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Welcome to "By Far The Greatest Team," the ultimate football history podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey through the annals of the beautiful game. If you've ever found yourself engaged in passionate debates about the greatest football team of all time, this podcast is your go-to destination.
Hosted by die-hard football fans, this podcast dives headfirst into the timeless question that has sparked countless conversations in pubs, living rooms, and stadiums around the world: Who truly deserves the title of the greatest football team ever? From the storied legends that have etched their names in the sport's history to the unsung heroes whose feats have been overshadowed by time, "By Far The Greatest Team" leaves no stone unturned in its quest to uncover football's most remarkable teams.
Each episode is a thrilling exploration of football's rich tapestry, as the hosts dissect the defining moments, tactical innovations, and cultural impacts that have shaped the game into what we know and love today. Whether you're a fan of the classic powerhouses or have a soft spot for the underdogs that defied the odds, this podcast caters to every football palate.
What sets "By Far The Greatest Team" apart is its unique ranking system that measures greatness on multiple levels. Teams aren't just pitted against each other in a straightforward manner; they're evaluated against a spectrum of greatness, ranging from All Time Greatness that transcends eras, to Blinkered Greatness that's tied to specific contexts. The hosts skillfully navigate the intricacies of this ranking, providing listeners with a fresh perspective on how to assess football greatness.
Whether you're a seasoned football aficionado or just starting to explore the sport's captivating history, "By Far The Greatest Team" promises to ignite your passion for football's past, present, and future. So join us as we relive the exhilarating highs, heart-wrenching lows, and everything in between that has made football the global phenomenon it is today. Get ready to settle the greatest debate in football history, one episode at a time.
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Italy 1982 – Redemption, Rossi, and the Rebirth of a Nation Summary In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney revisit Italy’s unforgettable 1982 World Cup triumph — a story of struggle, scandal, and ultimate redemption. From a stuttering group stage and a nation divided, to Paolo Rossi’s remarkable resurgence and Marco Tardelli’s iconic goal celebration, this is the tale of how Enzo Bearzot’s Azzurri turned adversity into glory. The hosts explore how Italy’s vi...
Brazil 1982: The Day the Music Died What if the greatest football team of all time never actually won? Brazil’s 1982 side dazzled the world with artistry and flair — only to fall at the hands of Italy. Four decades on, we ask: can beauty alone define greatness, or does history only remember winners? Summary In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney revisit one of football’s most beloved yet heartbreaking stories — Brazil at the 1982 World Cup. Under the g...
Peru 1975–1978: The Red Sash of Glory How did Peru’s golden generation of the 1970s capture the imagination of world football—and why does their story still feel unfinished? Summary In this episode, Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney explore the remarkable rise of Peru’s national team during their golden era of the 1970s. From Copa América glory in 1975 to memorable World Cup campaigns in 1970 and 1978, the conversation examines how a small South American nation briefly stood among the world’s elit...
Aston Villa 1987–1990: Graham Taylor’s Revival of a Sleeping Giant How did Graham Taylor transform Aston Villa from second-tier strugglers into a competitive First Division force in just a few seasons? Episode Summary In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by lifelong Villa fan Stuart Murray to celebrate Graham Taylor’s impact at Aston Villa between 1987 and 1990. Taking charge after Villa’s relegation, Taylor rebuilt the club with a mix of ...
Derby County 2007–2008 & Friends: The Art of Failure What happens when a Premier League season becomes a nightmare—and how do other clubs’ struggles help us understand the fine margins between survival and disaster? Summary In this episode, Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney and joined by regular Phil Craig to revisit one of the most infamous campaigns in Premier League history: Derby County’s disastrous 2007–08 season. With just one win all year, the Rams set unwanted records as they slid back...
Derby County 1970–1973: Brian Clough’s Rams Rise to Glory How did Brian Clough transform Derby County from also-rans into champions of England in just three seasons? Summary In this episode, Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney revisit the rise of Derby County under the charismatic and controversial Brian Clough. They explore how Clough, alongside Peter Taylor, transformed Derby from a middling side into league champions, guided by smart recruitment, ruthless man-management, and fearless ambition. Th...
Castel di Sangro 1995–1998: The Miracle of Serie B How did a tiny mountain village of 5,000 people produce one of the most incredible underdog stories in football history? Episode Summary In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney tell the astonishing story of Castel di Sangro, the little Italian club that climbed from obscurity to reach Serie B in the mid-1990s. Founded decades earlier by a village priest to bring the community together, Castel di Sangro ...
Crystal Palace 1987–1991: Coppell, Wright & Bright, and the Cup Final Run How did Steve Coppell’s Crystal Palace rise from the Second Division to the 1990 FA Cup final and create one of the most iconic strike partnerships in English football? Episode Summary In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by London regular Stuart Burgess to revisit the brilliance of Crystal Palace between 1987 and 1991. Guided by Steve Coppell, Palace rebuilt wit...
