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Jumpers for Goal Posts

Jumpers for Goal Posts

Written by: John Mitchell
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 Welcome to Jumpers for Goal Posts — a podcast about football, memories, and the moments that shaped the game we all love. A personal journey through football history that anyone can relate to, especially if you love the game too.John Mitchell Football
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  • Episode Three - Twelve Yards to Glory… or Disaster

    Episode Three - Twelve Yards to Glory… or Disaster
    Apr 8 2026

    Football didn’t always have penalty shoot‑outs — and the story of how they arrived is far stranger, funnier, and more dramatic than most fans realise. In this episode, we explore the unlikely origins of the shoot‑out, the scepticism it faced, and the moment it finally took root in British football.

    From muddy pre‑season pitches to the world’s biggest stages, we trace how a simple idea reshaped the sport, created new heroes and villains, and left one nation with a very particular kind of footballing anxiety.

    It’s a tale of nerve, chaos, tradition, and twelve yards of pure pressure — with a few unforgettable detours along the way.
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