BSSH
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British Society of Sports History promotes the study of sport history and physical education
Katie Taylor on Cheyenne Hollis' The Touchback YouTube channel, talking about her research into women's American football and her forthcoming book. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqyb...
The Lost Stories of Women’s Football
YouTube video by The Touchback
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Katie Taylor on Cheyenne Hollis' The Touchback YouTube channel, talking about her research into women's American football and her forthcoming book. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqyb...
Interesting podcast with Hugh Macdonald podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Hugh MacDonald: Allyship, History and Heroes of the Women’s Game: A Level Playing Field I Episode 5
Podcast Episode · A Level Playing Field · 12/30/2025 · 33m
podcasts.apple.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Interesting podcast with Hugh Macdonald podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
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Happy New Year, especially whoever did the gay lighting at Edinburgh Hogmanay ✨️🌈
January 1, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Happy New Year, especially whoever did the gay lighting at Edinburgh Hogmanay ✨️🌈
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If you’re a fellow hammer in the doldrums over West Ham’s performance against City yesterday (expected, but still absolutely shocking from us), perhaps a couple of hours listening to Martin Godleman, the voice of #WestHam will lift your spirits.
We talk books, narratives & everything in between!
We talk books, narratives & everything in between!
For our first ever @bsky.app post,
We’re sharing a two-parter with you as we interview the voice of #WestHam Martin Godleman, PA announcer at the London Stadium.
Listen via the links below ⬇️
Part 1: open.spotify.com/episode/7xdd...
Part 2: open.spotify.com/episode/48pl...
We’re sharing a two-parter with you as we interview the voice of #WestHam Martin Godleman, PA announcer at the London Stadium.
Listen via the links below ⬇️
Part 1: open.spotify.com/episode/7xdd...
Part 2: open.spotify.com/episode/48pl...
Episode 12: Martin Godleman (Matchday Annoucer and Author) on Giving West Ham Its Voice (Part 1)
open.spotify.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
If you’re a fellow hammer in the doldrums over West Ham’s performance against City yesterday (expected, but still absolutely shocking from us), perhaps a couple of hours listening to Martin Godleman, the voice of #WestHam will lift your spirits.
We talk books, narratives & everything in between!
We talk books, narratives & everything in between!
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My Christmas present to you all - it’s my annual Women’s Team of the Year for @theguardian.com!
What do you reckon - did I get it right?
What do you reckon - did I get it right?
The Spin | Women’s cricket team of the year: from Jemimah Rodrigues to Alana King
The Spin’s annual selection marks a special World Cup win for India, and work to do for England
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
My Christmas present to you all - it’s my annual Women’s Team of the Year for @theguardian.com!
What do you reckon - did I get it right?
What do you reckon - did I get it right?
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My book Bidding for the 1968 Olympic Games is still on sale (40% off!) with the code HOLIDAY until January 4 in case you still want to buy more books #skystorians 🗃️ #sporthistory
www.umasspress.com/978162534595...
www.umasspress.com/978162534595...
December 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
My book Bidding for the 1968 Olympic Games is still on sale (40% off!) with the code HOLIDAY until January 4 in case you still want to buy more books #skystorians 🗃️ #sporthistory
www.umasspress.com/978162534595...
www.umasspress.com/978162534595...
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#OnThisDay 27 Dec 1920 🏴
The Dick, Kerr Ladies and St Helen's Ladies drew a crowd of 53,000 at Goodison Park.
The growing popularity of women's football spooked the FA into banning affiliated grounds from hosting women.
The ban lasted 50 years.
The Dick, Kerr Ladies and St Helen's Ladies drew a crowd of 53,000 at Goodison Park.
The growing popularity of women's football spooked the FA into banning affiliated grounds from hosting women.
The ban lasted 50 years.
December 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
#OnThisDay 27 Dec 1920 🏴
The Dick, Kerr Ladies and St Helen's Ladies drew a crowd of 53,000 at Goodison Park.
The growing popularity of women's football spooked the FA into banning affiliated grounds from hosting women.
The ban lasted 50 years.
The Dick, Kerr Ladies and St Helen's Ladies drew a crowd of 53,000 at Goodison Park.
The growing popularity of women's football spooked the FA into banning affiliated grounds from hosting women.
The ban lasted 50 years.
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#OnThisDay 26 Dec 1860 🏴
In this leafy corner of Sheffield, the world's oldest derby first took place as @hallamfc1860.bsky.social hosted @sheffieldfc.bsky.social
Both clubs were playing 'Sheffield rules', and the visitors won 2-0.
More in my book 👉🏼 www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/origin-...
