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British Society of Sports History promotes the study of sport history and physical education
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#OnThisDay 25 Nov 1953 🇭🇺
The Mighty Magyars win the 'Match of the Century' 6-3 at Wembley
Contrary to popular belief, it wasn't the first time that England had lost at home to non-UK opposition
Can you tell me when that was?
The Mighty Magyars win the 'Match of the Century' 6-3 at Wembley
Contrary to popular belief, it wasn't the first time that England had lost at home to non-UK opposition
Can you tell me when that was?
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 AM
#OnThisDay 25 Nov 1953 🇭🇺
The Mighty Magyars win the 'Match of the Century' 6-3 at Wembley
Contrary to popular belief, it wasn't the first time that England had lost at home to non-UK opposition
Can you tell me when that was?
The Mighty Magyars win the 'Match of the Century' 6-3 at Wembley
Contrary to popular belief, it wasn't the first time that England had lost at home to non-UK opposition
Can you tell me when that was?
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Also #OnThisDay 25 Nov 2005 ☘️
We lost George Best, aged 59
Here's my post on how to discover his story in his hometown of Belfast
👉🏼 open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
We lost George Best, aged 59
Here's my post on how to discover his story in his hometown of Belfast
👉🏼 open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
November 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Also #OnThisDay 25 Nov 2005 ☘️
We lost George Best, aged 59
Here's my post on how to discover his story in his hometown of Belfast
👉🏼 open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
We lost George Best, aged 59
Here's my post on how to discover his story in his hometown of Belfast
👉🏼 open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
They should get these guys to commentate on more of the games.. www.instagram.com/p/DRNx-b4DaRe/
Ilusión Aztec on Instagram: "🔥Escocia 🏴 derrota 4-2 a Dinamarca 🇩🇰 para clasificar a la copa del Mundo 🌎.
#mundial #fifa #worldcup #escocia #uefa #scotland"
Escocia celebra su clasificación al Mundial 2026 después de derrotar a Dinamarca en un emocionante partido que los dejó con un marcador de 4-2.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
They should get these guys to commentate on more of the games.. www.instagram.com/p/DRNx-b4DaRe/
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This week's most-read over on Substack ✍🏼
On the 50th anniversary of General Franco's death, I look back on his influence and legacy on Spanish football.
#Skystorians #LaLiga
outsidewrite.substack.com/p/football-h...
On the 50th anniversary of General Franco's death, I look back on his influence and legacy on Spanish football.
#Skystorians #LaLiga
outsidewrite.substack.com/p/football-h...
Football History: Spanish Football under Franco
It’s been 50 years since the death of General Franco, dictator of Spain for 36 long years. What was his impact on the game in Spain? And just how long is his shadow today?
outsidewrite.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This week's most-read over on Substack ✍🏼
On the 50th anniversary of General Franco's death, I look back on his influence and legacy on Spanish football.
#Skystorians #LaLiga
outsidewrite.substack.com/p/football-h...
On the 50th anniversary of General Franco's death, I look back on his influence and legacy on Spanish football.
#Skystorians #LaLiga
outsidewrite.substack.com/p/football-h...
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#OnThisDay 19 Nov 1948 🇬🇷
Former Olympiacos player and Greek WWII resistance hero, Nikos Godas, is executed during the Greek civil war.
Here's an excerpt from my book, The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism, about his last request.
Former Olympiacos player and Greek WWII resistance hero, Nikos Godas, is executed during the Greek civil war.
Here's an excerpt from my book, The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism, about his last request.
November 19, 2025 at 9:28 AM
#OnThisDay 19 Nov 1948 🇬🇷
Former Olympiacos player and Greek WWII resistance hero, Nikos Godas, is executed during the Greek civil war.
Here's an excerpt from my book, The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism, about his last request.
Former Olympiacos player and Greek WWII resistance hero, Nikos Godas, is executed during the Greek civil war.
Here's an excerpt from my book, The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism, about his last request.
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DROPPING SUNDAY 🎙️
The last in the current series of the Outside Write podcast
@simonbinns.bsky.social joins me to discuss his new book on Red Star Paris 🇫🇷
Sub/catch up wherever you get your podcasts!
Here's a taster...
The last in the current series of the Outside Write podcast
@simonbinns.bsky.social joins me to discuss his new book on Red Star Paris 🇫🇷
Sub/catch up wherever you get your podcasts!
Here's a taster...
November 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
DROPPING SUNDAY 🎙️
The last in the current series of the Outside Write podcast
@simonbinns.bsky.social joins me to discuss his new book on Red Star Paris 🇫🇷
Sub/catch up wherever you get your podcasts!
Here's a taster...
