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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 6d

Irons ⚒️

Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 6d

My good friend Andrew Jenkin & I are pleased to announce our inaugural full episode of the podcast.
We’re so lucky to be joined by Andy Payne of @hammersunited.bsky.social & @whuisc.bsky.social to talk about his work with the Fan advisory board & protests against the owners.

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · 7d

International Football History Conference 2026 - CALL FOR PAPERS! Further information at the below link and via @garyjames.bsky.social - gjfootballarchive.com/2025/10/02/i... #sportshistory

International Football History Conference 2026

The call for papers/presentations has been released for the 2026 International Football History Conference (#Footycon26). If you are interested in attending or presenting the details are here: Inte…

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 7d

A day late (I apologise), but back in 2023, I published a month-long series to celebrate #blackhistorymonth by sharing a daily blog post on black players from West Ham’s past, which I’m resharing for this year.

Up first is Brian Deane

maxportmanhistorian.blogspot.com/2023/10/blac...

Black History Month Players: Brian Deane

As October is Black History Month in the UK, I will spend this month publishing threads on X (formerly Twitter) on certain players who have...

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 7d

We’re hoping to release it tomorrow Nil 🙂 we’ve also managed to bag a pretty impressive guest too for our first episode 🙂

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 9d

It was!

Interested to seeing what Nuno can do after last night’s draw. Watching it tonight, but heard our second half performance saw us get better as the half went on

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 9d

Proper chuffed to be launch a new podcast series on my beloved West Ham United with my good mate & fellow hammer Andrew Jenkin which is now available on all podcast platforms!

Enjoy this short intro episode where we tell you what we’re hoping to do going forward ⬇️

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What is the West Ham Syndrome? Introduction to the podcast.

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BSSH @bssh.bsky.social · 9d

Sporting Heritage are staging an event for delegates from the Sports History and Sports Heritage fields at the Heritage Quay in Huddersfield on February 5th 2026, 10 am-4 pm.

Tickets for the event can be reserved here..
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sports-his...

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 9d

Great to have been involved in this event last night at @ihr.bsky.social and very much a ‘pinch-me’ moment for me personally to be included in the photo below with so many legends of Sports History!

International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations to @icshc.bsky.social Emeritus Professor Richard Holt on the official launch of 'Sport and the British - A Modern History' (second edition) at the Institute of Historical Research, Senate House, University of London, @bssh.bsky.social. Pictures by ICSHC James Panter. #sportshistory

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 12d

That it is!

I fear we’re in a long, dark season with how poor everything around the club from the top down seems to be

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 12d

I’ll be honest, I’m sad for Graham Potter as with a proper board backing him and a proper vision for the club, he’d have been a great manager to oversee a “project” like he did at Brighton.

Not envying whoever takes over as West Ham manager next…

The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 12d

Graham Potter has been sacked by West Ham United after winning only six of his 25 games in charge.

Graham Potter sacked by West Ham after eight months in charge

Potter only won six of his 25 games with the club.

www.nytimes.com

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FootyCon @footycon.bsky.social · 13d

We’re excited to announce that the location for #FootyCon26 is…

LONDON!!

Join us at Fulham FC’s Craven Cottage on the 12th & 13th of June 2026 for the latest edition of our annual conference to enjoy lots of great people talk about Football of all codes from multiple backgrounds

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 13d

If you love a bit of Sports History or have read/
used the book at some point in your work, feel free to sign up in the link of the above post!!

We look forward to having you join us on Monday if you can make it ☺️

Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 13d

Crazy that 80 people have taken out of their Monday nights to be part of this event that I’m honoured to have co-organised with @rafnicholson.bsky.social and Amanda Callan-Spenn (Not on Bluesky) to celebrate Richard Holt’s Sport & The British.

Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 13d

Only THREE DAYS left until our amazing event at @ihr.bsky.social that has seen OVER 80... that's right... 80 people sign up so far!

If you want to be a part of this event on Monday, sign up via the link below by SUNDAY 6pm

www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Rewriting Sport and the British

www.history.ac.uk

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 14d

I must say that as a West Ham fan, I’m slightly upset that we lost Mukasa from the academy as he’d have been a great addition to our midfield over the next couple of years.

But all credit to him for his amazing performance last night for City. Let’s hope he goes onto great things 🙌

Manchester City @mancity.com · 15d

Divine Mukasa. 18. Senior debut. Instant impact. 🅰️

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 14d

Really excited to share with you that we’re close to announcing next year’s location for #FootyCon26 and returning for a 3rd time as co-organiser with @garyjames.bsky.social

If you want to have a guess, feel free to do so in the original post below ⬇️

FootyCon @footycon.bsky.social · 14d

We’re very excited to announce the location for #FootyCon26 in the next few days!!

We won’t tell you just yet… but feel free to have a guess to where we might end up!

The only hint we’ll give you is the answer is in our new logo.

Post your guesses in the comments ⬇️

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 17d

In addition to a new episode of the @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social being available, we’re also excited to let people know that we’ve got a record crowd for a @bssh.bsky.social event at @ihr.bsky.social and we’re looking to get a even bigger crowd still!

Sign up via the link below to join us ⬇️

Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 17d

Sign up before 6pm THIS SUNDAY to be part of an amazing event celebrating a legendary book via the link below ⬇️

www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Rewriting Sport and the British

www.history.ac.uk

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 24d

We’re only TWO WEEKS away from this wonderful event at @ihr.bsky.social celebrating Richard Holt’s revised edition of ‘Sport & the British’, a book once called “the bible of British Sports History”!!

Sign up to be there in-person or online via the link ⬇️

www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Rewriting Sport and the British

www.history.ac.uk

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 29d

We’re 2 and a half weeks away from this great event at @ihr.bsky.social
celebrating Richard Holt’s revised edition of his seminal book ‘Sport & the British’ on September 29th.

Sign up to join us online or in-person by clicking the link below ⬇️

www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Rewriting Sport and the British

www.history.ac.uk

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · Sep 5

As lovers of all things sporting history and sporting heritage, we’re looking forward to seeing all the great work and pieces of sporting heritage that appear on #NSHD2025!!

Make sure to share your favourite pieces of sporting heritage in the 30th & don’t forget the hashtag!!

Sporting Heritage CIC @sportingheritage.bsky.social · Sep 5

🎉 Celebrate National Sporting Heritage Day on September 30th! 🎉 Share your events and activities with us using #NSHD2025. Let's inspire and connect through our love of sport & heritage!

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · Sep 4

We're thrilled to announce the release of the revised edition of Richard Holt's iconic book 'Sport and the British' by @oxfordunipress.bsky.social

A must-have for sports historians for over 35 years, Holt's book has been called “The bible of Sports History”.

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · Sep 1

I mean I’m sorry for the result yesterday. But it was the right decision to keep the likes of Salah quiet.

No one could’ve saved that free kick though. Out of the Declan rice school of world class free kicks that 😂

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 31

Oh you’ve said it now 😂

But thanks! Looking forward to seeing your game in a minute

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 31

It is now! Those final 15 minutes were brilliant 😅

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Sport in History @sportinhistory.bsky.social · Aug 25

After our recent arrival here on Bluesky, we’ve continued our expansion of our online presence by joining LinkedIn!

If you are on LinkedIn, please feel free to follow us on there via the link below ⬇️

Likewise, please feel free to share this news where you can!!

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Sport in History Journal | LinkedIn

Sport in History Journal | Publishing original, archive-based research, historiographical reviews and debates on sport history. | The Sport in History Journal is the official journal of the British So...

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