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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

When @mfc.co.uk won League Cup in 2004, there were a couple of slices of fortune. Find out more with @stevecrossman.bsky.social in Part 2 of his episode - bit.ly/4rtroHQ

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Did you know that @mfc.co.uk almost became ‘Sporting Middlesbrough’? Listen to @stevecrossman.bsky.social to find out more - bit.ly/49F19Yj

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

What’s the most important minute in the game? Find out with @steveperryman.bsky.social in Part 2 of his episode - bit.ly/4o69s2T

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

After @steveperryman.bsky.social scored 2 cracking goals to help @tottenhamhotspur.com beat @acmilanofficial.bsky.social in 1972 UEFA Cup semi, find out what club doctor told him. More brilliant stories from Steve here - bit.ly/4o69s2T

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

If you’re going to listen to anyone about captaincy then who better than @steveperryman.bsky.social Listen to Part 1 of Steve’s episode - bit.ly/4oMSWWQ

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Biggest cheer last night was for @judebellinghambr.bsky.social & @adriandurham.bsky.social is a fan. Find out more in Part 2 of Adrian’s episode bit.ly/47EKFOC

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

For his first England commentary @adriandurham.bsky.social was served up with Alan Shearer’s only hat-trick for national team vs Luxembourg in 1999. Part 2 of Adrian’s episode out today bit.ly/47EKFOC

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Hear how @adriandurham.bsky.social fell in love with the Play-Offs in 1992 after a spectacular Ken Charlery goal xx- bit.ly/488ntrW

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

When a cub reporter asked Peterborough United boss Chris Turner whether he could travel on team coach there was only one answer…Find out more with @talksport.com @adriandurham.bsky.social - bit.ly/488ntrW

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

The bitter disappointment of @officialcpfc.bsky.social relegation in 1992/93 as felt by @timjollylee.bsky.social Find out more in Part 2 of Tim’s episode bit.ly/3X217lH

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

With Martin O’Neill heading to @celticfc.bsky.social here’s @timjollylee.bsky.social on O’Neill’s master stroke in 1996 Play-Offs final. Find out more in Part 1 of Tim’s episode bit.ly/3JvilVk

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Find out which players @timjollylee.bsky.social impressed in his first @officialcpfc.bsky.social match in November 1994 in Part 1 of Tim’s episode - bit.ly/3JvilVk

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Jean-Marc Bosman had a massive impact on football & there was only one journalist with him when the ruling was made public. Find out more from Graham Hunter in Part 2 of his episode bit.ly/48J0ogs

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

It’s el clasico today do good time to hear how Spanish football expert Graham Hunter got intoxicated by football back in 1982 Find out more in Part 2 of his episode - bit.ly/48J0ogs

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Hear about @grahamhunter.bsky.social first match at Pittodrie for @afc.co.uk reserve match in Part 1 of Graham’s episode - bit.ly/4opjYmo

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

‘The road to no place’ was how John Murray’s mum described his obsession with football or @bbc5live.bsky.social as we now know it. Find out much more here - bit.ly/477Rx5p

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Who remembers Club Call? Well @gidcoe.bsky.social dies as he worked for them in early 1990s. Listen to part 2 of Gideon’s episode - bit.ly/3KzKmLV

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Hear who @gidcoe.bsky.social chooses as greatest player he has ever seen - Messi or Gascoigne Listen to Part 1 of Gideon’s episode - bit.ly/4o96gUF

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Hear how @gidcoe.bsky.social plumped for @tottenhamhotspur.com after watching Glenn Hoddle on the Big Match. Learn more in Part 1 of Gid’s episode - bit.ly/4o96gUF

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Don’t meet you heroes, especially when they are about to be sacked as Robin Bailey did with @norwichcity manager Ken Brown. Find out more in Part 2 of Robin’s episode - bit.ly/4nxlSl3

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Richard Foster @rcfoster.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

For all @canaries.co.uk fans gearing up for Old Farm derby on Sunday, Robin Bailey reminisces about the 1979/80 goal of the season from Justin Fashanu. Hear more in Part 2 of Robin’s episode - bit.ly/4nxlSl3

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