Richard Foster
@rcfoster.bsky.social
Host of ‘It Started With a Kick’ podcast, writer for @Guardian and others. Written a few books and 7th Heaven quizmaster.
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Richard Foster
@rcfoster.bsky.social
· May 23
FA Cup 17th May 2025 / It Started With a Kick – Episode 57
Forgive my indulgence but this week I had to write about Palace’s FA Cup victory, so here you go.. Wembley Shook and it was Beautiful – What Palace’s FA Cup victory means. Its status ha…
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The 2025 FA Cup Final : a momentous victory for @officialcpfc.bsky.social when unadulterated joy for those at Wembley was mixed with a poignant sense of loss for those who couldn’t be there - bit.ly/3Si2BWF #cpfc #facupfinal
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September 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
As the weather is red hot there’s no better time to get a potted history of World Cup red cards - www.theguardian.com/football/202...
A history of World Cup red cards: high feet, lost heads and a covered mouth
Miguel Almirón’s dismissal was unusual but there’s nothing new about players losing their cool on the biggest stage
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June 23, 2026 at 6:59 AM
As the weather is red hot there’s no better time to get a potted history of World Cup red cards - www.theguardian.com/football/202...
On eve of World Cup here’s an appetiser bit.ly/4umvHVm
World Cup 2026 quiz: 26 questions to kick off the tournament
How much do you know about the players, managers and host cities in US, Canada and Mexico?
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June 10, 2026 at 6:51 AM
On eve of World Cup here’s an appetiser bit.ly/4umvHVm
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
Surprisingly John didn’t make it as an artist but he did as a commentator as you can find out here - bit.ly/4xiwQA4
June 9, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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
Surprisingly John didn’t make it as an artist but he did as a commentator as you can find out here - bit.ly/4xiwQA4
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
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or even online
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It’s free and fun…
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…
June 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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…
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…
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 -
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June 5, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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 -
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bit.ly/4avkpHd
Here’s @mikeminay.bsky.social on his first few games at Congleton Town & Macclesfield before going to Maine Road to see City lose 4-0 to Wimbledon
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Mike Minay - Part 1
Mike Minay, a commentator and reporter who has become a regular voice on 5Live and also Match of the Day recently and Mike will be part of the BBC’s World Cup
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June 3, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Here’s @mikeminay.bsky.social on his first few games at Congleton Town & Macclesfield before going to Maine Road to see City lose 4-0 to Wimbledon
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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 -
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May 14, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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 -
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Hear how comedian Anthony Richardson, one of The Exploding Heads duo, first went to Elm Park to watch @readingfcbot.bsky.social draw with Port Vale. Also includes the bombshell that John Madejski went out with Cilla Black 💥
Dig deeper with Part 1 of Anthony’s episode - bit.ly/4uchtay
Dig deeper with Part 1 of Anthony’s episode - bit.ly/4uchtay
Anthony Richardson - Part 1
This week's guest is Anthony Richardson, who joins a growing list of comedians to be guests on this podcast. Indeed he follows in the footsteps of his fellow E
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May 13, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Hear how comedian Anthony Richardson, one of The Exploding Heads duo, first went to Elm Park to watch @readingfcbot.bsky.social draw with Port Vale. Also includes the bombshell that John Madejski went out with Cilla Black 💥
Dig deeper with Part 1 of Anthony’s episode - bit.ly/4uchtay
Dig deeper with Part 1 of Anthony’s episode - bit.ly/4uchtay
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 -
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Find out more in Mark’s episode -
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May 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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 -
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Find out more in Mark’s episode -
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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…
May 4, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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…
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 -
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April 30, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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 -
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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
April 28, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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
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
April 23, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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
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..
you’ll remember John Helm who covered Yorkshire clubs, he’s now commentating for @lincolncityfc.bsky.social as they look forward to Championship..
April 21, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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..
you’ll remember John Helm who covered Yorkshire clubs, he’s now commentating for @lincolncityfc.bsky.social as they look forward to Championship..
Daniel Mann has covered hundreds of matches over last 20 years, one of his favourites was the crazy 2015 League One Play-Offs semi 2nd leg between @swindontown.bsky.social & @sheffieldunitedfc.bsky.social
Find out why here - bit.ly/4vz4d0D
Find out why here - bit.ly/4vz4d0D
Dan Mann - Part 2
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April 17, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Daniel Mann has covered hundreds of matches over last 20 years, one of his favourites was the crazy 2015 League One Play-Offs semi 2nd leg between @swindontown.bsky.social & @sheffieldunitedfc.bsky.social
Find out why here - bit.ly/4vz4d0D
Find out why here - bit.ly/4vz4d0D
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
April 8, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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
Part 2 of Matt Holland episode covers latter part of his Ipswich career, the Charlton years and representing Ireland - bit.ly/4dXc8yf
April 2, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Part 2 of Matt Holland episode covers latter part of his Ipswich career, the Charlton years and representing Ireland - bit.ly/4dXc8yf
Here’s @charltonathletic.bsky.social & @ipswichtown.bsky.social legend Matt Holland on his first steps as a footballer - bit.ly/4886gyz
Matt Holland - Part 1
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March 31, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Here’s @charltonathletic.bsky.social & @ipswichtown.bsky.social legend Matt Holland on his first steps as a footballer - bit.ly/4886gyz
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
March 26, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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