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Alive and Kicking is back, and back with an absolute bang! Joining Ash Rose, Matthew Crist and shiny new signing The Football Tavern, is former Swindon, Chelsea and England manager Glenn Hoddle for a natter about his eventful 1990s. In the chat the boys talk to Glenn about his arrival at Swindon, being the catalyst for change at Stamford Bridge and all the ups and downs in charge of the national team. We also learn about one of Chelsea's biggest almost buys and what he really wanted to do with England post 1998. All that and LOTS more in this hour long chat with one of English football's biggest ever talents. #Keepit90s Playmaker by Glenn Hoddle is published by HarperCollins (Hardback, £20)
Taking a break from wishing it was Euro 96, Alive and Kicking is ready to have a right old moan. Ash Rose is joined by Matthew Crist and author Jim Keoghan to discuss his new book 'Is It Just Me Or Is Modern Football S**t? It gives license for the boys to tell you exactly why football in the 90s was better and have a right old dig at the 'state' of the modern game. Plus there's chat on Everton, Matthew's blue-ticking other project and loads more nineties nonsense.
As we head towards this season's Champions League Final we travel back to the first season of The Champions League from 1992-93 and all it's hoo-har! Ash Rose is joined by Matthew Crist and author of new book 'The Fix' James Dixon as the boys chat through Leeds' three-legged tie with Stuttgart, The Battle of Britain and infamous final and all it's murkiness hiding in the background. Plus, there's talk on Karen Brady, the Anglo-Italian Cup and Paul Tait's famous t-shirt, too. Keep it 90s! The Fix is out 24 May from Pitch Publishing, get your copy here HTTP://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/fix
Another slice of 90s football heads your way as the gang recall the 'One Something Wonders' from the decade that changed football forever. Ash Rose is joined by Joel Young, Matthew Crist and author Tom Whitworth as they run down the flash in the pans, the one season top flight teams and some short-lived 90s gaffers. Plus, there's chat on Tom's brand new book 'When The Seagulls Follow The Trawler' and memories of Sheffield Wednesday in the 1990s. Keep it90s
The gang reconvene to create the quintessential team of the 1990s. No this isn't the best team of the decade, it's an eleven of players that scream 1990s! So join Ash Rose, Matthew Crist and Paul Benson as they breakdown unfashionable goalies, foreign fancies, hard men and England's infamous left hand side. Plus, we speak to Liverpool and England legend John Barnes about transitions, cream suits and THAT rap. #Keepit90s
The original 90s football podcast is back for it's sixth season and we're reminiscing once again about the decade that changed football forever. For our first episode of the year, Ash Rose is joined by Matthew Crist and Hooked On's Paul Benson to discuss those things from the 90s that modern football has left behind. So prepare for chat on goalkeeper who weren't cool, goal nets (again) and whatever happened to Mike Walker? Plus we chew the Maine Road fat with former Manchester City boss Brian Horton as he chats about his new book and his time in charge of City. #Keepit90s. Thanks to Pitch Publishing. Brian Horton's new book 'Two Thousand Games' is available now.
We get back to our theme of 90s icons for this new episodes and today's subject of focus is Alan Shearer. Ash is joined by regular cohort Matthew Crist and freelance football journalist Matt 'Ketch' Ketchell to look back at the 90s career of one of the best players of the decade. The boys talk through his big move to Blackburn, the title win, SAS and of course his homecoming to Newcastle - plus loads of England in between. Keep it 90s!
Alive and Kicking is back and ready to lighten your lockdown with more 90s nostalgia from the decade that changed football forever. In this first episode of the new series we introduce 'Our 90s' as host Ash Rose and regulars Joel Young and Matthew Crist welcome TV presenter Sam Homewood to talk about his 90s likes and dislikes from Manchester United. There's chat on great games, great goals, lots of kit talk and far too mentions of Brian McClair - plus all the usual 90s nonsense in between. Keep it 90s!
