Pete Watson
@drpetewatson.bsky.social
Academic focusing on Latin American sport and its interrelation with history, politics and society; cricket coach on the side. Find my book, articles, podcasts etc here: https://linktr.ee/drpetewatson.
A fortnight or so ago I did my 4th podcast with @sp1873.bsky.social on the Soccer Nostalgia podcast, working our way through Colombian football history. For those interested, here are the links:
1) episode 82: origins to 1945 open.spotify.com/episode/2g8m...
1) episode 82: origins to 1945 open.spotify.com/episode/2g8m...
Spotify – Web Player
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November 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A fortnight or so ago I did my 4th podcast with @sp1873.bsky.social on the Soccer Nostalgia podcast, working our way through Colombian football history. For those interested, here are the links:
1) episode 82: origins to 1945 open.spotify.com/episode/2g8m...
1) episode 82: origins to 1945 open.spotify.com/episode/2g8m...
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I published a piece in this special issue of Social Research, “The Devil is in the Details:Gendered Violence and Corruption in South American Football.” I know it is behind a paywall for many, but the abstracts alone are pretty exciting.
Our long-awaited Fall 2025 issue, "Football Politics," is finally out! And just in time for the final round of the qualifying matches for #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup #WeAre26.
It is available to read on @projectmuse.bsky.social
🔗 muse.jhu.edu/issue/5...
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It is available to read on @projectmuse.bsky.social
🔗 muse.jhu.edu/issue/5...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I published a piece in this special issue of Social Research, “The Devil is in the Details:Gendered Violence and Corruption in South American Football.” I know it is behind a paywall for many, but the abstracts alone are pretty exciting.
I always enjoy finishing my lecture on violences and their representation in contemporary Colombian and Peruvian cinema with the exploding pig scene from los colores de la montaña and then adding ‘I quite feel like some sausages’
November 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I always enjoy finishing my lecture on violences and their representation in contemporary Colombian and Peruvian cinema with the exploding pig scene from los colores de la montaña and then adding ‘I quite feel like some sausages’
These came out a few weeks ago, but worth listening to it today if you haven’t already
On the fifth anniversary of his passing, listen to my podcast with @drpetewatson.bsky.social on the cultural significance of Diego #Maradona
Spotify link:
open.spotify.com/episode/35ID...
Or find it wherever you get your podcasts
Spotify link:
open.spotify.com/episode/35ID...
Or find it wherever you get your podcasts
November 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
These came out a few weeks ago, but worth listening to it today if you haven’t already
It’s pissing it down and I can’t get to the ice hockey, but the one person I hoped to hear from today has been in touch and so it’s all pretty good
November 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
It’s pissing it down and I can’t get to the ice hockey, but the one person I hoped to hear from today has been in touch and so it’s all pretty good
Just updated my linktree - linktr.ee/drpetewatson with recent podcast appearances on Soccernostalgia and Outside Write. Check it out for links to all my podcasts, articles, talks and so on
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November 23, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Just updated my linktree - linktr.ee/drpetewatson with recent podcast appearances on Soccernostalgia and Outside Write. Check it out for links to all my podcasts, articles, talks and so on
England’s batting approach stupidly self sabotages our pace bowling weapons. Blindingly obvious to all but Baz and Stokes
November 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
England’s batting approach stupidly self sabotages our pace bowling weapons. Blindingly obvious to all but Baz and Stokes
Congratulations to the @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social organisers Sofia Martinho and Bettina Hermoso Gomez for their incredible hard work organising such an incredible programme over the last 2 weeks for the University of Leeds
November 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Congratulations to the @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social organisers Sofia Martinho and Bettina Hermoso Gomez for their incredible hard work organising such an incredible programme over the last 2 weeks for the University of Leeds
Australia can take as long as they want here. No need to take any risks. England have to bowl really well again. Currently stinks of a game thrown away by overly aggressive and often foolhardy batting in both innings. If you can’t bat more than 35 overs in either innings you’ve dive something wrong
November 22, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Australia can take as long as they want here. No need to take any risks. England have to bowl really well again. Currently stinks of a game thrown away by overly aggressive and often foolhardy batting in both innings. If you can’t bat more than 35 overs in either innings you’ve dive something wrong
Feel sorry for whoever it is having to wear the owl costumes tonight. Wondering if they are students…
November 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Feel sorry for whoever it is having to wear the owl costumes tonight. Wondering if they are students…
The four year reminder that you shouldn’t wake up early to listen to England in the first Ashes test.
November 21, 2025 at 6:19 AM
The four year reminder that you shouldn’t wake up early to listen to England in the first Ashes test.
