Eclectic Football Interest
@eclecticfootball.bsky.social
Ernst Happel enthusiast. Connoisseur of football's lost beauty.
📻 Podcast episodes here:
https://youtube.com/@eclecticfootballinterest?si=FKu4GjvuNaHI7EeF
And Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4vpHIy3mjSzOPoea2ptzQk?si=zZCJNvz-ThWl2meAByWK-g
📻 Podcast episodes here:
https://youtube.com/@eclecticfootballinterest?si=FKu4GjvuNaHI7EeF
And Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4vpHIy3mjSzOPoea2ptzQk?si=zZCJNvz-ThWl2meAByWK-g
There may be trouble ahead....
The loveless marriage that was Ernst Happel and Jan Zwartkruis.
#ErnstHappel
#Happel
#Oranje
#WorldCup78
The loveless marriage that was Ernst Happel and Jan Zwartkruis.
#ErnstHappel
#Happel
#Oranje
#WorldCup78
January 25, 2026 at 9:31 PM
There may be trouble ahead....
The loveless marriage that was Ernst Happel and Jan Zwartkruis.
#ErnstHappel
#Happel
#Oranje
#WorldCup78
The loveless marriage that was Ernst Happel and Jan Zwartkruis.
#ErnstHappel
#Happel
#Oranje
#WorldCup78
The unassuming and sublime footballer that was Wim Jansen:
"When I was nineteen, I played in the first team of Feyenoord for the first time. I believe in a friendly match against Indonesia, I live for football and I go wherever that football takes me".
#Feyenoord
"When I was nineteen, I played in the first team of Feyenoord for the first time. I believe in a friendly match against Indonesia, I live for football and I go wherever that football takes me".
#Feyenoord
January 24, 2026 at 10:19 PM
The unassuming and sublime footballer that was Wim Jansen:
"When I was nineteen, I played in the first team of Feyenoord for the first time. I believe in a friendly match against Indonesia, I live for football and I go wherever that football takes me".
#Feyenoord
"When I was nineteen, I played in the first team of Feyenoord for the first time. I believe in a friendly match against Indonesia, I live for football and I go wherever that football takes me".
#Feyenoord
Episode 3 of my podcast below.
This was a really interesting discussion on Johan Cruyff's last year as a player with Feyenoord.
I was joined by Andy Bollen, author of the fantastic book on the subject, Fierce Genius.
#Feyenoord
#JohanCruyff
#Cruyff
youtu.be/cUNpa24Ix2M?...
This was a really interesting discussion on Johan Cruyff's last year as a player with Feyenoord.
I was joined by Andy Bollen, author of the fantastic book on the subject, Fierce Genius.
#Feyenoord
#JohanCruyff
#Cruyff
youtu.be/cUNpa24Ix2M?...
The Football Conversations - Episode 3 - Andy Bollen - Cruyff's year at Feyenoord
YouTube video by Eclectic Football Interest
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Episode 3 of my podcast below.
This was a really interesting discussion on Johan Cruyff's last year as a player with Feyenoord.
I was joined by Andy Bollen, author of the fantastic book on the subject, Fierce Genius.
#Feyenoord
#JohanCruyff
#Cruyff
youtu.be/cUNpa24Ix2M?...
This was a really interesting discussion on Johan Cruyff's last year as a player with Feyenoord.
I was joined by Andy Bollen, author of the fantastic book on the subject, Fierce Genius.
#Feyenoord
#JohanCruyff
#Cruyff
youtu.be/cUNpa24Ix2M?...
Happy Happel and handsome Neeskens in the build up to the 1978 World Cup.
#ErnstHappel
#Happel
#Neeskens
#Oranje
#WorldCup
#ErnstHappel
#Happel
#Neeskens
#Oranje
#WorldCup
January 22, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Happy Happel and handsome Neeskens in the build up to the 1978 World Cup.
#ErnstHappel
#Happel
#Neeskens
#Oranje
#WorldCup
#ErnstHappel
#Happel
#Neeskens
#Oranje
#WorldCup
January 21, 2026 at 9:44 PM
In the ten days that followed Club Brugge's European Cup Final loss to Liverpool at Wembley, Happel took charge of the Netherlands on four occasions before Oranje flew out to Argentina for the World Cup Finals.
Little did he know, his troubles had just begun.
#ErnstHappel
Little did he know, his troubles had just begun.
