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A football podcast that aims to transport you back in time so you can relive the stories and the drama of a World Cup finals that changed the sport forever. Hosted by Rob Murphy and Ciaran O’Hara with a team of regular guests, this series will take you on a journey through every match of a seminal world cup, re-living the games and unearthing stories and perspective that will entertain and inform. Filled with stories from fans, music, culture and geo politics as we stop to consider the world as it was in 1990 be it from the upheaval in eastern Europe, the

Italia 90 - One Day at a Time


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    USA 94: Day 23 - Revenge Of The Nerds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 77:36


    It's a World Cup final at high noon! It's Brazil v Italy and the nerds are having their revenge. Everyone is on board as our USA 94 Ship hits port.

    USA 94: Day 22 - Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 39:39


    Rob, Ciaran and Kevin are back for the traditional Third Place Play Off love in. It's the least likely teams in the least likely place, or is it?

    USA 94: Day 21 - Escape From New York

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 56:04


    It's Semi finals day and we have the prospect of a traditional final or a hipsters daydream, who could possibly make it to a Pasadena final?

    USA 94: Day 20 - Hot Shots

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 57:49


    The football hipsters favourites advance, the World Champions are out and penalties are required in Stanford.

    USA 94: Day 19 - The Elbow Of Tassotti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 63:46


    It's the day when the rocking baby celebration was born and a Colin Sheridan's vinyl collection reached new levels. Contenders emerge as others make their exit.

    USA 94: Day 18 - Instant Karma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 65:13


    Two more European teams advance to the Quarter Finals as we say adios to Jorge Campos' jerseys and there's divine intervention from a ponytail.

    USA 94: Day 17 - A Sort Of Homecoming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 70:19


    Ireland and the Dutch are back in the Citrus bowl, and the hosts face their biggest World Cup game ever in Palo Alto California. Surely a day for the annals.

    USA 94: Day 16 - Ringside Seat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 75:59


    With Maradona watching in from the outside, Romania and Argentina serve up a classic, while the Swedes march on at the expense of Saudi Arabia, who end up owning a lot of Swedish cars.

    USA 94: Day 15 - Stayin' Alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 58:32


    We've reached the knockout stages and the first day is an all European affair. Germany play Belgium in Chicago, while the hottest ticket in Washington DC is Spain v Switzerland.

    USA 94: Day 14 - Feet Of Clay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 43:49


    As the group stage is completed with two games in Group D, a pall is cast over the tournament by the biggest drugs scandal in World Cup history. Maradona may be gone, but the teams play on and everything changes as a result.

    USA 94: Day 13 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 55:58


    Group F finishes, and everyone's confused. Archie MacPherson is confused, Jack Charlton is confused and a wonder goal confuses the Belgians. Who'll go through in one of the tightest groups in the competition?

    USA 94: Day 12 - On Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 75:27


    Four games, see two more groups concluded. Norway and Ireland play in the least memorable game of the tournament, as Italy need something against Mexico. In Group B records are broken in Stanford and Brazil and Sweden give a glimpse of what's to come.

    USA 94: Day 11 - Bad Statues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 44:08


    A day of surprises as the groups conclude. Germany and South Korea serve up a classic and our player of the day is from Bolivia. Surely their game with Spain is epic, right?

    USA 94: Day 10 - Greek Tragedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 52:29


    It's not a good day for goalkeepers. Bulgaria and Greece are after their maiden World Cup victory, The USA and Romania are looking to top their group and Colombia are playing for pride.

    USA 94: Day 9 - Day At The Opera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 48:32


    Argentina collide with Nigeria in Massachusetts. The Dutch and Belgians renew acquaintances and Saudi Arabia face Morocco seeking their first World Cup win.

    USA 94: Day 8 - If The Cap Fits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 71:59


    Mexico must win against Ireland to survive, Brazil pass their second exam in Stanford and the Swedes begin to show promise against Russia.

    USA 94: Day 7 - The Best A Man Can Get

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 44:17


    An episode you can listen to in a single car trip. Italy face Norway needing a win to survive, while Bolivia and South Korea play out one of the tournament's more forgettable games.

    USA 94: Day 6 - The Breakfast Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 77:44


    A seminal day in World Cup History. The biggest in American history, one of the worst in Colombian, and there's a Swiss Roll for good measure.

