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Richard Foster

@rcfoster.bsky.social
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Host of ‘It Started With a Kick’ podcast, writer for @Guardian and others. Written a few books and 7th Heaven quizmaster.

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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So little old @ntfc are about to be bought by a consortium led by former Brazilian striker @Pato as flagged by @TJRostance in Part 1 of his @ISWAKPodcast episode. Find out more here - https://t.co/wld...
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Part 2 of Luis Miguel Echegaray’s @ISWAKPodcast episode covers how in 1998 his dad lied to his school to allow him get to Villa’s UEFA Cup quarter-final with Atletico Madrid and his love of @StanColly...
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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Week 2 of Shakespeare & CPFC coming your way. Can Palace get off the mark, check what King Lear has to say about that - https://t.co/ozl0K0LsbV #CPFC
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
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For the thespian Palace fans out there, the start of a series about the connections between Shakespeare & @CPFC - https://t.co/c6lZvy29O5
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
As the weather is red hot there’s no better time to get a potted history of World Cup red cards - www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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A history of World Cup red cards: high feet, lost heads and a covered mouth
Miguel Almirón’s dismissal was unusual but there’s nothing new about players losing their cool on the biggest stage
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
On eve of World Cup here’s an appetiser bit.ly/4umvHVm
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World Cup 2026 quiz: 26 questions to kick off the tournament
How much do you know about the players, managers and host cities in US, Canada and Mexico?
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Who remembers 1970 World Cup Final? @johnrodercomm.bsky.social does & to prove it here’s his drawing as a 6-year-old. Surprisingly John didn’t make it as an artist but he did as a commentator as you can find out here - bit.ly/4xiwQA4
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Banish Monday morning blues with Football 7th Heaven World Cup daily quiz which starts today Get the free app on App Store apple.co/3QzDhOo or Google Play bit.ly/3Rs3VZN or even online bit.ly/3PIWWey It’s free and fun…
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Of 119 matches @mikeminay.bsky.social commentated on last season there was only one goalless draw @officialcpfc.bsky.social vs Larnaca ‘a terrible match’. Find out more in Part 2 of his episode - bit.ly/4avkpHd
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Here’s @mikeminay.bsky.social on his first few games at Congleton Town & Macclesfield before going to Maine Road to see City lose 4-0 to Wimbledon bit.ly/4wYvcnb
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Mike Minay - Part 1
Mike Minay, a commentator and reporter who has become a regular voice on 5Live and also Match of the Day recently and Mike will be part of the BBC’s World Cup
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Remember highest scoring Premier League match? Back in 2007 it ended Portsmouth 7 Reading 4. Anthony Richardson gets close to naming all seven scorers that day in Part 2 of his episode - bit.ly/4ua65vx
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Hear how comedian Anthony Richardson, one of The Exploding Heads duo, first went to Elm Park to watch @readingfcbot.bsky.social draw with Port Vale. Also includes the bombshell that John Madejski went out with Cilla Black 💥 Dig deeper with Part 1 of Anthony’s episode - bit.ly/4uchtay
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Anthony Richardson - Part 1
This week's guest is Anthony Richardson, who joins a growing list of comedians to be guests on this podcast. Indeed he follows in the footsteps of his fellow E
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Here’s Mark Davison of @explodingheads.bsky.social with the programme from his first match, an England Schoolboys international at Wembley, no less. Find out more in Mark’s episode - bit.ly/4eozhKt
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Was delighted to be involved in this Play-Offs doc on Sky, an excellent mix of footage and some cracking interviews with likes of Holloway, Warnock and Dickov. Do look out for it…
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Becoming the stadium announcer at Upton Park at tender age of 21 to commentating on nearly 100 Old Firm games Sky Sports’ Ian Crocker compelling story is worth a listen, Part 2 here - bit.ly/48yjR2B
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
As Scottish title chase hots up it’s apt that this week’s guest is Ian Crocker, the main commentator on Premiership, who is closing in on his 100th Old Firm match. But Ian’s first steps in football were a long way from where he now operates as you’ll find out - bit.ly/4tFsr8b
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Part 2 of John Helm’s episode out today where he talks about how the cricket match he was playing in on 30 July 1966 ended in a tie at 2.55… talking of World Cups he also picks the 1982 Brazil side as his favourite bit.ly/48e2xjg
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
If you enjoyed The Big Match back in 70s & 80s you’ll remember John Helm who covered Yorkshire clubs, he’s now commentating for @lincolncityfc.bsky.social as they look forward to Championship..
