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It Was What It Was

Written by: The Overlap
  • Summary

  • Welcome to The Overlap's historical football podcast, It Was What It Was.


    Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world today.


    The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. providing details from behind the scenes and offering vital historical context.


    If you enjoy the podcast please hit subscribe to never miss an episode.


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Episodes
  • Farewell Jurgen: Klopp's origin story from Stuttgart to Liverpool
    May 21 2024

    Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was.


    Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue the series with a unite insight into the life of Jurgen Klopp.


    Klopp leaves his managerial role at Liverpool having ended their 30 year top flight trophy drought alongside a historic Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and Club World Cup during a 9-year period that changed Anfield.


    Rightly regarded as one of the most important managerial spells in the Reds history, Jonathan and Rob explore the events that made Klopp the charismatic manager he is today.


    From his childhood and familial upbringing in Baden-Wurttemberg in Stuttgart to his playing then managerial stint at Mainz - that included an incredible final day of the season encounter - It Was What It Was gives a detailed look into the life of the German manager.


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Part 2 : Arsenal '89: The Game That Changed Football Forever
    May 16 2024

    Welcome back to The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was.

    On our second and final part of Arsenal ’89: The Game That Change Football Forever, journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper re-live the unforgettable final day of the 1988/89 campaign that seen Arsenal leapfrog Liverpool to the First Division title at Anfield.

    George Graham’s Arsenal required a two-goal victory in the final match of the season against reigning champions Liverpool to overtake their opponents and pulled off the miracle through second-half goals from Alan Smith and a last gasp strike from Michael Thomas.

    Jonathan and Rob discuss the stunning finale to the season, including the events of the day, celebrational aftermath and how the defining game changed English football forever.

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    36 mins
  • Part 1: Arsenal '89: The Game That Changed Football Forever
    May 14 2024


    Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was.

    Hosted by journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper, we continue our series with a game regarded as one of the biggest in English football history as Arsenal snatched the First Division title from Liverpool at Anfield through Michael Thomas's late goal in a 2-0 win on the final day of the 1988/89 season.

    In part one of two in our special, Rob and Jonathan set the scene to that famous finale; delving into Arsenal's rebuild under George Graham, Liverpool’s European dominance alongside the historical, social and TV context of the late 1980's.

    Join us for part two on Thursday 16th May to hear the events of the one of the biggest matches in English history and what the aftermath meant for the game.

    If you enjoyed the podcast please hit subscribe to never miss an episode.


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    41 mins

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