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On eve of World Cup here’s an appetiser bit.ly/4umvHVm

World Cup 2026 quiz: 26 questions to kick off the tournament

How much do you know about the players, managers and host cities in US, Canada and Mexico?

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Who remembers 1970 World Cup Final? @johnrodercomm.bsky.social does & to prove it here’s his drawing as a 6-year-old. Surprisingly John didn’t make it as an artist but he did as a commentator as you can find out here - bit.ly/4xiwQA4

Banish Monday morning blues with Football 7th Heaven World Cup daily quiz which starts today Get the free app on App Store apple.co/3QzDhOo or Google Play bit.ly/3Rs3VZN or even online bit.ly/3PIWWey It’s free and fun…

Of 119 matches @mikeminay.bsky.social commentated on last season there was only one goalless draw @officialcpfc.bsky.social vs Larnaca ‘a terrible match’. Find out more in Part 2 of his episode - bit.ly/4avkpHd

Here’s @mikeminay.bsky.social on his first few games at Congleton Town & Macclesfield before going to Maine Road to see City lose 4-0 to Wimbledon bit.ly/4wYvcnb

Mike Minay - Part 1

Mike Minay, a commentator and reporter who has become a regular voice on 5Live and also Match of the Day recently and Mike will be part of the BBC’s World Cup

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Remember highest scoring Premier League match? Back in 2007 it ended Portsmouth 7 Reading 4. Anthony Richardson gets close to naming all seven scorers that day in Part 2 of his episode - bit.ly/4ua65vx

Hear how comedian Anthony Richardson, one of The Exploding Heads duo, first went to Elm Park to watch @readingfcbot.bsky.social draw with Port Vale. Also includes the bombshell that John Madejski went out with Cilla Black 💥 Dig deeper with Part 1 of Anthony’s episode - bit.ly/4uchtay

Anthony Richardson - Part 1

This week's guest is Anthony Richardson, who joins a growing list of comedians to be guests on this podcast. Indeed he follows in the footsteps of his fellow E

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Here’s Mark Davison of @explodingheads.bsky.social with the programme from his first match, an England Schoolboys international at Wembley, no less. Find out more in Mark’s episode - bit.ly/4eozhKt

Was delighted to be involved in this Play-Offs doc on Sky, an excellent mix of footage and some cracking interviews with likes of Holloway, Warnock and Dickov. Do look out for it…

Becoming the stadium announcer at Upton Park at tender age of 21 to commentating on nearly 100 Old Firm games Sky Sports’ Ian Crocker compelling story is worth a listen, Part 2 here - bit.ly/48yjR2B

As Scottish title chase hots up it’s apt that this week’s guest is Ian Crocker, the main commentator on Premiership, who is closing in on his 100th Old Firm match. But Ian’s first steps in football were a long way from where he now operates as you’ll find out - bit.ly/4tFsr8b

Part 2 of John Helm’s episode out today where he talks about how the cricket match he was playing in on 30 July 1966 ended in a tie at 2.55… talking of World Cups he also picks the 1982 Brazil side as his favourite bit.ly/48e2xjg

If you enjoyed The Big Match back in 70s & 80s you’ll remember John Helm who covered Yorkshire clubs, he’s now commentating for @lincolncityfc.bsky.social as they look forward to Championship..

Daniel Mann has covered hundreds of matches over last 20 years, one of his favourites was the crazy 2015 League One Play-Offs semi 2nd leg between @swindontown.bsky.social & @sheffieldunitedfc.bsky.social Find out why here - bit.ly/4vz4d0D

Dan Mann - Part 2

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Over a decade before Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney were born @tonyjonescomm.bsky.social was watching his first match at Racecourse ground as @wrexhamafc.co.uk beat Chester Find out more here - bit.ly/47HD0P5

Part 2 of Matt Holland episode covers latter part of his Ipswich career, the Charlton years and representing Ireland - bit.ly/4dXc8yf

Here’s @charltonathletic.bsky.social & @ipswichtown.bsky.social legend Matt Holland on his first steps as a footballer - bit.ly/4886gyz

Matt Holland - Part 1

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If you’re an @arsenalfc.bsky.social fan, an FA Cup win over @tottehotspur.com ranks as a good starting point. Listen to Katie Shanahan’s episode to learn more - bit.ly/4c1F3Qm

League Cup final appetiser bit.ly/4rP4CsT

The big League Cup final quiz

Arsenal and Manchester City meet at Wembley on Sunday. How much do you remember about previous finals?

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A wee milestone for the pod, this week is 100th episode and will be made up of a few highlights from last 2 years - bit.ly/4bfdLEN

ISWAK special 100th Episode

Welcome to this special episode of ‘It Started With a Kick’, which features a collection of the best clips from a vast array of guests over the last two yea

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Here’s Part 1 of @mrgeoffpeters.bsky.social episode. In his first match Leicester City beat Manchester United 1-0 through a Jim Melrose goal - bit.ly/4b0wx2x

Although her first match at Molineux was only a 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers, @jacquioatley.bsky.social did get to see Ian Holloway score for away side. Find out more here - bit.ly/4rAVcln

Tough times for @leicestercitybr.bsky.social fans right now, here’s some distraction as Charlotte Nicol talks about her first match at Filbert Street in 1972 bit.ly/4rlwpl0

As a Spurs fan, going to Highbury for your first proper match is an interesting choice. Find out how it happened to @adampowley.bsky.social bit.ly/4aKpqfw

Adam Powley - Part 2

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As Thomas Frank departs it’s apt that this week’s episode features Spurs fan and writer @adampowley.bsky.social whose first game was at, of all places, Highbury. Find out more here - bit.ly/3Mcm0sJ

Adam Powley - Part 1

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As an Arsenal fan, White Hart Lane is an interesting place for your first match. But Mike Bovill has a pretty good excuse as it featured a certain Diego Maradona, find out more here - bit.ly/4byBeTc