It Was What It Was : The Football History Podcast

By: The Overlap
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  • Welcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was.


    Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world.


    The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. the tales from behind the scenes and the impact they left.


    Join us at Football University!


    If you enjoy the podcast please hit subscribe to never miss an episode.


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  • History's Biggest FA Cup Third Round Shocks - Part Two

    History's Biggest FA Cup Third Round Shocks - Part Two
    Jan 10 2025

    Welcome back to It Was What It Was - for Part Two of our look back at The FA Cup’s most memorable Third Round upsets!

    Jonathan and Rob return to tell the stories behind five more iconic moments from football's oldest cup competition - before the pair choose their ultimate Third Round shock.


    Please go back and listen to Part One if you missed it!


    If you’re enjoying the It Was What It Was, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!


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    43 mins
  • History's Biggest FA Cup Third Round Shocks - Part One

    History's Biggest FA Cup Third Round Shocks - Part One
    Jan 7 2025

    Welcome back to It Was What It Was - where it's time to talk some of The FA Cup’s most memorable Third Round shocks!

    The FA Cup is synonymous with dreams and giant-killings, and nothing captures its essence better than the Third Round proper. Jonathan and Rob bring us their favourite ‘cupsets’ and the stories that have cemented them in FA Cup folklore.


    Don't forget to join us for Part Two on Friday!


    If you’re enjoying the It Was What It Was, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!



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    48 mins
  • Lines, Screens and Outrage! The Story, the Impact and the Cost of VAR

    Lines, Screens and Outrage! The Story, the Impact and the Cost of VAR
    Jan 3 2025

    Welcome back to It Was What It Was and Happy New Year!

    In today’s episode, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson delve into the origins of VAR with author Daisy Christodoulou.


    Her latest book, I Can’t Stop Talking About VAR, discusses its profound impact on the sport, and whether it was designed to enhance football - or if football is now adapting to fit VAR. The evolution of football has never felt more immediate or impactful.


    If you’re enjoying the It Was What It Was, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!




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    55 mins

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