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 accountable.
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Feb 18
Did the Pope Cover Up His Son's Murder?
When Juan Borgia died in 1497, his father, Pope Alexander VI, swore he’d find the killer. But just two weeks later, the Pope suddenly closed the case – without naming or punishing the murderer. The Pope might have covered up the killer’s identity for political reasons… or because ... Show More
47m 14s
Aug 2024
The Hillsborough Disaster: A Fatal Crush, Soccer Hooligans, and a Massive Cover-Up
On April 15th, 1989, 95 men, women, and children were crushed to death during a soccer match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest – two additional victims would later die of their injuries. The Hillsborough Disaster ruined lives and communities. But Hillsborough wasn’t just a ... Show More
38m 56s
Mar 2025
Hooligans: 2. The Darkest Night
1985 saw some of the biggest and bloodiest hooligan riots in British football history. In March, Luton hosted Millwall in an FA Cup tie. Millwall’s notorious mobs rioted before, during and after the game. The Kenilworth Road ground was ripped to pieces, and the town was trashed. ... Show More
26m 5s
Jun 2021
The World’s Most Violent Football Match
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, ... Show More
11m 8s
May 2018
Champions League final chances, Real Madrid’s darks arts, and the story of Allez Allez Allez
Two days.Just two days until Liverpool contest their eighth European Cup final.And what better way to get in the mood for the massive match with Real Madrid by listening to our latest Allez Les Rouges podcast?Our host Peter Hooton is joined by Kieth Culvin, Ste Monaghan, and two ... Show More
49m 34s
Oct 2024
Schmeichel: Wrestling with Roy Keane & Nearly Being Sacked by Sir Alex! | Stick To Football EP 51
<p>Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet.</p><p> </p><p>Our special guest is one of the best goalkeepers ever: Peter Schmeichel. The Great Dane is joined by hosts Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott.</p><br><p>The 1999 treble wi ... Show More
1h 18m
Apr 2020
Liverpool Classics: Reds sow the seeds for Klopp's dramatic European nights to come in thriller against Dortmund
Just months into Jurgen Klopp's tenure he'd taken the Reds to a League Cup final, beaten reigning champions Chelsea in the Premier League and seen off Manchester United in the Europa League, but even more drama was to follow. Four years on from Liverpool's stunning 4-3 home win o ... Show More
33m 59s