#ErnstHappel
January 21, 2026 at 8:53 PM
In the ten days that followed Club Brugge's European Cup Final loss to Liverpool at Wembley, Happel took charge of the Netherlands on four occasions before Oranje flew out to Argentina for the World Cup Finals.
Little did he know, his troubles had just begun.
#ErnstHappel
Little did he know, his troubles had just begun.
#ErnstHappel
Episode 2 of my podcast, which featured a conversation with the great @allbluedaze.bsky.social on the subject of the Netherlands at World Cup's 74 + 78.
If you love football history, please like, share, and subscribe!
#Oranje
#Totalfootball
youtu.be/E8rOr4W8Hwk?...
If you love football history, please like, share, and subscribe!
#Oranje
#Totalfootball
youtu.be/E8rOr4W8Hwk?...
The Football Conversations - Episode 2 - Gary Thacker - Cruyff, Michels, Ajax, 74, 78 Total Football
YouTube video by Eclectic Football Interest
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Episode 2 of my podcast, which featured a conversation with the great @allbluedaze.bsky.social on the subject of the Netherlands at World Cup's 74 + 78.
If you love football history, please like, share, and subscribe!
#Oranje
#Totalfootball
youtu.be/E8rOr4W8Hwk?...
If you love football history, please like, share, and subscribe!
#Oranje
#Totalfootball
youtu.be/E8rOr4W8Hwk?...
Reposted by Eclectic Football Interest
@richardcoudrais.bsky.social @brunocolombari.fr @chroniquesbleues.fr @ma2thieu.bsky.social @assememories.bsky.social
The 244th episode of my podcast, 🎙️'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ is on YouTube.
I interview Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas- AS Saint-Étienne in the years (1976-1984) and the Downfall of Roger Rocher Presidency.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV5z...
I interview Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas- AS Saint-Étienne in the years (1976-1984) and the Downfall of Roger Rocher Presidency.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV5z...
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 244 (Dr. Laurent Bellaiche-AS Saint-Étienne (1976-1984))
YouTube video by sp1873
www.youtube.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:32 AM
The great Ernst Happel was as adept with the Ace of Spades and Queen of Hearts as he was with tactics and training.
In his treasured Caffe Ritter, often he would defeat opponents in a more economically challenged position than his own, but would allow them to keep the winnings.
#ErnstHappel
In his treasured Caffe Ritter, often he would defeat opponents in a more economically challenged position than his own, but would allow them to keep the winnings.
#ErnstHappel
January 19, 2026 at 9:16 PM
The great Ernst Happel was as adept with the Ace of Spades and Queen of Hearts as he was with tactics and training.
In his treasured Caffe Ritter, often he would defeat opponents in a more economically challenged position than his own, but would allow them to keep the winnings.
#ErnstHappel
In his treasured Caffe Ritter, often he would defeat opponents in a more economically challenged position than his own, but would allow them to keep the winnings.
#ErnstHappel
January 19, 2026 at 3:57 PM
As I've recently joined, I'm going to start uploading my podcasts from YouTube and Spotify.
Below is my first one from July 2024. It was with Neil Redfearn on managing Leeds and coaching professionally.
I hope you enjoy.
#LUFC
youtu.be/X20H2ythZWg?...
Below is my first one from July 2024. It was with Neil Redfearn on managing Leeds and coaching professionally.
I hope you enjoy.
#LUFC
youtu.be/X20H2ythZWg?...
The Football Conversations - Episode 1 - Neil Redfearn - Life as a football manager
YouTube video by Eclectic Football Interest
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 8:24 AM
As I've recently joined, I'm going to start uploading my podcasts from YouTube and Spotify.
Below is my first one from July 2024. It was with Neil Redfearn on managing Leeds and coaching professionally.
I hope you enjoy.
#LUFC
youtu.be/X20H2ythZWg?...
Below is my first one from July 2024. It was with Neil Redfearn on managing Leeds and coaching professionally.
I hope you enjoy.
#LUFC
youtu.be/X20H2ythZWg?...
Philip Lahm, the footballing Swiss Army Knife, opens the scoring at the 2006 World Cup.
This was a huge moment for Germany post reunification.
What a joy that tournament was. How the hell was it twenty years ago?
#Fifaworldcup
youtu.be/PabsSYHoQ-s?...
This was a huge moment for Germany post reunification.
What a joy that tournament was. How the hell was it twenty years ago?
#Fifaworldcup
youtu.be/PabsSYHoQ-s?...
