The Football Historian Podcast

Peter Kenny Jones
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The Football Historian Podcast explores the history of football by speaking to former players, people involved in the game and passionate supporters. We also run quizzes and in-depth documentary style episodes to share more weird and wonderful stories from the history of football.

  1. FEB 11

    Tyler Smith (The Traitors) | The Football Historian Podcast | #51

    Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. In this episode, I’m joined by Tyler Smith — best known for appearing on The Traitors UK — for a wide-ranging football chat covering Liverpool, modern football debates and his experience inside one of the toughest game shows on TV. Tyler explains why he became a Liverpool fan growing up in Leicester, shares his all-time top fives, and gives honest answers in our regular Debate section on Messi vs Ronaldo, managers, goalkeepers, VAR and more. We also talk in detail about The Traitors: what it’s really like inside the castle, how hard it is to spot a Traitor when you’re living it, and what happens after you’re banished. (This episode was recorded in April 2025 — released February 2026.) Thanks so much for the continued support, and I hope this instalment of your soon-to-be favourite football podcast continues to impress. CHAPTERING 00:00:39 – Why I’m a Liverpool fan 00:02:24 – Top 5 Liverpool players 00:05:48 – Top 5 non-Liverpool players 00:09:44 – The Debate (Messi, Ronaldo, managers & more) 00:25:43 – Life on The Traitors PATREON Want more from The Football Historian Podcast? Watch the exclusive EXTRA section of this interview via our Patreon. It’s just £1 per month for the first 100 patrons, giving you access to bonus episodes, monthly specials and the full back catalogue. https://www.patreon.com/TheFootballHistorianPodcast Keep up to date with all our latest clips on our socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefootballhistorianpod/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thefootballhistorianpod X: https://twitter.com/TheFHPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min

  2. JAN 28

    Sonny Pike | The Football Historian Podcast | #50

    Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. In episode 50, I’m joined by Sonny Pike — one of the most talked-about young football talents of the 1990s — for an honest, reflective conversation about football, pressure, and finding love for the game again. Rather than retelling the same old story, Sonny speaks openly about growing up in the spotlight, how those experiences now shape the way he supports his own son, and why football needs to do more to protect young players. There’s also plenty of proper football chat along the way, including Sonny’s Liverpool fandom from growing up in London, his all-time five-a-side and XI, and settling some of the biggest debates in football history. We also discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move from Liverpool to Real Madrid, with Sonny offering a rare player-first perspective on ambition, loyalty and legacy. (This episode was recorded in April 2025 — context notes are added where needed.) Thanks so much for the continued support, and I hope this instalment of your soon-to-be favourite football podcast continues to impress. CHAPTERING 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:30 – Growing up famous & pressure on kids 00:10:22 – Being a Liverpool fan in London 00:15:34 – All-time five-a-side team 00:16:42 – The Debate (Messi, Ronaldo, managers & more) 00:37:58 – Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid 00:42:58 – Traitors, red cards & what Sonny would change Want more from The Football Historian Podcast? Watch the exclusive EXTRA section of this interview via our Patreon. It’s just £1 per month for the first 100 patrons, giving you access to bonus episodes, monthly specials and the full back catalogue. https://www.patreon.com/TheFootballHistorianPodcast Keep up to date with all our latest clips on our socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefootballhistorianpod/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thefootballhistorianpod X: https://twitter.com/TheFHPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min

  3. JAN 13

    Paul Machin | The Football Historian Podcast | #49

    Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. In episode 49, I’m joined by Paul Machin, co-founder of The Redmen TV, to talk football history, fan media, and the backlash to both comments on ownership and his interview with Jurgen Klopp. Paul reflects on the early days of fan-led media and the stories behind growing Redmen TV. There’s also plenty of wider football chat along the way, with a strong focus on stories, moments, and memories rather than the week-to-week noise. Thanks so much for the continued support, and don’t forget you can access bonus content from this episode over on Patreon. Hope this instalment of your soon-to-be favourite football podcast continues to impress! CHAPTERING 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:11:42 – FSG 00:21:07 – Jurgen Klopp Interview 00:36:02 – Top Five Liverpool Players 00:56:36 – The Debate Want more from The Football Historian Podcast? Watch the exclusive EXTRA section of this interview via our Patreon. It’s just £1 per month for the first 100 patrons, giving you access to bonus episodes, monthly specials and the full back catalogue. https://www.patreon.com/TheFootballHistorianPodcast Keep up to date with all our latest clips on our socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefootballhistorianpod/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thefootballhistorianpod X: https://twitter.com/TheFHPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 27m
  4. Anthony Gerrard | Part Two | The Football Historian Podcast | #48

    05/06/2025

    Anthony Gerrard | Part Two | The Football Historian Podcast | #48

    Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. This is Part Two of our interview with Anthony Gerrard.A hatred for Malky Mackay and David Kerslake at Cardiff is explained with a lot of interesting stories, as well as much, much more. Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.com Hope this instalment of your soon to be favourite football podcast continues to impress! CHAPTERING 00:00:59 - MALKY MACKAY & DAVID KERSLAKE 00:13:25 - CARLING CUP FINAL 00:33:01 - HUDDERSFIELD 00:44:23 - NIGEL PEARSON 00:55:03 - TOP FIVE PLAYERS 00:57:36 - TOP FIVE TEAMMATES 01:00:57 - THE DEBATE Want more from The Football Historian Podcast? Listen to or watch the exclusive EXTRA section of this interview via our Patreon. It's just £1 per month for the first 100 patrons! You also get a monthly special, entered into prize draws and access to our entire back catalogue! https://www.patreon.com/TheFootballHistorianPodcast Keep up to date with all our latest clips on our socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefootballhistorianpod/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thefootballhistorianpod X: https://twitter.com/TheFHPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 36m
  5. Anthony Gerrard | The Football Historian Podcast | #47

