The Bylines Podcast

In this episode, we're joined by author Aidan Williams to chat about the Netherlands side of '98.

We discuss the Netherlands entertaining history at the World Cup — with mention of both the speculator football and sensational fallouts often associated with the Oranje. They were no different at France '98, either, when a Dennis Bergkamp inspired Dutch side strived for perfection while also searching for their maiden World Cup.

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In this episode, we're joined once again by author Steven Scragg to continue our chat about the UEFA Cup.

We discuss the influence of the Italian's on the tournament — with mention of both the countries most iconic sides and players alike. Finally, we fast forward to the modern era to discuss how the Europa League falters by comparison to its predecessor.

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In this episode, we're joined by author Steven Scragg for a two-part special all about the UEFA Cup.

We discuss the tournament itself, with comparison to its senior siblings: the European Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup. Then, it's onto some of the sides that defined the tournament – from Steven's side Liverpool to those cult classic sides – from Gladbach to Goteborg.

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In this episode, we're joined by Bill Hern and David Gleave... the authors of 'Football's Black Pioneers: The Stories of the First Black Players to Represent the 92 League Clubs'.

We discuss the first black players to play for each of the EFL clubs, from Laurie Cunningham to Viv Anderson, and explore how the current crop, from Marcus Rashford to Raheem Sterling, stand on the shoulders of these pioneers.

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In this very special episode, we're joined by former Liverpool and Inverness defender David Raven to discuss his career.

We discuss David's time at Liverpool and that night in Istanbul. Then, his time in the lower leagues of England before joining Terry Butcher in Inverness. David reflects on his time in Scotland, from beating Celtic and Virgil van Dijk to the Scottish Cup to leading Inverness to their first European night. Finally, we discuss his return down south with Marine and the famous cup tie versus Spurs.

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Well, that's that. Scotland are out of the Euros.

Scotland supporter Roddy Cairns returns as we discuss Scotland's loss to Croatia that saw the Scots exit the tournament. Then, it's onto some of our highlights and lows from the tournament. Finally, we reflect on what's to come for Scotland.

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We couldn't, could we?

Scotland supporter Roddy Cairns joins us to chat about Scotland's superb draw against England at Wembley and what it means for Group D. Then, it's onto the Scots next opponents Croatia and their lacklustre performances against England and the Czech Republic. Finally, we dare to dream, debating if Scotland can beat Croatia and finally qualify for the knockout stages of a major tournament?

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Down, not out.

England supporter Jack Dodds joins us to chat about Scotland's loss to the Czech Republic and England's strong start against Croatia, as well as the implications of these results on Group D and the knockout stages.

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We’ve done it.

Commentator Andy Bargh joins us to chat about Scotland's return to a major tournament after 23 years of hurt, hangups and heartache. Then, it's onto a preview of Group D and our opening fixture against the Czech Republic. Finally, we reflect on the Scots chances in the tournament as a whole.

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In this episode, we're joined once again by author Steven Scragg to continue our chat about the European Cup Winners' Cup.

We discuss the influence of the Italian's on the tournament, before fast-forwarding to the modern era to discuss the failed attempts to recapture the wonderful randomness of the tournament.

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