Best League Of Ireland Fans Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep21: Season Closes, Street League Revival, and Fort Rangers' 50th Anniversary 58:45

2M ago58:45

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Welcome to the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast, where the beautiful game meets local passion! Hosted by Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle, we delve deep into the heart of Kilkenny's soccer scene. In this exciting episode, Shane and Davy review the last game of the Kilkenny and District League calendar for 2024. They also explore the intriguing idea of bringing…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep20: CK United Rejection, AGM, & more 1:09:46

2M ago1:09:46

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Welcome to the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast, where the beautiful game meets local passion! Hosted by Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle, we delve deep into the heart of Kilkenny's soccer scene. In this episode, we discuss CK United's unsuccessful application to join the Women’s National Division for the 2025 season and review the highly anticipated Ladies Di…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep19: Shane Dunphy CK United, Dads on the Sideline and Season Finale 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

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Welcome to the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast, where the beautiful game meets local passion! Hosted by Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle, we delve deep into the heart of Kilkenny's soccer scene. In this episode, we sit down with CK United's Director of Football, Shane Dunphy, to discuss exciting plans for the club's future. Davy addresses the recent criticism…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep18: KCLR McCalmont Cup Review, Mikey Geoghan Head of the Waterford Academy 1:09:32

3M ago1:09:32

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Welcome to the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast, where the beautiful game meets local passion! Hosted by Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle, we delve deep into the heart of Kilkenny's soccer scene. In today's episode, the lads dive into Bridge United's thrilling victory in the KCLR McCalmont Cup. We'll also be joined by Mikey Geoghan, head of the Waterford Acade…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep17: Evergreen Champs, John McClean, Davey's Salty, & more 1:07:48

3M ago1:07:48

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Welcome to the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast, where the beautiful game meets local passion! Hosted by Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle, we delve deep into the heart of Kilkenny's soccer scene. In today's episode, we're thrilled to be joined by a man with a rich history in the Kilkenny District League before moving on to the League of Ireland. John McClean, …

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep16: Referees Withdraw Services, Brand New League & Player of the Year 54:18

3M ago54:18

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Welcome to the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast, where the beautiful game meets local passion! Hosted by the Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle, we delve deep into the heart of Kilkenny's soccer scene. In this episode, we tackle the hot topics affecting our local soccer community: - The recent referee strike and its impact on last weekend's matches. - A lively d…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep15: Kennedy Cup, Ormonde Villa Promoted, Ref Shortage 1:05:58

3M ago1:05:58

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Welcome to the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast, where the beautiful game meets local passion! Hosted by the duo of Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle, we delve deep into the heart of Kilkenny's soccer scene, bringing you all the latest buzz, insights, and debates fresh from the pitch. Joining us in the studio is none other than Robbie Lawler, the man behind thi…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep14: KDL Website, Re-arranged Games, Fence Sitting & more 45:41

4M ago45:41

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Welcome to the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast, your go-to source for all things soccer in Kilkenny and beyond. Join hosts Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle as they dive deep into the vibrant world of local soccer, bringing you the latest news, hot topics, and burning questions straight from the pitch. In each episode, Shane and Davy unpack the most pressing i…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep13: Reserve League, Banning Players & Referee Woes 51:30

4M ago51:30

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Welcome to the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast, where hosts Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle tackle the vibrant world of soccer in Kilkenny and beyond. In each episode, Shane and Davy explore the latest news, hot topics, and burning questions swirling around the local soccer scene. In this episode, the lads delve into the intriguing prospect of a reserve leag…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep12: Freebooters Celebrate, Leinster Decisions & Lack of League Integrity? 1:19:35

4M ago1:19:35

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Join hosts Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle as they dive into the latest soccer news in Kilkenny and beyond on the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast. In this episode, the lads sit down with special guests Michael Clifford and Seanie Doyle to celebrate Freebooters' remarkable 25-year anniversary since becoming the first team in Kilkenny to capture a Leinster Cro…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep11: Rulebook, Appeals and Heated Debate 1:18:21

