Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast

This is the 292nd 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.
 
 
 
For any questions/comments, you may contact us:
You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.
https://linktr.ee/sp1873
 
Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/
https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague
 
You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’
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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
Youtube Link:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvBwk-MexvQ
 
Blog Link:
https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01016772382.html

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This is the 291st 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). 
 
For any questions/comments, you may contact us: 
You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. 
https://linktr.ee/sp1873 
 
Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ 
https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague 
 
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Mr. Mulligan’s contact info: 
Twitter (X): @Mexico86HQ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mexico86hq/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583764568403&sk=about 
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 
 
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 https://open.spotify.com/episode/327nGh8D9OFp3gunV9tTWa?si=0WobPQFKTwW5NAyeJUKwNQ&nd=1&dlsi=fde37148e213454b
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast/id1601074369
 
Youtube Link: 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJidH0ivuqw
 Blog Link:
https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0872036419.html
 
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This is the 290th 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)
 
 
For any questions/comments, you may contact us:
You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.
https://linktr.ee/sp1873
 
Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/
https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague
 
You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’
Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.
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
 
Youtube Link:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukAWrsjWJ-s
 
Blog Link:
https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0241437791.html
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This is the 289th 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. ‘ 
 
 
For any questions/comments, you may contact us: 
You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. 
https://linktr.ee/sp1873 
 
Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ 
https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague 
 
 
You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ 
Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. 
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
 
YouTube Link: 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKqV4H4mUKE
 
Blog Link: 
https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0360464412.html
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This is the 288th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. 
 
For this episode, I interview German Journalist Mr. Achim Schregle and German Football fan Mr. Torge R. as we discuss the matches of the West Germany National Team for the 1984/85 season. 
 
For any questions/comments, you may contact us: 
You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. 
https://linktr.ee/sp1873 
 
Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ 
https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague 
 
You may also follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ 
Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. 
Mr. Schregle’s contact info: 
Email: achim.schregle@vision-sued.de 
 
 
Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: 
 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZTXGrLzmkBZRWvygsDDhr?si=KNFcxZ0UTMORIHxzXbnAyQ&nd=1&dlsi=896ebc95c9b04886
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-288-interview/id1601074369?i=1000772423462
 
Youtube Link: 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0tFC9cGzj0
Blog Link: 
https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0337714395.html

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