In this episode, hosts Graham and Jamie delve into the captivating story of Steaua Bucharest, a powerhouse in Romanian football during the 1980s. Hailing from Romania's capital, Steaua emerged as a force to be reckoned with, backed by their ties to the state and the army.We explore their unforgettable journey in the 1985-86 European Cup, where they battled their way to the final against Barcelona. Despite facing challenges in away matches, Steaua's resilience shone through as they clinched vi...

Join Graham, Jamie, and special guest Declan Clark, a North West football expert, on this episode of "By Far The Greatest Team" podcast, as they dive deep into the legacy of Sam Allardyce's Bolton Wanderers.  Under Allardyce's tenure, Bolton Wanderers underwent a remarkable transformation from a struggling side to a formidable force in the Premier League. The club's yo-yo existence prior to Allardyce's arrival painted a picture of inconsistency, but his pragmatic and direct style of play,...

Welcome to "By Far The Greatest Team" football podcast, where hosts Graham and Jamie dive deep into the world of football greatness. In this special episode, they're joined by their inaugural guest, Scott Somenthal, for a nostalgic journey back to the iconic England 1982 World Cup team. Get ready to reminisce and debate as they unravel the highs and lows of England's campaign. Remember Trevor Brooking's unforgettable moment when his delicate lob got stuck in the goal stanchion, leaving fans...

Welcome to "By Far The Greatest Team Football Podcast"! Join hosts Graham and Jamie as they delve into the rich history of football, dissecting the stories, tactics, and personalities that have shaped the beautiful game. In this episode, they're joined by Jamie Wilson to scrutinize and debate one of the most intriguing periods in Cambridge United's history: the 1990-92period under the stewardship of John Beck. In this deep dive into Cambridge United's journey, the hosts explore the...

Welcome to the latest episode of By Far The Greatest Team football podcast, where hosts Graham and Jamie delve into the captivating underdog story of West Germany in the 1954 World Cup. Join us as we debate and rank this legendary team among the pantheon of World Cup winners. In a tournament marked by extraordinary twists and turns, West Germany stood out as a team of part-time players facing the daunting challenge of taking on Hungary, widely regarded as one of the greatest football teams...

In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team football podcast, hosts Graham and Jamie embark on a riveting journey through the intriguing history of Total Network Solutions, now famously known as The New Saints. From humble beginnings in a Welsh village to European clashes with titans like Liverpool, the story of Total Network Solutions is one of perseverance, transformation, and the ever-evolving landscape of football. The hosts delve into the origins of the team, tracing its roots back to a...

Welcome to "By Far The Greatest Team Football Podcast"! Hosts Graham and Jamie are back with another intriguing episode, joined once again by Phil Craig. This time, they delve into the riveting history of the Great SS Lazio football team of 1973/74. Lazio's 1974 Scudetto-winning team faced numerous challenges and controversies. Led by coach Tommaso Mestrelli, the team achieved promotion to Serie A and finished third in their first season back. Giorgio Chinaglia, a Welsh-Italian player,...

Dive into the captivating world of soccer with hosts Graham and Jamie on the latest episode of By Far The Greatest Team! This time, they're joined by esteemed US journalist Michael Lewis for an unforgettable journey through the annals of American soccer history. Join us as we explore the meteoric rise of soccer's popularity in the United States and Michael Lewis' remarkable journey as a soccer journalist. Delve into the heart of the North American Soccer League (NASL) and uncover the pivotal...

Get ready for an exhilarating ride through football's hallowed halls as Graham and Jamie, the dynamic duo of "By Far The Greatest Team" podcast, once again team up with the illustrious football enthusiast, Shane Guiliano. In this latest episode, they unravel the enigmatic brilliance of one of football's most celebrated teams: the iconic AFC Ajax 1994-96 Join us as we delve into the captivating saga of Ajax's triumphant campaign, where they ascended to the pinnacle of footballing glory as...

Get ready for a riveting journey through football history as Graham and Jamie, the dynamic duo behind By Far The Greatest Team, are joined by special guest Stuart Burgess, a die-hard Fulham fan. In this latest episode, the trio delves deep into the unexpected yet brilliant chapter of Roy Hodgson's managerial prowess that saw Fulham emerge as Europa League contenders. Join the conversation as they meticulously pick apart the strategic genius behind Hodgson's tactics, navigating the thrilling...

In the latest electrifying episode of "By Far The Greatest Team," hosts Graham and Jamie welcome by West Bromwich Albion fan Ian Ward, to look back at the Baggies' golden period from 1978 to 1981. Together, they delve deep into the annals of football history to unravel the tales that defined this iconic era. Ian Ward regales listeners with captivating stories that highlight the prowess and magic of the Baggies during their peak. From the mastermind behind the scenes, Ron Atkinson, to the...

Welcome back, football fanatics! Graham and Jamie return from their mid-winter break with a bang, bringing you another episode of the fan-favorite podcast, "By Far The Greatest Team Football Podcast." Strap in as they dive deep into the beautiful game, resuming with an absolute belter of a topic. In this riveting episode, the dynamic duo takes on the legendary Diego Maradona and his iconic Napoli football team that graced the pitches from 1986 to 1990. Prepare for a passionate and insightful...