In this leafy corner of Sheffield, the world's oldest derby first took place as @hallamfc1860.bsky.social hosted @sheffieldfc.bsky.social
Both clubs were playing 'Sheffield rules', and the visitors won 2-0.
More in my book 👉🏼 www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/origin-...
December 26, 2025 at 9:27 AM
#OnThisDay 26 Dec 1860 🏴
In this leafy corner of Sheffield, the world's oldest derby first took place as @hallamfc1860.bsky.social hosted @sheffieldfc.bsky.social
Both clubs were playing 'Sheffield rules', and the visitors won 2-0.
More in my book 👉🏼 www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/origin-...
In this leafy corner of Sheffield, the world's oldest derby first took place as @hallamfc1860.bsky.social hosted @sheffieldfc.bsky.social
Both clubs were playing 'Sheffield rules', and the visitors won 2-0.
More in my book 👉🏼 www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/origin-...
Sorry to hear of the passing of John Robertson today...Capped 28 times, Robertson was also a double European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest. www.youtube.com/shorts/P1jsG...
🔥 Mejor Gol del Mundial #232 | John Robertson, Escocia vs Nueva Zelanda | Mundial España 1982
YouTube video by Antorcha Deportiva - El Fuego del Deporte
www.youtube.com
December 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Sorry to hear of the passing of John Robertson today...Capped 28 times, Robertson was also a double European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest. www.youtube.com/shorts/P1jsG...
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#OnThisDay 25 Dec 1871 🏴
Reading Football Club was founded at a public meeting.
Christmas was more of a community affair in those days, and Christmas matches were a regular fixture until 1965
Reading Football Club was founded at a public meeting.
Christmas was more of a community affair in those days, and Christmas matches were a regular fixture until 1965
December 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM
#OnThisDay 25 Dec 1871 🏴
Reading Football Club was founded at a public meeting.
Christmas was more of a community affair in those days, and Christmas matches were a regular fixture until 1965
Reading Football Club was founded at a public meeting.
Christmas was more of a community affair in those days, and Christmas matches were a regular fixture until 1965
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The 2026 men's League of Ireland fixtures are now out 🇮🇪
Most matches are played on a Friday night, but on the West Coast, you can knock off two in two days.
Read on... #groundhopping
outsidewrite.substack.com/p/groundhopp...
Most matches are played on a Friday night, but on the West Coast, you can knock off two in two days.
Read on... #groundhopping
outsidewrite.substack.com/p/groundhopp...
Groundhopping in Connacht: Galway United and Sligo Rovers
One of my standouts during my research for my third book, Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football, was visiting the wild West Coast of Ireland for two matches in two days.
outsidewrite.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The 2026 men's League of Ireland fixtures are now out 🇮🇪
Most matches are played on a Friday night, but on the West Coast, you can knock off two in two days.
Read on... #groundhopping
outsidewrite.substack.com/p/groundhopp...
Most matches are played on a Friday night, but on the West Coast, you can knock off two in two days.
Read on... #groundhopping
outsidewrite.substack.com/p/groundhopp...
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Great episode from @collinstony.bsky.social putting into context arguments for Scotland having ‘invented’ football
open.spotify.com/episode/4tvc...
open.spotify.com/episode/4tvc...
209. Did Scotland Invent Football?
open.spotify.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Great episode from @collinstony.bsky.social putting into context arguments for Scotland having ‘invented’ football
open.spotify.com/episode/4tvc...
open.spotify.com/episode/4tvc...
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From All Sports Books' Substack, an extensive list of the sports books coming out in 2026. It is *competitive* out there! 📚
As someone with two manuscripts on the go, it's always a relief to see no one's beaten you to it!
substack.com/home/post/p-...
As someone with two manuscripts on the go, it's always a relief to see no one's beaten you to it!
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Sports books coming in 2026
So many great sports books to look forward to next year
substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:44 AM
From All Sports Books' Substack, an extensive list of the sports books coming out in 2026. It is *competitive* out there! 📚
As someone with two manuscripts on the go, it's always a relief to see no one's beaten you to it!
substack.com/home/post/p-...
As someone with two manuscripts on the go, it's always a relief to see no one's beaten you to it!
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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I published 33 podcast episodes this year.
Last week, I posted the most popular five, but I thought I'd also share some of my personal favourite interviews from 2026
First up, @shafikmeghji.bsky.social on the British founders of football in Arg, Uru, and Chile
▶️ open.spotify.com/episode/4zzf...
Last week, I posted the most popular five, but I thought I'd also share some of my personal favourite interviews from 2026
First up, @shafikmeghji.bsky.social on the British founders of football in Arg, Uru, and Chile
▶️ open.spotify.com/episode/4zzf...