2006 World Cup Goals (Lahm vs. Costa Rica)
YouTube video by Blaugrana92
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Philip Lahm, the footballing Swiss Army Knife, opens the scoring at the 2006 World Cup.
This was a huge moment for Germany post reunification.
What a joy that tournament was. How the hell was it twenty years ago?
#Fifaworldcup
youtu.be/PabsSYHoQ-s?...
This was a huge moment for Germany post reunification.
What a joy that tournament was. How the hell was it twenty years ago?
#Fifaworldcup
youtu.be/PabsSYHoQ-s?...
Celtic's one summer signing after reaching the UEFA Cup final in 2003....
If you know, you know.
##CelticFC
If you know, you know.
##CelticFC
January 19, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Celtic's one summer signing after reaching the UEFA Cup final in 2003....
If you know, you know.
##CelticFC
If you know, you know.
##CelticFC
"A man with new ideas is a madman, until his ideas triumph."
Once upon a time in Beeston, Leeds. Good things come to those who wait.
#LUFC
Once upon a time in Beeston, Leeds. Good things come to those who wait.
#LUFC
January 19, 2026 at 12:27 AM
"A man with new ideas is a madman, until his ideas triumph."
Once upon a time in Beeston, Leeds. Good things come to those who wait.
#LUFC
Once upon a time in Beeston, Leeds. Good things come to those who wait.
#LUFC
"He has a big advantage. He is as strong as an ox. And bold enough. He doesn't give a shit."
Ernst Happel on his Feyenoord enfent terrible, Willem Van Hanegem.
#Feyenoord
#Holland74
youtu.be/azhsdSfIgr8?...
Ernst Happel on his Feyenoord enfent terrible, Willem Van Hanegem.
#Feyenoord
#Holland74
youtu.be/azhsdSfIgr8?...
Ernst Happel about Willem van Hanegem #WorldCup74
YouTube video by Holland74 🇳🇱 @Netherlands1974
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 12:23 AM
"He has a big advantage. He is as strong as an ox. And bold enough. He doesn't give a shit."
Ernst Happel on his Feyenoord enfent terrible, Willem Van Hanegem.
#Feyenoord
#Holland74
youtu.be/azhsdSfIgr8?...
Ernst Happel on his Feyenoord enfent terrible, Willem Van Hanegem.
#Feyenoord
#Holland74
youtu.be/azhsdSfIgr8?...
When it meant more...
Shoot Magazine, 29th July 1978.
Shoot Magazine, 29th July 1978.
January 19, 2026 at 12:16 AM
When it meant more...
Shoot Magazine, 29th July 1978.
Shoot Magazine, 29th July 1978.
Season 76-77 Andy Gray wins both the young player of the year and the player of the year award in England...
Season 77-78, Andy Gray scores 20 goals for Aston Villa in England's top flight...
Summer 1978, Andy Gray does not make the Scotland World Cup Squad...
#AVFC
#Scotland
Season 77-78, Andy Gray scores 20 goals for Aston Villa in England's top flight...
Summer 1978, Andy Gray does not make the Scotland World Cup Squad...
#AVFC
#Scotland
January 19, 2026 at 12:08 AM
"I am not equipped to manage without Peter Taylor. I am the shop window, and he is the goods in the back."
A rare moment of modesty from the inimitable Brian Clough.
#NFFC
#BrianClough
#Cloughie
A rare moment of modesty from the inimitable Brian Clough.
#NFFC
#BrianClough
#Cloughie
January 18, 2026 at 11:51 PM
"I am not equipped to manage without Peter Taylor. I am the shop window, and he is the goods in the back."
A rare moment of modesty from the inimitable Brian Clough.
#NFFC
#BrianClough
#Cloughie
A rare moment of modesty from the inimitable Brian Clough.
#NFFC
#BrianClough
#Cloughie
A permed Kevin Keegan, Wimbledon ready, July 1978.
January 18, 2026 at 11:47 PM
A permed Kevin Keegan, Wimbledon ready, July 1978.
January 18, 2026 at 11:42 PM
New to Blue Sky, trying to build up a following. Big fan of football history. Host a podcast on the subject and working on some related written projects in the background.
Any football fans out there please follow and I will follow back.
Any football fans out there please follow and I will follow back.
January 15, 2026 at 9:36 PM
New to Blue Sky, trying to build up a following. Big fan of football history. Host a podcast on the subject and working on some related written projects in the background.
Any football fans out there please follow and I will follow back.
Any football fans out there please follow and I will follow back.