The History of Real Madrid with Miguel Pereira
Football Travel by Outside Write
Release Date: 03/01/2026
The History of the Fanzine with Daniel Gray
Football Travel by Outside Write
I welcome Daniel Gray onto the podcast to discuss his new book on football fanzines. He covers the history of the fanzine, how this cottage industry often clashed with clubs, and what they tell us about football and society at the time. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant:...
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Groundhopping in Slovenia with Miha Zupan
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My guest is Miha Zupan, and we're looking at groundhopping in Slovenia. Footballing power is distributed throughout this small but stunning Alpine country, so it's perfect for groundhoppers to experience something new and off the beaten track If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A...
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The Legacy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Latin America
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I welcome Dr Pete Watson from the University of Leeds back onto the podcast to discuss the legacy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Latin American sides. Why have Mexico and Colombia not progressed? Is this the worst Brazil side in a century? Why are Argentina so universally disliked? We address these and many other questions. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers...
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Modern Football Through the Lens of Norwich City
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My guest is Robin Ireland, whose book Cutting the Mustard explores how football has evolved in recent decades and its impact on medium-sized clubs like the one he supports, Norwich City. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism ...
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Football in Egypt with Karim Zidan
Football Travel by Outside Write
My guest is Karim Zidan, an investigative sports journalist originally from Egypt. We discuss the country's rich football history, including the combustible rivalry between Al Ahly and Zamalek, the impact of the short-lived ultra movement in Egypt, the international side, and groundhopping in the country. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took...
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Uruguay's Golden Age with Martin da Cruz
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Following his stunning debut, From Beauty to Duty, Martin da Cruz is back with Uruguay, which examines the small Latin American nation's golden age (1918-30). We look at the two epic Olympic triumphs and the first World Cup. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of...
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West Midlands Football Scene
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My guest is Birmingham-born Hijab Shah, whose PhD explores football and radicalism. We look at the big clubs in the region and explore how demographics have influenced West Midlands football, including its multicultural hooligan scene in the 1980s. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The...
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FC United of Manchester
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My guest is George Baker, who's been involved with the FC United of Manchester project since the beginning. We learn about how the club got started as a protest to the Manchester United ownership and how the club has grown since in its own right. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The...
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Cold War Football: A History in Ten Matches
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We're discussing Cold War football today with Alan McDougall and Tony Shaw, who have written a book about the Cold War as told through ten matches. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A...
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Community Football Across the Atlantic: Clapton CFC and New York International
Football Travel by Outside Write
We kick off the next series of the Football Travel by Outside Write podcast with a visit to Clapton Community Football Club in East London, where the club was playing a like-minded side from the US, New York International. I caught up with Bernard Vere, a member of Clapton CFC and Nick Platt from New York International to discuss their clubs' ethos and find out what it means to be a 'community club'. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on and Check out Chris Lee’s...
info_outlineMy guest is Miguel Pereira to discuss his new book, The Greatest, which covers the history of Real Madrid, majoring on some of the lesser-known or misunderstood elements of the club's history.
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Check out Chris Lee’s three books:
· Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World
· The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism
· Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football