Pete Watson
@drpetewatson.bsky.social
Academic focusing on Latin American sport and its interrelation with history, politics and society; cricket coach on the side. Find my book, articles, podcasts etc here: https://linktr.ee/drpetewatson.
How many of the USA cricket team would ICE target I wonder?
February 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM
How many of the USA cricket team would ICE target I wonder?
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Big thanks to @drpetewatson.bsky.social for suggesting the topic. It's an important and timely one and well worth listening to.
February 2, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Big thanks to @drpetewatson.bsky.social for suggesting the topic. It's an important and timely one and well worth listening to.
It was a great pleasure to be on the @footpolpodcast.bsky.social again to discuss various issues involving Latin American and the World Cup, including the FIFA peace prize, The USA armed intervention in Venezuela, Mexico’s hosting of the WC and fears of ICE, fan safety, potential protests etc
Recent headlines have called for a boycott of the US as a 2026 World Cup host.
Our new FootPol episode with @drpetewatson.bsky.social & Roger Magazine digs into the politics behind 2026: visas, borders, Latin America, fan access, and FIFA power. 🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Our new FootPol episode with @drpetewatson.bsky.social & Roger Magazine digs into the politics behind 2026: visas, borders, Latin America, fan access, and FIFA power. 🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 AM
It was a great pleasure to be on the @footpolpodcast.bsky.social again to discuss various issues involving Latin American and the World Cup, including the FIFA peace prize, The USA armed intervention in Venezuela, Mexico’s hosting of the WC and fears of ICE, fan safety, potential protests etc
16350 steps yesterday, over 17500 today. Good start
February 1, 2026 at 3:37 PM
16350 steps yesterday, over 17500 today. Good start
Well that was depressing. No point feeling sorry for myself. Time to take action
January 30, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Well that was depressing. No point feeling sorry for myself. Time to take action
Good podcast record tonight, enjoyed the discussion as well as the research and thought preparing for it too. Very timely one this, think it will be out next week
January 26, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Good podcast record tonight, enjoyed the discussion as well as the research and thought preparing for it too. Very timely one this, think it will be out next week
The unerring knack students have for asking for references to be written urgently during the busiest times of year 😂. Two requests on a Sunday when I’m marking all day
January 25, 2026 at 10:05 AM
The unerring knack students have for asking for references to be written urgently during the busiest times of year 😂. Two requests on a Sunday when I’m marking all day
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Senior figures at top of Fifa and Uefa are “very concerned” about Greenland situation, and feel European football may need united stance - amid awareness itself that 2026 World Cup itself and idea of boycott could become a political football
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
How Trump’s Greenland obsession could spark a World Cup boycott
Gianni Infantino’s cosying up to the US President has left Fifa in an awkward situation, writes Miguel Delaney, with the real prospect of lasting ramifications for the World Cup this summer
www.independent.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Senior figures at top of Fifa and Uefa are “very concerned” about Greenland situation, and feel European football may need united stance - amid awareness itself that 2026 World Cup itself and idea of boycott could become a political football
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
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On the subject of World Cup boycotts, this is a story which ought to be much better known: why African countries decided not to compete for a place at the 1966 tournament. One of Fifa's most shameful moments, which hardly ever gets a mention.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-a...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-a...
How Africa boycotted the 1966 World Cup
The BBC's Piers Edwards explains the little-known story behind the African boycott to the 1966 World Cup, the only World Cup in history to have been snubbed by an entire continent.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:46 AM
On the subject of World Cup boycotts, this is a story which ought to be much better known: why African countries decided not to compete for a place at the 1966 tournament. One of Fifa's most shameful moments, which hardly ever gets a mention.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-a...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-a...
Think we should take back Turnberry.
January 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Think we should take back Turnberry.
Quite like the Sabres kit
January 17, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Quite like the Sabres kit
Great that ITV4 is showing the NHL. Looking forward to this, but shame there’s no EIHL too
January 17, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Great that ITV4 is showing the NHL. Looking forward to this, but shame there’s no EIHL too
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Our next seminar is taking place on January 26th with an exciting panel discussion on the history of Scottish women’s football ft. @fionaskillen.bsky.social, @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social & Karen Fraser on their book ‘A most unsuitable game’
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www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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A most unsuitable game: Reflections on a community celebration of the women’s game in Scotland
www.history.ac.uk
January 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Our next seminar is taking place on January 26th with an exciting panel discussion on the history of Scottish women’s football ft. @fionaskillen.bsky.social, @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social & Karen Fraser on their book ‘A most unsuitable game’
Sign up today ⬇️
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Sign up today ⬇️
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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2025 was a bumper year for the Colombia Calling podcast and we plan on continuing in this rich vein of form.
