Listen "English Football with Gavin Mortimer"
Episode Synopsis
We've ignored the suitcase from Sepp Blatter bulging with cash and returned to football's roots to discuss the origins in England, the class system, the rise of the working class and the might Preston North End side of 1888/89 - thought Arsene Wenger did it first with the Invincibles and diet? Well you'd be wrong - it was PNE under William Sudell.
We also look at public (private) schools - click here for the rules of Harrow Football (still played today), transport, technology and the two world wars, plus a rant about VAR.
Gavin Mortimer Links
A History of Football in 100 Objects
Gavin's latest book, 2SAS
Gavin on X
Ollie Links
Growing Up with Delia Burgess
Ollie on X
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We also look at public (private) schools - click here for the rules of Harrow Football (still played today), transport, technology and the two world wars, plus a rant about VAR.
Gavin Mortimer Links
A History of Football in 100 Objects
Gavin's latest book, 2SAS
Gavin on X
Ollie Links
Growing Up with Delia Burgess
Ollie on X
Email us: [email protected]
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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