Rory is joined by Belfast Celtic Society board members Padraig Coyle, Frank Hennessey and Charles Tully Jr., son of Celtic legend Charles Patrick Tully, for a feature-length discussion on Belfast Celtic Football Club. Belfast Celtic are arguably the most famous lost club from the island of Ireland. Existing during some of Ireland's most turbulent and violent periods of history, and being interwoven with the social, economic and political history of Belfast, Belfast Celtic were a club who...

Rory is joined Edinburgh City season ticket holder and supporters' club member Ally Moncrieff to talk about the club's interesting off-field activity over the last few years which is akin to a BBC soap opera. In 2019, the owners of Edinburgh City circulated a marketing document with the hashtag #FCEdinburgh mysteriously plastered all over it. Fast forward to 2022 and the club confirmed it had changed their name to FC Edinburgh to attract 'European interest'. Coupled with a disastrous new...

Rory is joined by author and founder of Fussball Geekz Phil Harrison and his friend Irvin Shima to talk about the Superclubs of Communist Albania. Covered extensively in Phil's latest book, we dive into the clubs formed and financed by Albania's Stalinist regime in an attempt to manufacture competition and legitimise the administration of Enver Hoxha. About Us Follow us on X: @_footyheritage Email us: [email protected] Visit our website: footballheritage.co.uk About Our...

Rory is joined by author and Football Heritage member Dave Proudlove to talk about his latest book 'Work and Play: The Industrial Roots of English Football', available as of today. They cover the different football clubs associated with industrial communities and companies, the perceptions football fans have of works' teams and how important industry was to the growth and development of football around the world. About Us Follow us on X: @_footyheritage Email us:...

Rory is joined by the latest contributor to join the Football Heritage ranks, Jonee João, to reminisce on the 2003 UEFA Cup Final between Celtic and Porto. Instead of a tactical breakdown or analysis of the match, Rory and Jonee instead describe their memories of watching the final, their feelings on the run up to the final and, in Jonee's case, what it was like watching his club win a European trophy. Follow us on X: @_footyheritage Email us: [email protected] Visit our...

Rory is joined once again by Brock Mildon alongside Tongan international footballer Maikeli Lomu to hear his incredible story. Maikeli packed up his life and moved to Tonga, a remote island nation in Polynesia, after receiving a call up to their national team. His story generated intrigue around football in Tonga, who subsequently ended up minutes away from World Cup qualification in the OFC qualifiers. Follow us on X: @_footyheritage Email us: [email protected] Visit our...

Rory is joined by co-founder of The Deep Creative, Edd Norval, for a discussion on how football clubs use heritage and identity in the promotion of themselves and their branding. This discussion revolves around football clubs attempting to tap into heritage elements and concepts to consolidate their own community roots and identities. Follow us on X: @_footyheritage Email us: [email protected] Visit our website: footballheritage.co.uk Guest Edd Norval:...

Rory is joined by Leonardo Aleotti, founder of The FENIX Trophy and chairman of Brera FC. The FENIX Trophy is a tournament which aims to bring European football to non-professional clubs. It promotes fair play, the mixing of different fan cultures and community organisation. This episode covers this incredible tournament and its objectives as it enters its next edition. Follow us on X: @_footyheritage Email us: [email protected] Guest The FENIX Trophy:...

Rory is joined by author James Stephen to talk about the history of the Edinburgh Derby, one of Scotland's biggest fixtures. Often overshadowed by the Old Firm, the Edinburgh Derby can trace its roots to 1875, making it one of the oldest rivalries in Scotland. Like their Glasgow counterparts, the Edinburgh Derby is drenched in socio-political, economic and historical context. Follow us on X: @_footyheritage Email us: [email protected] Guest James Stephen...

Rory is joined by author and journalist Miguel L. Pereira to talk about Clube União Fabril, a club who were a former Portuguese powerhouse. They once registered a 3rd place finish and boasted a number of young talents in their ranks. But there was a catch: they were bankrolled entirely by Salazar's fascist regime. Follow us on X: @_footyheritage Email us: [email protected] Guest Miguel L. Pereira (@Miguel_LPereira) 'Bring Me That Horizon: A Journey To the Soul of...

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Rory is joined by Chris Lee and Flemming Christensen to tell the story of Denmark (and potential Europe's) oldest association football club. Kjøbenhavns Boldklub, or KB, were a multi-sports organisation founded in 1876, with their football club being added in 1878. They were one of the early dominant forces in Danish football, but after falling from grace merged with Boldklubben 1903 to form FC København. We ask Flemming, who grew up supporting KB, what it was like being a part of...