4M ago1:18:21

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Welcome to The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast, where Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle dissect the latest in soccer news. In today's episode, the conversation delves into contentious issues such as appeals, the contentious topic of returning teams' and possible points deductions, the perennial debate over dual-code players & the need to update the currency in…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep10: KDL responds to the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast 1:04:29

4M ago1:04:29

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Join hosts Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle as they delve into the latest happenings in Kilkenny soccer on The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast. In this episode, Shane and Davy bring you exclusive insights from the Kilkenny & District League, providing updates on recent suggestions. Listen in as Shane and Davy discuss the League's response to previous episode …

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep9: Referees again, Getting fed up & KCLR McCalmont Cup 56:40

5M ago56:40

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In this latest episode of the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast, hosts Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle dive headfirst into the contentious topic of referees. With emotions running high and opinions aplenty, Shane finds himself moping about the ups and downs of soccer in Kilkenny.While the lads look at the KCLR McCalmont Cup. But this isn't just a one-sided con…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep8: Pat Maher Shield Final, Fixture arrangements, Promotion & more 56:19

5M ago56:19

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Join Shane O’Keeffe and Davy Doyle in Episode 8 of The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast as they delve into the latest happenings in the local soccer scene. From their firsthand experiences at the thrilling Pat Maher Shield matches to discussions on promotion from the first division and strategies for more balanced fixtures next season. Looking forward, the …

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep7: Referees, Competing with GAA, Freebooters regret 1:08:22

5M ago1:08:22

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Episode 7 of The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast kicks off with hosts Shane O’Keeffe and Davy Doyle diving into the intricacies of the local soccer scene. From the contentious decisions of referees to the mechanics of calling offsides. The duo also ponders whether match cards should be accessible to clubs post-game and discuss the potential regrets of Free…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep6: Fort Rangers, Player of the Year & Pat Maher Shield 1:01:58

5M ago1:01:58

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Welcome to another exciting episode of The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast! Your hosts, Shane O’Keeffe and Davy Doyle, are geared up to delve into the lively soccer scene right here in Kilkenny. In this episode, our dynamic duo tackles topics suggested by our listeners. The discussion kicks off with an exploration of Player of the Year nominations – are ch…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep5: McCalmont Cup, Council Meetings, and CK United 1:00:57

6M ago1:00:57

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Welcome back to the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast! In Episode 5, your passionate hosts Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle are ready to kick off another engaging discussion about the vibrant soccer scene right here in Kilkenny. This time, the duo delves into the thrilling action of the McCalmont Cup. Join them as they unravel the latest happenings in the upcom…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep4: Oscar Traynor, Division 2 split, match balls & more 59:17

6M ago59:17

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Tune in to Episode 4 of "The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast," where hosts Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle delve into the dynamic world of local soccer in Kilkenny. In this episode, Shane and Davy dissect the complexities of players opting out of the Oscar Traynor Cup, the divisional split in the second division, and the McCalmont Cup. Your active participat…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep3: Poor conditions, referee treatment, player development & more 53:36

6M ago53:36

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Welcome to "The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast," your go-to source for all things soccer in the vibrant Kilkenny scene. Join your hosts, Shane O'Keeffe and Davy Doyle, as they navigate the highs and lows of local soccer, bringing you insightful discussions and engaging conversations on the latest happenings. In this week's episode, Shane and Davy delve in…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep2: Summer soccer, fixture changes, poaching players & more 58:48

6M ago58:48

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Dive into the vibrant discussions of local soccer with hosts Davy Doyle and Shane O'Keeffe on the latest episode of The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast. This week, the dynamic duo tackles key topics in the Kilkenny soccer scene, including the possible shift to summer soccer and fixture changes in the district league. Join the conversation as they explore h…

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The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast S1 Ep1: Evergreen & 'Booters to Leinster, Lack of referees, Premier League split 45:10

7M ago45:10

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Score a front-row seat to the lively discussions on the Kilkenny Soccer Podcast, hosted by Davy Doyle and Shane O'Keeffe. This week, the duo tackles pressing topics in the local soccer scene. Join them as they ponder whether Evergreen and Freebooters have outgrown the league, explore how to make leagues more competitive, and debate the potential sp…

