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Alex and Uche are two guys with a passion for football shirts, reminiscing about iconic kits, classic moments and legendary players. Expect plenty of nostalgia, funny moments, interviews with guests and loads more. Follow us on Instagram @retrofootballs


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    Rating This Season's Kits with Darren Bent - Ep 042

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 61:35


    On this week's episode we are joined by ex Premier League and England player, Darren Bent, who has over 250 Premier League appearances, plus 13 caps for England. Darren joins us to discuss his career, being an Arsenal fan but playing for Spurs and to rate this season's new kits. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Follow @dbsneakerfreak11 on instagram! In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    World Cup Memories & Answering YOUR Questions with Emile Heskey - Ep 041

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 79:24


    On this week's episode we are joined by Premier League and England great, Emile Heskey. We talk through Emile's career, favourite shirts growing up, World Cup memories and answering your questions. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Follow @theemileheskey on instagram! In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    Life After Football with Gabriel Agbonlahor - Ep 040

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 70:22


    On this week's episode we are joined by former Aston Villa and England player, Gabriel Agbonlahor to talk about life after football, his favourite career moments and a shocking reveal from life in the England Camp under Fabio Capello. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Follow @ga11official on instagram! In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    Football is coming home! With Big Zuu - Ep 039

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 62:13


    On this week's episode we are joined by Big Zuu who is a rapper, broadcaster, TV personality and Liverpool fan. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Follow @itsbigzuu In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    Shirt Collections with Conducta - Ep 038

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 49:28


    On this week's episode we are joined by DJ & Producer Conducta to talk through his favourite shirts from his personal collection and the stories that go with them. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Follow @conductauk In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    Shirt Buying In South America - Ep 037

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 70:13


    We're back with the first episode of a brand new series (in lockdown) and to kick things off Alex tells Uche about his experience buying football shirts while travelling through Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Colombia at the start of this year. This is an episode that we recorded live on Instagram - so keep an eye out for more recordings coming soon! In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    Live From The London Podcast Festival - Ep 036

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 59:03


    We were very blessed to be asked by the London Podcast Festival back in September to host a live show. This is one of our favourite recordings as it turned into a huge open discussion with those in the audience. Huge love to everyone who came through! In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    Everton 1997 and Pablo Escobar's Team - Ep 035

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 33:38


    Happy New Year people! On this episode Alex and Uche discuss a classic Everton away shirt, a Converse kit supply and Pablo Escobar's team of choice! In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    The Xmas Special - Ep 034

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 39:48


    We're back! We know we've been silent for a while and our busy lives caught up with us BUT we have managed to get together for a Christmas Special! On this episode Alex & Uche bring the festive cheer to the studio with a surprise Retro shirt for each other. We hope you all have a great festive season. Thank you for all of the support, messages and listening so far. We're looking forward to bringing you more in 2020! In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    Palermo 1999, Kaiserslautern 1991 & Uche is a Seller! - Ep 033

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 37:18


    On this week's episode, Alex discusses Palermo's 1999 shirt, Uche discovers an amazing Kaiserslautern 1991 away shirt and Ruud Gullit is in our player focus. Uche also reveals that he's become a bit of an online shirt seller and shares a few tips! In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    The Story of Brazil's Blue Away Kit & Uche Has A Surprise - Ep 032

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 42:52


    On this week's episode Alex finally tells the story of Brazil's blue away kit and how they came to play in this colour. Meanwhile Uche brings in one of our holy grail shirts... A 1996 away shirt from Club Atlético Peñarol. And keeping it South American, this week's player focus is Brazilian maverick, Denilson. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Follow @nickbright In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    The Bruised Banana with Nick Bright - Ep 031

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 49:16


    On this week's episode we are joined by Nick Bright from BBC Radio 1Xtra & 5 Live. Nick brings us his infamous ‘bruised banana' shirt from Arsenal's 1991-93 campaigns. We also discuss Adidas' modern take on the classic shirt. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Follow @nickbright In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    Live Show: With Classic Football Shirts - Ep 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 51:18


    On this week's episode, we are LIVE from the inaugural Jumpers for Goalposts festival, which took place in London on Sunday 4th August. For the show we were excited to be joined by Kit Man Doug and Matt who are the co-founders of Classic Football Shirts. We discuss some of their favourite kits, the origin story and journey of their business as well as some Q&A with the live audience. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Follow @classicfootballshirts @tattydale @dougiebierton In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    A Nigerian Tale & AC Milan Training Kit - Ep 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2019 38:30


    On this episode, Alex and Uche bring in some of their favourite retro shirts form their own personal collections. Alex shows off his Nigeria 2001 home shirt, with 'Okocha 10' on the back, while Uche brings a beautiful 90s AC Milan training shirt. And under the Player Focus microscope this week, is Brazil's legendary forward, Romario. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    The Club Badge Special - Ep 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 35:16