Tune in on Tuesday and we start broadcasting for 2026.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
Tune in on Tuesday and we start broadcasting for 2026.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
January 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
2025 was a bumper year for the Colombia Calling podcast and we plan on continuing in this rich vein of form.
Tune in on Tuesday and we start broadcasting for 2026.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
Tune in on Tuesday and we start broadcasting for 2026.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
So my Sunday evening hospital scan told me I have two little hernias. No bowel involved so just have to monitor but no real concern
January 11, 2026 at 6:47 PM
So my Sunday evening hospital scan told me I have two little hernias. No bowel involved so just have to monitor but no real concern
interesting to see that a potential postdoctoral candidate I might be supervising would be earning more than me should they gain the award. That seems odd.
January 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM
interesting to see that a potential postdoctoral candidate I might be supervising would be earning more than me should they gain the award. That seems odd.
New Black Crowes album coming out in March. Yes please
(Still quietly wish The Magpie Salute could exist as well)
(Still quietly wish The Magpie Salute could exist as well)
January 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
New Black Crowes album coming out in March. Yes please
(Still quietly wish The Magpie Salute could exist as well)
(Still quietly wish The Magpie Salute could exist as well)
2026 marking underway. Huzzah
January 8, 2026 at 3:41 PM
2026 marking underway. Huzzah
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Such a pleasure to have @drpetewatson.bsky.social on the Palomitas Podcast! We discuss this sensual, sun-drenched comedy featuring stars Penélope Cruz and Maribel Verdú!
Get it wherever podcasts are found 🎧
Get it wherever podcasts are found 🎧
My episode discussing Fernando Trueba’s Oscar winning film Belle Epoque has just come out on @matthewhilborn.bsky.social’s excellent Palomitas podcast; open.spotify.com/episode/6mzm... Do give it a listen, and subscribe, like and share with friends, colleagues and students interested in Spanish film
8. Belle époque (Fernando Trueba, 1992) (with Peter Watson)
open.spotify.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Such a pleasure to have @drpetewatson.bsky.social on the Palomitas Podcast! We discuss this sensual, sun-drenched comedy featuring stars Penélope Cruz and Maribel Verdú!
Get it wherever podcasts are found 🎧
Get it wherever podcasts are found 🎧
My episode discussing Fernando Trueba’s Oscar winning film Belle Epoque has just come out on @matthewhilborn.bsky.social’s excellent Palomitas podcast; open.spotify.com/episode/6mzm... Do give it a listen, and subscribe, like and share with friends, colleagues and students interested in Spanish film
8. Belle époque (Fernando Trueba, 1992) (with Peter Watson)
open.spotify.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:50 PM
My episode discussing Fernando Trueba’s Oscar winning film Belle Epoque has just come out on @matthewhilborn.bsky.social’s excellent Palomitas podcast; open.spotify.com/episode/6mzm... Do give it a listen, and subscribe, like and share with friends, colleagues and students interested in Spanish film
The Jacks drop was poor but not quite as abysmal as TMS made out. Worth remembering the TMS box is composed of famously abysmal (and self -confessed too) fielders in Tufnell and Hartley in particular, with Aggers not far behind in the old fast bowler bracket. Zaltzman might be the best in the box
January 6, 2026 at 10:47 PM
The Jacks drop was poor but not quite as abysmal as TMS made out. Worth remembering the TMS box is composed of famously abysmal (and self -confessed too) fielders in Tufnell and Hartley in particular, with Aggers not far behind in the old fast bowler bracket. Zaltzman might be the best in the box
Always great listening to Raf
Happy New Year! Our latest episode is out, where Raffaele Nicholson of Bournemouth Media School helped us understand what really happened when the FA took over women’s football in 1993. Essential listening, so do like, review, share and subscibe!
🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
January 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Always great listening to Raf
England have had plenty of bad teams before, and bad coaches. This team might be the stupidest or the least game aware I’ve seen. Smith’s monumental blunder joins a long list of stupid cricket under Baz
January 5, 2026 at 8:26 AM
England have had plenty of bad teams before, and bad coaches. This team might be the stupidest or the least game aware I’ve seen. Smith’s monumental blunder joins a long list of stupid cricket under Baz
No one can or will do anything to stop this regime. And they’ve made their targets very clear. Economic, political or military bullying until they get what they want
January 3, 2026 at 6:04 PM
No one can or will do anything to stop this regime. And they’ve made their targets very clear. Economic, political or military bullying until they get what they want
what happens when there is no accountability and someone realises their power is absolute
January 3, 2026 at 11:28 AM
what happens when there is no accountability and someone realises their power is absolute