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It's the hope that kills you

It's the hope that kills you

Written by: Steven Marshall and Nick Mayberry
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 A look back at historic football tournaments from the perspective of a couple of Scottish football fans.Steven Marshall and Nick Mayberry Football
Episodes
  • Quick summary of series 1

    Quick summary of series 1
    Feb 5 2026

    Yes, it's a football podcast, but we uncover a host of intruiging stories when we research the 1986 World Cup.

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    Less than 1 minute
  • Looking for the Samaritans to talk him off a bridge

    Looking for the Samaritans to talk him off a bridge
    Feb 4 2026

    In this episode, we examine England's route to qualification for the '86 World Cup. During which, they have to navigate a fairly straightforward group but a carnivorous press and the impact of the tragic Heysel Stadium diaster.

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    32 mins
  • Headbutting the ball to death

    Headbutting the ball to death
    Jan 28 2026

    In this first series, Nick and I trawl through our memory banks to recall the 1986 World Cup in Mexico from the perspective of a couple of Scottish football fans. Episode 1 sees us delve into Scotland's route to qualification where we faced Wales, Iceland and the mighty Spaniards.

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    31 mins
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