December 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
I published 33 podcast episodes this year.
Last week, I posted the most popular five, but I thought I'd also share some of my personal favourite interviews from 2026
First up, @shafikmeghji.bsky.social on the British founders of football in Arg, Uru, and Chile
▶️ open.spotify.com/episode/4zzf...
Last week, I posted the most popular five, but I thought I'd also share some of my personal favourite interviews from 2026
First up, @shafikmeghji.bsky.social on the British founders of football in Arg, Uru, and Chile
▶️ open.spotify.com/episode/4zzf...
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The special section of @ijyalnews.bsky.social on diversity and inclusion in young adult sports fiction is now live + open access (all essays free to download) at ijyal.ac.uk
Paging academic sports fans! @bssh.bsky.social @footycon.bsky.social @kaseysymons.bsky.social @garyjames.bsky.social
⚽🏀🥊🤺
Paging academic sports fans! @bssh.bsky.social @footycon.bsky.social @kaseysymons.bsky.social @garyjames.bsky.social
⚽🏀🥊🤺
December 10, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The special section of @ijyalnews.bsky.social on diversity and inclusion in young adult sports fiction is now live + open access (all essays free to download) at ijyal.ac.uk
Paging academic sports fans! @bssh.bsky.social @footycon.bsky.social @kaseysymons.bsky.social @garyjames.bsky.social
⚽🏀🥊🤺
Paging academic sports fans! @bssh.bsky.social @footycon.bsky.social @kaseysymons.bsky.social @garyjames.bsky.social
⚽🏀🥊🤺
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Bill Clinton sent Robin Williams to the 1994 US World Cup draw, check this out
youtu.be/IrJjr5mLNqw?...
youtu.be/IrJjr5mLNqw?...
World Cup 1994 Draw - Robin Williams vs Sepp Blatter
YouTube video by Desert Doggie
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Bill Clinton sent Robin Williams to the 1994 US World Cup draw, check this out
youtu.be/IrJjr5mLNqw?...
youtu.be/IrJjr5mLNqw?...
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"Johnny" Infantino at World Cup Draw Ceremony
a man stands in front of a sign that says ' usted leadership for a stronger america '
ALT: a man stands in front of a sign that says ' usted leadership for a stronger america '
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
"Johnny" Infantino at World Cup Draw Ceremony
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#OnThisDay 5 Dec 1976
Just 13 months after the death of General Franco and with the Basque 'Ikurriña' flag still outlawed, the captains of Real Sociedad and Athletic Club took a huge risk by carrying a homemade Ikurriña onto the pitch.
From my book, The Defiant, citing @beinatguti.bsky.social
Just 13 months after the death of General Franco and with the Basque 'Ikurriña' flag still outlawed, the captains of Real Sociedad and Athletic Club took a huge risk by carrying a homemade Ikurriña onto the pitch.
From my book, The Defiant, citing @beinatguti.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 7:41 AM
#OnThisDay 5 Dec 1976
Just 13 months after the death of General Franco and with the Basque 'Ikurriña' flag still outlawed, the captains of Real Sociedad and Athletic Club took a huge risk by carrying a homemade Ikurriña onto the pitch.
From my book, The Defiant, citing @beinatguti.bsky.social
Just 13 months after the death of General Franco and with the Basque 'Ikurriña' flag still outlawed, the captains of Real Sociedad and Athletic Club took a huge risk by carrying a homemade Ikurriña onto the pitch.
From my book, The Defiant, citing @beinatguti.bsky.social
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So, creators also get an annual 'Wrapped' from Spotify, too, and I just want to thank everyone for another great year.
The podcast will be back in the spring with new episodes, but there are 250+ episodes in the back catalogue to catch up on 🙌🏼
👉🏼 open.spotify.com/show/41nxyOU...
The podcast will be back in the spring with new episodes, but there are 250+ episodes in the back catalogue to catch up on 🙌🏼
👉🏼 open.spotify.com/show/41nxyOU...
December 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
So, creators also get an annual 'Wrapped' from Spotify, too, and I just want to thank everyone for another great year.
The podcast will be back in the spring with new episodes, but there are 250+ episodes in the back catalogue to catch up on 🙌🏼
👉🏼 open.spotify.com/show/41nxyOU...
The podcast will be back in the spring with new episodes, but there are 250+ episodes in the back catalogue to catch up on 🙌🏼
👉🏼 open.spotify.com/show/41nxyOU...
