Quickly Kevin; will he score? The 90s Football Show
A series in which 90’s football aficionado Josh Widdicombe is joined by friends, and fellow 90s experts, co-host Chris Scull and ‘Director of Podcast’ Michael Marden, as the trio embark on a tour of niche football topics of the period 1st January 1990 to 31st December 1999. Join the Quickly Kevin fan club for early release and extended episodes as well as exclusive bonus episodes and live shows, merchandise, events, and much much more...
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Lloyd Griffith joins the podcast to discuss Grimsby Town's glorious 1990s era under Alan Buckley, including their remarkable Division One campaigns, Wembley cup finals, the infamous plate of chicken incident involving Italian star Ivano Bonetti, and the club's eventual decline after the ITV Digital collapse. The conversation covers legendary players like Clive Mendonca and John McDermott, while exploring what made this period the best in Grimsby's history.
- Alan Buckley's First Era and Playing Style
- Clive Mendonca: The Best Striker Outside the Premier League
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Comedian and broadcaster Lloyd Griffith joins the podcast to discuss his beloved Grimsby Town, sharing stories from the club's golden 90s era under Alan Buckley when they competed in what's now the Championship. Lloyd reminisces about meeting 90s football legends, the quirks of Blundell Park stadium, and playground football games like '60 Seconds' and Danish Longball, all while reflecting on Grimsby's journey from Division 1 regulars to their current struggles at the bottom of the Football League.
- Lloyd Griffith's Football Journey and Meeting Eric Cantona
- Clubbing with Gary McAllister
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A special Halloween episode of Quickly Kevin featuring hosts Chris Gold, Josh Whittacombe, and Michael Marden sharing spooky football stories, haunted stadium tales, and genuinely unsettling personal paranormal experiences. The trio explores their beliefs about ghosts while discussing everything from haunted Premier League grounds to Derek Acora's supposed conversations with Bill Shankly's spirit, culminating in Michael's multiple terrifying encounters that leave even the skeptics questioning their disbelief.
- Setting the Stage: Where Do You Stand on Ghosts?
- England's Most Haunted Stadiums
Ramon Vega - Part 2 (QK Reloaded)
Oct 28, 2026Summary Preview
Ramon Vega shares his remarkable football journey, from breaking into professional football in Switzerland with Grasshoppers under Roy Hodgson, through his time at Cagliari in Serie A, to playing for Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic. He discusses the unique characters and charisma of 90s football, memorable moments including playing through injury in the 1999 League Cup final, and his experiences at Euro 96. Vega provides fascinating insights into the culture of football in the 1990s, the managers he played under, and how the game has evolved.
- Reunion with Christian Gross at Tottenham
- George Graham's Defensive Masterclass
Ramon Vega - Part 1 (QK Reloaded)
Oct 27, 2026Summary Preview
Episode 2 of Series 8 features Ramon Vega, the Swiss defender who played for Tottenham Hotspur in the late 1990s. Vega provides a brutally honest account of the shocking lack of professionalism in English football compared to Serie A, sharing stories about players arriving minutes before training with tea and biscuits, being given a David Lloyd gym membership card instead of proper facilities, and teammates smoking at halftime. The episode also covers strange football rules from childhood, pool table debates, and Vega's experiences with managers like Roy Hodgson, Gerry Francis, and Christian Gross.
- Solving the Chris Bart Williams Mystery
- Rush Keepers and Strange Football Rules
A Whole New Ball Game (QK Reloaded)
Oct 21, 2026Summary Preview
Series 8 of Quickly Kevin returns with hosts Chris Scull, Josh Whittacombe, and Michael Mard discussing 90s football nostalgia, Uri Geller's outlandish claims, bizarre footballer anecdotes, and listener stories. The episode announces the new series format running through the Euros, with episodes dropping Mondays (Fridays for Patreon members) and features the return of classic segments like Strange Hills and the electronic postbag.
