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Outside Write is a blog dedicated to football travel, culture and history. In this podcast we discuss travel tips for watching football abroad, discuss football history, sociology and review books.

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Outside Write is a blog dedicated to football travel, culture and history. In this podcast we discuss travel tips for watching football abroad, discuss football history, sociology and review books.

    Portuguese Football History with Miguel Pereira

    Portuguese Football History with Miguel Pereira

    My guest is Miguel Lourenço Pereira, who's written a number of football books, but his latest is his first in English, Bring Me That Horizon. It's all about getting to know Portugal through its football. We discuss Portugal's footballing roots and history under the long Salazar dictatorship and the role of football in its demise. We discuss the great players, like Eusébio and other stars from the African colonies, the great 'Golden Generation' Portuguese side of the 1990s and early 2000s, the Big Three, groundhopping, and more...

    • 35 min
    Groundhopping in Northern Ireland

    Groundhopping in Northern Ireland

    My guest is Peter Cinnamond from the Kicking Match podcast, which covers the Irish League/NIFL. We discuss groundhopping in Northern Ireland, covering famous clubs like Linfield and Glentoran, as well as some of the many great grounds that groundhoppers can discover in Belfast and beyond. We also look at some of the political history of the Irish League, which led to the loss of Belfast Celtic and Derry City.

    • 53 min
    The Future of Women's Football with Carrie Dunn

    The Future of Women's Football with Carrie Dunn

    After a successful 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, what does the future hold for women's football? My guest is journalist and author Carrie Dunn, who discusses some of the topics she raises in her latest book 'Woman Up: Pitches, Pay and Periods. The Progress and Potential of Women's Football'

    • 29 min
    Flamengo

    Flamengo

    My guest is Stephen C. Brandt, whose latest book explores the history of one of Brazil's most famous clubs, Flamengo. We discuss the history of the carioca club from its roots at a rowing team's footballing branch up to Copa Libertadores champions.

    • 22 min
    Football in Thailand

    Football in Thailand

    My guest is Matt Riley, who spent several years in Thailand exploring its football. He has chronicled the Thai game in his new book, 'Thai Football Tales: A Beautiful Madness'. His stories are quite something, give it a spin...

    • 24 min
    Ronaldo Nazário

    Ronaldo Nazário

    My guest for his third appearance is Daniel Williamson as he discusses his new book on Ronaldo Nazário - the original Ronaldo for people of a certain age... We look at his career from his teen breakthrough in Brazil through to his moves to PSV, Barça, Inter, Madrid, Milan and, of course, his international career.

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
101 Ratings

101 Ratings

The Placid Casual ,

Great podcast, very informative

I’m really enjoying going through the episodes. Hope more are made.

john_mcal ,

Brilliant podcast

As a football fan who’s interested in the history of the game and groundhopping around the world this podcast is absolutely ideal. Perfect.

Guy Hospitale 60 ,

Really enjoyed the DDR episode

Great podcast, well done all involved

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