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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Ours latest episode is now live with author Chris Hunt speaking about his new book, ‘Escape from Holland’ The book features characters from the realms of sport & beyond as they find their way to safety against the 1940 Nazi invasion of Holland Listen here: www.sportinhistory.com/pages/bssh-p...

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The Sport in History Podcast | British Society of Sports History

The Sport in History Podcast helps publicise your research with the public and wider academic community.

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I was at the Olympic park today for the first time in a while and came across this lovely small tribute to the big boy who came from near Moscow and played in goal for West Ham. Credit to whoever made this for Ludo, a real club hero on and off the pitch ⚒️ 🎶 “My name is…”

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Sterling Ladies FC ⚽️ DAGENHAM INVINCIBLES @dagenhaminvince.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Sat 19 + Sun 20 Sep - Exhibiting at the 'Battle of Britain' Weekend at the wonderful RAF Hornchurch Museum 💚⚽️ @footballandwar.bsky.social @whuhistorian.bsky.social @justaballgame.bsky.social @nocontextfooty.bsky.social

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Sterling Ladies FC ⚽️ DAGENHAM INVINCIBLES @dagenhaminvince.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

"Football + the Great Game" @footballandwar.bsky.social @whuhistorian.bsky.social 💚⚽️ www.wlv.ac.uk/research/res...

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Join us for our latest episode from the @bssh.bsky.social conference last week as Matt Llewellyn & Toby Rider deliver their Lord Aberdare Keynote on South African apartheid sport, sporting boycotts and conservative politics’ involvement. Listen now ⬇️ www.sportinhistory.com/pages/bssh-p...

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The Sport in History Podcast | British Society of Sports History

The Sport in History Podcast helps publicise your research with the public and wider academic community.

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Join us as we speak to @idlesmc.bsky.social about his most recent book: 'Physical Culture and the Biopolitics of the International Garden City Movement' published last year with Palgrave McMillan. Listen on all major podcast platforms or via the link: www.sportinhistory.com/pages/bssh-p...

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The Sport in History Podcast | British Society of Sports History

The Sport in History Podcast helps publicise your research with the public and wider academic community.

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Join us as Lisa Jenkel of @unibas.ch discusses the Discourse and Depiction regarding Jewish Athletes and Jewish Sports in the English Press between 1890-1945 as part of @bssh.bsky.social and @ihr.bsky.social’s sports & leisure history series www.sportinhistory.com/pages/bssh-p...

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The Sport in History Podcast | British Society of Sports History

The Sport in History Podcast helps publicise your research with the public and wider academic community.

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We’re pleased to announce that the last @ihr.bsky.social seminar of the 2025/26 year is two weeks away with Lisa Jenkel of @unibas.ch presenting on Jewish Athletes & Jewish Sports in the English Press, 1890-1945. Sign up by Sunday the 28th by 6pm to join us ⬇️ www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

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“The Discourse and Depiction regarding Jewish Athletes and Jewish Sports in the English Press, 1890-1945”

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The West Ham Syndrome Podcast @thewesthamsyndrome.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Whilst relegation is shit & disheartening, Why not cheer yourself up with an episode that looks back at the boys of 86 and talks to @_ChrisLepkowski about the 85/86 season & what else was happening in the world of football. Give us a listen ⬇️🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4fbs...

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Exciting news as I’ll be on Track Radio’s breakfast show tomorrow morning around 7.10am talking about the situation at @WestHam and what the future looks like. Tune in live if you’re an early bird or catch up later on ⬇️ www.trackradio.com

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

This was such a lovely interview to do with Joe and what a lovely guy he was to give up his time the day before the official launch of his new community & co-working space. If you want to check that space out and you’re ever in Leigh-on-Sea, do support Joe if you can: www.thisisnplh.com

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No Place Like Home

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

As it’s so painfully obvious I’m a huge West Ham fan & would love nothing more than to talk about them all day, I made the not sensible decision to start @thewesthamsyndrome.bsky.social podcast with my good friend Andrew Jenkin and we’re now on our second season!! Give us a listen 🎧⬇️

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The very simple and short answer to this is… YES!

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

A really fun interview with Alan where we spoke about unconventional geniuses in football, why people would purposely mispronounce Steve’s surname to avoid saying it and the interesting landscape of the lower leagues and the not-so-great owners in the 1970s. Listen where you get your podcasts 🎧⬇️

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

If you’re planning to be at the Edinburgh fringe this summer or you want to come and meet some lovely sports historians, then come and register for the @bssh.bsky.social this summer!! We’re fun, friendly and come with lots of biscuits and other sweet treats ✨

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Sport in History @sportinhistory.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Our latest issue of the journal is now available to read online with Volume 46, Issue 1 (The first of 2026) now available to read in it's entirety online with the physical issue arriving soon for @bssh.bsky.social members with a physical journal membership www.tandfonline.com/toc/rsih20/c...

