The Football Historian Podcast

Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.

In episode 57, Roddy Collins returns for Part Two of one of the most chaotic, honest and entertaining interviews we’ve ever recorded.

After covering his playing career in Part One, this episode focuses on Roddy’s life in management — from accidentally becoming a player-manager at 23 to rebuilding clubs, fighting boardrooms, surviving pressure from supporters and creating some unforgettable stories along the way.

Roddy talks about managing in Ireland, his time at Bohemians, winning the double, dealing with boards who didn’t want him, and the incredible comeback that helped save his job when he was 4-1 down at half-time.

We also discuss his time at Carlisle United, how he tried to bring standards into the club, getting help from names like Sir Alex Ferguson, Bobby Robson and Sam Allardyce, and why Leon Osman immediately stood out as a Premier League talent.

There’s also a more serious side to the conversation, as Roddy opens up on coaching licences, football politics, the career he feels was taken from him, and why keeping his dignity mattered more than staying quiet.

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Neil Mellor joins The Football Historian Podcast to tell the real story behind his career at Liverpool.

From scoring 56 goals in a season to THAT moment against Arsenal, Neil opens up on life inside one of the biggest clubs in the world — including his relationships with Rafael Benítez and Gérard Houllier.

He also shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final, including how he ended up with a medal… and why it wasn’t quite what he expected.

We also discuss:
• Being told to support Liverpool by Steve Heighway
• Training with Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher
• Life in the reserves and breaking scoring records
• The reality of going out on loan as a young player
• Dressing room stories with Dietmar Hamann
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Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.

In this episode I’m joined by former footballer and manager Roddy Collins.

From meeting George Best during a trial at Fulham to his experiences in English and Irish football, Roddy shares incredible stories from his career — both on and off the pitch.

We also discuss:

• His early career and trials in England
• The reality of football in the lower leagues
• Dressing room culture and management
• Differences between Irish and English football
• Life as a player and manager

This is one of the most story-driven episodes we’ve recorded.

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Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.

This is Part Two of our interview with former Premier League striker Nathan Ellington.

After leaving Wigan, Nathan opens up on the decisions that shaped the rest of his career — including the transfer he wishes he could take back, the reality of life at West Brom, and how quickly football careers can change.

We also discuss:

• Why one bad transfer can change everything
• The biggest mistake of his career
• Playing in the Premier League and not playing enough
• Life abroad in Greece, Thailand and beyond
• The politics behind football decisions
• His experience of Ramadan as a professional footballer
• The Association of Muslim Footballers and changing perceptions in the game
• The toughest opponent he ever faced
• Gerrard vs Lampard vs Scholes, Messi vs Ronaldo and more

This is an honest and fascinating insight into the highs and lows of a professional football career.

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Comedian and football creator Jim Daly joins The Football Historian Podcast to talk about the madness of football fandom.

Jim discusses growing up supporting Crystal Palace, the emotional moment Palace finally won the FA Cup, and why football fans secretly love suffering.

We also talk about parody songs, football comedy, fantasy football addiction, meeting footballers and the strange psychology of supporting a club.
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