    04/22/2025

    Anthony Gerrard | The Football Historian Podcast | #47

    Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Anthony Gerrard joined us to talk about growing up as a Liverpool fan, playing for Everton and then making a name for himself at Walsall. He also covered being Steven Gerrard's cousin and a clash with Dave Jones at Cardiff. Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.com Hope this instalment of your soon to be favourite football podcast continues to impress! CHAPTERING 00:00:30 - PLAYING FOR EVERTON 00:09:30 - WALSALL WITH PAUL MERSON 00:11:13 - WAYNE ROONEY 00:17:49 - BEING STEVEN GERRARD'S COUSIN 00:24:58 - PROMOTION WITH RICHARD MONEY 00:30:40 - CARDIFF CITY 00:35:58 - PLAY OFF FINAL VS BLACKPOOL Want more from The Football Historian Podcast? Listen to or watch the exclusive EXTRA section of this interview via our Patreon. It's just £1 per month for the first 100 patrons! You also get a monthly special, entered into prize draws and access to our entire back catalogue! https://www.patreon.com/TheFootballHistorianPodcast Keep up to date with all our latest clips on our socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefootballhistorianpod/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thefootballhistorianpod X: https://twitter.com/TheFHPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    52 min

  6. 04/16/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS EPISODE: Will Liverpool fans hate Trent Alexander-Arnold? Fifa 05 and a chat with Paul Machin

    In a special episode, we've recorded a chat with Paul Machin from Redmen TV to address the current affairs at Liverpool. Looking at the contracts of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah, predicting when the league title will be won and reflecting on beating West Ham this weekend. All this whilst playing Fifa 2005 on the PS2, as we replay the Istanbul Champions League final because... why not? Want more from The Football Historian Podcast? Join our Patreon. It's just £1 per month for the first 100 patrons! You also get a monthly special, entered into prize draws and access to our entire back catalogue! https://www.patreon.com/TheFootballHistorianPodcast Keep up to date with all our latest clips on our socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefootballhistorianpod/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thefootballhistorianpod X: https://twitter.com/TheFHPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    31 min
  7. David Fairclough | The Football Historian Podcast | #46

    04/15/2025

    David Fairclough | The Football Historian Podcast | #46

    Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. David Fairclough joined us to talk about his career at Liverpool, playing in North America, Switzerland, Belgium and much more. Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.com Hope this instalment of your soon to be favourite football podcast continues to impress! CHAPTERING 00:00:30 - START 00:04:06 - TOP 5 PLAYERS OF ALL-TIME 00:11:41 - TEAMMATE 5-A-SIDE TEAM 00:17:04 - THE DEBATE 00:20:35 - THE MOST OVERRATED PLAYERS 00:27:36 - BILL SHANKLY 00:42:54 - BOB PAISLEY'S LONE STAR RANGER 00:58:00 - WANTING LIVERPOOL TO LOSE 01:01:07 - SAINT-ÉTIENNE 01:17:37 - LEAVING LIVERPOOL 01:19:57 - TORONTO BLIZZARD 01:23:51 - LUZERN 01:25:02 - BEVEREN 01:26:12 - ESCAPING BASTIA 01:37:08 - THE KOP'S LAST STAND Want more from The Football Historian Podcast? Listen to or watch the exclusive EXTRA section of this interview via our Patreon. It's just £1 per month for the first 100 patrons! You also get a monthly special, entered into prize draws and access to our entire back catalogue! https://www.patreon.com/TheFootballHistorianPodcast Keep up to date with all our latest clips on our socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefootballhistorianpod/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thefootballhistorianpod X: https://twitter.com/TheFHPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 48m
  8. Mark Hayes | The Football Historian Podcast | #45

    04/08/2025

    Mark Hayes | The Football Historian Podcast | #45

    Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Mark Hayes, a football chairman, the man behind bringing Jefferson Montero to St Helens, organiser of Wigan legends' games and a massive Wigan fan - is this week's guest. Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.com Hope this instalment of your soon to be favourite football podcast continues to impress! CHAPTERING 00:30 - START 04:50 - TOP 5 WIGAN PLAYERS 13:39 - TOP 5 ALL TIME 21:40 - ALL TIME 5-A-SIDE 23:59 - THE DEBATE 36:11 - BEING A CHAIRMAN 38:13 - WIGAN LEGENDS GAMES 50:51 - MESSAGE TO JIMMY BULLARD 56:14 - SIGNING JEFFERSON MONTERO FOR FC ST HELENS Want more from The Football Historian Podcast? Listen to or watch the exclusive EXTRA section of this interview via our Patreon. It's just £1 per month for the first 100 patrons! You also get a monthly special, entered into prize draws and access to our entire back catalogue! https://www.patreon.com/TheFootballHistorianPodcast Keep up to date with all our latest clips on our socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefootballhistorianpod/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thefootballhistorianpod X: https://twitter.com/TheFHPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 9m
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The Football Historian Podcast explores the history of football by speaking to former players, people involved in the game and passionate supporters. We also run quizzes and in-depth documentary style episodes to share more weird and wonderful stories from the history of football.

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  • Creator
    Peter Kenny Jones
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Football Historian Podcast

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