It Was What It Was

Rob Draper & Jonathan Wilson

Welcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was.Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world.The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. Read more

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Episodes

The Horse That Changed Manchester United - Part One with David Walsh

Yesterday (04/15/2025) 57:12Brendon Batson: Football Pioneer and Big Ron Betrayal - Part Two

04/11/2025 46:55 Brendon Batson: Arsenal's Trailblazer and the Three Degrees Legacy - Part One

04/08/2025 37:52Cameroon at Italia ‘90: England Showdown and Legacy - Part Two

04/04/2025 51:26 Cameroon at Italia ‘90: Roger Milla and the Legend of the Indomitable Lions - Part One

04/01/2025 47:42 Show all episodes

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It Was What It Was with Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson explores the pivotal decisions behind Manchester United's rise to the top and how it reshaped English football. They kick off with Sir Alex Ferguson's incredible journey at Manchester United. From tough early days to securing 38 major trophies, Ferguson's story is not just about success but resilience and strategic brilliance. A first episode tha makes a promising season. It Was What It Was is a soccer podcast by Rob Draper & Jonathan Wilson.