Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 295 (Interview with Scottish Freelance Football Writer Mr. Mark Gordon discussing his book ‘Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years’ (2026))

 This is the 295^th 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

 

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

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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

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 294 (Interview with English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rob Fletcher, discussing his book ‘The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness’ (2026))

 This is the 294^th 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).

 

 

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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/

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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

 

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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

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 293 (Interview with Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss SÉC Bastia in the years (1971-1986))

 This is the 293^rd episode 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.

 

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

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https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague

 

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Mr. Bellaiche’s contact info:

Email: laurent@uark.edu

 

 

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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

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 292 (Interview with English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rocco Dean, discussing his book ‘Sergeant Wilko’s Defending Champions: Leeds United at the Dawn of Modern Football’ (2026))

 This is the 292^nd 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.

 

 

 

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

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https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague

 

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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

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 291 (Interview with English Author Mr. Richard Mulligan, as we discuss his book ‘The Heroes of Mexico 86’ (2026))

This is the 291^st 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).

 

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

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Mr. Mulligan’s contact info:

Twitter (X): @Mexico86HQ

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

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 290 (Interview with Writer and Sports Historian, Dr. Mark Orton as we discuss his book ‘From Moore to Messi: A History of the Argentine National Football Team 1902-2026’ (2026))

 This is the 290^th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.

 

For this episode, I interview Writer and Sports Historian, Dr. Mark Orton as we discuss his book ‘From Moore to Messi: A History of the Argentine National Football Team 1902-2026’ (2026).

 

Dr. Orton is also the author of the following books:

El El Más Grande: The Story of River Plate, Argentina's Biggest Club (2023)

Football and National Identity in Twentieth-Century Argentina: La Nuestra (Palgrave Studies in Sport and Politics) (2023)

 

 

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

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https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague

 

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Dr. Ortons’s contact info:

Twitter (X):  @MarkAOrto

Bluesky: @markaorton.bsky.social

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

 

Link to Dr. Orton’s books:

https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/moore-messi

https://www.amazon.com/Moore-Messi-Argentine-National-1902-2026-ebook/dp/B0GHP8LGS6

 

Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/38Myp5ZRzJCuhXup8Cu397?si=8RGr6zncQtafcgCoPvzzfQ&nd=1&dlsi=e1cb28ffbd8e4389

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-290-interview/id1601074369?i=1000773032006

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 289 (Interview with American Author and Journalist Mr. Michael Lewis, as we discuss his book, ‘Around the World Cup in 40 Years: An American sportwriter’s perspective’ (2026))

This is the 289^th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.

 

For this episode, I interview American Author and Journalist Mr. Michael Lewis, as we discuss his book, ‘Around the World Cup in 40 Years: An American sportwriter’s perspective’ (2026))

 

Mr. Lewis is also the editor of the Substack, ‘Front Row Soccer’.

He has covered 13 World Cups (8t men, 5 women), seven Olympics and 28 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmos, the New York Red Bulls and both U.S. national teams and has penned a soccer history column for the Guardian.com. He is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com and has written seven books about the beautiful game including ‘Alive and Kicking: The incredible but true story of the Rochester Lancers. ‘

 

 

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

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https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague

 

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Mr. Lewis’ contact info:

Twitter (X): @Soccerwriter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soccerwriter1/

Bluesky: @soccerwriter.bsky.social

Substack: https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/

 

Link to Mr. Lewis’ books:

https://www.amazon.com/Around-World-Cup-Years-sportwriters/dp/B0H1M3NFL4

 

 

Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/168hzVJvvArJYJdeLk9Z9W?si=69Iu2o__RuWsT7CQ4-M8AA&nd=1&dlsi=abf20ed3713048f5

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-289-interview/id1601074369?i=1000772648594