Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast

This is the 148th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter. For this episode, we interview Bulgarian linguist, educator, writer and editor Dr. Ivan Muhov as we discuss the Bulgaria National Team of the 1986 World Cup.   Dr. Muhov has a PhD in media and Mass Communication, and a Masters in English Language and Literature. He lives and works in China as...

This is the 147th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter.   For this episode, we interview English Football fan Mr. Chris Bayes, as we discuss the Roy Evans era as Liverpool FC Manager (1994-1998).   Mr. Bayes has been on the podcast on a number of occasions discussing the Liverpool FC history.       For any questions/comments, you may contact us: Y...

In this Blog Presentation with an interview, I look back at the past encounters between Republic of Ireland and France. The Interview will be as a video link companion, while the Blog will be a presentation of the events.   The Interviewee is: Irish Freelance writer, Historian and Broadcaster Mr. John O’Carroll   Mr. O’Carroll’s contact info: Twitter: @JohnOCarroll17 e-mail: johnocarroll0@gmail.co...

This is the 146th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter.   For this episode, we interview American Author and Journalist Mr. Clemente Lisi, discussing Napoli’s UEFA Cup winning run in 1988/89 season.   Mr. Lisi has been a Journalist for the likes of New York Post and the New York Daily News. He ha also worked as Senior Editor for ABCNews.com. Mr. L...

This is the 145th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter.   For this episode, we interview English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rocco Dean, discussing his book ‘The O'Leary Years: Football's Greatest Boom and Bust (2022).’   Mr. Dean was previously interviewed on the podcast regarding his book, ‘The Sons of Revie: Leeds United's Decade of...

This is the 144th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter. For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Nacho Dimari, Argentinean Journalist, as we discuss the Argentina National Team matches under Cesar Luis Menotti in 1979. We aim to have a series of interviews with Mr. Dimari as we examine, the Cesar Luis Menotti era as Argentina Na...

For this interview, I look back at Liverpool’s Champions Cup winning run in 1980/81 season. The Interview will be as a video link companion, while the Blog will be a presentation of the events. The Interviewees are: Football fan Mr. David Sleight   Mr. Sleight’s contact info: Twitter: @CelticFoal     Writer and former Football Journalist Mr. Gil Matthews   Mr. Matthews’ contact info: Twitter: @Mat...

This is the 143rd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter. For this episode, we interview Dr. Dusan Danilovic, as we discuss the Yugoslavia National Team of the 1974 World Cup.   Mr. Dr. Dusan Danilovic is a Senior lecturer and Assistant research professor at Vanderbilt University.   For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contac...

This is the 142nd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter. For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Franco Spicciariello as we discuss the matches of the Italian National Team during the 1986/87 season.   For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under S...

This is the 141st episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter. For this episode, we interview Brazilian Journalist Mr. José Inácio Werneck as we discuss the Brazil National Team of the 1974 World Cup. Mr. Werneck is a Journalist, Lawyer, Interpreter, Translator, writer and a Triathlete.   For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also conta...

This is the 140th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter. We interview English Author Mr. Robert Fielder as we discuss the 1988 UEFA European Championship.   Mr. Fielder is the Author of ‘The Complete History of the World Cup’ (2014) and ‘The Complete History of the European Championship’ (2016).    For any questions/comments, you may contact us: Yo...

This is the 139th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter.   For this episode, we interview English Author Mr. Gareth Dace, discussing his book ‘Is Gascoigne Going to Have a Crack?: Spurs in the 90s, Magic, Mayhem and Mediocrity’ (2024).   This book covers the Tottenham Hotspur’s decade of the 1990s.    Mr. Dace is a lifelong Tottenham Hostpur’s fan,...

This is the 138th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter.   For this episode, we interview German Journalist Mr. Thorsten Keller and German Football fan Mr. Elmar Thomas as we discuss the glory years of German club Borussia Mönchengladbach during the decade of the 1970s.   Mr. Thorsten Keller has been a regular to the Bökelberg (starting alongside h...