    On this week's show, Alex feeds his slight obsession with club badges by breaking down his top 12 designs. From Stuttgart to Orlando Pirates to FC Basel and more. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Follow us on Twitter: @retroshirtspod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    Athletic Bilbao, More PSG and Vinnie Jones - Ep 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 39:14


    On this week's episode we discuss the beautiful Athletic Bilbao centenary shirt from the 1997/98 season, another classic PSG shirt from the 1991/92 season and Vinnie Jones is in the spotlight in our Player Focus. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    Senegalese World Cup Kits and Leeds Leeds Leeds - Ep 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 44:52


    On this episode we discuss the Senegalese World Cup shirt from 2002, Leeds classic kit from their amazing Champions League run and Ronaldinho is in the player focus. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    Sampdoria's Best Ever Kit & An Italy Training Shirt - Ep 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 40:47


    This week takes us back to Euro 2000 to discuss the Italian kit of the time - but with a twist - and Alex shines a light on Sampdoria's kit from their best ever season. We also discuss: Dennis Bergkamp in the player focus Uche's obsession with training kits In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    USA 1994, Anderlecht & Giggsy with the Football Shirt Collective - Ep 24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 59:16


    On this week's episode we are joined by our very first guest, Mike, from the Football Shirt Collective to talk to us about their incredible book 'Your First Football Shirt'. Mike also brought along some of his favourite shirt, including the USA 1994 World Cup shirt. Meanwhile Alex discusses an Anderlecht shirt from the turn of the 90s and Uche shines a light on Ryan Giggs in the Player Focus. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by @hobgoblinbeats80

    Charlton Athletic, VfB Stuttgart & Clarence Seedorf - Ep 23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 46:14


    On this week's episode Alex gets called out on a crap fact and rubbish stat about Real Madrid, Uche brings up a classic Charlton Athletic shirt, while Alex discusses an all-time great from VfB Stuttgart. Clarence Seedorf is in our player focus. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by hobgoblinbeats80

    We're Going Japanese & Timber Joey - Ep 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 56:23


    On this week's episode Alex tells us about his travels to Japan; going to watch a match out there and his retro shirt buying experiences. Uche discusses a recent Portland Timbers shirt and their incredible mascot, Timber Joey. And we shine a light on Japan's greatest ever player. We also discuss: * Why MLS teams have all of their kits made by Nike * Alex's tale of watching Vissel Kobe * Buying Retro shirts in Japan In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by hobgoblinbeats80

    Seven Nation Army & When Bands Sponsor Teams - Ep 021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 49:00


    On this episode we discuss the legendary Goldie Lookin' Chain x Newport County Shirt, a classic moment from Club Brugge and this week we've gone for a Manager Focus with Don Fabio Capello under the spotlight. And we want to know which bands or artists would you like to see sponsor a team? Let us know @retrofootballshirtpod We also discuss: * When bands sponsor football teams * The end of a PSG era * A classic moment in Club Brugge's history * The origins of the '7 Nation Army' football chant * Classic football chants  In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by hobgoblinbeats80

    The Gaming Sponsor Special - Ep 020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 21:41


    Uche treats us to a gaming sponsor special from Commodore to Amiga to Sega to Juventus to Lyon to Manchester City. We run down all of our favourite gaming companies that have sponsored teams over the years. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by hobgoblinbeats80

    Lyon in the 00's & The Blue Side of Liverpool - Ep 019

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 37:41


    Following on from the last episode, Uche wants to shine some light on an Everton kit from the 80s, while we also discuss the huge success of Olympique Lyon in the 00s. This week's Player Focus is on Sebastian 'El Loco' Abreu and his ridiculous transfer history. We also discuss: * The Lyon merry-go-round * Countries with teams who have dominated in short spells * Umbro making shirts with a vintage touch * Journey men players In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by hobgoblinbeats80

    Liverpool in the 80s & Newell's Old Boys - Ep 018

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 40:07


    On this week's episode Uche reminisces about Liverpool in the 80s and Alex talks about his family ties to Newell's Old Boys. In this week's player focus, we shine a light on legendary Brazilian Left Back, Roberto Carlos. We also discuss: * Supporting teams on an international scale * Glory hunting fans * THAT Roberto Carlos freekick * Short shorts from the 80s * And we revisit our fantasy careers after a question from listener Mark In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by hobgoblinbeats80

    Roma, Blackburn Rovers & We Have Some Exciting News! - Ep 017

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 36:00


    We've got some very exciting news on this week's episode! Kit Man Doug joins us on the phone to talk about it. Meanwhile, Alex brings a 'leaked' Roma shirt to the table and Uche discusses Blackburn's legendary title winning team and kit. We also discuss: * Possible Nike third shirts for next season * Was the success of the Nigeria shirt pre-meditated? * Some must-watch football documentaries * Is Financial Fair Play fair? In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche In association with Classic Football Shirts Music by hobgoblinbeats80

