The ‘Battle of Santiago’ was the name given to the shambolic and brutal World Cup Final between Chile and Italy on 2nd June, 1962.
Featuring drop-kicks, punching and nose-breaking, the incendiary footage of the match was introduced by the BBC’s David Coleman as “the most stupid, appalling, disgusting and disgraceful exhibition of football, possibly in the hi ... Show More
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Alger Hiss and the Pumpkin Papers
The most notorious accused spy of the early Cold War, Alger Hiss, emerged from Lewisburg Penitentiary on 27th November, 1954; calm, composed, and determined to reclaim his reputation. Surrounded by a scrum of journalists, he insisted fear had shaped his conviction, and vowed to v ... Show More
13m 32s
Nov 25
Elizabeth of Russia's Bloodless Coup
Wearing an armoured breastplate, clasping a silver cross and seizing an Army spontoon, 31 year old Elizabeth Petrovna appeared at the HQ of the elite Preobrazhensky Regiment guards in St. Petersburg on 25th November, 1741 - intent on over-throwing Tzar Ivan VI (a baby), and seizi ... Show More
11m 23s
Sep 18
Des Walker: Playing Under Clough, Italia 90 and Nights out with Roy | Stick to Football EP 94
On this week’s Stick to Football, brought to you by ARNE, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott are joined by legendary defender Des Walker.We take it right back to the start of his career, breaking through at Nottingham Forest under the great Brian ... Show More
1h 22m
Mar 2023
Hillsborough Disaster Pt. 1
Saturday, April 15th, 1989, was set to be a highly-anticipated semi-final football match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. It wound up being one of the deadliest tragedies in football history, with 96 spectators losing their lives. And it seemed nobody was going to be held ... Show More
38m 29s
Nov 2024
SIR ALEX Giving Martin the HAIR DRYER, Two WORLD CUP Commentaries in ONE DAY, Tuchel's ENGLAND & End of Man City Era
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast we’re talking about Man City's struggles, Martin's experience of commentating two Italia '90 games in one day (via a moped), the time Sir Alex Ferguson gave Martin the HAIR DRYER over leaked team news, we have our usual Three ... Show More
1h 39m
Nov 2024
General Videla Part 3: God, Football, the Falklands
The 1978 FIFA World Cup rolls into Argentina. A surreal fortnight ensues. Fans flock to revamped stadia, while just metres away prisoners cower - hidden in secret torture facilities. As foreign journalists begin to join the dots, Videla goes into statesman mode. With the tourname ... Show More
58m 6s
Jul 2024
Saka Shines & England Win On Penalties!
<p>Join Gary Neville, Ian Wright, Jill Scott, and Roy Keane for another episode of Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet, as they discuss the latest buzz surrounding Euro 2024.</p><br><p>We kick off with a discussion on Andy Murray’s retirement and the unforgettable moment ... Show More
45m 56s
Jul 2024
England On The Brink Of History!
<p>Welcome to the final episode of our Stick to Football Euro 2024 Special, brought to you by Sky Bet. Join Gary Neville, Ian Wright, Jill Scott, and Roy Keane as they dive into the latest buzz and drama surrounding England's journey in Euro 2024.</p><br><p>We kick off with Harry ... Show More
44m 54s
Feb 2025
Dallaglio: Supporting Chelsea, Mourinho & Roy’s Letter From A Rugby Fan! | Stick to Football 69
<p>Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet! This week, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jill Scott, Ian Wright, and Wayne Rooney are joined by England rugby legend and World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio for an unmissable episode!</p><p> </p><p>Dallaglio takes us ins ... Show More
54m 5s
Sep 2024
United v Liverpool Fallout & Gary and Carra Clash Again! | Episode 47
<p>Welcome to a very special episode of<em> Stick to Football</em>, brought to you by Sky Bet. In this episode out in Barcelona, Gary Neville is joined by Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright, and Roy Keane to analyse Manchester United’s loss to Liverpool at Old Trafford. They discus ... Show More
47m 47s
<p>Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet.</p><p> </p><p>In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome a true legend of English football in Glenn Hoddle who joins hosts Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jill Scott. </p><p> </p><p>We star ... Show More