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25: I wanted to promote Zenit and the Russian league on the island. - David, England - FC Zenit, Russia. 39:03

3y ago39:03

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David is from England. and a fan of FC Zenit, Russia. David’s interest in Russian football with a play by mail league, where he played as Torpedo Moscow. An early adopter of Twitter, how Zenit interacted with their fans on Twitter, and his early memory if of Hulk scoring a mind-blowing free-kick. He’s half English and half Mauritian, he talked to m…

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24: My grandfather was an admirer of Pele - Pedro, Detroit, USA - Santos FC, Brazil 59:09

3y ago59:09

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Pedro is from Detroit, USA and a fan of Santos FC, Brazil. In 2006, Pedro had broken his foot. While stuck indoors he discovered the club through a sports encyclopedia his grandfather owned and also watched the World Cup that year, being half Italian, it all seemed to come together to set him down his footballing journey. He started his Twitter han…

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23: “The club should mean more than the football” Samantha and Shawn, Canada - FC St Pauli, Germany. 1:28:25

3y ago1:28:25

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Samantha and Shawn are from Canada and are fans of FC St Pauli. Shawn had seen a page in a sports catalog about a team he had never heard of. He was a Liverpool supporter at the time but the skull and crossbones motif made a distinct impression. Years later when he didn’t feel the connection to Liverpool anymore, he recalled the motif, looked up th…

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22: Believe me, you can achieve it. Just like Leeds. Alex, Indonesia - Leeds United FC, England 33:46

3y ago33:46

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He’s been a Leeds fan since the early 2000s when they reached the then UEFA CUP. He’s seen them go down and come back up after 16 years. He fell in love with Leeds in the early days when they faced teams in Europe like Real Madrid and Lazio. We talked about the impact Marcelo Bielsa has had and how Leeds is now a second team to so many. We talk abo…

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21: The Queen of East Belfast - Morgan Day, Oklahoma, USA - Glentoran FC, Northern Ireland. 26:55

3y ago26:55

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Morgan Day is from Oklahoma,USA and is a fan of Glentoran FC in Northern Ireland. Morgan told me she doesn't really follow sports, but that that only makes this story even more unique. Morgan’s journey began on April 23rd 2020 when a Glentoran fan inadvertently tagged Morgan wishing her a ‘Happy Morgan Day’. A bit about Morgan Day, on April 23rd 20…

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20: I identify with them so much, it's a connection much more than football. - Alberto Doblaré, Zaragoza, Spain - FC Union Berlin, Germany 45:14

3+ y ago45:14

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Alberto Doblaré is from Zaragoza, Spain and is a fan of FC Union Berlin, Germany Alberto has lived in Berlin for a few years. One day a colleague told him they should check out a game of this club in the second division. The experience was something he had was looking for in the city. He moved back to Zaragoza and promised himself to start a Twitte…

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19: You get a sense of community, that the world is not as big as you think- Richard Kharman, USA - Schalke, Germany 37:56

3+ y ago37:56

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Richard Kharman is from Maryland, USA and a fan of Schalke, Germany. Richard happened to watch a game on TV in 2003, and was just impressed by the Schalke fans and has been following the club ever since. And a few years ago he started the SchalkeAmerica Podcast, the only English podcast for Schalke with listeners from over 100 countries. We talked …

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18: 32 sides, 32 stories from the 2018 World Cup in Russia with Jack Wills of Heart Of Football 18:03

3+ y ago18:03

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In this bonus episode I am joined by Jack Wills to talk about his wonderful series, 32 Sides To Every Story. Where Jack interviewed fans from each of the countries that participated in the World Cup. It's a series filled with heartwarming stories, not just of passionate fans who visited Russia to support their teams but also about their wonderful e…

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17: I was looking for a historical club - Germán Aguirre, Argentina - Portsmouth FC, England 24:48

