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Episode 17: Odd team talks and Don Revie’s elephant phobia

In this exclusive WSC Supporters’ Club edition of the podcast, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray talk about superstitions in football from Don Revie’s fear of ornamental elephants to astrology and urination. They also discuss unusual team talks, including Terry Neill’s toy soldiers and Howard Wilkinson’s inspirational nettle. Record Breakers takes us to Dresden, Stoke and Leith, while there is also mention of a Pete Doherty nest egg.

The only way to hear this episode is to sign up for the WSC Supporters’ Club for as little as £2 per month. There are great rewards, including bonus episodes, extended editions, badges, T-shirts and photo prints.

Focus on Lucas Radebe: Leeds United’s master of the last-ditch tackle

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The South African took time to adapt to the English game but went on to play a crucial role as Leeds regularly challenged in the Premier League and Europe under David O’Leary

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Pre-match rituals: from Kenny Dalglish trimming toenails to scotch at Old Trafford

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Players, just like fans, have their own quirky habits and routines ahead of a match, including Lev Yahsin smoking and Ian Wright preferring something stronger

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Micky Adams: My life in football

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by Micky Adams & Neil Moxley
Biteback Publishing, £20
Reviewed by Neville Hadsley
From WSC 372, February 2018
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The Title: The story of the First Division by Scott Murray

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Bloomsbury, £16.99
Reviewed by Jon Driscoll
From WSC 370, December 2017
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