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Upcoming over on Substack:
Today: Non-league adventures at West Didsbury & Chorlton
04/12: Hajduk Split in WWII (thanks to @dwil94.bsky.social for pic)
09/12: The best books on Italian football
11/12: The three ages of the Arsenal
Sub/follow for free 👉🏼 substack.com/@outsidewrite
#groundhopping
Today: Non-league adventures at West Didsbury & Chorlton
04/12: Hajduk Split in WWII (thanks to @dwil94.bsky.social for pic)
09/12: The best books on Italian football
11/12: The three ages of the Arsenal
Sub/follow for free 👉🏼 substack.com/@outsidewrite
#groundhopping
December 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Upcoming over on Substack:
Today: Non-league adventures at West Didsbury & Chorlton
04/12: Hajduk Split in WWII (thanks to @dwil94.bsky.social for pic)
09/12: The best books on Italian football
11/12: The three ages of the Arsenal
Sub/follow for free 👉🏼 substack.com/@outsidewrite
#groundhopping
Today: Non-league adventures at West Didsbury & Chorlton
04/12: Hajduk Split in WWII (thanks to @dwil94.bsky.social for pic)
09/12: The best books on Italian football
11/12: The three ages of the Arsenal
Sub/follow for free 👉🏼 substack.com/@outsidewrite
#groundhopping
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Has anyone here visited Hajduk Split and has a photo I can use to accompany a blog post in the coming days, please? 🇭🇷
DM for more info if you do!
#groundhopping
DM for more info if you do!
#groundhopping
December 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Has anyone here visited Hajduk Split and has a photo I can use to accompany a blog post in the coming days, please? 🇭🇷
DM for more info if you do!
#groundhopping
DM for more info if you do!
#groundhopping
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#OnThisDay 30 Nov 1872 🏴🏴
Scotland hosted England for the first official international match in Glasgow
It finished goalless, but as a proof of concept, it pushed the game stratospheric
More in this podcast open.spotify.com/episode/0TD4...
Scotland hosted England for the first official international match in Glasgow
It finished goalless, but as a proof of concept, it pushed the game stratospheric
More in this podcast open.spotify.com/episode/0TD4...
November 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
#OnThisDay 30 Nov 1872 🏴🏴
Scotland hosted England for the first official international match in Glasgow
It finished goalless, but as a proof of concept, it pushed the game stratospheric
More in this podcast open.spotify.com/episode/0TD4...
Scotland hosted England for the first official international match in Glasgow
It finished goalless, but as a proof of concept, it pushed the game stratospheric
More in this podcast open.spotify.com/episode/0TD4...
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University admins pressuring faculty to use AI indiscriminately pretend to be serving students. They are just freaking desperate.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Colleges Are Preparing to Self-Lobotomize
The skills that students will need in an age of automation are precisely those that are eroded by inserting AI into the educational process.
www.theatlantic.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
University admins pressuring faculty to use AI indiscriminately pretend to be serving students. They are just freaking desperate.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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On this day, 30 Nov 1936
The Crystal Palace exhibition centre in South London burned down
The stadium within Crystal Palace Park hosted several FA Cup finals 🏆 between 1895 and 1914 and gave rise to Crystal Palace FC 🦅
More in my video #CPFC #skystorians
▶️ www.instagram.com/reel/DRrkbn4...
The Crystal Palace exhibition centre in South London burned down
The stadium within Crystal Palace Park hosted several FA Cup finals 🏆 between 1895 and 1914 and gave rise to Crystal Palace FC 🦅
More in my video #CPFC #skystorians
▶️ www.instagram.com/reel/DRrkbn4...
November 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
On this day, 30 Nov 1936
The Crystal Palace exhibition centre in South London burned down
The stadium within Crystal Palace Park hosted several FA Cup finals 🏆 between 1895 and 1914 and gave rise to Crystal Palace FC 🦅
More in my video #CPFC #skystorians
▶️ www.instagram.com/reel/DRrkbn4...
The Crystal Palace exhibition centre in South London burned down
The stadium within Crystal Palace Park hosted several FA Cup finals 🏆 between 1895 and 1914 and gave rise to Crystal Palace FC 🦅
More in my video #CPFC #skystorians
▶️ www.instagram.com/reel/DRrkbn4...
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Two vacancies have arisen on the editorial team of the Sport in History journal, and the Trustees of the BSSH are looking to make appointments that will begin in January 2026. See below for application details
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/edi...
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/edi...
Editor Vacancies at Sport in History
Welcome to the British Society of Sports History website. Our purpose is to promote the study of the history of sport.
www.sportinhistory.org
October 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Two vacancies have arisen on the editorial team of the Sport in History journal, and the Trustees of the BSSH are looking to make appointments that will begin in January 2026. See below for application details
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/edi...
www.sportinhistory.org/articles/edi...