The last in the current series of the Outside Write podcast
@simonbinns.bsky.social joins me to discuss his new book on Red Star Paris 🇫🇷
Sub/catch up wherever you get your podcasts!
Here's a taster...
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NEW POST 🗞️
Your #groundhopping guide to visiting Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace 🇫🇷
Crystal Palace visit Strasbourg next week in the UEFA Conference League. The below video shows you want to expect...
Read on…
outsidewrite.substack.com/p/football-t...
Your #groundhopping guide to visiting Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace 🇫🇷
Crystal Palace visit Strasbourg next week in the UEFA Conference League. The below video shows you want to expect...
Read on…
outsidewrite.substack.com/p/football-t...
November 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
NEW POST 🗞️
Your #groundhopping guide to visiting Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace 🇫🇷
Crystal Palace visit Strasbourg next week in the UEFA Conference League. The below video shows you want to expect...
Read on…
outsidewrite.substack.com/p/football-t...
Your #groundhopping guide to visiting Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace 🇫🇷
Crystal Palace visit Strasbourg next week in the UEFA Conference League. The below video shows you want to expect...
Read on…
outsidewrite.substack.com/p/football-t...
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Twenty-three years ago today, Thierry Henry scored a goal so good Arsenal turned it into a statue 🌟
November 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Twenty-three years ago today, Thierry Henry scored a goal so good Arsenal turned it into a statue 🌟
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And if you're watching #ALBENG and interested in the story of Albanian football, you need to read Phil Harrison's book, 'Inside the Hermit Kingdom'
Phil joined me on the podcast...
Listen here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6LAX...
Phil joined me on the podcast...
Listen here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6LAX...
November 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
And if you're watching #ALBENG and interested in the story of Albanian football, you need to read Phil Harrison's book, 'Inside the Hermit Kingdom'
Phil joined me on the podcast...
Listen here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6LAX...
Phil joined me on the podcast...
Listen here:
open.spotify.com/episode/6LAX...
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#OnThisDay 17 Nov 2006 🇭🇺
Ferenc Puskás, the 'Galloping Major' and leader of the legendary Hungarian 'Mighty Magyars' side of the 1950s, died aged 79
🏆 5x Hungarian titles
🏆 5x La Liga titles
🏆 3x European Cups
🥇 1x Olympic gold
...and many more besides...
Ferenc Puskás, the 'Galloping Major' and leader of the legendary Hungarian 'Mighty Magyars' side of the 1950s, died aged 79
🏆 5x Hungarian titles
🏆 5x La Liga titles
🏆 3x European Cups
🥇 1x Olympic gold
...and many more besides...
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
#OnThisDay 17 Nov 2006 🇭🇺
Ferenc Puskás, the 'Galloping Major' and leader of the legendary Hungarian 'Mighty Magyars' side of the 1950s, died aged 79
🏆 5x Hungarian titles
🏆 5x La Liga titles
🏆 3x European Cups
🥇 1x Olympic gold
...and many more besides...
Ferenc Puskás, the 'Galloping Major' and leader of the legendary Hungarian 'Mighty Magyars' side of the 1950s, died aged 79
🏆 5x Hungarian titles
🏆 5x La Liga titles
🏆 3x European Cups
🥇 1x Olympic gold
...and many more besides...
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#OnThisDay 14 Nov 1934 🏴 v 🇮🇹
England hosted world champions Italy at the Arsenal, which became known as 'The Battle of Highbury' due to its ferocity
Italy played with 10 men after Luis Monti's early injury, so despite losing 3-2, they were fated at home as the 'Lions of Highbury'
Here's Highbury
England hosted world champions Italy at the Arsenal, which became known as 'The Battle of Highbury' due to its ferocity
Italy played with 10 men after Luis Monti's early injury, so despite losing 3-2, they were fated at home as the 'Lions of Highbury'
Here's Highbury
November 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
#OnThisDay 14 Nov 1934 🏴 v 🇮🇹
England hosted world champions Italy at the Arsenal, which became known as 'The Battle of Highbury' due to its ferocity
Italy played with 10 men after Luis Monti's early injury, so despite losing 3-2, they were fated at home as the 'Lions of Highbury'
Here's Highbury
England hosted world champions Italy at the Arsenal, which became known as 'The Battle of Highbury' due to its ferocity
Italy played with 10 men after Luis Monti's early injury, so despite losing 3-2, they were fated at home as the 'Lions of Highbury'
Here's Highbury
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@bloomsburysport.bsky.social @bssh.bsky.social @sportinhistory.bsky.social @footycon.bsky.social
@rugbyleaguewriters.bsky.social
@rugbyleaguewriters.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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The @bssh.bsky.social are pleased to announce the details of its 2025-26 Extended Project Prize. It's a great opportunity for students to submit their work on sports history (small or large). All the info can be found here: www.sportinhistory.org/categories/e... or in the image below. Please share.
