Episode Synopsis "The Boot Room: Sports Science in the 1980s"

This podcast looks at the science behind the beautiful game. Spurs and Ireland's Gary O'Reilly discusses the sports science or lack of it in 1980s football. Big data and why it works hand in hand with the big match. We discover the earliest form of doping, with monkey glands. And Brentford's secret weapon, a sleep coach. Presenter: Josh Fraser Producers: Luke Hatten

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