It's tournament time again for Alive and Kicking and we've rewound the clock to change the course of history for this episode, and ask the question...who would have been England's 1994 squad if they had qualified for USA 94. Ash Rose and Matthew Crist are joined by writer Stuart Steelyard to discuss his very article on the subject and debate what names would have gone to the finals twenty-six years ago. Plus thanks to NOW TV we chat to former Liverpool and England legend John Barnes on The Reds transition during the decade, Italia 90 and of course World In Motion! Keep it 90s!
Take a break from the horrors of 2020 with the return of the original 90s football podcast, Alive and Kicking. On this episode we travel back to the summer of 1990 and relive Italia 90 once again. Host Ash Rose is once again joined by writer Matthew Crist and on the eve of his new Italia 90 podcast hitting the airwaves Mark Godfrey. Our trusty trio look back on the tournament that changed football and pick out the best games, goals, players and loads more memories from an unforgettable finals. So sit back and remember a simpler time of Nessun Dorma, Gazza, World In Motion and the greatest mascot of a time. Keep it 90s!
And now, the end is near, and so we face, our final podcast. Yes, we have reached the end of the 1990/91 season and this series. And what an adventure it's been. In this episode Steve and Mark are joined by writer and journalist Matthew Crist to look back at May 1991; the month when Arsenal clinched the First Division title, Manchester United conquered Europe (well, the Cup Winners Cup), and Paul Gascoigne said goodbye to his knee ligaments in the now infamous mad 10 minute appearance in the FA Cup final against Nottingham Forest. Added to all that, Matthew remembers bucket hats and baggy jeans, Steve laments the missing accolade from Brian Clough's CV, and Mark plays us out with Tottenham's typically cockney cup final single. Oh I Say!
Back once again looking at all things 1990s, it's This Week In The 90s from the original 90s football podcast, Alive and Kicking. Ash Rose and Matthew Crist this week chew the fat over Rangers vs. Leeds in the 'Battle of Britain', relive Ossie Ardiles departure from Spurs and look back at Manchester United's trip to 'Hell' and Galatasaray! All that and loads more on your favourite source to natter about the good old days! Keep it 90s! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
Seconds out for round one of our rivalries themed shows! To kick things off we've picked a rivalry that bookend the decade between of the biggest teams of the 90s, Arsenal vs. Manchester United. Ash Rose is the ref as he chairs a debate that sees Matthew Crist representing The Red Devils and Greg Lansdowne championing The Gunners. They boys chat through the infamous brawl of Old Trafford, Cantona seeing red and the arrival of Arsene Wenger that turned the rivalry red hot towards the end of the decade. Plus on the phone former Arsenal and England striker Alan Smith shares with us his memories of his career and talks about his brand new book. Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
Your weekly dose of 90s football is back again with This Week in the 90s. On today's show Ash Rose, Joel Young and birthday boy Matthew Crist look back at Peter Schmeichel's soaring header in Europe, Arsenal's Wembley woes and all the fun of Di Canio vs. Alcock. That plus Matthew's birthday shenanigans with Roy Evans, Middlesbrough taking the blame for modern stadiums and famous people you've tinkled next too. As always, Keep it 90s! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
There's lots to discuss on the latest episode of This Week in the 90s. Ash Rose, Joel Young and Matthew Crist dive into Dennis Bergkamp's wonder goals during the classic thriller with Leicester, review the somewhat harsh treatment of Taibi the terrible and relive Hoddle's, Becks' and Hincliffe's England bow. All that plus classic TV game shows, goal nets, Robbie Fowler and the BT Cellnet Riverside opening. Keep it 90s! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
Stel and John begin the season with a preview show alongside journalist Matthew Crist, host of the One Up Front podcast Eman and Chris Windsor from the Crystal Palace fanzine and podcast Five Year Plan.