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The @bssh.bsky.social are pleased to announce the details of its 2025-26 Extended Project Prize. It's a great opportunity for students to submit their work on sports history (small or large). All the info can be found here: www.sportinhistory.org/categories/e... or in the image below. Please share.
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NEW POST 🗞️
It’s been confirmed that Dalymount Park, the ‘spiritual home of Irish football’, will see one more year of League of Ireland football before redevelopment.
GET THERE WHILE YOU CAN!
Here's what makes Dalymount, and @bfcdublin.bsky.social, so special
open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
It’s been confirmed that Dalymount Park, the ‘spiritual home of Irish football’, will see one more year of League of Ireland football before redevelopment.
GET THERE WHILE YOU CAN!
Here's what makes Dalymount, and @bfcdublin.bsky.social, so special
open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
Historic Football Stadiums: Dalymount Park, Dublin
The ‘spiritual home of Irish football’ is now due for a long-delayed overhaul. Get to charming, atmospheric, iconic Dalymount Park while you can!
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:19 AM
NEW POST 🗞️
It’s been confirmed that Dalymount Park, the ‘spiritual home of Irish football’, will see one more year of League of Ireland football before redevelopment.
GET THERE WHILE YOU CAN!
Here's what makes Dalymount, and @bfcdublin.bsky.social, so special
open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
It’s been confirmed that Dalymount Park, the ‘spiritual home of Irish football’, will see one more year of League of Ireland football before redevelopment.
GET THERE WHILE YOU CAN!
Here's what makes Dalymount, and @bfcdublin.bsky.social, so special
open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
Entries are now open for the BSSH Communities History Prize 2026. This is for groups or individuals undertaking original primary research into the history of sporting activities within the UK. See below for more details...
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/com...
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/com...
November 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Entries are now open for the BSSH Communities History Prize 2026. This is for groups or individuals undertaking original primary research into the history of sporting activities within the UK. See below for more details...
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/com...
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/com...
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NEW PODCAST 🎙️
My guest is BBC journalist @alexbysouth.bsky.social, whose new book covers his search for the soul of football.
Topics include:
🇫🇷 Red Star (Paris)
🇩🇪 Babelsberg
🇮🇹 Refugee football in Napoli
...and much more...
Download/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Here's a taster...
My guest is BBC journalist @alexbysouth.bsky.social, whose new book covers his search for the soul of football.
Topics include:
🇫🇷 Red Star (Paris)
🇩🇪 Babelsberg
🇮🇹 Refugee football in Napoli
...and much more...
Download/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Here's a taster...
November 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM
NEW PODCAST 🎙️
My guest is BBC journalist @alexbysouth.bsky.social, whose new book covers his search for the soul of football.
Topics include:
🇫🇷 Red Star (Paris)
🇩🇪 Babelsberg
🇮🇹 Refugee football in Napoli
...and much more...
Download/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Here's a taster...
My guest is BBC journalist @alexbysouth.bsky.social, whose new book covers his search for the soul of football.
Topics include:
🇫🇷 Red Star (Paris)
🇩🇪 Babelsberg
🇮🇹 Refugee football in Napoli
...and much more...
Download/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Here's a taster...
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Cracking night last night at The Volley in Old Street for the launch of Will Dalton’s new book on San Lorenzo 🇦🇷
For more, listen to my recent podcast with him open.spotify.com/episode/2wY3...
For more, listen to my recent podcast with him open.spotify.com/episode/2wY3...
November 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Cracking night last night at The Volley in Old Street for the launch of Will Dalton’s new book on San Lorenzo 🇦🇷
For more, listen to my recent podcast with him open.spotify.com/episode/2wY3...
For more, listen to my recent podcast with him open.spotify.com/episode/2wY3...
The venue for the 2026 British Society of Sports History has just been announced. It will be held at the John McIntyre Centre, University of Edinburgh, from 26 to 28 August 2026. See below for more details..
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/edi...
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/edi...
Edinburgh Venue for the 2026 BSSH Annual Conference
Welcome to the British Society of Sports History website. Our purpose is to promote the study of the history of sport.
www.sportinhistory.org
November 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The venue for the 2026 British Society of Sports History has just been announced. It will be held at the John McIntyre Centre, University of Edinburgh, from 26 to 28 August 2026. See below for more details..
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/edi...
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/edi...
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Full house at The Volley for the launch of Oh, San Lorenzo 🐦⬛
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Full house at The Volley for the launch of Oh, San Lorenzo 🐦⬛
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CfP open for @cricketacademic.bsky.social Conference @hugheshall.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk!
