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Richard Foster

@rcfoster.bsky.social

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Host of ‘It Started With a Kick’ podcast, writer for @Guardian and others. Written a few books and 7th Heaven quizmaster.

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · May 23

The 2025 FA Cup Final : a momentous victory for @officialcpfc.bsky.social when unadulterated joy for those at Wembley was mixed with a poignant sense of loss for those who couldn’t be there - bit.ly/3Si2BWF #cpfc #facupfinal

FA Cup 17th May 2025 / It Started With a Kick – Episode 57

Forgive my indulgence but this week I had to write about Palace’s FA Cup victory, so here you go.. Wembley Shook and it was Beautiful – What Palace’s FA Cup victory means. Its status ha…

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 2d

Who remembers Club Call? Well @gidcoe.bsky.social dies as he worked for them in early 1990s. Listen to part 2 of Gideon’s episode - bit.ly/3KzKmLV

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 3d

Hear who @gidcoe.bsky.social chooses as greatest player he has ever seen - Messi or Gascoigne
Listen to Part 1 of Gideon’s episode - bit.ly/4o96gUF

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 3d

That would be great and will certainly approach him as I know he’s a big Man City fan.
NB it’s Marc not Mark.

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 4d

We’re still waiting to find out how ‘Cookie’ in the foreground started watching Spurs but might be something to do with colouring

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 4d

Hear how @gidcoe.bsky.social plumped for @tottenhamhotspur.com after watching Glenn Hoddle on the Big Match. Learn more in Part 1 of Gid’s episode - bit.ly/4o96gUF

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 6d

Don’t meet you heroes, especially when they are about to be sacked as Robin Bailey did with @norwichcity manager Ken Brown. Find out more in Part 2 of Robin’s episode - bit.ly/4nxlSl3

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 9d

From William McGregor to Dean Henderson via Jason Puncheon. 20 years of the HF & role of ultras @officialcpfc.bsky.social

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‘Unbeatable unity’: the Holmesdale Fanatics on art and activism at Crystal Palace

The ultras are celebrating 20 years of bringing tifos, noise and passion to the terraces at Selhurst Park

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 9d

For all @canaries.co.uk fans gearing up for Old Farm derby on Sunday, Robin Bailey reminisces about the 1979/80 goal of the season from Justin Fashanu. Hear more in Part 2 of Robin’s episode - bit.ly/4nxlSl3

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 10d

Who remembers when @canaries.co.uk were riding high in 1st Premier League season? Robin Bailey does in Part 1 of his episode - bit.ly/4ntKYBl

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 15d

Hear how @sethb45.bsky.social got a helping hand from Neil Warnock on a @sheffieldunitedfc.bsky.social pre-season tour. Find out more here - bit.ly/4pEmkiN

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 16d

When @sethb45.bsky.social was given a lift by a horse racing legend. Find out more in Part 2 of Seth’s episode - bit.ly/4pEmkiN

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 17d

Listen to @sethb45.bsky.social on the joys of the football heaven phone-in in Part 1 of his episode -
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 18d

How @sethb45.bsky.social only remembered John Burridge’s handstands from his first match @sheffieldunitedfc.bsky.social vs @barnsleyfc.bsky.social in 1985. Find out more in Part 1 of Seth’s episode - bit.ly/3KePNj7

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 19d

26 years ago Mark Halsey refereed 3rd tier Play-Offs final. Both @mancity.com & @gillinghamfc.bsky.social fans will never forget. Find out more in Part 2 of Mark’s episode - bit.ly/3It9mDF

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 23d

When training with Bolton, Mark Halsey would get the call from Sam Allardyce to explain certain refereeing decisions, find out more in Part 2 of Mark’s episode -
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 24d

Ex-ref Mark Halsey had a surprise guest in his first Football League match in August 1996 when @officialbha.bsky.social met @chesterfc.bsky.social Find out more in Part 1 of Mark’s episode -
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks for your kind comments Adam and looking forward to getting you on the show soon.

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 25d

Did you know that ex-ref Mark Halsey was on the books of @tottenhamhotspur.com as a schoolboy. Find out more in Part 1 of Mark’s episode - bit.ly/4n7IKax

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 26d

Tail wagging the dog is how @martincloake.bsky.social describes relationship between tv and football. Find out more in Part 2 of Martin’s episode - bit.ly/41JA5Cv

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 29d

Question for @tottenhamhotspur.com fans. Do you prefer White Hart Lane to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium? @martincloake.bsky.social chooses the latter. Find out more in Part 2 of Martin’s episode - bit.ly/41JA5Cv

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · Sep 11

A week after Daniel Levy’s exit from @tottehotspur.com by sheer coincidence @martincloake.bsky.social suggests some club owners don’t get things right. Find out more here - bit.ly/41JA5Cv

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · Sep 10

‘Never meet your heroes’ they say, @martincloake.bsky.social disagrees, find out why in Part 1 of his episode - bit.ly/4nmDSho

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · Sep 9

Agreed, there are often a few twists and turns. I didn’t have much choice as my elder brother ‘guided’ me to Selhurst Park with no alternative on offer.

Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · Sep 9

How @martincloake.bsky.social almost became a @qpr.co.uk fan before plumping for @tottenhamhotspur.com Hear more of Martin’s story in Part 1 of his episode -
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · Sep 5

‘We’ve got our club back’ is how @tufc.bsky.social fans after just missing out on promotion on final day of last season. Find out more in Part 2 of @jimproudfoot.bsky.social episode - bit.ly/41DUPvr