The Second Pint Podcast

Sean Melia
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This podcast was formerly on The Imperfect Game feed. If you're interested in the history of European soccer clubs you've come to the right place. Sean Melia and Both Long pick a club and learn as much as they can about it. The first season was all about small English clubs. The second season, coming January 2021, will bring the boys to Italian clubs.

  1. 06/18/2021

    History of the Euros: 1984

    The French and Michel Platini capture the national team championship in any sport, and they did it on their home turf. The 1984 Euros are regarded as one of the best international tournaments ever. The French were outstanding hosts, the football was excellent, and the drama was at a minimum.

    1h 15m

  2. 06/09/2021

    History of the Euros: 1980

    The 1980 Euros were not well remembered. The game's were low scoring and not well attended, but we find some silver linings in the clouds. The event expanded in 1980, which helps set the table for future tournaments and the growth of the event.  Both Long goes deep on cleats and the tournament ball. We also discuss the insane mascot, the best game, the golden boot winner, and who might have helped their legacy with strong performances.

    1h 37m

  3. 05/31/2021

    History of the Euros: 1960-1976

    In their latest project, Sean and Both dive into the European Championship. This episode is the first in a series looking back at past tournaments: The winners, losers, disappointments, legacies, rising stars, boots, uniforms, and more! In the first episode of this series, the guys look at the first five Euros from 1960-1976. The event was in its infancy with just four teams qualifying for the finals. The quick tournament grew over time, but these first five set the table for what would become the second biggest international soccer tournament in the world.

    1h 3m

  4. 03/19/2021

    Season 2 Episode 10: F.C. Crotone Calcio

    Crotone is one of only 14 teams from Southern Italy to qualify for Serie A. It took almost 100 years to do it, but in 2016, the club with a 10,000 seat stadium and a tiny budget found their way to the top league of Italian football. Crotone is a small city in the southern most region of Italy. The city is poor and trying to find a way to create jobs for its citizens. The football team might not have any big stars, but it’s full of stories and is a ray of light for its fans.

    1h 1m

  5. 03/12/2021

    Season 2 Episode 9: Lazio

    We finally head to Rome for a visit to Lazio! Found in 1900, the club has plenty of great stories and characters. We go way back to discuss heroes like Silvio Piola, who is the all-time leading scorer in Italian top league calcio. The 1974 Scudetto winning squad was a team of individuals that met an incredible amount of tragedy in the following years punctuated by the death of a player and the manager. Giorgio Chinaglia might be one of the most fascinating player's we have learned about during this entire project, a man that fought with everyone, including is NY Cosmos teammate, Pele!

    1h 15m

  6. 02/26/2021

    Season 2 Episode 8: Parma Calcio 1913

    This week we head to Parma and learn about a club that has had a number of rebirths in its history. Most notably, the club crawled out of the depths of Serie D this decade, which is an astounding accomplishment. To be a fan of Parma is to be tortured, but they also have European glory to remember and wish for again.

    1h 2m

  7. 02/19/2021

    Season 2 Episode 7: AC Milan

    AC Milan is one of the greatest clubs in world club football. They have collected trophies throughout much of their history while also experiencing heartbreak on the field, too. While some stars like Ronaldo and Beckham have donned the red and black, the club’s biggest heroes are ones that played at the San Siro for decades like Paolo Maldini and his father Cesare. It’s incredible that the San Siro is home to both AC and Inter Milan, there probably aren’t two more successful tenants in any stadium in the world. Recently, the club has struggled to find success after Silvio Berlusconi stepped away from the club but there are rays of hope poking through the clouds.

    1h 10m

  8. 02/12/2021

    Season 2 Episode 6: ACF Fiorentina

    Florence is a cultural center, not just for Italy but for the world. For all it’s importance, Florence is also a relatively small city and Fiorentina is its only soccer club. The club has experienced a few rebirths over its history. One by force of hand by a new owner in 1980 and another through bankruptcy in 2002, which led to the their crest becoming the most expensive logo in European football. Their trophy case is anything but bare, and they found the most success in the 1950s and 60s. There is no shortage of history, great characters, and cameos through the years at Fiorentina.

    1h 18m
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This podcast was formerly on The Imperfect Game feed. If you're interested in the history of European soccer clubs you've come to the right place. Sean Melia and Both Long pick a club and learn as much as they can about it. The first season was all about small English clubs. The second season, coming January 2021, will bring the boys to Italian clubs.

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  • Creator
    Sean Melia
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sean Melia
  • Show Website
    The Second Pint Podcast