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Daniel Mann has covered hundreds of matches over last 20 years, one of his favourites was the crazy 2015 League One Play-Offs semi 2nd leg between @swindontown.bsky.social & @sheffieldunitedfc.bsky.social Find out why here - bit.ly/4vz4d0D
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Dan Mann - Part 2
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Over a decade before Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney were born @tonyjonescomm.bsky.social was watching his first match at Racecourse ground as @wrexhamafc.co.uk beat Chester Find out more here - bit.ly/47HD0P5
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Part 2 of Matt Holland episode covers latter part of his Ipswich career, the Charlton years and representing Ireland - bit.ly/4dXc8yf
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Here’s @charltonathletic.bsky.social & @ipswichtown.bsky.social legend Matt Holland on his first steps as a footballer - bit.ly/4886gyz
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Matt Holland - Part 1
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
If you’re an @arsenalfc.bsky.social fan, an FA Cup win over @tottehotspur.com ranks as a good starting point. Listen to Katie Shanahan’s episode to learn more - bit.ly/4c1F3Qm
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
League Cup final appetiser bit.ly/4rP4CsT
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The big League Cup final quiz
Arsenal and Manchester City meet at Wembley on Sunday. How much do you remember about previous finals?
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
A wee milestone for the pod, this week is 100th episode and will be made up of a few highlights from last 2 years - bit.ly/4bfdLEN
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ISWAK special 100th Episode
Welcome to this special episode of ‘It Started With a Kick’, which features a collection of the best clips from a vast array of guests over the last two yea
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Here’s Part 1 of @mrgeoffpeters.bsky.social episode. In his first match Leicester City beat Manchester United 1-0 through a Jim Melrose goal - bit.ly/4b0wx2x
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Although her first match at Molineux was only a 1-1 draw with Bristol Rovers, @jacquioatley.bsky.social did get to see Ian Holloway score for away side. Find out more here - bit.ly/4rAVcln
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Tough times for @leicestercitybr.bsky.social fans right now, here’s some distraction as Charlotte Nicol talks about her first match at Filbert Street in 1972 bit.ly/4rlwpl0
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
As a Spurs fan, going to Highbury for your first proper match is an interesting choice. Find out how it happened to @adampowley.bsky.social bit.ly/4aKpqfw
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Adam Powley - Part 2
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
As Thomas Frank departs it’s apt that this week’s episode features Spurs fan and writer @adampowley.bsky.social whose first game was at, of all places, Highbury. Find out more here - bit.ly/3Mcm0sJ
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Adam Powley - Part 1
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
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
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
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
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
‘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
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
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
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Yesterday’s @theguardian.com piece on @officialcpfc.bsky.social loss to @macclesfieldfc.bsky.social bit.ly/49V9kOT
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Losing is horrible but even us Crystal Palace fans smiled for Macclesfield
We can relate to the struggles their club has experienced in recent years so can only wish them well in the FA Cup
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
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
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Here’s Patrick Rodgers on his journey in search of football’s soul around Europe - bit.ly/4bcIZxI
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Patrick Rodgers - Part 2
Patrick Rodgers joins Richard Foster to talk to him about his early football experiences. "It Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
An unusual guest on the pod this week in that he does not support a specific club, here’s Part 1 of Patrick Rodgers’ episode - bit.ly/4beHpLL
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Patrick Rodgers - Part 1
Patrick Rodgers joins Richard Foster to talk to him about his early football experiences. "It Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile fans and
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
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
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
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
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
So with Afcon kicking off this weekend here’s a quiz to test your knowledge - bit.ly/493HKOS
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Football quiz: how much do you know about the Africa Cup of Nations?
Morocco are the hosts and favourites for this year’s Afcon. How well do you remember previous tournaments?
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Find out how @raecomm.bsky.social sneaked into his first @afc.co.uk match - bit.ly/3Yww95S
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
So a few hours from Wear-Tyne, here’s Joe Morrison on working at @nufctrust.bsky.social with late, great Bobby Robson - bit.ly/4rGowaB
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Joe Morrison - Part 1
Football Broadcaster Joe Morrison joins Richard Foster to talk through his early football memories. "It Started With a Kick” features an array of high profil
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
As Tyne Wear derby approaches here’s Joe Morrison on delights of working with Bobby Robson @newcastleunited.com Find out more in Part 1 of his episode - bit.ly/4rGowaB
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Joe Morrison - Part 1
Football Broadcaster Joe Morrison joins Richard Foster to talk through his early football memories. "Started With a Kick” features an array of high profile f
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
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
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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
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
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