Richard Foster
@rcfoster.bsky.social
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
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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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
As a Spurs fan, going to Highbury for your first proper match is an interesting choice. Find out how it happened to @adampowley.bsky.social
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Adam Powley - Part 2
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February 13, 2026 at 12:43 PM
As a Spurs fan, going to Highbury for your first proper match is an interesting choice. Find out how it happened to @adampowley.bsky.social
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As Thomas Frank departs it’s apt that this week’s episode features Spurs fan and writer @adampowley.bsky.social whose first game was at, of all places, Highbury. Find out more here - bit.ly/3Mcm0sJ
Adam Powley - Part 1
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February 11, 2026 at 10:45 AM
As Thomas Frank departs it’s apt that this week’s episode features Spurs fan and writer @adampowley.bsky.social whose first game was at, of all places, Highbury. Find out more here - bit.ly/3Mcm0sJ
As an Arsenal fan, White Hart Lane is an interesting place for your first match. But Mike Bovill has a pretty good excuse as it featured a certain Diego Maradona, find out more here - bit.ly/4byBeTc
February 4, 2026 at 4:48 PM
As an Arsenal fan, White Hart Lane is an interesting place for your first match. But Mike Bovill has a pretty good excuse as it featured a certain Diego Maradona, find out more here - bit.ly/4byBeTc
When Scotland set off for 1978 World Cup there was much optimism that they would ‘shake them up’ but as 6-year-old @jnorthcroft.bsky.social documented it didn’t last too long
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January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
When Scotland set off for 1978 World Cup there was much optimism that they would ‘shake them up’ but as 6-year-old @jnorthcroft.bsky.social documented it didn’t last too long
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On his father’s shoulders, was how commentator Ian Darke took in his first match to see @portsmouthfc.bsky.social
at Fratton Park in 1957. Find out more here -
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at Fratton Park in 1957. Find out more here -
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January 20, 2026 at 7:24 PM
On his father’s shoulders, was how commentator Ian Darke took in his first match to see @portsmouthfc.bsky.social
at Fratton Park in 1957. Find out more here -
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at Fratton Park in 1957. Find out more here -
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‘It’s up for grabs now’. Where were you when this happened? Find out where @jonspurling.bsky.social was (spoiler he wasn’t at Anfield) here - bit.ly/4b29g1W
January 15, 2026 at 5:50 PM
‘It’s up for grabs now’. Where were you when this happened? Find out where @jonspurling.bsky.social was (spoiler he wasn’t at Anfield) here - bit.ly/4b29g1W
How many people had Pele in the crowd at their first match? Well @jonspurling.bsky.social did and he saw @astonvillafc.bsky.social win Division 1 & @arsefc.bsky.social secure European football. Find out more -
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January 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM
How many people had Pele in the crowd at their first match? Well @jonspurling.bsky.social did and he saw @astonvillafc.bsky.social win Division 1 & @arsefc.bsky.social secure European football. Find out more -
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Yesterday’s @theguardian.com
piece on @officialcpfc.bsky.social loss to @macclesfieldfc.bsky.social
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piece on @officialcpfc.bsky.social loss to @macclesfieldfc.bsky.social
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Losing is horrible but even us Crystal Palace fans smiled for Macclesfield
We can relate to the struggles their club has experienced in recent years so can only wish them well in the FA Cup
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January 13, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Yesterday’s @theguardian.com
piece on @officialcpfc.bsky.social loss to @macclesfieldfc.bsky.social
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piece on @officialcpfc.bsky.social loss to @macclesfieldfc.bsky.social
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This week’s guest is @danohagan.bsky.social whose first commentary game was via mobile phone at Wembley for @grimsbytown.bsky.social victory in 1998 Auto Windscreens Final
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January 8, 2026 at 4:23 PM
This week’s guest is @danohagan.bsky.social whose first commentary game was via mobile phone at Wembley for @grimsbytown.bsky.social victory in 1998 Auto Windscreens Final
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Here’s Patrick Rodgers on his journey in search of football’s soul around Europe - bit.ly/4bcIZxI
Patrick Rodgers - Part 2
Patrick Rodgers joins Richard Foster to talk to him about his early football experiences.
"It Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and
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January 2, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Here’s Patrick Rodgers on his journey in search of football’s soul around Europe - bit.ly/4bcIZxI
An unusual guest on the pod this week in that he does not support a specific club, here’s Part 1 of Patrick Rodgers’ episode - bit.ly/4beHpLL
Patrick Rodgers - Part 1
Patrick Rodgers joins Richard Foster to talk to him about his early football experiences.
