Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast

This is the 295th 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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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 
 
 
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-295-interview/id1601074369?i=1000774777801
 
Youtube Link: 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3js9Hnak3s
 
Blog Link: 
https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_02000341851.html
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This is the 294th 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). 
 
 
For any questions/comments, you may contact us: 
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/ 
https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague 
 
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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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-294-interview/id1601074369?i=1000774402245
 
Youtube Link: 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2lN3LVrPlk&t=558s
 
Blog Link: 
https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_02131533579.html
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This is the 293rdepisode 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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Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/
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

 
Youtube Link:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCgeJAyoi0Y
Blog Link:
https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0505669466.html
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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.
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Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/
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
 
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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). 
 
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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://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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