Football's Cult Heroes
This is Football's Cult Heroes. A podcast series exploring the stories of the players that carried their clubs on their backs - on and off the pitch. Told by the players, fans and journalists that were there - we delve into why these players created such a strong bond with their fans and how they are still remembered years on. Join us on this journey, and if you like what you are listening to, hit the subscribe button and suggest a player you would like us to cover in the future!
Episodes
Those that saw her describe her as a generational talent - an "Mbappe or Haaland" that burst onto the scene with Arsenal in the late 90s and took the game by storm.
But as the Women’s Super League begins its record-breaking three-year broadcasting deal with Sky Sports and the BBC, Football’s Cult Heroes explores the under-reported story of arguably England’s best-ever femal...
A special player was needed to help to do just that.
Enter Dimitri Payet.
Football’s Cult Heroes explores Payet’s journey from Reunion Island to France, how he transformed mid-table West Ham into Champions League contenders and his infamous exit.
This is the story of one of the most talented players to grace West Ham and h...
Without a big budget, being resourceful had become second nature to Big Sam, often using his powers of persuasion to lure players to the Reebok Stadium.
Nigeria superstar Jay-Jay Okocha was available on a free transfer after dazzling in leagues across Europe, but surely out of Bolton’s reach?
You tell that to Big Sam!
Here, Footbal...
Manchester United are still searching for their first league title in a generation.
By November, United are as low as tenth and in need of inspiration.
Badboy Frenchman Eric Cantona, despite doubts over his temperament and attitude, is seen by Sir Alex Ferguson as the man to change their fortunes.
It would prove to be a move that would change the course of Premier League history.
Football's Cul...
They've been hit with a 12-point deduction, a £600,000 fine and a season ban from the FA Cup.
White Hart Lane appeared to be the last ground that German World Cup winner Jurgen Klinsmann would consider as a place to call home.
But Spurs owner Sir Alan Sugar knew his club needed inspiration - and was quite literally willing to push the boat out to get his man.
Football's Cult Heroes...
But underneath the silverware the city had been falling apart.
The 1970s and 1980s had seen riots on the streets of Toxteth, industrial unrest and rising unemployment.
On the pitch, things had started to unravel as well… Liverpool needed a new hero.
Step forward Robbie Fowler.
Football’s Cult Heroes charts the rise of an “or...
Told by the players, fans and journalists that were there, the series will examine why these players created such a strong bond with their adoring audience.
Each week, for the next six weeks, we will bring you a brand new episode.
Our first episode comes out on Wednes...
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