Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast

This is the 300th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. 

For this episode, I interview French Author Mr. Mario Morisi, as we discuss his book ‘Roberto Baggio, Vingt ans de folie italienne et mondiale’ (2026). 

There will be three podcasts regarding this book, this first part covers Roberto Baggio’s origins up to the 1990 World Cup. 

This is the first biography of Roberto Baggio in French. 

Mr. Morisi has authored many books in French and Italian. 

For any questions/comments, you may contact us: 

You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. 

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You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ 

Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. 

Mr. Morisi’s contact info: 

Twitter (X): @MarioMorisi2 

Bluesky: @absentes.bsky.social 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamorisi2026/ 

Link: https://www.mariomorisi.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=194:breaking-baggio 

Link to Mr. Morisi’s book: 

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Mario-Morisi-ebook/dp/B0GX2NRR1J 

Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: 

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1y0nVgscD1vUcsVNKbkoto?si=Tip_Jol1SDe1rPSTH66Aaw&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=a15a58486ad34e0e

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-300-interview/id1601074369?i=1000778634275

Youtube Link: 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYq_3afNa-Y

Blog Link: 

https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0692940436.html

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This is the 299thepisode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. 

For this episode, I interview Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss the France National Team under Michel Hidalgo-Part 4 (1982-1984). 

Dr. Bellaiche is also a Professor at Tel Aviv University. 

Professor Ballaiche has designed a new class called “Thinking Outside of the Box”, a course that involves science and Football. 

For Compendium to the matches and lineups of this era, see: 

https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2022/12/compendium-to-soccernostalgia-interview_30.html 

https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2023/01/compendium-to-soccernostalgia-interview.html 

https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2023/01/compendium-to-soccernostalgia-interview_23.html 

For any questions/comments, you may contact us: 

You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. 

https://linktr.ee/sp1873 

Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ 

https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague 

You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ 

Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. 

Mr. Bellaiche’s contact info: 

Email: [email protected] 

Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: 

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/691UCYsu3PiS9lJKQlM5fH?si=pDvXxYMPRzKQ5C_tYovI6A&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=82a4088c725a44b3

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-299-interview/id1601074369?i=1000776502668

Youtube Link: 

 https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0139317984.html

Blog Link: 

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This is the 298th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.

For this episode, I interview Dutch Football fan Mr. René Seedorf and Mr. Jan Roskott, as we discuss the Holland National Team during the 1998 World Cup.

Mr. Seedorf is a teacher, translator, aspiring scout, and avid collector of classic football matches.

Mr. Jan Roskott is the administrator of http://dutchsoccersite.org/.

For any questions/comments, you may contact us:

You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.

https://linktr.ee/sp1873

Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/

https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague

You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’

Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.

Mr. Seedorf’s contact info:

Twitter (X): @911RL1

Link: https://rl119.wordpress.com/over/

Link: https://rl119voetbalt.wordpress.com/

Article link: https://rl119.wordpress.com/2025/04/22/the-legacy-of-jose-pekerman/

Mr. Roskottt’s contact info:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter (X): @DutchSoccerSite

Website: http://dutchsoccersite.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchsoccersite

Listen on Spotify / Apple:

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jAzTf7rNHkoyrwFgSjpzD?si=jRp5VJqLRRiyfoJ82FlQhw&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=a96ed848994c4305

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-298-interview/id1601074369?i=1000776046098

Youtube Link:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPTG5Ew-03Q

Blog Link:

https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01579195664.html

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This is the 297th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.

For this episode, I interview Scottish Author and Poet Ms. Julie McNeill as we discuss her book ‘We Are Scottish Football: World Cup Edition’. (2026)

This book is a collection of poems paying tribute to the history and culture of Scottish Football. This is the updated edition to her book from 2024, ‘We Are Scottish Football.’.

Ms. McNeill is an author, poet and editor.

She is the Poet-in-residence of St Mirren FC Charitable Trust as well as the makar (eminent poet) of The Hampden Collection. She is also the Winner of the Burrell Collection Hidden Gems poetry competition.

