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Football Ruined My LifeAuthor: Colin Shindler, Jon Holmes, Paul Kobrak (and the late Patrick Barclay) Language: en Genres: Football, Soccer, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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120. Is the Game More Exciting Than it Was?
Thursday, 18 December, 2025
Following on from the last episode (the special on FIFA and their Peace Prize that was awarded to Donald Trump), this week Jon Holmes, Andy Hamilton and Colin Shindler ask themselves the question: “Is the game more or less exciting than it was when we first started watching football in the late 1950s/early 1960s?” It certainly seems to be more exciting to judge by the hysterical radio and television commentators and the ludicrous goal celebrations we have to suffer. Back in the day a goalscorer might have his hand shaken, his hair ruffled and on occasion his bottom fondled, albeit very briefly. Of course, what appears hysterical to fans of mature years might not appear so to someone fifty years younger. The game has grown, Premier League grounds are full, players are faster and more skilful. Surely that means that the game is more exciting. Listen and find out… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