It's the time of year when everyone is doing a season preview, so we thought we'd join in the fun - with a 90s twist! We step into our time machine just like Jean-Claude Van Damme did in Timecop and go back to the summer of 1992 to preview the first ever Premier League season. Ash Rose, Joel Young and Matthew Crist ponder what will change in English football ahead of the Premier League, if Leeds can retain their League Championship, who will be their closest challengers and will anyone watch football on a Monday night? Plus, back in 2018 we speak to former Man City and Northern Ireland midfielder Steve Lomas. As always Keep it 90s! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
It's another slice of 90s football natter with This Week In The 90s. With transfer season in full force, the boys choose this week to discuss three game-changing signings of the decade that happened this week in the 1990s. Join Ash Rose, Joel Young and Matthew Crist as they look back at the arrival of Jurgen Klinsmann, Alan Shearer's record move home and Arsenal's signing of Thierry Henry. Plus a look back at our first ever live show and the usual droppings of random 90s culture - everyone remember 0181 811 8181? Yeah, us too. Keep it 90s Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
For the first time ever Alive and Kicking goes live for a very special episode for the launch of Golazio! Ash Rose, Joel Young and Matthew Crist were all in attendance as the boys hosted a live show in London with special guests, author Simon Hart and former Leeds, Torino and England defender Tony Dorigo. The panel set the tone for the evening by discussing Italia 90 and England's run to Italia 90, with memories from the Alive and Kicking crew and the inside track from Tony himself. Find out what really happened to Bryan Robson, what is was like being part of that squad, playing under Bobby Robson and loads more in-between. All recorded at London's first ever bar dedicated to 90's Football Italia! Keep it 90s! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
Amidst the excitement of Football's Coming Home in 2018, Alive and Kicking takes you back to the 1990s again with a look back at the biggest events of the week - and there's plenty to discuss. Join Ash Rose, Matthew Crist and Joel Young as they look back on Denmark's shock Euro 92 triumph, England's heartbreaking exits out of Euro 96 and France 98, and on the eve of a meeting with Belgium recall one of England's greatest World Cup goals. All that plus we delve further into Matthew's World Cup diaries - jingle and all! #Keepit90s Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
With the world gripped with World Cup fever, we take a look back at some memorable international moments from this past on This Week in the 90s. Ash Rose, Matthew Crist and Joel Young look back at the glorious summer of 96 as England downed both Holland and Spain, revisit the highs and lows of Ireland's USA 94 campaign and on the domestic front recall Dennis Bergkamp's Premier League arrival. Plus in a brand new feature, 'Matthew's Diary' we relive his feelings on World Cup of 1994, the big news of the year and most importantly...what happened in Corrie and Neighbours. #Keepit90s! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
The boys get into the international mood this week, by looking at some key international moments from twenty or so years ago. Ash Rose, Matthew Crist and Joel Young look back at England's triumph at Le Tournoi, recall Cameroon's shock win to open Italia 90 and revel in the beginning of Euro 96 - Alan Shearer and all. All that plus chat on Simply Red, Brazil and Joel falling off a roof. Keep it 90s! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
Your weekly 90s football fix returns with This Week in the 90s! Ash Rose, Joel Young and Matthew Crist are in tow and the boys chat through Manchester City's famous Play-Off win, Paul Gascoigne's La Manga Meltdown and look back at 1995's Umbro Cup and all it's merits. All that plus more mentions for Guy Butters than anyone can ever remember, The Crystal Maze and the usual 90s bingo references. Keep it 90s! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
Safe standing - also known as 'rail seating' - has been proven to be a safe way to enable football fans to stand at matches and is at use in Celtic, Dortmund and elsewhere. The UK government has not allowed trials in England and Wales, but a groundswell is growing to demand change. We discuss the topic with football writer Matthew Crist.