3+ y ago24:48

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Germán Aguirre is from Buenos Aires, Argentina and a fan of Portsmouth FC, England. Germán is 17 years old. He was searching for a club of some historical significance and a somewhat forgotten club while playing career mode in FIFA. He got interested in the club and went on to discover more about their history. He talked to me about their rivals, S…

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16: I always try to find the connections between Southampton and Argentina - Francisco Fourcade, Argentina - Southampton FC, England 1:02:19

3+ y ago1:02:19

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Fransisco Fourcade is from Buenos Aires, Argentina and is a supporter of Southampton FC, England. We began by speaking about Diego Maradona and the cultural impact he had across the world, not just in football. Francisco started following Southampton for a bunch of different reasons, starting with him being the manager of a play by mail league and …

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15: "Omuroma, it means one who supports Roma" - Kelly Keith, Uganda - A.S. Roma, Italy 25:29

3+ y ago25:29

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Kelly Keith is from Kampala, Uganda and is a passionate AS Roma fan. Keith was a Manchester United fan because of his family. He started to watch Roma on television and liked the way they played. So he started to choose them as his team on FIFA. His passion for Roma has grown over the years as he continued to play the game. He went on to tell me ab…

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14: "Young kids were saying, can I take a selfie with you" - Marius Helgå, Oslo, Norway - Gimnàstic de Tarragona, Spain. 35:09

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Marius Helgå is from Oslo, Norway and is a supporter of Gimnàstic de Tarragona, Spain. Marius is a union representative and plays the bass trombone in his spare time. In 2006, he was visiting Spain with a band and visited the city of Tarragona. He fell in love with the city and decided to start following the club. He runs the twitter handle @Nastic…

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13: They thought I was a fake account - Adrian Ochoa, Tijuana, Mexico - Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa 33:07

4y ago33:07

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Adrian Ochoa is from Tijuana, Mexico and is a supporter of Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa. The World Cup 2010 in South Africa had a huge impact on Adrian, so much so that he was supporting South Africa in the opening game versus Mexico. He has a Twitter handle @KaizerChiefsMex where he tweets about the club is Spanish. We spoke about the World Cup, th…

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A mid season trailer 2:22

4y ago2:22

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A mid season trailer, listen to fans from across the globe talk about their experiences.By Far Away Fan

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12: Martin Devlin, Inverness, Scotland - Real Valladolid, Spain 1:39:37

4y ago1:39:37

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Martin Devlin is from Inverness, Scotland and is a supporter of Real Valladolid, Spain. Marti first got to see the club when Real Valladolid came to visit his town for a pre-season friendly. He was struck by how approachable and down to earth, the players were. He started to research the club and interact with fans online and was welcomed with open…

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11: "To me it is like finding a family, a far away family" - Angelica Carrillo, Mexico - Queen Park Rangers, London 49:28

4y ago49:28

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In this episode I speak to Angelica, a University Professor who teaches Film Analysis and Journalism in Mexico. Angelica read in an interview Robert Smith of The Cure, talking about being a QPR supporter. Not knowing anything about the club at the time, she asked her father about it. "That's Alan McDonald's team," he said. With that she started to …

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10: Jamie Ralph, Galway, Ireland - Newell's Old Boys 1:13:34

4y ago1:13:34

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His journey started in the most unique way. He's been a Tottenham Hotspur fan from the age of six. Jamie heard Mauricio Pochettino (then Spurs manager) in an interview say that he was ready for his first North London Derby since he had played and scored in the Clásico Rosarino for Newell’s Old Boys. That piqued Jamie’s interest. He researched the c…

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9: "I felt honoured" - Andrey Kazu, Jakarta, Indonesia - ACF Fiorentina 35:14

4y ago35:14

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Andrey Kazu is from Jakarta, Indonesia and supports Fiorentina in Italy. He’s been following the club since 96. He spoke to me about his journey as a Fiorentina fan. We discussed the influence and loyalty of Gabriel Batistuta. The rivalry with Juventus and how he picked a name for his son. In 2016, Andrey visited Florence. The stadium was closed bu…

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8: "It means everything to me" - William Dalton, London – San Lorenzo 53:34