In the best traditions of the Bundesliga, hosts Graham and Jamie are taking a mid-season winter break. The podcast will be back in January for tales of the all-time and the blinkered greats, and everything inbetween. If you enjoy these podcasts, please don't forget to subscribe and give us a rating and also tell everyone about them! Or visit our website at www.chewingthewildrover.com

Join hosts Graham and Jamie on the latest episode of "By Far The Greatest Team Football Podcast" as they delve deep into one of the most enchanting and heartwarming stories in the world of football history. In this episode, they passionately debate and rank the greatness of the romantic cup giant-killer tale of Calais Racing Union, a team of amateurs hailing from the humble 4th tier of the French football pyramid. Discover the captivating journey of Calais Racing Union as they embark on an...

Join us for the latest episode of the evergreen Football History Podcast on "By Far The Greatest Team Football Podcast." Hosts Graham and Jamie are back, and this time, they're joined by a North West specialist guest, Declan Clark, to take a nostalgic journey through football's annals and delve into the enigmatic greatness of Joe Royle's Oldham Athletic. In what can only be described as a "pinch-me" moment of a season, Royle's Oldham Athletic made an unforgettable mark on the football world....

Join us for the latest thrilling episode of "By Far The Greatest Team Football Podcast," where your hosts Graham and Jamie are back with another captivating segment on the evergreen football history.  In Part 2 of our exploration into the legendary Polish Golden Generation, we're thrilled to be joined once again by the insightful Pawel Maszczyk. In this episode, we delve into the exhilarating journey of the Polish national team at the 1974 FIFA World Cup. A squad brimming with talent and...

Join us for the latest episode of the "By Far The Greatest Team" football podcast, where your hosts Graham and Jamie delve into the rich football history alongside our special guest, Pawel Maszczyk, in part 1 of our 2-part series on the Poland's football Golden Period.  In this episode, we take a captivating journey back in time to explore the fascinating story of Gornik Zabrze, the legendary mining team that achieved greatness against all odds. Through a twist of fate involving a coin toss,...

Step back in time with hosts Graham and Jamie on the latest episode of the "Evergreen Football History Podcast - By Far The Greatest Team." In this episode, they are joined by the insightful Phil Craig as they delve into the remarkable era of Don Revie's Leeds United, a time when this iconic football club was a force to be reckoned with in both England and Europe. Leeds United, under Don Revie's stewardship, consistently challenged for the top honours and became a symbol of excellence in...

In this week's thrilling episode of "By Far The Greatest Team: Football History Podcast," hosts Graham and Jamie take a deep dive into one of the most iconic periods in football history—the reign of José Mourinho's FC Porto from 2002 to 2004. Join us as we relive the moments that defined this extraordinary team and rank their greatness on the global football stage. It was during this period that the football world was introduced to the enigmatic "Special One" himself, José Mourinho. Who can...

In the latest episode of the "By Far The Greatest Team" football podcast, hosts Graham and Jamie are joined by the brilliant 'South Coast' Jamie Wilson to delve deep into football history. This time, they set their sights on the remarkable journey of the Ghanaian national team in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Ghana's 2010 World Cup campaign was nothing short of epic, and the trio of football enthusiasts takes you on a thrilling journey as they rank the greatness of this unforgettable team. This...

Get ready for a clash of football titans on this week's episode of "By Far The Greatest Team Football Podcast"! Join hosts Graham and Jamie as they delve into the annals of football history to match up two incredible teams from different eras: the great Genoa team of the 1920s and the English Tier 3 League Cup-winning Swindon Town squad from 1969. Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect in this epic showdown: 🔵 Genoa 1922-24: - Led by legendary manager William Garbutt. - Boasted a...

In this riveting episode of the "By Far The Greatest Team" football podcast, hosts Graham and Jamie are joined by a special guest, Stefan Shaw, to embark on a nostalgic journey back to 1978 when Scotland, led by the indomitable Ally MacLeod, ventured to Argentina for the FIFA World Cup. Join us as we explore the highs and lows of this remarkable chapter in football history. In this episode, we'll be highlighting: - **Ally MacLeod's Confidence**    - Discover the infectious confidence of...

In this thrilling episode of the "By Far The Greatest Team" football podcast, hosts Graham and Jamie are joined by a very special guest, Shane Guiliano, to delve deep into the rich and tumultuous history of French football giants, to rank the level of greatness of Olympique de Marseille, and their iconic 1992/93 European Cup-winning team. Strap in as we journey through the highs and lows, brilliance and controversy, of this unforgettable era in football. In this episode, we'll explore: 1....

Join your hosts Graham and Jamie on this riveting episode of *By Far The Greatest Team*, the ultimate football history podcast. In this special edition, they're joined by Manchester United aficionados David Cooke and Richard Evans for an in-depth journey back in time to the awe-inspiring moments of Manchester United's iconic 1998/99 season. Get ready to relive the magic as they unravel the astonishing tale of how Alex Ferguson led his dynamic squad to an unprecedented treble victory in the...

Get ready for another exciting episode of the *By Far The Greatest Team Football Podcast*! Hosts Graham and Jamie are back with your weekly digest, and this time they're joined by the football aficionado, Matt Leigh, to engage in a lively debate about one of the most remarkable underdog stories in football history – Leicester City's iconic 2015-16 Premier League-winning team. Step into the time machine as the trio takes you on a journey through the exhilarating season that shook the football...