Germany 2006: Klinsmann, Culture & the World Cup That Changed a Nation How did Jürgen Klinsmann transform Germany’s football philosophy, unite a country, and lay the foundations for World Cup glory in 2014? Episode Summary In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney kick off Season 4 by revisiting one of the most transformative tournaments in modern football history: Germany at the 2006 World Cup. With the nation in crisis after years of decline, Klinsm...
By Far The Greatest Team – Season 3 Finale: Promotion, Relegation... or Redemption? After almost 40 teams, countless debates, and one mighty spreadsheet of footballing history, Graham and Jamie return to the boardroom of greatness for the Season 3 Finale — and this time, they’re not alone. Joined by returning favourites Phil Craig and Declan Clark, the team reopens the case files on every single squad ranked this season. From the peaks of Real Madrid 1954–60 and Santos 1960–65, to cult curios...
England 1990: Gazza, Penalties & the World Cup That Changed English Football Was Italia ’90 the true turning point for English football culture — and how did England’s semi-final run reshape the game at home? Episode Summary In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by former FA PR head Steve Double, who spent six unforgettable weeks inside the England camp during Italia ’90. From the cagey opener against Ireland to the emotional rollercoas...
Charlton Athletic 1998–2006: Alan Curbishley’s Era of Stability and Success How did Alan Curbishley turn Charlton Athletic into one of the Premier League’s most stable and respected clubs of the late 1990s and early 2000s? Episode Summary In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by London specialist Stuart Burgess to revisit the Alan Curbishley years at Charlton Athletic (1998–2006). The story begins with the legendary 1998 playoff final at We...
Chelsea 1998–2000: Zola, Vialli & the Glamour Before Abramovich How did Chelsea become the most glamorous club in England at the turn of the millennium, long before Roman Abramovich arrived? Episode Summary In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by lifelong Chelsea fan Lyndon Baldock to revisit the late-1990s Chelsea revolution — a golden era of flair, glamour, and continental stardust. Under Ken Bates’ leadership and the trailblazing ap...
No New Episode This Week – But We’re Not Done Yet! Graham and Jamie are missing in action — ambushed by the day job and temporarily subbed off by the work/life gods. So, sadly, no new episode this week. But don’t worry — By Far The Greatest Team returns next Thursday, 22nd May, for the big Season 3 run-in, featuring: Gianluca Vialli’s silverware-stacking ChelseaCurbishley’s flying Charlton AthleticSteve Double on England at Italia ’90Our end-of-season Greatness Promotion & Relegation Spec...
Newcastle United 1992–1998: Keegan’s Entertainers and the Premier League Dream How did Kevin Keegan transform Newcastle United from relegation candidates into “The Entertainers” and genuine Premier League title contenders? Episode Summary In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by lifelong Geordie Simon Brunskill to relive the extraordinary Newcastle United era of 1992–1998. When Keegan returned to St James’ Park in 1992, Newcastle were stari...
Santos 1960–1966: Pelé, Lula & the Team That Ruled the World How did Santos, led by Pelé, dominate Brazil, conquer the world, and redefine football in the 1960s? Episode Summary In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney revisit the golden age of Santos FC from 1960 to 1966 — a period when a club from coastal Brazil became the most feared and celebrated team on the planet. At the centre was Pelé, who joined Santos as a teenager and rose to become the g...
Austria 1930–1934: The Wunderteam and the Birth of Modern Football Were Austria’s Wunderteam the first to play “Total Football” — and how close did they come to ruling the world in the 1930s? Episode Summary In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by Austrian fan Benedikt Ost to revisit the remarkable story of Austria’s Wunderteam from 1930 to 1934. Guided by visionary coach Hugo Meisl and heavily influenced by Scottish pioneer Jimmy Hogan, A...
Sampdoria 1988–1992: Vialli, Mancini & the Scudetto Dream How did Sampdoria rise from Italian outsiders to win Serie A and reach a European Cup final in just four years? Episode Summary In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by regular guest Phil Craig to revisit the extraordinary Sampdoria side of 1988–1992. Backed by the vision of president Paolo Mantovani and the leadership of manager Vujadin Boškov, Sampdoria built a team that blende...
Kilmarnock 1964–1965: Willie Waddell’s Wonders How did Kilmarnock stun Scottish football in 1965 to win their first and only league championship — and what was it like for the family of a hero who made it happen? Episode Summary In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are joined by David Sneddon, son of Kilmarnock legend Davie Sneddon, to relive the extraordinary story of Killie’s 1964–65 title-winning season. It was a campaign defined by resilience, te...
Was Oxford United’s 1980s rise the most remarkable in English football? From lower-league obscurity to top-flight triumph, Oxford United’s journey in the 1980s was one of football’s most dramatic transformations. But was it a true fairytale, or was it built on bold ambition? In this episode, Graham, Jamie, and guest Scott Walkinshaw uncover the club’s incredible rise, their Milk Cup victory, and the key figures who made it all possible. In this episode: 🔹 How Jim Smith built a promotion-winni...
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