4y ago53:34

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William Dalton is from London and has been a supporter of San Lorenzo for 7 years. He discovered the club while looking to spend some time in South America to learn Spanish, after his trip where he just immersed himself into the club and the culture, he started the twitter handle @SanLorenzoEng on his return to London. His club legend is local boy …

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7: Sivan John, Malaysia - Huddersfield Town 37:24

4y ago37:24

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This episode features Sivan John, football writer, blogger, and part-owner of @TheBolaBolaShow. The lone Huddersfield fan from Malaysia, Sivan’s journey with the club started with a trip to reconnect with family living in Huddersfield. He spoke to me about the matchday experience and why sharing it was his Uncle was so special. He talked about club…

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6: "This scarf, is like a conversation starter" - Muhammad Sofwan Zulkepli, Malaysia - SV Werder Bremen 34:31

4y ago34:31

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With the Bundesliga resuming after the COVID 19 outbreak, it seemed like the perfect time to speak to a fan of the German football league. Wan (@wanfarlee) is from Malaysia and has been a Werder Bremen fan for 17 years. His story begins when he first saw the name at the top of the Bundesliga table in 2003, they went on to win the double that year. …

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5: Andrés Godø, Aalesund, Norway - Club Atlético River Plate 33:45

4+ y ago33:45

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In this episode we speak to Andrés, a River Plate fan from Aalesund, Norway. Fascinated by Argentine football, he started to support the club after being an avid player of the video game Championship manager 99. He wasn't able to watch the games in Norway but regularly sought updates on River Plate via Google in the early days of the internet and i…

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4: Giovanni Dougall, Ayr, Scotland - Parma 28:00

4+ y ago28:00

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This episode features Giovanni Dougall @solo_parma from the seaside town of Ayr, Scotland. His story starts on a Sunday afternoon watching a seventeen year old Gianluigi Buffon, making his debut for Parma against AC Milan that featured Roberto Baggio and George Weah (the game ended in a draw). This inspired Giovanni to play as a goalkeeper. Buffon’…

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3: Everyone remembers Baggio for that penalty miss but I remember him for so much more - Pranav Raje, Mumbai - AC Milan 47:51

4+ y ago47:51

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In this episode we speak with Pranav, an AC Milan fan and friend of the pod. We chat about his love for the club, but more about his passion for Italian football, Roberto Baggio and that missed penalty from the ’94 World Cup and why the Divine Ponytail was such a big influence on him. He spoke about his club legend Paolo Maldini and the Italian art…

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2: 'That Slip' was painful to watch - Rohan Rangaswami, Mumbai - Liverpool FC 28:58

4+ y ago28:58

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There is no better time than right now to speak to a Liverpool fan. I had put down a lot of notes for this episode but my plans seemed to go out the window. And how could they not, given the way Liverpool’s season is progressing, you can’t help but be impressed. Rohan has been a fan since that glorious comeback in the Champions League final of 2005…

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1: This is the team that was passed down to me - Nandan Krishnaswamy, Mumbai - Manchester United 17:39

4+ y ago17:39

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Our very first Far Away Fan is Nandan Krishnaswamy from Mumbai. Copywriter and life long Manchester United fan, how his journey with the football club started, why Carlos Tevez and Dimitar Berbatov deserved a bit more of our praise. What he's looking forward to in the coming years. His club legend Ryan Giggs. And also, an interesting tale of a (now…

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Far Away Fan: The Throw In 0:58

4+ y ago0:58

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We decided to go for a throw in instead of a kick off. What does it take to form a bond with a club and why would someone who has never visited the ground, suddenly find themselves week in week out watching a team from another corner of the world.By Far Away Fan

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The Final Episode Featuring the North London Derby 58:24

5+ y ago58:24

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Thank you to all of our loyal listeners. We loved being able to broadcast our nonsense to you all! May the Thames never be crossed again!By TJ Fittis, a Gooner from Northern Ireland & Dan Ericson, an American Tottenham fan

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Bring Forth Juan Foyth 1:08:15

6y ago1:08:15

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Podcast NotesBy TJ Fittis, a Gooner from Northern Ireland & Dan Ericson, an American Tottenham fan

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