questionable shorts, surprising middle names and football's greatest con man... The boys are joined by good friend Andy Holden who delivers some picks beyond his years and picks a few players that he actually likes... *We promise Andy is actually 27 years old.

"Kolo Toure could sell cars" (Joe Roberts) 23.02.2021

Forgotten players, watching the world cup in the desert and a very lazy midfield... The boys are joined by old friend Joe Roberts who tries very hard to not pick 11 city players... You can decide if he was successful!

"Santi Carzorla in a test tube full of smoke" (Martin Pearson) 16.02.2021

A goal scoring goalkeeper, bizarre player unveilings and rainbow flicking over Neymar.... The boys are joined by founder and host of Dragon Sports Media Podcast Martin Pearson who delivers a team with as many blackbelts as international caps... Type Dragon Sports Media into Spotify and check him out!

"Edgar Davids and his laser vision" (Niall Baxter) 09.02.2021

Negotiating with players in takeaways, free scoring defenders and throwing elbows at soccer aid... Carlisle's finest Niall Baxter joins us and takes us for a trip to the lower leagues of English football and back again.  Many beers were consumed during the making of this podcast!

"My life long ambition is to lick Beckham's face" (Dale Edwards) 02.02.2021

Losing work permits, making friends with footballers and the power of a decent haircut... Presenter/actor/youtuber/singer Dale Edwards takes us on a journey from mascot to manager and delivers a truly nostalgic team! Head to FMDale on Youtube and check out his latest series 'Beg, steal or Barrow'

"Messi drove my Nana to drink" (Sam Passey) 26.01.2021

Player/Pokémon comparisons, Messi vs Ronaldo and more caps than a hat factory... Muddy Elephant frontman and football fanatic Sam Passey joins us to deliver quite possibly the greatest team ever assembled! Stay tuned in until the end to hear Muddy Elephants latest single 'Tusk' , it's an absolute belter!

"The Undertaker in a goalkeeper shirt made of custard" (Immi Quilter) 19.01.2021

Professional wrestlers, an Italian video game character (not that one) and three messiahs? You thought there were some strange picks in previous episodes? You ain't seen nothing yet! Immi Quilter joins us to offer her unique view on the beautiful game and deliver a team that you'll have to hear to believe...  *Outro song: Immi Midi - Why don't we play it cool?

"Rory Delap has more than just a throw in" (Joe Richards) 12.01.2021

Can they do it on a cold Tuesday night in Stoke? This team certainly can!  Potters fan Joe Richards joins us to discuss scrapping with your own team mates, the best agent in world football and the wonders of Rory Delap... This team might avoid relegation!

"The shiny heads are confusing" (Kieran Doherty) 05.01.2021

Over zealous parents, the flashy boots theory and a backline to strike fear into the heart of any striker (or Lillian Thuram) Kieran Doherty, Celtic fan and self confessed "Arsenal sympathizer" joins us to deliver these stories and so much more in our first episode of 2021! Happy New Year!

"70% of the world is covered by water, Santa Claus covers the rest" 22.12.2020

It's the Nostalgia FC Christmas special! How fast can Buddy the Elf throw a Snowball? How much of the earth is covered by water? What is George's dating situation? Owen Quilter (now with added festive spirit) returns to answer these questions and help us deliver our Christmas movie XI! A very merry podcast with some outrageous choices and a very heartwarming Christmas surprise at the end!   M...

"Malnourished Ian Rush couldn't hack it" (Chris Roberts) 15.12.2020

If you love porn taches, central midfielders and grass roots football then this is the team for you! The boys are joined by Chris Roberts (Drew's dad) and are quickly taken back down memory lane with a few diversions through google town... Listen all the way through to hear an insight into Drew's teenage years! 

"If I could sleep in that way, I'd be levitating" (Josh MacGillivary) 08.12.2020

The ultimate utility man, a Paraguayan prison and the Mafia?  Josh MacGillivary joins us to deliver his favourite XI of all time with a few surprises thrown in for good measure!

"I had this really weird obsession with Christian Benteke" (Harry Thomas) 01.12.2020

Harry Thomas joins us to pick some of most obscure players we've had so far... Wait until you hear who his manager is!

"West Brom have a cult following in Norway" (Callum van Werkhoven) 24.11.2020

Callum van Werkhoven joins us to deliver his favourite XI and settle the debate once and for all.... Do Wolves play in Gold or Orange?

"Pudding the milkman in a Cameroon one piece" (Glyn Thomas) 17.11.2020

Glyn Thomas (George's dad) takes us on a trip way down memory lane and challenges our football knowledge and googling speed.  *Other search engines are available 

"I saw Carlos Tevez at Chester zoo" (Owen Quilter-Coan) 10.11.2020

Owen Quilter Joins us and delivers some of the most obscure choices you'll ever hear... This is our first attempt so its a bit rough around the edges, bear with us and please enjoy!

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