For this interview, I look back at Wales’ 1982 World Cup qualification campaign.   The Interview will be as a video link companion, while the Blog will be a presentation of the events. The Interviewee is: Welsh Football fan, Mr. Gareth Hughes   Mr. Hughes’ contact info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gareth.hughes.37604 Twitter: @pontblyddyn     My contact information: on twitter @sp1873 and o...

This is the 137th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter.   For this episode, we interview English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rob Fletcher, discussing his book ‘Chaos, Controversy and THAT Kung-Fu Kick: 94/95 The Premier League's Most Dramatic Season’ (2024).   This book covers the 1994/95 English Premier League season.    Mr. Fletcher is the edi...

This is the 136th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter.   For this episode, we interview Author Mr. Dominic Hougham as we discuss his book ‘Fifty Great World Cup Matches: …and Why You Should Watch Them!   Mr. Hougham has written for These Football Times and The Football Pink.    For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact...

For this interview, I look back at Celtic Glasgow’s run in the 2002/03 season of the UEFA Cup. The Interview will be as a video link companion, while the Blog will be a presentation of the events. The Interviewee is: Scottish Author Mr. Matt Corr   Mr. Corr is the Author Celtic Glasgow related books: Invincible (2023), Harry Hood: Twice As Good (2022) And co-Author of Walfrid & The Bould Bhoys...

This is the 135th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter.   For this episode, we interview Freelance Football Writer and Author Mr. Gavin H. MacPhee, discussing his book ‘Connecting the Continent: The Birth of the European Cup and Football's Golden Age’ (2023).   This book covers every season of the Champions Cup from its inception in 1955 unti...

For this interview, I look back at Videoton Sport Club- Székesfehérvári’s UEFA Cup adventure in 1984/85 season. The Interview will be as a video link companion, while the Blog will be a presentation of the events. The Interviewee is: English Author Mr. David AJ Reynolds   Mr. Reynolds’ contact info: Email: ideasarelikestars@yahoo.com Link to Mr. Reynolds’ books: https://www.amazon.com/Revising-His...

  This is the 134th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter.   For this episode, we interview American Author and Journalist Mr. Ryan Foley, discussing his book ‘Manchester City – The Genuine Soap Opera Club’ (2023).     Mr. Foley has worked a professional writer and editor for a number of decades.  He was as an award-winning sports editor and writer...

For this interview, I look back at Liverpool’s return to Europe in the 1991/92 season of the UEFA Cup. The Interview will be as a video link companion, while the Blog will be a presentation of the events. The Interviewee is: English Football fan Mr. Chris Bayes    Mr. Bayes’ contact info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.bayes.77     Mr. Bayes was previously interviewed about Liverpool’s 1...

This is the 133rd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter.   For this episode, we interview Mr. Karan Tejwani, discussing his book ‘The Thinkers' Factory: How Italian Coaching Conquered the World’ (2024).   Mr. Karan Tejwani is an Author, freelance journalist and lecturer. He has written for the likes of The Guardian, BBC Sport, These Football T...

This is the 132nd episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter.   Just a month or so ago, I traveled to Britain for vacation. I took the opportunity to visit Football stadiums along the way and I even met Paul for the first time in person. On that day, Paul was kind enough to drive myself and my family to various grounds, new and old, big and small. It wa...

This is the 131st episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter.   For this episode, we interview Scottish Author and Poet Ms. Julie McNeill as we discuss her book ‘We Are Scottish Football’. This book is a collection of poems paying tribute to the history and culture of Scottish Football.   Ms. McNeill is an author, poet and editor. She is the Poet-in-res...

This is the 130th episode of my podcast with Mr. Paul Whittle of https://the1888letter.com/ , @1888letter.   For this episode, we interview Mr. Jurryt van de Vooren, as we discuss the Dutch National Team in the Olympic Tournaments of the 1920s.   Mr. van de Vooren is a Dutch Professional Sports Historian. He has written books and articles on Dutch sports history.     For any questions/comments, yo...