Her other books include ‘Mission Dyslexia: Find Your Superpower and Be Your Brilliant Self (2021)’ and Mission Dyslexia: Wellbeing with Willforce: Keeping Cool and Looking After Your Brain! (2025).

She is also one of the editors of ‘A Most Unsuitable Game: Celebrating Scottish Women’s Football Fifty Years After the Ban’.

For any questions/comments, you may contact us:

You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.

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Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/

https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague

You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’

Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.

Ms. McNeill’s contact info:

Twitter (X): @JulieMcNeill1

Links: https://luath.co.uk/products/we-are-scottish-football-the-world-cup-edition?srsltid=AfmBOoqtKpTWia5yU2f5XqiLUMP4aD7EA9rqvh0uYfR28-gpFIgFILu4

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesoulscribbler

Bluesky: @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social

Link to Ms. McNeill’s book:

https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-Scottish-Football-Author/dp/1804253499

Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7M7TbqqskY2jdfp3bEVZga?si=WZ78cVttR1KSW5pFNTFdMg&nd=1&dlsi=0217ca61d3cc41ec

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-297-interview/id1601074369?i=1000775523285

Youtube Link:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR-hdgXL9QI

Blog Link:

https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01692948642.html

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This is the 296th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.

For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Jan Roskott of http://dutchsoccersite.org/ as we discuss the matches of the Holland National Team for the 1989/90 season. 

For any questions/comments, you may contact us:

You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.

https://linktr.ee/sp1873

Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/

https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague

You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’

Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.

Mr. Roskottt’s contact info:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter (X): @DutchSoccerSite

Website: http://dutchsoccersite.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchsoccersite

Listen on Spotify / Apple:

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sEUcjW2HBhTSUrMoHECUh?si=14rxlO2JROCsHZvMBlY8Kg&nd=1&dlsi=16ec3c5a00d04b7c

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-296-interview/id1601074369?i=1000775252579

Youtube Link:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNnMANMNURM

Blog Link:

https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode.html

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This is the 295th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. 

For this episode, I interview Scottish Freelance Football Writer Mr. Mark Gordon, as we discuss his book ‘Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years’ (2026). 

Mr. Gordon specialises in Scottish, Italian and women’s football but his writing covers many footballing genres. His work has appeared The Guardian, The Daily Record, The Sunday Post, She Kicks, and Nutmeg magazines as well as online outlets such as The Gentleman Ultra, Tifo Football, These Football Times and The Football Pink 

For any questions/comments, you may contact us: 

You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. 

https://linktr.ee/sp1873 

Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ 

https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague 

You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ 

Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. 

Mr. Gordon’s contact info: 

Twitter (X): @MarkGordonMedia 

Bluesky: @markgordonmedia.bsky.social 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markgordonmedia 

Link: https://markgordon.media/ 

Link to Mr. Gordon’s book: 

https://www.amazon.com/Roberto-Baggio-World-Cup-Years/dp/1836802625 

https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/roberto-baggio 

Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: 

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KX9SdOJ9M5V6bG3TYKLdz?si=xuVyaqDnR3CufGt4f8m5Uw&nd=1&dlsi=deaebb2c960440ee

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-295-interview/id1601074369?i=1000774777801

Youtube Link: 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3js9Hnak3s

Blog Link: 

https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_02000341851.html

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This is the 294th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. 

For this episode, I interview English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rob Fletcher, discussing his book ‘The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness’ (2026). 

This book discusses the 1994 Champions League Final between AC Milan and Barcelona. 

Mr. Fletcher is the editor of Boro Mag, a podcast and publication about Middlesbrough FC. He has written for many outlets such as The Football Pink, KIT Magazine, Futbolista among others. 

His other books include: ‘1992: The Birth of Modern Footbal’ (2023) and ‘Chaos, Controversy and THAT Kung-Fu Kick: 94/95 The Premier League's Most Dramatic Season’ (2024). 

For any questions/comments, you may contact us: 

You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. 

https://linktr.ee/sp1873 

Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ 

https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague 

You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ 

Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. 

