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Sports Writing Masterclass: John Greechan on getting close to the story


John Greechan's top tip - get as close to the story as possible (featuring Maradona and a trip to Buenos Aires)


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 December 4, 2023  9m
 
 

John Greechan: Revolution - Ange Postecoglou: The Man, The Methods and The Mastery


Welcome to the second episode in the new season of Between the Lines. This is Martin's chat with John Greechan on his excellent new Ange Postecoglou biography.

As always, we discuss process and explore John's research trip to Melbourne earlier this year.

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 November 30, 2023  38m
 
 

Andriy Shevchenko and the Making of My Life, My Football


To celebrate the publication of Andriy Shevchenko's autobiography, My Life, My Football, we break down the story behind the book: why it took three years for the English language edition to reach bookstores, the significance of the war in Ukraine, what matters most to an elite footballer like Shevchenko when he tells his story, and what happens when you get two world-class strikers in the same room...


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 November 23, 2023  34m
 
 

Arrigo Sacchi And The Making Of The Immortals


In this episode, Neil and Martin talk to Mark Palmer, the translator of The Immortals, Arrigo Sacchi’s memoir of Milan’s 1988-89 season, which ended with the first of two back-to-back European Cup triumphs for the great team of Baresi, Maldini, Rijkaard, Gullit and Van Basten.

The Immortals brings to life the training diaries of Sacchi and captures in time one of the greatest club teams in football history...


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 November 22, 2021  24m
 
 

Daniel Gray: Snapshot


Daniel Gray: Snapshot


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 December 3, 2020  26m
 
 

Ben Reiter: The Edge


Returning to Between the Lines is Ben Reiter, author of Astroball, to talk about how the story he reported took a shocking turn - and how he went after it in a brilliant new six-part podcast, The Edge.The incredible rise of the Houston Astros from t...


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 November 26, 2020  23m
 
 

Henry Winter: Wild Swimming with Nigel Pearson


Henry Winter: Wild Swimming with Nigel Pearson


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 November 19, 2020  23m
 
 

Sebastian Moffett: Japanese Rules


Sebastian Moffett: Japanese Rules


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 November 11, 2020  28m
 
 

Mutiny at Hearts - The Story Behind Our Spotify Original


Mutiny at Hearts - The Story Behind Our Spotify Original


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 November 5, 2020  19m
 
 

Oliver Kay: Forever Young - The Story of Adrian Doherty, Football's Lost Genius


Oliver Kay: Forever Young - The Story of Adrian Doherty, Football's Lost Genius


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 October 29, 2020  1h0m