    France 1998 - The Best World Cup For Shirts? - Ep 016

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 44:21


    In this week's episode Uche grills Alex on his Football Manager days and we inadvertently both discuss one of our favourite shirts from France 1998 World Cup, we promise we didn't actually plan this! And, Uche uses our player focus to shine a light on France's legendary player Lilian Thuram. We also discuss: * Some of our favourite shirts from France 98 * What made Jamaica's World Cup so special * Shoutouts for other World Cup minnows In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche Music by hobgoblinbeats80

    The Holy Grail Of Retro Shirts & A Football Manager Legend - Ep 015

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 36:48


    A slightly later upload than usual this week, but we're sure it will be worth the wait! On this week's episode Uche discusses the Holy Grail of Retro shirts; a rare Champions League kit. Meanwhile, Alex takes us on a journey to the North East of England, with a classic shirt and a very famous rant from a certain manager. We're pretty sure you're going to 'love it'. And this week's player focus is on the wonderkid, Freddy Adu. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche Music by hobgoblinbeats80

    PSV's Famous Sponsor & Waddle's Marseille - Ep 014

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 42:30


    Happy New Year, we made it all the way to 2019! On this episode we discuss PSV and their famous sponsor, Phillips, as well as Olympique de Marseille and Chris Waddle's stint at the club #NeedThatRetro And, Uche uses our player focus to shine a light on some of the most bizarre January Transfers. We also discuss: * Our 2019 goals * Bobby Robson's stint in charge of PSV * Kits that are twinned by design * Kit Man Doug educates us about the history of PSV * The January Transfer Window In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche

    The Christmas Special - Ep 013

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2018 27:49


    Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! This week's episode is a short and sweet Christmas special with Alex and Uche buying each other a surprise retro shirt as a present... and in true festive spirit, the giving didn't stop there. We hope you all have a great festive season. Thank you for all of the support, messages and listening so far. We're looking forward to bringing you more in 2019! In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche

    Orlando Pirates & Benfica Rivalries - Ep 012

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 49:15


    On this episode we discuss Orlando Pirates switching kit colours and Benfica's Portuguese rivalries and Uche flips the switch by using our player focus to focus on a Manager! We also discuss: * Another PSG brand collaboration * Uche compares us to Miami Vice * Ian Wright's 'Out Of Their Skin' documentary * The Steven Gerrard documentary In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche

    AS Monaco, Les Rouges et Blancs & THAT Grey United Kit - Ep 011

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 36:00


    On this episode Alex celebrates Arsenal confirming Adidas as their kit sponsor for next season, THAT Man United grey kit (1995-96) and Uche takes us on a trip to Monaco with a classic kit (1996-97) with legendary Italian defender Franco Baresi as our player focus. We also discuss: * Our favourite kit manufacturers at the moment * A great DM we got from a listener * Monaco's player development over the years * Plus, Kit Man Doug has some more gems for us In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche

    Our Fantasy Careers - Ep 010

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 52:13


    For episode 10 we decided to have some real fun and talk through our fantasy careers, using the shirts we would have worn as the storyline for our fantasy journeys.  All you need to know is that one of us took it far too serious and the other went for all the glory! We had a real laugh recording this, so we hope you enjoy listening to it. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche

    Roma's Kappa Classic & La Viola of Fiorentina - Ep 009

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 37:11


    On this week's episode Uche brings a classic Roma x Kappa kit to the table, while Alex discusses a beauty from Fiorentina and the legendary goal-scoring keeper Rogerio Ceni is our player focus of the week. We also discuss: * The voice of Football Italia, Peter Brackley * Uche getting trolled on Instagram * Kit Man Doug has some knowledge on Kappa's tight fit kits * The genius of Batigol aka Gabriel Batistuta * Roma's greatest players * Some of the wildest Goalkeeper jersey's ever In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche

    Brazil's Finest & Ajax's Invincibles - Ep 008

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 30:52


    On this week's episode Alex takes us on a journey to Brazil and his love for Brazilian shirts, discussing a classic Fluminense shirt, while Uche discusses the Impact of Ajax's Invincibles team and Kit Man Doug returns with some more incredible knowledge. We also discuss: * Matt Le Tissier as our player focus * A breakdown of the Brazilian league system * Alex's Brazilian kit collection * Ajax's classic kit designs * Impact of Ajax's style of football * Uche's encounter with a big name UK rapper * The legend of Johan Cruyff In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche

    All Things PSG - Ep 007

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 24:42


    On this week's episode, we talk all things PSG. We kick off by discussing the recent collaboration between the Jordan brand and the Parisian club. Alex then brings up a classic PSG kit from the 98/99 season and Uche shines a light on the man that was so good they named him twice, Jay Jay Okocha. Alex has also found a kit expert - Kit Man Doug from Classic Football Shirts - who gives us a run down on some of PSG's finest kits. We also discuss: * PSG's recent history * Uche's favourite PSG shirt * Some of the amazing players who have played for the club over the years * How Okocha got the nickname 'Jay Jay' * Trying to buy the PSG x Jordan clothing In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche

    The Parmalat Era - Ep 006

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2018 24:32


    This week, its a special episode as we talk about the classic football shirt sponsor ‘Parmalat'.   Alex talks about his family connections and his visits to the Province of Parma and a surprising discovery of the 'Parmalat' logo on a well known Spanish team's shirt Uche talks about why to him 'Parmalat' is an iconic football logo and goes on a fact finding mission to find out all the clubs that were sponsored by Parmalat and soon finds many rare and classic shirts.  We also discuss: * The 90's era of Parma and it's impact on football across the world * Discovering the best set of shirts (home, away and third) we have ever seen * Parmalat subsidiary brands including Santal Active, Mr Day and Joy brands * Finding out about the Paramalt Cup and which clubs won the tournament * Understanding the meaning of the Parmalat Flower Logo * Sad Times when Parma Football Club went Bankrupt * Renaming the club to Parma Calcio 1913 * Parma's return to Serie A * We review the Parma new home, away and third shirts In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche

    QPR, Guinness & A Lost Real Madrid Season - Ep 005

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 32:36


    This week, Uche wants to discuss his family's ties to QPR with their classic 'Guinness' kit, plus Alex discovers something dodgy about a missing Real Madrid season. And we shine a spotlight on the brilliance of John Barnes. We also discuss: * Getting shouted out by Ian Wright * QPR's famous 'Dennis The Menace' kit * Real Madrid's lost season * THAT Roberto Carlos freekick * John Barnes nearly signing for QPR * Plus someone has been in touch with an email In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche

    Going German, Inter Milan & The Original Ronaldo - Ep 004

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 29:11


    Episode 4 sees us discuss a beautiful Bayern Munich kit from 93-95, the Inter Milan 96-98 kit and the glory of Brazilian Ronaldo. This week our player spotlight is on legendary Bulgarian attacker, Hristo Stoichkov. We also discuss: * Adidas kit designs of  the 90s era * Football kits being fashion statements * Traditional kit colours and what happens when they change * When players play for rival teams * The origins of Inter Milan * The defensive style of Italian football * Barcelona's Dream Team In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche

    We Love Parma & The Greatness of George Weah - Ep 003

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 31:43


    Episode 3 sees us discuss THAT classic Parma team and their beautiful kit, meanwhile Uche wants to talk about his favourite AC Milan kit, plus we shine a focus on the incredible player that was George Weah. We also discuss: * why classic Parma shirts can be difficult to find * Uche's love affair with Italian football * can a great team make a shirt an instant classic? * why Alex has always wanted an Ajax shirt * the Classic Football Shirts pop-up store and bargains that were to be found In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche

    World Cup Special - Ep 002

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 44:38


    We were so caught up in World Cup fever that it was only right that we recorded a special to discuss our favourite shirts from the tournament, past and present. Uche brings 3 shirts to the table & Alex brings his 3 favourites, with plenty of honourable mentions along the way. We also discuss: - Our first World Cup Memories - Favourite World Cup moments - Legendary World Cup shirts - Uche's experience with trying to buy the Nigeria kit - Alex's problem with shirts that don't have any design on the back In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche

    Our Favourite Shirts & Legendary Premier League Strikers - Ep 001

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 23:59


    Here it is! Episode 1 of The Retro Shirt Podcast, hosted by Alex Manzi & Uche Uchendu - we're two regular guys with a huge passion for football shirts. On this episode Uche discusses a classic Spurs shirt & Alex brings a classic Arsenal shirt to the table. We also discuss: - The first kit that comes to mind when we say ‘retro football shirt' - Legendary Premier League strikers; Les Ferdinand, Robbie Fowler, Jurgen Klinsmann, Dennis Bergkamp, David Ginola, Eric Cantona - Plus a special focus on a Premier League legend In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com Alex & Uche

    The Introduction; what is retro? - Ep 00

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 6:48


    Welcome to the Retro Football Shirt podcast! Hosted by Alex Manzi & Uche Uchendu - we're two regular guys with a huge passion for football shirts. In this podcast series you can expect to hear us reminiscing about iconic shirts, classic moments, legendary players and we might even be joined by the odd guest along the way. In this introduction episode we discuss what you can expect from each episode, where our passion for football and the shirts come from and try to decide how we actually determine what 'retro' is. Follow us on Instagram: @retrofootballshirtpod Or email us on retrofootballshirtpod@gmail.com

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