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Verona Campione @rickhough.bsky.social · 2d

Outstanding deep dive into the social, political and economic context behind the 84/85 season on @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · Sep 12

This week we have one of the best stories that we’ve covered so far. It’s 1984/85, Diego has landed in Serie A and it’s just about to take over the world. No-one saw Hellas Verona beating them all.

@rickhough.bsky.social is here to tell us how it happened. Wherever you get your pods NOW!

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · Sep 5

There were doubts over Everton’s championship chops in December 1984. Injuries and suspensions mounted & strange points dropped too. What happened in the 1985 is the stuff of legend. Join @garynaylor85.bsky.social @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social for Part 2 of that story.

Wherever you get your pods!

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · Aug 30

We’re back to normal this week and there’s only one place to start our look at 1984/85 as @garynaylor85.bsky.social and @gavinbuckland1.bsky.social begin the story of Everton’s greatest ever season.

Out in all the usual places!

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · Jul 11

🚨SLIDING DOORS🚨

A new counterfactual mini series starts today before we return to normal in August. How different would Italia ‘90 have been had Pumpido saved Omam-Biyik’s header on the opening day? Better, probably

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · Jul 4

And so we reach the end of our trip back to Euro 84. The excellent @aidanwilliams74.bsky.social & Jonathan O’Brien take us through a nervy final, it’s legacy and just how authoritative a performance it was from France & Platini.

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · Jun 24

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Nessun Dorma podcast: a 1980s and 1990s football odyssey

The show about retro football is back with a Homeric series on how the sport evolved at the end of the 20th century

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · Jun 20

The greatest European Championship game of all time? @aidanwilliams74.bsky.social and Jonathan O’Brien run the rule over an incredible night when France and Portugal met in Marseille.

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · Jun 13

🚨New Show! 🚨

Jonathan O’Brien is on this week to talk all things Group 2 at Euro ‘84 as the tournament waved cheerio to the holders, the Iberian two squeezed through and Romania sadly constrained their flair.

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · Jun 7

Is this the greatest tournament group of all time? 23 goals, drama to the very end, the emergence of 3 young talents, a disgrace that derailed the Belgians and, of course, Platini.

@aidanwilliams74.bsky.social guides us through

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · May 30

Part 2 of our Euro ‘84 series is available now in all the usual places as @aidanwilliams74.bsky.social & Rob Smyth wrap up the drama of the qualifiers. Italy’s gap year, Northern Ireland managing to beat West Germany twice and not qualify and Spain needing to beat Malta by 11 clear goals…

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · May 23

Our Euro ‘84 deep dive is underway with the story of the qualifiers that is as dramatic and remarkable as the finals themselves.

@aidanwilliams74.bsky.social joins Rob and Martyn to set the scene…

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Gareth Dace @80s90sspursbooks.bsky.social · May 19

Just giving another plug to my appearance on @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social where I discussed our run to the 1984 UEFA Cup.
Disclaimer - I have no 1st hand memories of that season but researched for my next book project.
Have a listen to get you in the mood!

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Season 1983/84 Episode 5 - Glory, Glory

Podcast Episode · Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast · 25/04/2025 · 1h 19m

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · May 16

🚨Out everywhere now 🚨

If you were young and enjoyed football in the 90s then it’s almost inconceivable that you won’t enjoy this book. And hopefully this conversation about it.

Get stuck in!

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · May 9

My view is that football - and how we consumed it then and now - is not divorced from the wider sporting world. It’s fun to take a wee diversion now and then and I hope it is helpful to the overall context of what we’re trying to provide around the football story

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · May 9

🚨New Show Out Now! 🚨

After we finish off a football season, we like to dip into the wider world of sport. The brilliant David Goldblatt joins us to talk about the LA Olympics in 1984, Carl Lewis, commercialisation & more.

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · May 9

It’s a really enjoyable read. Glad that you enjoyed the show

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Dougie @tdfent.bsky.social · May 9

@nessundormapodcast.bsky.social this was a good listen, I think I’m going to give that book a read too

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · May 2

It is Gary v Mac this week as we round off our look at 1983/84 at Wembley. Questionable Cup Final buildups, George Reilly’s ear, Andy Gray’s goal and a young, exciting team bursting into life are all on the agenda.

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Gareth Dace @80s90sspursbooks.bsky.social · May 1

If you’re looking for something to listen to to get you in the mood I was invited to guest on the brilliant @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social to discuss Spurs’ triumphant run to the 1984 UEFA Cup. Here is the pod dedicated to our most recent European trophy campaign

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Season 1983/84 Episode 5 - Glory, Glory

Podcast Episode · Nessun Dorma Retro Football Podcast · 25/04/2025 · 1h 19m

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · Apr 25

🚨New Show! 🚨

This week, it’s Tottenham’s turn to enjoy European glory in the form of the 1983/84 UEFA Cup. Author Gareth Dace takes us through their campaign, lessons learned, off-field turbulence and on-field sacrifice!

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · Apr 21

A Wembley nightmare, two title-turning days in England & Germany, an R9 masterclass, a filthy goal, a famous own goal and, sadly, Ken Bates

Start every week with 7 stories from the past for only $3.99 a month plus other bonus shows and all the main shows early.

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · Apr 20

Episode 4 of our 1983/84 series takes in Liverpool’s road to Rome and the top of European football once more. @tonyevans92a.bsky.social takes us through the Souness farewell tour, mental strength, Joe Fagan, Roma fans and more.

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Season 1983/84 Episode 4 - I Don't Know What It Is But I Love It

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · Apr 11

This week we move into the boardroom as the brilliant @priceoffootball.bsky.social takes us through Tottenham’s decision to float on the LSE, the impact of Irving Scholar and the growing commercialism that changed football forever

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Nessun Dorma Podcast @nessundormapodcast.bsky.social · Apr 7

This Week. 7 stories from football history that include wild European semi finals, the start of an English goalscoring legend and the FA Cup’s greatest day.

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