A little later than normal, the boys are back with This Week in the 90s! Host Ash Rose and regulars Joel Young and Matthew Crist are joined by Lee Adams on this week's show and the boys chat through the end of Brian Clough's football career, look back at the decade's most famous rant and recall when Kevin Keegan said a permanent yes to his country. Plus Lee fills us in on his big charity walk next week, where we all bow to down his true heroics. That a plus Fulham, Jamie Pollack and the usual 90s shenanigans from the original 90s football podcast. #Keepit90s Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
It's a busy FA Cup semi-final look back on the latest This Week in the 90s. Ash Rose, Matthew Crist and Joel Young look back at the big talking points from a plethora of semi-finals, including the greatest football weekend of the 90s! There's also chat on the decade's worst injury, the origins of Fergie time and United's dodgy grey kits at The Dell. Plus from the archives some footballing cameos from David Busst and Daniel Amokachi! Keep it 90s! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
We're firmly on Wembley way for the latest slice of This Week in the 90s. As Ash Rose, Joel Young and Matthew Crist look back at a Steve McManaman inspired League Cup win, the greatest ever Sheffield derby and more Wembley woe for Boro. Plus it's the anniversary of 'The greatest game of all time' so we can't ignore that and there's even room to chat about Joel's Twitter battles, Guess Who and the best goals you've seen scored against your club. Keep it 90s!! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
Ash Rose, Joel Young and Matthew Crist are back for another week of 90s action in This Week in the 90s. Points of discussion this week are Coca-Cola Cup defeats for Boro and Man Utd, Cantona's quote of the decade and record-breaking Ian Rush. There's also a look at England's games against Holland Italy during the decade. Plus chat on ice lollies, holidays in the New Forest and of course, Pear Cider. #Keepit90s Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
There's lots to chat about during the 90s this week, so sit back and get your weekly 90s football fix! On this episode Ash Rose, Joel Young and Matthew Crist look back at League Cup wins for Spurs and Villa, Robbie Fowler pleading penalty honesty and Gazza joining the Middlesbrough mad house. Plus chat on Le Tissier's miss, Cantona's red mist and the big transfers of the week. There's even a cameo from a famous goalkeeper from the decade, and time to celebrate Roy Wegerle day! #Keepit90s!
Get set for another weekly dose of 90s football, with Alive and Kicking This Week In The 90s. Ash Rose, Joel Young and Matthew Crist look back at Attilio Lombardo's player/manager stint at Crystal Palace, Marc Overmars' famous goal in the 1998 title race and the highs and lows for teams in Europe. There's also chat on the foreign influx of the decade, United's other class of 92 and drinking Alco pops like Hooch. Keep it 90s! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
The boys are back looking at what happened in football this week in the 1990s. On the agenda for Ash Rose, Joel Young and Matthew Crist this week is the retirement of 90s controversial figure Vinnie Jones as he says goodbye to football and hello to Hollywood, the dawn of a new era for England as Terry Venables takes charge of the Three Lions, and Liverpool and Newcastle in the other 4-3 classic. All that plus chat on Gary Crosby, Top of the Pops in the 80s and of course pear cider. Keep it 90s! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
The Alive and Kicking team are back with your second slice of it's brand new show This Week In The 90s! This week Ash Rose, Matthew Crist and Joel Young look back at Graeme Le Saux and Robbie Fowler's controversial clash in 1999, Rocket Ronnie firing Spurs into the FA Cup sixth round and Man United running riot on Ipswich. There's also chat on random meal combinations, Eric Cantona and a preview of an upcoming episode! Keep it 90s! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
In addition to your usual 90s Football helping Alive and Kicking brings you 'This Week In The 90s' a new additional weekly show looking back at the big events that happened this week in the 1990s. To kick-off Ash Rose is joined by Joel Young and Matthew Crist and they look back at Alan Shearer's England bow from 92, the epic Merseyside 4-4 that signalled the end of Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool reign and the departure of George Graham from Arsenal. Until next week, Keep it 90s! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
