The Football Historian Podcast

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. In episode 60, we have something a little different for our World Cup special. Kevin Baggio joins me to tell the story of how a Scouser obsessed with Italian football, Roberto Baggio, Diego Maradona and Argentina bought a one-way ticket to Buenos Aires for the 2022 World Cup — and ended up living through one of the greatest fo...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. In episode 59, I’m joined by Liverpool legend Sammy Lee. A boyhood Red from the heart of the city, Sammy went from watching Liverpool from the stands to playing in one of the greatest teams in the club’s history, winning league titles, European Cups and becoming part of the fabric of Anfield. This episode covers his life as a...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. In episode 58, I’m joined by former Wigan Athletic captain Emmerson Boyce. Best remembered for lifting the FA Cup with Wigan in 2013 after one of the greatest shocks in Wembley history, Emmerson tells the story of his career from Luton Town and Crystal Palace to becoming a Wigan legend. We discuss how he first got into footbal...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. In episode 57, Roddy Collins returns for Part Two of one of the most chaotic, honest and entertaining interviews we’ve ever recorded. After covering his playing career in Part One, this episode focuses on Roddy’s life in management — from accidentally becoming a player-manager at 23 to rebuilding clubs, fighting boardrooms, su...

Neil Mellor joins The Football Historian Podcast to tell the real story behind his career at Liverpool. From scoring 56 goals in a season to THAT moment against Arsenal, Neil opens up on life inside one of the biggest clubs in the world — including his relationships with Rafael Benítez and Gérard Houllier. He also shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the 2005 UEFA Champions League Fina...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. In this episode I’m joined by former footballer and manager Roddy Collins. From meeting George Best during a trial at Fulham to his experiences in English and Irish football, Roddy shares incredible stories from his career — both on and off the pitch. We also discuss: • His early career and trials in England • The reality of f...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. This is Part Two of our interview with former Premier League striker Nathan Ellington. After leaving Wigan, Nathan opens up on the decisions that shaped the rest of his career — including the transfer he wishes he could take back, the reality of life at West Brom, and how quickly football careers can change. We also discuss: •...

Comedian and football creator Jim Daly joins The Football Historian Podcast to talk about the madness of football fandom. Jim discusses growing up supporting Crystal Palace, the emotional moment Palace finally won the FA Cup, and why football fans secretly love suffering. We also talk about parody songs, football comedy, fantasy football addiction, meeting footballers and the strange psychology of...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. In episode 52 (Part One), I’m joined by former Premier League striker Nathan Ellington for the first of a two-part interview covering his journey through football — from non-league beginnings to the top flight. Nathan explains how his career started at Tooting & Mitcham United before moving to Walton & Hersham, earning a Footb...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. In this episode, I’m joined by Tyler Smith — best known for appearing on The Traitors UK — for a wide-ranging football chat covering Liverpool, modern football debates and his experience inside one of the toughest game shows on TV. Tyler explains why he became a Liverpool fan growing up in Leicester, shares his all-time top fi...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. In episode 50, I’m joined by Sonny Pike — one of the most talked-about young football talents of the 1990s — for an honest, reflective conversation about football, pressure, and finding love for the game again. Rather than retelling the same old story, Sonny speaks openly about growing up in the spotlight, how those experience...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. In episode 49, I’m joined by Paul Machin, co-founder of The Redmen TV, to talk football history, fan media, and the backlash to both comments on ownership and his interview with Jurgen Klopp. Paul reflects on the early days of fan-led media and the stories behind growing Redmen TV. There’s also plenty of wider football chat al...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. This is Part Two of our interview with Anthony Gerrard. A hatred for Malky Mackay and David Kerslake at Cardiff is explained with a lot of interesting stories, as well as much, much more. Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.com Hope t...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Anthony Gerrard joined us to talk about growing up as a Liverpool fan, playing for Everton and then making a name for himself at Walsall. He also covered being Steven Gerrard's cousin and a clash with Dave Jones at Cardiff. Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootb...

In a special episode, we've recorded a chat with Paul Machin from Redmen TV to address the current affairs at Liverpool. Looking at the contracts of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah, predicting when the league title will be won and reflecting on beating West Ham this weekend. All this whilst playing Fifa 2005 on the PS2, as we replay the Istanbul Champions League final because....

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. David Fairclough joined us to talk about his career at Liverpool, playing in North America, Switzerland, Belgium and much more. Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.com Hope this instalment of your soon to be favourite football podcast...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Mark Hayes, a football chairman, the man behind bringing Jefferson Montero to St Helens, organiser of Wigan legends' games and a massive Wigan fan - is this week's guest. Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.com Hope this instalment of...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Grégory Vignal is back for his second interview on The Football Historian Podcast, as he reflects on last year's Liverpool Legends game and his career. Before facing Chelsea at Anfield, the French defender answered some quickfire questions in our first Magical History Tour. Whilst he was in the garage Grégory also took part in...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Fionn Viteza is the man behind Barclaymen, Gazpromsmen & Cultras Football Podcast. He joined us for a chat about Middlesbrough and a famous Football Manager save, with some very niche stories along the way. Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodca...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Darren Farley is a Football Impressionist who joined for a chat about the players and managers he impersonates, internet backlash, upsetting players and much more. Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.com Hope this instalment of your s...

Thomas joined us on The Football Historian Podcast for a chat about his career in and love for football. We had a chat about Big Brother that went on for half-an-hour so we've made it a separate podcast. You can watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OrPo31OwVtQ or on this podcast feed. Or just enjoy the Big Brother chat here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Thomas Atkinson is an international, captain of Portsmouth and the first double amputee to play for England. He joined us to talk about playing, analysing and loving football, in a brilliant chat. Thomas was also a contestant on the last series of Big Brother and you can watch our full BBUK chat on YouTube here: https://youtu....

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. We're joined by comedian and host of the Culturas Podcast, James Allen. James is a Liverpool fan with a love for the retro and niche side of football history, a perfect guest and a brilliant chat. Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.c...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. This week is a little different, our first video episode and we had the throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark to spend time with. From humble beginnings in the Danish Super League, to World Records, working with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and now a huge number of top clubs. An interesting insight into coaching at the elite level, ho...

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Shem Rock is this week's guest in the garage and he spoke about his MMA career, upcoming Oktagon fight with Lom-Ali Eskiev and his love for Liverpool, Emile Heskey and football. Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.com  Hope this insta...