Episodes

  • Bleeding like Bambi's mother in the snow

    Bleeding like Bambi's mother in the snow
    Feb 11 2026

    We discuss the selection of Mexico as host, which was much more controvertial than we had imagined, and the build up process for both Scotland and England as they look to acclimatise to the heat and altitude of Mexico.

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    30 mins
  • 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