- Uri Geller Claims Credit for Unblocking Suez Canal
- Series 8 Format and Patreon Details
Gabriel Batistuta - Bonus Episode (QK Reloaded)
Oct 19, 2026Summary Preview
A correspondence special episode of Quickly Kevin where hosts Chris, Josh, and Michael read through listener emails covering topics like misidentified albums, obscure football sticker collections, and misunderstood childhood beliefs about football. The conversation hilariously veers into hypothetical football modifications including tennis nets across pitches, multi-ball scenarios, and various chaotic rule changes, before ending with a heartwarming message from a new father.
- Introduction and the Villa Squad Documentary Discovery
- Phil Daniels vs Paul Daniels Mix-Up
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A bonus correspondence episode of Quickly Kevin Will He Score featuring Chris Gold, Josh Widdicombe, and Michael Marden. The hosts dive into listener emails covering Strange Hill stories of childhood football misunderstandings, 90s footballers' pasta obsession, bizarre stadium features, trophy presentation protocols, and various amusing anecdotes from listeners about their football experiences and memories.
- Strange Hill: Childhood Football Misunderstandings
- 90s Footballers and Their Pasta Obsession
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A special correspondence episode of Quickly Kevin where the hosts dive into listener emails about football, sharing stories about misunderstood rules, quirky stadiums, and bizarre football memories from the 90s. The episode is packed with hilarious childhood misconceptions about the game, featuring discussions about Peter Schmeichel, Roy Delap's throw-ins, and a fascinating theoretical debate about allowing goalkeepers to use their hands in the opposing penalty area.
- Calendar Printing Mishap and Welsh Road Sign Chaos
- Strange Hill: Childhood Football Rule Misconceptions
Bonus 1: A New Hope (QK Reloaded)
Oct 12, 2026Summary Preview
A correspondence special episode where hosts Chris Scull, Josh Widdicombe, and Michael Martin tackle listener emails covering classic topics like Peter Schmeichel being lobbed, Richard Keyes drama, Uri Geller predictions, and Dion Dublin's Christmas presents. The episode ties up loose ends from the series while delivering plenty of humor and absurd football tangents.
- Peter Schmeichel Lobbing Controversy Continues
- Richard Keyes' M&S Meltdown
Series 7 Quiz - Part 2 (QK Reloaded)
Oct 07, 2026Summary Preview
This episode features the conclusion of Series 7 with an entertaining 90s football quiz competition. Charlie Baker and Josh Widdicombe face off against Mark Oliver and Chris Scull in various rounds including Who Am I?, Mastermind specialist subjects, and Starting XI challenges. The quiz covers obscure football trivia from Torquay United to Liverpool goalkeepers, with memorable moments including Charlie's surprising Gordon Strachan answers and Josh's impressive Barry Fry knowledge. Josh and Charlie ultimately win the competition, ending the series on a high note.
- Quiz Introduction and First Round: Who Am I?
- 90s Football Mastermind Specialist Subjects
Series 7 Quiz - Part 1 (QK Reloaded)
Oct 05, 2026Summary Preview
The Quickly Kevin end-of-series quiz sees hosts Chris Gowan and Josh Widdicombe team up with guests Mark Holber and Charlie Baker for a hilarious 90s football trivia showdown. Hosted by Michael Marden, the quiz features rounds on estimating football statistics, naming FA Cup final starting lineups, and plenty of banter about grey England kits, Peter Shilton's terrible penalty record, and Charlie Baker's increasingly wild guesses that somehow keep his team competitive despite being spectacularly wrong.
- Quiz Introduction and Devon Dream Team Assembled
- Big Man Little Man Round: Statistical Disasters and Charlie's Wild Guesses
Chapter 9 of Striker! by Steve Bruce (QK Reloaded)
Sep 30, 2026Summary Preview
In Chapter 9 of Steve Bruce's detective thriller Striker, manager Steve Barnes returns to the stadium after his moor escape and navigates a complex day involving PR management, squad tensions, and a shocking revelation. Barnes makes a controversial appearance at the flower memorial for murdered player Pat Duffy while wearing dirty police-issued slippers, meets with chairman Sir Lawrence to discuss team matters and the upcoming dinner with the chief constable, and addresses his squad while dealing with assistant manager Eddie Carberry's challenges to his authority. The chapter culminates with Julie revealing that a pregnant woman in reception claims the father of her child is Pat Duffy's killer.