Rory is joined by journalist and podcaster Sam Lewis to discuss the maelstrom of issues surrounding the 'first' Matildas team, a recent controversy which has reshaped Women's football in Australia. Sam published an article at the beginning of July explaining the issues surrounding the 1975 side who played in what came to be recognised as the first Women's Asian Cup. Their recent recognition as the first Australian Women's National Team has been problematic and caused serious issues among the...

Rory is joined by club stadium announcer Matt Healey and Talking Bull Fanzine editor Simon Wright to talk about their support of Hereford - both United and FC. They recount the demise of Hereford United and the division, negativity and emotions surrounding the club being wound up and the galvanising effect the founding of Hereford FC in 2014 had for the club, supporters and city. Follow us on X: @_forgottenfooty Enquiries: [email protected] Guests Matt Healey...

Rory is joined by Nikos and Thanos for the next installment of our club histories sub-series - a conversation on AEK Athens. Founded by Greek migrants from Constantinople following the Greco-Turkish War, AEK Athens grew to become one of the most successful clubs in Greece. Their primary fan group, Original 21, are known for their anti-fascism and left-wing outlook, largely stemming from their heritage as a club founded by migrants who considered outsiders by both Turkish and Greek...

Rory is joined by Tom Reed of Terrace Edition and Cobblers fan Martin Maloney to hear their stories and memories of Northampton Town's former home - The Old County Cricket Ground. Martin used three words to describe how he remembers the ground - burgers, onions and piss. The sights, sounds and smells of our football grounds are what make them memorable after all! Follow us on X: @_forgottenfooty Enquiries: [email protected] Tom...

Rory is joined by Founder, Head Coach and President of the newly formed Soccer Federation of Appalachia, Stevie Leszyk. Stevie aims to bring a non-FIFA entity to Appalachia based on shared culture and heritage. He has developed a strategic plan surrounding player recruitment, philosophy and team identity in order to drive the project forward, and aims to have a team ready to compete at the Unrepresented World Cup in 2025. Ever wondered what it's like to establish a new FA for a non-FIFA...

Rory is joined by Scott Coyne of The Belgian Football Podcast to unpack one of the biggest, shocking and most surprising tales from the world of football last month - the death of KV Oostende. Recorded on the day they were finalising their bankruptcy, Scott gives context to their current situation, highlights the shady paper trails of their last owners and discusses the subject of multi-club ownership with Rory. It goes without saying that we hope KV Oostende can return sooner rather than...

Rory is joined by Forgotten Football members Phil O'Rourke and Vincent Duitsch and special guest Bas Brouwer to discuss one of the Netherlands many football casualties - RBC Roosendaal. Those of a certain vintage may remember RBC competing in the Eredivisie and in the final of the KNVB Cup against Ajax. Sadly, their collapse was greater than their rise. A life-long RBC fan, Bas tells us why RBC were only ever an amateur-level club who competed way above their level, and the 4 discuss how...

Rory is joined by Dmitrijs Kravčenko, host of the Latvian Football Podcast, to discuss Olimpija Liepāja, a historic club from Latvia through which the history of football in Latvia through different eras can be studied. Olimpija Liepāja are a great case study for the heritage, identity and place issues which surround football clubs, and we pick these themes apart as we explore the story of Olimpija Liepāja from the 1920s to the modern day. Follow us on X: @_forgottenfooty Enquiries:...

We've made it to our 50th Episode! To celebrate, we'll be re-telling the history of Dundee Hibernian, the club who would eventually become Dundee United. Rory is joined by Steve Finan, author of the Lifted Over The Turnstiles series, and Mike Watson, former Dundee United board member and historian. They discuss Dundee Hibernian in the social, political and religious contexts of Scotland in the early 1900s and do some myth-busting around the name change from Hibernian to United. They also...

Rory is joined once again by Luka Lagvilava to discuss one of the talking points of the season so far in Georgia - FC Saburtalo changing their name to FC Iberia 1999. Luka explains the reason behind the change, FC Iberia's chances in Europe, their ambitions for the league season and his hopes for Georgia at this summers European Championships.

Rory is joined by Monterey Bay FC coach and aspiring football analyst Elian Corona to discuss one of the most loved tournaments in US Soccer - The US Open Cup! Elian tells the history of the cup and the early teams who would dominate the trophy, before the pair discuss the recent issues the US Open Cup has had with scheduling, the MLS pulling out of supporting the tournament, and why preserving this inclusive piece of US Soccer history is essential to ensuring the longevity and continued...