It Was What It Was : The Football History Podcast

By: The Overlap
  • Summary

  • Welcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was.


    Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world.


    The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. the tales from behind the scenes and the impact they left.


    Join us at Football University!


    If you enjoy the podcast please hit subscribe to never miss an episode.


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Episodes
  • Rafa Benitez: My Coaching Secrets - Part Two
    Nov 21 2024

    Welcome to It Was What It Was, and Part Two of our special look back at the remarkable career of Rafa Benitez - with the man himself!


    In this second part - Rafa, Jonathan and Rob look back at Rafa's arrival at Anfield, his influence on the Premier League, and then head backstage to explain the moments and decisions behind that iconic Champions League triumph in Istanbul.


    Join us as Rafa takes us inside the moments that defined his legacy in England, and cemented his place in Liverpool folklore.


    If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!


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    57 mins
  • Rafa Benitez: My Coaching Secrets - Part One
    Nov 19 2024

    In this special episode of It Was What It Was, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by the legendary Rafa Benitez.


    Part One explores the early years of Rafa's extraordinary career, from his beginnings as a promising young coach in Spain to his groundbreaking success with Valencia.


    Rafa shares the stories, challenges, and philosophy that shaped his journey. Part One takes us up to his arrival in England - setting the stage for the Premier League's tactical transformation that Rafa would help to spearhead.


    Don’t miss this brilliant insight from one of football’s most renowned tacticians - and join us for Part Two on Thursday.


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Thomas Tuchel: The Origin Story of England's New Manager
    Nov 12 2024

    In this week’s episode of It Was What It Was, Jonathan and Rob take a deep dive into the fascinating journey of Thomas Tuchel, the newly appointed England manager. From his early years as a player with a mature football mind, to a detour studying economics while working in a cocktail bar, Tuchel’s path to football’s elite has been anything but ordinary.

    Jonathan and Rob discuss how a timely call from Ralph Rangnick set Tuchel on a coaching trajectory that would see him manage some of Europe’s biggest clubs— Mainz, Dortmund, PSG, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich. They reflect on the highlights of his career, including his confidence that led Chelsea to a thrilling Champions League victory over Manchester City in 2021.

    Now, with Tuchel at the helm of the England national team, the duo explores what he brings to the international stage, how he might shape England’s future, and whether he can achieve the same success on the world stage that he did in club football.

    Join us for a compelling look at one of football’s most innovative managers, and what his unique journey could mean for the future of English football.

    If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!


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    55 mins

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