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.
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
Find out more here -
bit.ly/49SL93e
Find out more here -
bit.ly/49SL93e
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
Find out more here -
bit.ly/49SL93e
Find out more here -
bit.ly/49SL93e
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 -
bit.ly/4b92oQe
at Fratton Park in 1957. Find out more here -
bit.ly/4b92oQe
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 -
bit.ly/4b92oQe
at Fratton Park in 1957. Find out more here -
bit.ly/4b92oQe
‘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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bit.ly/4pD66VM
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 -
bit.ly/4pD66VM
bit.ly/4pD66VM
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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Find out more -
bit.ly/4jvFAfH
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
Find out more -
bit.ly/4jvFAfH
Find out more -
bit.ly/4jvFAfH
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 -
bit.ly/4b1qIDp
bit.ly/4b1qIDp
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 -
bit.ly/4b1qIDp
bit.ly/4b1qIDp
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
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 -
bit.ly/4rtroHQ
bit.ly/4rtroHQ
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 -
bit.ly/4rtroHQ
bit.ly/4rtroHQ
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
If you’re going to listen to anyone about captaincy then who better than @steveperryman.bsky.social
Listen to Part 1 of Steve’s episode - bit.ly/4oMSWWQ
Listen to Part 1 of Steve’s episode - bit.ly/4oMSWWQ
November 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
If you’re going to listen to anyone about captaincy then who better than @steveperryman.bsky.social
Listen to Part 1 of Steve’s episode - bit.ly/4oMSWWQ
Listen to Part 1 of Steve’s episode - bit.ly/4oMSWWQ
Biggest cheer last night was for @judebellinghambr.bsky.social & @adriandurham.bsky.social is a fan. Find out more in Part 2 of Adrian’s episode bit.ly/47EKFOC
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Biggest cheer last night was for @judebellinghambr.bsky.social & @adriandurham.bsky.social is a fan. Find out more in Part 2 of Adrian’s episode bit.ly/47EKFOC
For his first England commentary @adriandurham.bsky.social was served up with Alan Shearer’s only hat-trick for national team vs Luxembourg in 1999. Part 2 of Adrian’s episode out today bit.ly/47EKFOC
November 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
For his first England commentary @adriandurham.bsky.social was served up with Alan Shearer’s only hat-trick for national team vs Luxembourg in 1999. Part 2 of Adrian’s episode out today bit.ly/47EKFOC
Hear how @adriandurham.bsky.social fell in love with the Play-Offs in 1992 after a spectacular Ken Charlery goal xx- bit.ly/488ntrW
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Hear how @adriandurham.bsky.social fell in love with the Play-Offs in 1992 after a spectacular Ken Charlery goal xx- bit.ly/488ntrW
When a cub reporter asked Peterborough United boss Chris Turner whether he could travel on team coach there was only one answer…Find out more with @talksport.com @adriandurham.bsky.social - bit.ly/488ntrW
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
When a cub reporter asked Peterborough United boss Chris Turner whether he could travel on team coach there was only one answer…Find out more with @talksport.com @adriandurham.bsky.social - bit.ly/488ntrW
The bitter disappointment of @officialcpfc.bsky.social relegation in 1992/93 as felt by @timjollylee.bsky.social
Find out more in Part 2 of Tim’s episode bit.ly/3X217lH
Find out more in Part 2 of Tim’s episode bit.ly/3X217lH
October 31, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The bitter disappointment of @officialcpfc.bsky.social relegation in 1992/93 as felt by @timjollylee.bsky.social
Find out more in Part 2 of Tim’s episode bit.ly/3X217lH
Find out more in Part 2 of Tim’s episode bit.ly/3X217lH
With Martin O’Neill heading to @celticfc.bsky.social here’s @timjollylee.bsky.social on O’Neill’s master stroke in 1996 Play-Offs final. Find out more in Part 1 of Tim’s episode bit.ly/3JvilVk
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
With Martin O’Neill heading to @celticfc.bsky.social here’s @timjollylee.bsky.social on O’Neill’s master stroke in 1996 Play-Offs final. Find out more in Part 1 of Tim’s episode bit.ly/3JvilVk
Find out which players @timjollylee.bsky.social impressed in his first @officialcpfc.bsky.social match in November 1994 in Part 1 of Tim’s episode - bit.ly/3JvilVk
October 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Find out which players @timjollylee.bsky.social impressed in his first @officialcpfc.bsky.social match in November 1994 in Part 1 of Tim’s episode - bit.ly/3JvilVk
Jean-Marc Bosman had a massive impact on football & there was only one journalist with him when the ruling was made public. Find out more from Graham Hunter in Part 2 of his episode bit.ly/48J0ogs
October 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Jean-Marc Bosman had a massive impact on football & there was only one journalist with him when the ruling was made public. Find out more from Graham Hunter in Part 2 of his episode bit.ly/48J0ogs