We’ve ignored the suitcase from Sepp Blatter bulging with cash and returned to football’s roots to discuss the origins in England, the class system, the rise of the working class and the might Preston North End side of 1888/89 – thought Arsene Wenger did it first with the Invincibles and diet? Well you’d be wrong – it was PNE under William Sudell.

We also look at public (private) schools – click here for the rules of Harrow Football (still played today), transport, technology and the two world wars, plus a rant about VAR.

Gavin Mortimer Links

A History of Football in 100 Objects

Gavin’s latest book, 2SAS

Gavin on X

Ollie Links

Growing Up with Delia Burgess

Ollie on X

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