Soccer 101

By TSS

All the soccer history and explainers you can handle

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June 07, 2023 #135 Where does transfer speculation come from and what’s the fascination with it?
The season is coming to a close, which means the silly season insanity is about to ratchet up! But instead of looking at specific rumors or pending transfers, they're discussing the speculation itself. How does transfer speculation come to be? Who and what are the trustworthy sources of transfer news? Why are we (meaning football fans in general) so fascinated with transfer gossip? All that and much much more on today's episode of Soccer 101!
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May 26, 2023 #134 What is the A-League Men, is it the same as the A-League, and how has Australian club soccer evolved over the years?
Graham and Taylor discuss all-things Australia, without attempting to do accents or make jokes about shrimp and barbies. Instead, they focus on The A-League Men: the history of the league, how it has evolved, why it rebranded, current controversies, and future growth possibilities.
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38min
May 13, 2023 Bonus episode! Part 2 of our crossover with the Can I Kick It podcast: Understanding the Culture
I joined my buddy Elliot Barr on his podcast Can I Kick it, and we went way way over time. So, we split our chat into two segments. Part 1 is available over on their feeds and Part 2 is available over here. We covered a lot of bases, with the primary focus on what different leagues around the world have done to combat racism, and whether or not it's succeeding.
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53min
May 12, 2023 #133 Why is multi-club ownership becoming increasingly common?
On this episode, Graham and Taylor delve deep into an increasingly common setup: multi-club ownership. Along the way, they answer questions like... What is the difference between a selling club, a feeder club and a sister club? What are the most and least prominent examples of multi-club setups? Why are club networks becoming more common? What are the issues inherent to owning multiple teams? And ultimately, are they good or bad for world football?
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39min
May 05, 2023 #132 What is relegation? Plus, the ways teams cope with it, the disastrous ramifications, potential silver linings, and much more!
As a logical counterpoint to last week's Promotion special, this week we're tackling Relegation! What sort of damage can relegation cause? How do relegated teams respond to dropping down a division? What does relegation change for fans? All that and much more!
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30min
April 28, 2023 #131 It's a Promotion special! What is promotion, what are the benefits and drawbacks, and how do clubs approach trying to stay up?
This week, Graham and Taylor dive into one of the happier things that can happen to a club: promotion! What are the approaches to getting promoted and then staying up, what are the obvious benefits and the less obvious drawbacks, what changes from the fan perspective, and much much more!

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29min
April 14, 2023 #130 Why does Graham dislike Dumbarton FC? Or, the proper protocol for postponing a match
With Graham thoroughly enjoying his 4th cancellation of the season courtesy of Dumbarton, we discuss why a match might be postponed, who makes the decision, what happens after the decision is made, and much more!
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March 31, 2023 #129 All about stadiums!
This week, Graham and Taylor are taking a look at a big ol' concrete structure of a topic: stadiums! What makes a great stadium? What are the main differences between the facilities of the past and those of the present? How important is location location location? Plus, our favorites we've been too, and some of the most underwhelming we (Graham) have experienced.
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March 24, 2023 #128 What is The Old Firm Derby and why is it so historically significant?
Graham and Taylor spend some time discussing the historic rivalry between Scottish clubs Celtic and Rangers, AKA The Old Firm Derby. How did the rivalry originate, how has it evolved over time, the key figures and moments in the derby's history, and what the future may hold for both teams.
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March 10, 2023 #127 Why are entrance anthems played before games, what makes a good anthem, how do their vary between clubs and international competitions, and much more!
This week, Graham and Taylor do their best to avoid having to sing while discussing anthems in soccer: when did the tradition begin, how do they differ between club and international competitions, which ones work and which ones don't, and much much more!
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