People came. Always nice to see students and others giving up their time to listen. Good fun
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
People came. Always nice to see students and others giving up their time to listen. Good fun
It’s the time when you are hoping a few folk show up
November 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
It’s the time when you are hoping a few folk show up
@jeanolafc.bsky.social hi Jean, hope you are well. I’ve been contacted by someone looking to do interviews for a documentary about the women’s World Cup in 1971. I’d like to pass on your details if you are interested?
November 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
@jeanolafc.bsky.social hi Jean, hope you are well. I’ve been contacted by someone looking to do interviews for a documentary about the women’s World Cup in 1971. I’d like to pass on your details if you are interested?
Here’s the podcast version
The 230th episode of my podcast,🎙️ 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ is up.
I interview Dr. Peter J. Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social, British Lecturer, University of Leeds, as we discuss the Colombian Futbol-1994 to the 2014 World Cup.
soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2025/11/socc...
I interview Dr. Peter J. Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social, British Lecturer, University of Leeds, as we discuss the Colombian Futbol-1994 to the 2014 World Cup.
soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2025/11/socc...
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Here’s the podcast version
Great to go on this podcast for the 4th time, discussing a period of domestic and international struggles for Colombian football, with a few outlying achievements standing out in an otherwise ‘black hole’ of positive meanings for football
The 230th episode of my podcast,🎙️ 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ is on You Tube al.
I interview Dr. Peter J. Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social, British Lecturer, University of Leeds, as we discuss the Colombian Futbol-1994 to the 2014 World Cup.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cyx...
I interview Dr. Peter J. Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social, British Lecturer, University of Leeds, as we discuss the Colombian Futbol-1994 to the 2014 World Cup.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cyx...
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 230 (Dr. Peter J. Watson Colombian Futbol-1994 to the 2014)
YouTube video by sp1873
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November 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Great to go on this podcast for the 4th time, discussing a period of domestic and international struggles for Colombian football, with a few outlying achievements standing out in an otherwise ‘black hole’ of positive meanings for football
Atlético Huila are losing their cupo and are going to leave Neiva and play instead in Yumbo, Cali. I’d feel sorry for them, but they got rid of their women’s team after they won the Copa Libertadores, something their men would never get close to achieve, so hard to feel much sympathy.
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Atlético Huila are losing their cupo and are going to leave Neiva and play instead in Yumbo, Cali. I’d feel sorry for them, but they got rid of their women’s team after they won the Copa Libertadores, something their men would never get close to achieve, so hard to feel much sympathy.
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Public engagement with research at the heart of #LeedsCityofLanguages!
Do you want to have a look at the talks available this week? For more info visit our website leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk @lcsleeds.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Public engagement with research at the heart of #LeedsCityofLanguages!
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First up is Peter Watson
🗣️ @drpetewatson.bsky.social (Teaching Fellow, University of Leeds)
📚 Football and Nation Building in Colombia (2010-2018) via @livunipress.bsky.social
🔗 copim.pubpub.org/pub/football...
#ColombianFootball #LatinAmericanFootball #football #soccer #footballhistory
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🗣️ @drpetewatson.bsky.social (Teaching Fellow, University of Leeds)
📚 Football and Nation Building in Colombia (2010-2018) via @livunipress.bsky.social
🔗 copim.pubpub.org/pub/football...
#ColombianFootball #LatinAmericanFootball #football #soccer #footballhistory
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November 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
First up is Peter Watson
🗣️ @drpetewatson.bsky.social (Teaching Fellow, University of Leeds)
📚 Football and Nation Building in Colombia (2010-2018) via @livunipress.bsky.social
🔗 copim.pubpub.org/pub/football...
#ColombianFootball #LatinAmericanFootball #football #soccer #footballhistory
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🗣️ @drpetewatson.bsky.social (Teaching Fellow, University of Leeds)
📚 Football and Nation Building in Colombia (2010-2018) via @livunipress.bsky.social
🔗 copim.pubpub.org/pub/football...
#ColombianFootball #LatinAmericanFootball #football #soccer #footballhistory
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Podcast recorded! Could have done without the computer crashing again half way through!
November 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Podcast recorded! Could have done without the computer crashing again half way through!
Failed commute to Leeds this morning. Left just before 7, didn’t even reach the m1 in an hour and a half.
November 13, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Failed commute to Leeds this morning. Left just before 7, didn’t even reach the m1 in an hour and a half.
Ryan Tait. Number 8.
November 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Ryan Tait. Number 8.
After years of trying I’ve finally won a shirt in the raffle. Having said I don’t like the kit. And it’s our smallest player and i’m 6 ft 4 😂
November 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
After years of trying I’ve finally won a shirt in the raffle. Having said I don’t like the kit. And it’s our smallest player and i’m 6 ft 4 😂
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Roundtable and Q&A: Towards a Sustainable Future for Languages in UK Education where a range of experts from school to higher education, government organisations, as well as the charitable and commercial sectors, will present their responses to the current crisis in language learning in the UK
November 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM