by The Overlap
<p>Welcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was.</p><br><p>Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world.</p><br><p>The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. the tales from behind the scenes and the impact they left.</p><br><p>Join us at Football University!</p><br><p>If you enjoy the podcast please hit subscribe to never miss an episode.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 29, 2025
<p>Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. </p><br><p>Liverpool wrapped up their 20th English league title at the weekend, so today co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper focus on the fascinating career of manager Arne Slot who has won the Premier League at his first attempt at Anfield. </p><br><p>Beginning with his unique upbringing in a football-centric Dutch Bible Belt town, we explore how watching his father coach from a young age shaped Slot's tactical mind, travel through his early playing days, his reputation as a tactician, and his impressive managerial stints that led him to win the Eredivisie with Feyenoord and now the Premier League with Liverpool. </p><br><p>On Friday, Jonathan and Rob will assess where Slot's Liverpool title winners sit in Liverpool's glorious history.</p><br><p>00:00 Introduction: A Coach's Son</p><p>00:40 Early Life and Background of Arne Slot</p><p>01:26 The Dutch Football Culture</p><p>03:01 Influence of Johan Cruyff and Total Football</p><p>05:02 Arne Slot's Youth and Early Football Education</p><p>07:11 Professional Career Beginnings</p><p>13:40 Tactical Innovations and Coaching Philosophy</p><p>21:58 The Early Coaching Journey of Arne Slot</p><p>23:14 Challenges and Successes at Cambuur</p><p>25:56 Influence of Pep Guardiola and Data Analytics</p><p>29:10 Rise at AZ Alkmaar</p><p>34:43 Success at Feyenoord and Coaching Style</p><p>43:45 Legacy and Future Prospects</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 25, 2025
<p>Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.</p><br><p>It's time for Part Two of Pep vs Jose! As Barcelona and Inter prepare to face off once again in this year’s Champions League semi-final, we look back at the original - a tie that shaped modern football.</p><br><p>Guardiola vs Mourinho. All-out attack vs. tactical defiance. Ideology, rivalry - maybe even good vs. evil?</p><br><p>Fifteen years ago, Pep’s all-conquering Barcelona met Jose's Inter Milan in a Champions League semi-final that didn’t just decide who reached the final - it helped define a footballing era.</p><br><p>Having set the scene in part one, Rob and Jonathan relive the incredible semi-final battles, where Mourinho would ultimately dethrone Guardiola in an incredible second-leg at the Nou Camp - which saw a controversial sending off, late drama and an iconic pitch celebration.</p><br><p>If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate.</p><br><p>00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene</p><p>00:45 The Clash of Philosophies: Mourinho vs. Guardiola</p><p>01:32 The Tactical Battle Begins</p><p>04:32 The Volcano Eruption and Its Impact</p><p>10:24 First Leg Highlights and Analysis</p><p>13:18 Ibrahimović's Conflict and Mourinho's Mind Games</p><p>18:06 The Build-Up to the Second Leg</p><p>25:23 The Myth of the Decision</p><p>25:41 The Controversial Red Card</p><p>26:54 Conspiracy Theories and Psychological Influence</p><p>27:52 The Clash of Good vs. Evil</p><p>28:34 Tactical Fouling and Pep's Cynical Side</p><p>29:59 Marina's Critique of Barcelona's Tactics</p><p>31:37 Inter's Defensive Masterclass</p><p>34:13 The Struggle Against Possession Football</p><p>36:38 The Final Moments and Disallowed Goal</p><p>40:03 Marino's Triumphant Celebration</p><p>43:16 The Aftermath and Legacy</p><p>46:43 The Tactical Evolution in Football</p><p>48:58 The Importance of Non-Possession Football</p><p>50:28 Conclusion and Reflections</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 22, 2025
<p>Welcome to It Was What It Was.</p><br><p>As Barcelona and Inter prepare to face off once again in this year’s Champions League semi-final, we look back at the original - a tie that shaped modern football.</p><br><p>Pep Guardiola vs. José Mourinho. All-out attack vs. tactical defiance. Ideology, rivalry - maybe even good vs. evil?</p><br><p>Fifteen years ago, Pep’s all-conquering Barcelona met Mourinho’s Inter Milan in a Champions League semi-final that didn’t just decide who reached the final - it helped define a footballing era.</p><br><p>In Part One, Rob and Jonathan set the scene: how Mourinho’s Inter came to challenge the most dominant team in the world, the tactics he used, the battles he fought in Italy, and how both sides arrived at this collision point chasing domestic and European glory.</p><br><p>Part Two drops Friday, where Rob and Jonathan break down the epic semi-final itself.</p><br><p>00:00 Barcelona's Football Perfection</p><p>01:48 Mourinho vs. Guardiola: A Rivalry Begins</p><p>02:47 The Dark Side of Mourinho</p><p>03:25 Star Wars Analogies and Football Tactics</p><p>06:53 Mourinho's Seven-Point Plan</p><p>07:45 Mourinho's Philosophy and Evolution</p><p>08:43 Mourinho's Journey to Inter Milan</p><p>09:58 Cultural Expectations and Pragmatic Football</p><p>12:23 Mourinho's Press Conference Antics</p><p>13:44 Mourinho's Linguistic Brilliance</p><p>14:49 Mourinho's Training Philosophy</p><p>20:04 Key Matches and Tactical Shifts</p><p>21:16 Mourinho's First Season at Inter</p><p>22:27 Transfer Drama: Stars on the Move</p><p>23:51 Barcelona's Dominance and Challenges</p><p>26:40 Inter's Journey to the Semifinals</p><p>28:57 Mourinho's Tactical Mastery</p><p>32:29 Controversies and Confrontations</p><p>40:24 The Road to the Semifinals</p><p>43:57 Setting the Stage for the Epic Semifinal</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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