"It Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and
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December 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
An unusual guest on the pod this week in that he does not support a specific club, here’s Part 1 of Patrick Rodgers’ episode - bit.ly/4beHpLL
Lo, a top-flight Boxing Day fixture 41 years ago which was @kevinhatchard.bsky.social first match. Part 2 of Kevin’s episode out today - bit.ly/3MRlwZ0
December 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Lo, a top-flight Boxing Day fixture 41 years ago which was @kevinhatchard.bsky.social first match. Part 2 of Kevin’s episode out today - bit.ly/3MRlwZ0
Here’s a beaming @kevinhatchard.bsky.social with the programme from his first match @lfcr.bsky.social 1 @leicestercitybr.bsky.social 2 Boxing Day 1984. Find out more -
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December 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Here’s a beaming @kevinhatchard.bsky.social with the programme from his first match @lfcr.bsky.social 1 @leicestercitybr.bsky.social 2 Boxing Day 1984. Find out more -
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So with Afcon kicking off this weekend here’s a quiz to test your knowledge -
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Football quiz: how much do you know about the Africa Cup of Nations?
Morocco are the hosts and favourites for this year’s Afcon. How well do you remember previous tournaments?
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December 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
So with Afcon kicking off this weekend here’s a quiz to test your knowledge -
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At @raecomm.bsky.social first match @afc.co.uk the programme was looking forward to 1974 World Cup. Little did 6-year-old Derek know he would be going to so many World Cups as a commentator. Find out more about his journey - bit.ly/3MFYzIc
December 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
At @raecomm.bsky.social first match @afc.co.uk the programme was looking forward to 1974 World Cup. Little did 6-year-old Derek know he would be going to so many World Cups as a commentator. Find out more about his journey - bit.ly/3MFYzIc
December 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
So a few hours from Wear-Tyne, here’s Joe Morrison on working at @nufctrust.bsky.social with late, great Bobby Robson - bit.ly/4rGowaB
Joe Morrison - Part 1
Football Broadcaster Joe Morrison joins Richard Foster to talk through his early football memories.
"It Started With a Kick” features an array of high profil
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December 14, 2025 at 9:22 AM
So a few hours from Wear-Tyne, here’s Joe Morrison on working at @nufctrust.bsky.social with late, great Bobby Robson - bit.ly/4rGowaB
As Tyne Wear derby approaches here’s Joe Morrison on delights of working with Bobby Robson @newcastleunited.com Find out more in Part 1 of his episode - bit.ly/4rGowaB
Joe Morrison - Part 1
Football Broadcaster Joe Morrison joins Richard Foster to talk through his early football memories.
"Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile f
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December 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
As Tyne Wear derby approaches here’s Joe Morrison on delights of working with Bobby Robson @newcastleunited.com Find out more in Part 1 of his episode - bit.ly/4rGowaB
On World Cup draw day here’s Semra Hunter at the European qualification draw. Who needs Trump? Listen to Part 1 of Semra’s episode - bit.ly/3Y00rh4
December 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
On World Cup draw day here’s Semra Hunter at the European qualification draw. Who needs Trump? Listen to Part 1 of Semra’s episode - bit.ly/3Y00rh4
Just imagine if your first ever match was a World Cup Final? That’s what happened to Semra Hunter in 1999 when @uswnt.ussoccer.com beat China
Find out more in Part 1 of her episode - bit.ly/3Y00rh4
Find out more in Part 1 of her episode - bit.ly/3Y00rh4
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Just imagine if your first ever match was a World Cup Final? That’s what happened to Semra Hunter in 1999 when @uswnt.ussoccer.com beat China
Find out more in Part 1 of her episode - bit.ly/3Y00rh4
Find out more in Part 1 of her episode - bit.ly/3Y00rh4
When @mfc.co.uk won League Cup in 2004, there were a couple of slices of fortune. Find out more with @stevecrossman.bsky.social in Part 2 of his episode -
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November 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
When @mfc.co.uk won League Cup in 2004, there were a couple of slices of fortune. Find out more with @stevecrossman.bsky.social in Part 2 of his episode -
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The only Premier League club to be relegated because of a points deduction are @mfc.co.uk as @stevecrossman.bsky.social remembers with some pain here -
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Steve Crossman - Part 2
5Live's Steve Crossman joins Richard Foster to talk through his early football memories.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The only Premier League club to be relegated because of a points deduction are @mfc.co.uk as @stevecrossman.bsky.social remembers with some pain here -
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Did you know that @mfc.co.uk almost became ‘Sporting Middlesbrough’? Listen to @stevecrossman.bsky.social to find out more - bit.ly/49F19Yj
November 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Did you know that @mfc.co.uk almost became ‘Sporting Middlesbrough’? Listen to @stevecrossman.bsky.social to find out more - bit.ly/49F19Yj
What’s the most important minute in the game? Find out with @steveperryman.bsky.social in Part 2 of his episode - bit.ly/4o69s2T
November 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
What’s the most important minute in the game? Find out with @steveperryman.bsky.social in Part 2 of his episode - bit.ly/4o69s2T
After @steveperryman.bsky.social scored 2 cracking goals to help @tottenhamhotspur.com beat @acmilanofficial.bsky.social in 1972 UEFA Cup semi, find out what club doctor told him. More brilliant stories from Steve here - bit.ly/4o69s2T
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
After @steveperryman.bsky.social scored 2 cracking goals to help @tottenhamhotspur.com beat @acmilanofficial.bsky.social in 1972 UEFA Cup semi, find out what club doctor told him. More brilliant stories from Steve here - bit.ly/4o69s2T