- The Flower Memorial PR Coup
- The Brief Smile Protocol
QK Film Club: A Shot At Glory (QK Reloaded)
Sep 29, 2026Summary Preview
In this XJ8 exclusive film club episode, the hosts review 'A Shot at Glory,' a 2000 film starring Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, and former footballer Ali McCoist. The film follows a Scottish second-tier team on their cup run, with McCoist playing a legendary striker returning home. The hosts praise the authentic football sequences and McCoist's surprisingly strong acting performance, though they criticize Michael Keaton's subplot about moving the team to Dublin. They conclude it's the best football film they've reviewed, with the football scenes being genuinely convincing and McCoist delivering a performance that rivals professional actors.
- Introduction and Film Setup
- Ali McCoist's Remarkable Performance
Elis James on Des Lynam (QK Reloaded)
Sep 28, 2026Summary Preview
A Patreon special episode diving deep into Des Lynam's legendary broadcasting career, examining his unflappable presenting style, cultural impact during the 90s, and memorable moments from Italia 90, Euro 96, and beyond. The hosts discuss his autobiography, womanizing ways, venture into non-sports programming with 'How Do They Do That?', and his status as a cultural icon who commanded audiences of 25 million viewers.
- Des Lynam: The Unflappable Legend and His Defining Moments
- Italia 90 and the Power of Better Place
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A conversation with German football fan Henning Vane about Germany's dominance in 1990s international football, offering a fascinating perspective from the other side of England's most painful tournament defeats. The discussion covers German reunification's impact on football, the country's winning mentality at major tournaments, and reveals how matches that haunt English supporters barely register in German consciousness.
- German Reunification and Football's Role
- Italia 90: Invincible Belief
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In this episode of Quickly Kevin, Will He Score?, hosts Chris Scull, Josh Widdicombe, and Michael Martin discuss 90s football news including Paul Walsh's Twitter rebrand, Steve Hodge's refusal to sell Maradona's iconic shirt, and a bizarre Persian League goal. Special guest Henning Venn joins to share stories about working with German football legend Lothar Matthäus and his time at Wycombe Wanderers. The hosts also announce their upcoming Christmas party with impressive prizes and the release of their 2021 calendar for XJ8 tier members.
- Show Announcements and Patreon Perks
- Correspondence: The Millennium Dome Connection
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In the inaugural episode of Last Match Then Bed, host Tom Crane and guest Josh Widdicombe explore their shared obsession with Championship Manager 97-98. The pair discuss their playing styles, favorite signings, and the game's addictive qualities before making the show's first major decision: selecting Leyton Orient as the team to manage throughout the series. Josh shares stories of his teenage addiction, including editing the game to create an unstoppable squad, while the duo explore various Division 3 teams and their hidden gems.
- Introduction to Championship Manager Obsession
- Josh's Championship Manager History and Playing Style
Chapter 8 of Striker! by Steve Bruce (QK Reloaded)
Sep 16, 2026Summary Preview
In Chapter 8 of Steve Bruce's novel 'Striker', protagonist Steve Barnes escapes his Irish kidnappers by diving into a freezing upland reservoir and swimming its length. After stripping naked on the moors to dry his clothes in the sun, he's picked up by police who unexpectedly clear him of murder charges. The chapter features extensive swimming descriptions, unexpected comedy moments, and a puzzlingly abrupt resolution to Barnes' legal troubles.
- Escape into the Reservoir
- The Naked Moor Incident
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John Robbins discusses Liverpool's worst players from the 1990s, creating a comprehensive worst XI that exemplifies the club's turbulent decade. The conversation explores Graham Souness's disastrous management tenure, the folly of expensive foreign signings, and individual players who failed to live up to expectations. From Julian Dix's unprofessional attitude to El Hadji Diouf's appalling goal-scoring record, this episode captures a painful era for Liverpool fans during their 30-year title drought.
- Graham Souness and the Destruction of Liverpool
- Julian Dix: The West Ham Hard Man