    USA 94: Day 5 - Eye Of The Tiger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 74:54


    It's fourth edition in the El Diego franchise, as Maradona enters the fray. Nigeria and Greece add real quality to Group D and there's a European derby as World Champions Germany take on Spain.

    USA 94: Day 4 - Capitol Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 56:13


    Ciaran, Scottish Kev and Mick are in the chairs as Brazil get going in the Bay Area, and the Dutch take DC. There's defections, a kidnapping, a philosophers brother, wrong handed saves and sour grapes. It's all in a day at USA 94.

    USA 94: Day 3 - Bowl Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 47:33


    The temperatures are rising as six new teams enter the fray. Rob, Billy Joe and Colin are on duty as three European teams, two African and Mexico get off the mark.

    USA 94: Day 2 - They Might Be Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 93:43


    Possibly the longest episode ever! The guys are out of control. Two shocks and a World Cup on very dry home soil, sure what else would you talk about!

    USA 94: Day 1 - Bucked By The Bronco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 73:08


    Thirty years on again and our intrepid team take on yet another football tournament. It's USA94, it's Day 1, an opening ceremony never to be forgotten, and a good reason why many in the host nation will never remember. Rob is joined on this one by Michael Foley, Ciaran O'Hara, Billy Joe Padden and Kevin Corcoran.

    Superhits Of The 80s - Coventry City v Tottenham Hotspur 1987

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 50:31


    It's an absolute classic folks, the 1987 FA Cup Final. Ciaran's paying too much attention to kits, Billy's got the mother of all goal descriptions and Rob's faith in the decade is restored.

    Superhits Of The 80s - Everton v Manchester United 1985

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 57:01


    Join Rob, Mick and Kevin as they re-live the 1985 FA Cup final, with Everton chasing a unique treble and Manchester United aiming for a second Wembley victory in three years.

    Superhits Of The 80s - Steaua Bucharest v AC Milan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 57:40


    One of the greatest club teams ever emerged in the late 1980s under Arrigo Sacchi, but it would take a European Cup final to announce their arrival. This one features the Dutch Masters, an imperious back four and the greatest Romanian club team ever.

    Superhits Of The 80's - Liverpool v Wimbledon 1988

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 59:58


    It's the culture club v the crazy gang at Wembley in the 1988 FA Cup Final. Ciaran, Mick and Billy are in the hot seats for a game that lives longer in the memory for the result than the football.

    Superhits of the 80s - Wales v Scotland 1985

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 62:56


    It's a Celtic battle for a World Cup place in Mexico. A packed Ninian Park in Cardiff, live on tv across the UK, and with a tragic climax. Rob Murphy is joined by Ciaran O'Hara, Kevin Corcoran and Michael Foley for this latest stage of our 80s tour.

    Superhits of the 80s - Liverpool v Roma 1984

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 79:59


    Joe Fagan's Liverpool must overcome Roma on their turf to win a fourth European Cup against all odds. It's a final like few since and lifelong Pool fans Billy Joe Padden and Michael Foley join Rob Murphy to relive it.

    Superhits Of The 80s - Celtic v Dundee United 1985

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 52:54


    It's the quality street gang of football podcasting for this one as Ciaran O' Hara, Billy Joe Padden, Colin Sheridan and our resident Scot Kevin Corcoran bring you the story of the thrilling 100th final of the Scottish Cup.

    Superhits Of The 80s - AZ Alkmaar v Ipswich Town 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 55:12


    In 1981 Bobby Robson's Ipswich Town came very close to winning the treble, but leading into the Uefa Cup Final of that year, it was the only silverware left that could frank a remarkable year. AZ Alkmaar, the newly crowned Dutch Champions stood in their way.

    Superhits Of The 80s - Liverpool v Arsenal 1989

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 62:58


    It was the game that changed football forever, a shootout for the title at Anfield between 1st and 2nd to decide if Liverpool would complete the double or Arsenal win their first title in two decades. Join Rob, Ciaran, Mick and Billy Joe for Episode 1 of this brand new series.

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 22 Rinascimento

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 70:16


    We've reached our summit! The 22nd Day, the 52nd match, the culmination of a million stories. Billy Joe is proud, Colin's quitting, Mick's sparking up, Kevin's refreshed, Rob as always is enthusiastic and Ciaran is begging. It'll all end in tears of joy. Feel free to buy us a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/espana82

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 21 Lost In Pronunciation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 68:44


    We've reached the third place play off. It's France v Poland, Billy Joe on accordion music, woke Colin, our World Cup Top 5s and some utterly egregious mispronunciation!