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Sport in History

Volume 46, Issue 1 of Sport in History

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Sterling Ladies FC ⚽️ DAGENHAM INVINCIBLES @dagenhaminvince.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Dagenham Invincibles featuring in major Kansas City Exhibition together with Items from Steve Bolton Collection 💜 @whuhistorian.bsky.social @garyjames.bsky.social @tomjgarry.bsky.social @sportingheritage.bsky.social @footballandwar.bsky.social www.theworldwar.org/exhibitions/...

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History: The Journal of the Historical Association @hisjournalha.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

#Skystorians #History New article klaxon! UCL's Michael Collins' ' "Fine Men from Afar": Cricket and Empire on the Home Front', OA, onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @uclhistory.bsky.social @ucldiscovery.bsky.social

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Sterling Ladies FC ⚽️ DAGENHAM INVINCIBLES @dagenhaminvince.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Maud Smith Superstar - Centre Forward of the Legendary "Dagenham Invincibles" of the Golden Era of Women's Football in WW1 @footballandwar.bsky.social @whuhistorian.bsky.social @sportingheritage.bsky.social @fionaskillen.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/JQNhA...

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Was great to meet the team at @fulhamfc.com & Fulham pier alongside @garyjames.bsky.social yesterday who are helping us shape what’s looking like the biggest & best @footycon.bsky.social yet!! Sign up for #FootyCon26 today or by Early June via the link in the post below to join us in London ⚽️

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Our latest episode comes live & direct from the pit lane at @silverstonemuseum.bsky.social as Richard Haynes & Raymond Boyle discuss their book 'Streaming the Formula 1 rivalry' with Mike Beddoes. Huge thanks to @ihr.bsky.social in helping make this event happen! open.spotify.com/episode/61XV...

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Formula 1 rivalry: F1 and the Media with Michael Beddoes, Raymond Boyle & Richard Haynes

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Delighted to be underway with this talk at Silverstone museum which is taking place thanks to @bssh.bsky.social & @ihr.bsky.social with this talk by Richard Haynes of Stirling University & Raymond Boyle of @glasgow.ac.uk on their book Streaming the F1 rivalry, chaired by Mike Beddoes

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

ICYMI last night, tickets are still available for tomorrow via Silverstone Museum and ALSO the @ihr.bsky.social website: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Formula 1 rivalry: F1 and the Media

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Proud to announce that alongside Silverstone Museum and colleagues at @bssh.bsky.social, I’m a recipient of the @ihr.bsky.social’s 2025/26 seminar@ fund to contribute towards this exciting event at Silverstone Museum this weekend. You can sign up today via this link: book/events/produ...

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The West Ham Syndrome Podcast @thewesthamsyndrome.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

After avoiding a banana skin yesterday against Burton , why not indulge in a bit of 90s nostalgia and listen to Max & Andrew wax lyrically about their childhoods & talk about the Renford Rejects when the Hammers are the focus of a particular season 3 episode… open.spotify.com/episode/57rj...

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BSSH @bssh.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

The recent joint SPORTING HERITAGE and BSSH event at University of Huddersfield's Heritage Quay in which BSSH Chair Katie Taylor was a panel member discussing research and practice challenges, against the backdrop of the Women's Rugby League Exhibition.

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

For those unable to join us last night at our @ihr.bsky.social seminar last night, you can now listen to the event with @fionaskillen.bsky.social, @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social & Karen Fraser discussing their 2024 book, A most beautiful game Available now ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/6jVS1v…

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Our next seminar is taking place on January 26th with an exciting panel discussion on the history of Scottish women’s football ft. @fionaskillen.bsky.social, @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social & Karen Fraser on their book ‘A most unsuitable game’ Sign up today ⬇️ www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

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A most unsuitable game: Reflections on a community celebration of the women’s game in Scotland

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The West Ham Syndrome Podcast @thewesthamsyndrome.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

If you’re looking for a @WestHam fix to get ready for our game against Fulham later, why not tune in to our latest episode as Max & Andrew talk to West Ham Historian & archivist Robert Banks about his books, YouTube channel & everything in-between. open.spotify.com/episode/6BpY...

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

If you’re a fellow hammer in the doldrums over West Ham’s performance against City yesterday (expected, but still absolutely shocking from us), perhaps a couple of hours listening to Martin Godleman, the voice of #WestHam will lift your spirits. We talk books, narratives & everything in between!