Mr. Fletcher’s contact info: 

Twitter (X): @rob_fletcher_ 

Twitter (X): @90s_writer 

Twitter (X): @boro_mag 

Bluesky: @robfletcher.bsky.social 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/boromag 

Link to Mr. Fletcher’s books: 

https://www.amazon.com/Final-Pursuit-Greatness-Rob-Fletcher/dp/1836802900 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Rob-Fletcher/author/B0BXQNC2ZS?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 

Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: 

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iUeFU4QzzlofIhtHYSzbu?si=OFNccK0hSeKg8DCp6SCBnA&nd=1&dlsi=398ee686b49d4ca2

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-294-interview/id1601074369?i=1000774402245

Youtube Link: 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2lN3LVrPlk&t=558s

Blog Link: 

https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_02131533579.html

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This is the 293rdepisode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.

For this episode, I interview Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss SÉC Bastia in the years (1971-1986).  

Dr. Bellaiche is also a Professor at Tel Aviv University.

Professor Ballaiche has designed a new class called “Thinking Outside of the Box”, a course that involves science and Football.

For any questions/comments, you may contact us:

You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.

https://linktr.ee/sp1873

Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/

https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague

You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’

Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.

Mr. Bellaiche’s contact info:

Email: [email protected]

Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cxyuzSuroxRf0Lqji35k9?si=oTyLXexnQSuw-ZNf_jbmZw&nd=1&dlsi=72b6c571f00f409a

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-293-interview/id1601074369?i=1000774111636

Youtube Link:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCgeJAyoi0Y

Blog Link:

https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0505669466.html

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This is the 292nd episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.

For this episode, I interview English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rocco Dean, discussing his book ‘Sergeant Wilko’s Defending Champions: Leeds United at the Dawn of Modern Football (2026).’

Mr. Dean was previously interviewed on the podcast regarding his books, ‘The Sons of Revie: Leeds United's Decade of Dominance.’ (2024) and ‘The O'Leary Years: Football's Greatest Boom and Bust (2022).’

In addition to the book, we will discuss, Mr. Dean is the Author of many Leeds United related books, such as  

‘The Sons of Revie: Leeds United's Decade of Dominance.’ (2024)

Marcelo Bielsa vs The Damned United: The Extraordinary Story of a Club Reborn (2021)

League One Leeds: A Journey Through the Abyss (2022)

Marcelo Bielsa v The Premier League: Living, Loving and Losing Bielsaball (2023).

He is also a presenter on Leeds United related podcast, ‘Leeds, That!’ @LeedsThat.

For any questions/comments, you may contact us:

You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.

https://linktr.ee/sp1873

Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/

https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague

You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’

Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.

Mr. Dean’s contact info:

Twitter: @roclufc

Twitter: @leedsthat

Link to Mr. Dean’s book:

https://www.amazon.com/Sergeant -Wilkos-Defending-Champions-Football-ebook/dp/B0GSG9JLGF

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rocco-Dean/author/B0945M96RF?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/68vRlJnztRCfbqLb6NtkhW?si=oDK86ZLlQZW3Xq-xe1M5Ew&nd=1&dlsi=d061f61eac974882

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-292-interview/id1601074369?i=1000773814100

Youtube Link:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvBwk-MexvQ

Blog Link:

https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01016772382.html

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This is the 291st episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. 

For this episode, I interview English Author Mr. Richard Mulligan, as we discuss his book, ‘The Heroes of Mexico 86’ (2026). 

For any questions/comments, you may contact us: 

You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. 

https://linktr.ee/sp1873 

Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ 

https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague 

You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ 

Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. 

Mr. Mulligan’s contact info: 

Twitter (X): @Mexico86HQ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mexico86hq/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583764568403&sk=about 

Link to Mr. Mulligan’s book: 

https://www.curtis-sport.com/all-programmes/The-Heroes-of-Mexico-86-p826871016 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heroes-Mexico-86-Richard-Mulligan/dp/1068570733 

Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: 

 https://open.spotify.com/episode/327nGh8D9OFp3gunV9tTWa?si=0WobPQFKTwW5NAyeJUKwNQ&nd=1&dlsi=fde37148e213454b

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast/id1601074369

Youtube Link: 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJidH0ivuqw

 Blog Link:

https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0872036419.html

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