@rafnicholson.bsky.social @drcricket.bsky.social @bayfirth.bsky.social @bssh.bsky.social @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social @jeremylonsdale.bsky.social @russinthezone.bsky.social
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@rafnicholson.bsky.social @drcricket.bsky.social @bayfirth.bsky.social @bssh.bsky.social @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social @jeremylonsdale.bsky.social @russinthezone.bsky.social
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Call for Papers | Cricket Research Network Annual Conference | Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge (overlooking Fenner’s Cricket Ground), February 26, 2026. Call ends November 21, 2025
What looms on the horizon for cricket in 2026? In England & Wales we are contending with new ownership of The Hundred teams and the threat of player strikes in the Men’s County Championship, while loo...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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@bssh.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social Sports and Leisure History Seminar, 17 Nov, 18.00 hybrid. Atlanta Tsiaoukkas of the Centre for Research in Children’s Literature at Cambridge will speak on The Schoolgirl Sporting Heroines of Early Twentieth-Century Girls’ Fiction. tinyurl.com/2y5jhp2x
The Schoolgirl Sporting Heroines of Early Twentieth-Century Girls’ Fiction
This session will explore how early 20th-century girls’ fiction recast the schoolgirl as a sporting heroine, redefining femininity through athleticism, patriotism, and modern ...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
@bssh.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social Sports and Leisure History Seminar, 17 Nov, 18.00 hybrid. Atlanta Tsiaoukkas of the Centre for Research in Children’s Literature at Cambridge will speak on The Schoolgirl Sporting Heroines of Early Twentieth-Century Girls’ Fiction. tinyurl.com/2y5jhp2x
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#OnThisDay 6 Nov 1887 ☘️🏴
Celtic FC was founded by Marist priest, Brother Walfrid, to support the growing Irish community in Glasgow.
He was inspired by a visit from Hibernian FC of Edinburgh (1875).
More on #Celtic's founding in this podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/6E39...
Celtic FC was founded by Marist priest, Brother Walfrid, to support the growing Irish community in Glasgow.
He was inspired by a visit from Hibernian FC of Edinburgh (1875).
More on #Celtic's founding in this podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/6E39...
The Foundation of Celtic FC
open.spotify.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
#OnThisDay 6 Nov 1887 ☘️🏴
Celtic FC was founded by Marist priest, Brother Walfrid, to support the growing Irish community in Glasgow.
He was inspired by a visit from Hibernian FC of Edinburgh (1875).
More on #Celtic's founding in this podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/6E39...
Celtic FC was founded by Marist priest, Brother Walfrid, to support the growing Irish community in Glasgow.
He was inspired by a visit from Hibernian FC of Edinburgh (1875).
More on #Celtic's founding in this podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/6E39...
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DROPPING SUNDAY 🎙️
My guest is BBC journalist @alexbysouth.bsky.social, who's on the hunt for the soul of football in his new book
Here's a taster...
Sub/catch up wherever you get your podcasts, just look for 'Outside Write'
#groundhopping
My guest is BBC journalist @alexbysouth.bsky.social, who's on the hunt for the soul of football in his new book
Here's a taster...
Sub/catch up wherever you get your podcasts, just look for 'Outside Write'
#groundhopping
November 6, 2025 at 10:19 AM
DROPPING SUNDAY 🎙️
My guest is BBC journalist @alexbysouth.bsky.social, who's on the hunt for the soul of football in his new book
Here's a taster...
Sub/catch up wherever you get your podcasts, just look for 'Outside Write'
#groundhopping
My guest is BBC journalist @alexbysouth.bsky.social, who's on the hunt for the soul of football in his new book
Here's a taster...
Sub/catch up wherever you get your podcasts, just look for 'Outside Write'
#groundhopping
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NEW POST 📣
George Best is the most famous footballer to hail from Belfast, and arguably the whole island of Ireland.
I went on his trail while I was over researching my latest book, including a visit to his childhood home.
Have a read… #NorthernIreland
open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
George Best is the most famous footballer to hail from Belfast, and arguably the whole island of Ireland.
I went on his trail while I was over researching my latest book, including a visit to his childhood home.
Have a read… #NorthernIreland
open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
On the trail of George Best in Belfast
One of the highlights of researching my latest book, Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football, was visiting George Best’s childhood home, his grave, and the many murals to the great player.
open.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
NEW POST 📣
George Best is the most famous footballer to hail from Belfast, and arguably the whole island of Ireland.
I went on his trail while I was over researching my latest book, including a visit to his childhood home.
Have a read… #NorthernIreland
open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...
George Best is the most famous footballer to hail from Belfast, and arguably the whole island of Ireland.
I went on his trail while I was over researching my latest book, including a visit to his childhood home.
Have a read… #NorthernIreland
open.substack.com/pub/outsidew...