The Disgrace of Gijón
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On the debut episode of the podcast we went back to 1982 to examine a dark day in World Cup football. In it, West Germany and Austria conspired to eliminate plucky Algeria. But does the match footage bear up to the popular portrayal? We watched the full match replay so you don't have to.
We discuss whether the facts of the match bear up to the myth of shame, if this is the worst football game we have ever watched and the merits of "Let them Kiss" as a football chant.
Join us as we dive back into World Cup heritage!
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We discuss whether the facts of the match bear up to the myth of shame, if this is the worst football game we have ever watched and the merits of "Let them Kiss" as a football chant.
Join us as we dive back into World Cup heritage!
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