Saluting Home Bargains FC from afar, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 68 from October 1992 throws up the Highbury mural, Rob Jones’ sheep virus, a chat with Nick Hornby, Welsh controversy, Craig Johnston’s time warp, the Maradona of the Fens, Kevin Gallagher’s explosive face and more. Meanwhile, magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas takes us inside the pages of WSC issue 465 and Record Breakers brings a French frolic.
In this exclusive WSC Supporters’ Club edition of the podcast, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Unheralded Terrible Teams and Seasons, from blundering Billingsfors IK to calamitous Cliftonville via Mick McCarthy proving that “it can”. Plus, KitKat culture and Record Breakers with a Scarborough stomper.
Opening the Japanese buffet at last, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 316 from June 2013 pops up to bring Fergie’s Paisley loudhailer, a Brentford malaise, Germany’s “Scottish conditions”, Mr Tambling man, players named after shops and more. Meanwhile, magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas takes us inside the pages of WSC issue 464 and Record Breakers brings a Taranto tune.
In this exclusive WSC Supporters’ Club edition of the podcast, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Bannings and Boycotts from a Uruguay affront to Rothman’s revelations via a 1973 USSR conundrum. Meanwhile, Record Breakers brings a Toto toe-tapper.

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The winning entry in our 2025 writers’ competition reflects on a father and son’s football relationship. Entries are now open for the 2026 competition