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 20 C.S.I Sevilla

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 77:15


    We've reached Semi Final day, and there are two of them. One may just be the next best game game in the world ever! The other might just be the most forgettable. Plus, Colin's handing out dinner invites.

    Espana 82 : One Day At A Time - Day 19 Part Two The Greatest Game Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 83:26


    Many games have been touted as the greatest game ever, but surely we've reached the one beyond dispute. Brazil v Italy for a place in the World Cup Semi Finals. Falcao, Zico and Socrates v Conti, Rossi and Scirea, Santana's beautiful game v Bearzot's Total Football. This deserved an episode of its own, so we made one.

    Espana 82: One Day At A time - Day 19 Part One The Lion's Share

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 56:00


    We've reached a day we simply couldn't cover with one episode. A classic awaits, but in this episode the team are joined by Paul Hayward, to pick the bones of a World Cup that could've seen England in the Semi Finals, had they just been able to find the net against the hosts.

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 18 Behind The Curtain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 73:34


    As Poland and the Soviets face off for a Semi Final berth, we're joined by Ryan Hubbard for a look at the story of a great Polish team. In the days second game, Northern Ireland could make it to the last four, but unfortunately for them, the French are 'incroyable'.

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 17 Superclásico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 80:07


    Marcela Mora y Araujo joins the crew for the day to reflect on a World Cup Superclásico, Argentina's exit and the legacy of Espana 82 for the national team. In the days other game, West Germany put an end to Spanish hopes of a first World Cup title.

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 16 Escape To Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 79:42


    Patrick Kielty joins the team to discuss Northern Ireland's big opportunity against Austria and Belgium could be homeward bound if they can't get a big result against the Soviets.

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 15 A Dog Called Gentile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 73:32


    We've got two De Facto Quarter finals today as Argentina put their title on the line against Italy, and England aim for four wins in a row against West Germany. Special guest Matt Cooper joins the team to reminisce.

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 14 Lingua Franca

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 77:56


    France open the second stage and set it alight, while Poland do the same against Belgium. The gang are joined by Philippe Auclair for one of the days that makes Espana 82 such a special World Cup.

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 13 Running On Empties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 80:40


    It's the end of the first round group phase - England are looking to go through with a 100% record, there's the disgrace of Gijon, as Austria and West Germany change the World Cup for ever more and Northern Ireland must beat the hosts to keep their dream alive!

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 12 Devil In The Detail

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 80:05


    Never has an episode been better researched, there are more notes than a post it factory. France and Czechoslovakia are fighting for survival, Algeria could make it out of the group in their first World Cup and Honduras prove to be the hero underdogs we'd been looking for.

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 11 The Arthouse Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 81:07


    Diego meets Magico, Zico is magnifico and Italy invoke omerta. It's all going off as three more groups reach conclusion and Colin and Billy channel De Niro and Pacino.

    Espana 82: Day 10 - Goal Difference Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 78:02


    The first day of what might have been. Poland might have been out, Hungary might have been through and Scotland could have won the World Cup, surely......

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 9 Swimming With Minnows

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 79:13


    Algeria and Austria compete for progress to Round 2, France have to beat Kuwait and we're joined by Northern Ireland's Felix Healy to look back at the crucial game with Honduras.

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 8 First Reading From The Book Of Schumacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 78:10


    England are into Round 2, Spain have home advantage and West Germany are back on the wagon after time in the Liquor Lake. Rob, Mick and Ciaran have their hands full with this one.

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 7 The Hangover

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 59:41


    Having gorged on all the sugary goodness of Brazil and Argentina on Day 6. Day 7 finds Rob, Mick and Ciaran seeking a cure in Poland v Cameroon, Belgium v El Salvador and USSR v New Zealand.

    Espana 82: One Day At A Time - Day 6 Maradona Arrives

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 84:49


    Italy are still stumbling as they take on Peru, Scotland play their best half of football ever at a World Cup, only for Brazil to play a better second half and Diego Armando Maradona arrives on the World stage.

    Day 5 - The Sixth Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 81:19


    It's Day 5 and debutants Kuwait reveal their Zico to the world, Panenka has a penalty, Chile and Austria both have big ambitions and Northern Ireland bridge a 24 year World Cup gap.

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