Fresh off the back of the transfer window, Alive and Kicking travel back to the summer of 1996 and look back a transfer window that became of the catalyst of today's mega spending. Ash Rose is joined by regulars Joel Young and Matthew Crist as they chat through all the big money buys of that summer including Alan Shearer, Ronaldo (Brazilian), Alan Boksic and err...Andy Booth. In this late night recording there's also tangents on Joel's cat, evening beverages and Jet from Gladiators. Plus on the phone we speak to former Reading, QPR and Wolves midfielder Simon Osborn. #Keepit90s Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
2018 got off to the perfect start for 90s Football fans, thanks to FourFourTwo magazine's 90s special. At the heart of the issue is a feature called 90 Things That We Love About the 90s, and on the latest Alive and Kicking the boys discuss the magazines choices and add in their own memories of the 90 things that were chosen. Host Ash Rose is joined by regulars Joel Young and Matthew Crist and they give their pennyworth's on everything from the Anglo Italian Cup, Davor Suker and the traditions of Match of the Day. There's also 90s chat with former QPR and Bristol Rovers defender Trevor Challis. #Keepit90s Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
Rhodri Giggs, Matthew Crist and Richard Foster join Stel to discuss Manchester United's win at Arsenal, Everton under Big Sam, Tottenham's form, Champions League results and more!
Sid Lambert and Matthew Crist join us as we go back to 92/93 and the dreadful USA 94 World Cup Qualifying campaign for England. We discuss England's (false hope) 4-0 victory over Turkey, Euro 92 and the 2 dismal games against Norway and the Netherlands. Follow Sid on Twitter | @sid_lambert Follow Matthew on Twitter | @Matthewjcrist Follow Stel on Twitter | @Onamadness
We've reached the end of the countdown, looking back at the 1990s season-by-season with the 1998-99 campaign. Host Ash Rose is joined by journalist and Man Utd fan Matthew Crist to relive the glorious treble as well as BBC journalist and author Cris Slegg who talks to us about Spurs roller-coaster of a season. Plus there's chat on Di Canio's push, Hoddle's sacking and two more names from the past go into the 90s Players That Time Forgot vault. On the phone former Portsmouth, Spurs and England star Darren Anderton has a natter with Ash about FA Cups, Worthington Cups and major tournaments. #Keepit90s Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @AK90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s
In another slice of bonus 90s action, Ash Rose is back to talk FA Cup Finals of the 90s. He's joined by journalists Matthew Crist and Chas Newkey-Burden as well as former footballer turned pundit Sam Parkin to look back at all ten finals of the decade. The boys discuss Man Utd's five appearances, the one-sided nature of most finals and of course THOSE white suits. On the phone is 1991 Cup Final scorer for Spurs Paul Stewart. #Keepit90s Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @ak90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s A West Twelve Media Production
It's the season of change on this episode's Alive and Kicking as Ash is joined once agin by journalist Matthew Crist and talkSPORT's Matt Davies to discuss all things 1992-93. The boys chat through the birth of the Premier League and Sky's pivotal role - including THAT advert. Along with Manchester United's title win, Forest's demise, Arsenal, The Champions League and a whole load more. Plus there's an interview with one of the decades most recognisable broadcasters Matt Lorezno and the guests also become the first to join in a new feature by naming two of the 90's most obscure footballers! #Keepit90s
Continuing the look back at each season of the 1990s, Ash is joined by radio DJ John Isherwood and journalist Matthew Crist to discuss all things 1991-92. In the last season before the birth of the Premier League the boys look back on the tussle at the top between Man Utd and eventual league winners Leeds, Liverpool's FA Cup win and the returns of Kenny Dalglish and Kevin Keegan. There's even time for chat on memorable kits, ITV's The Match and Ash waxing lyrical about a famous QPR result that was pivotal in the story of the season. Plus there's an excellent interview with former Man Utd and England defender Paul Parker. Keep it 90s! Find us online at http://www.ak90s.co.uk on twitter @ak90s and facebook https://www.facebook.com/ak90s A West Twelve Media Production