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Having watched the game on catch-up and now having calmed down a bit! This was ours for the taking. Nuno has to be held accountable for that. Making subs 80+ minutes into a game is inexcusable when you could see tired legs creeping in from the hour mark.

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

For the #WestHam people on my feed and for the West Ham lovers on @bsky.app, the latest episode of the West Ham Syndrome podcast is now available. We’re talking to Paul Brand about his book on the club’s academy which talks about the 99% who don’t make it and the dark side of the academy.

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

As we celebrate our 150th episode 🥳 We’re back with another pioneer from the world of sports! We’re honoured to be joined by Alan Lau, chairman of the Frank Soo Foundation to talk to us about Frank’s life & times & why Asian inclusivity in football matters! shows.acast.com/sport-in-histo…

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

This was such a great interview to record with @collinstony.bsky.social who was an amazing guest and just gave me so much more than I was expecting! Well worth a listen for all lovers of history from multiple perspectives in this episode!!

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BSSH @bssh.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

The venue for the 2026 British Society of Sports History has just been announced. It will be held at the John McIntyre Centre, University of Edinburgh, from 26 to 28 August 2026. See below for more details.. www.sportinhistory.org/articles/edi...

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Edinburgh Venue for the 2026 BSSH Annual Conference

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

With #WestHam kicking off in 10 minutes and with a good feeling about today’s game vs Burnley, I should promote the latest episode of the West Ham Syndrome Podcast, where we interview John Ratomski, founder of Irons Supporting Foodbanks about all his great work! open.spotify.com/episode/4QfN...

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Episode 7: Interview with Irons Supporting Foodbanks

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Really excited to be part of this seminar! Atlanta does some amazing work in this field & if you like sports, fiction or know someone with an interest in women’s sports, fiction or children’s & women’s history, then you’re gonna love this seminar!! Sign up via the link in the OP ⬇️

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

God we needed that win so much! Also Freddie Potts is the future of our midfield. No denying it 🙌

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Sport in History @sportinhistory.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

The journal is looking for TWO NEW editors (one senior and one junior) to begin their tenure in January 2026! You can find out more information about this exciting opportunity via the link below and the deadline for applications is November 30th!! www.sportinhistory.org/articles/edi...

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Sterling Ladies FC ⚽️ DAGENHAM INVINCIBLES @dagenhaminvince.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Showing off my original 1920 Sterling Inerchange phone with Euros Konektis ball (Esperanto!) + @kelceyervick.bsky.social book ⚽️💚 Some items already in US for World Cup Exhibition @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social @whuhistorian.bsky.social @footballheritage.bsky.social @footballandwar.bsky.social

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

In addition to a new episode of The West Ham Syndrome podcast, now on all platforms, you can also find us on instagram where we’re hoping to share some different content than we would do on here. Please feel free to give us a follow over there if you’re on there. open.spotify.com/episode/62Dd...

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Episode 3: Groundhog Day at the London Stadium?

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

One for the physical culture historians and enthusiasts in my network! I’ve already got a copy and would highly recommend such an amazing book!!

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

My good friend Andrew Jenkin & I are pleased to announce our inaugural full episode of the podcast. We’re so lucky to be joined by Andy Payne of @hammersunited.bsky.social & @whuisc.bsky.social to talk about his work with the Fan advisory board & protests against the owners. bit.ly/WestHamSyndr...

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

A day late (I apologise), but back in 2023, I published a month-long series to celebrate #blackhistorymonth by sharing a daily blog post on black players from West Ham’s past, which I’m resharing for this year. Up first is Brian Deane maxportmanhistorian.blogspot.com/2023/10/blac...

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Black History Month Players: Brian Deane

As October is Black History Month in the UK, I will spend this month publishing threads on X (formerly Twitter) on certain players who have...

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Proper chuffed to be launch a new podcast series on my beloved West Ham United with my good mate & fellow hammer Andrew Jenkin which is now available on all podcast platforms! Enjoy this short intro episode where we tell you what we’re hoping to do going forward ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/0Cxd...

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What is the West Ham Syndrome? Introduction to the podcast.

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BSSH @bssh.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Sporting Heritage are staging an event for delegates from the Sports History and Sports Heritage fields at the Heritage Quay in Huddersfield on February 5th 2026, 10 am-4 pm. Tickets for the event can be reserved here.. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sports-his...

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Great to have been involved in this event last night at @ihr.bsky.social and very much a ‘pinch-me’ moment for me personally to be included in the photo below with so many legends of Sports History!

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