Cultural Analysis

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In Part Two of our series on Don Revie's Leeds United, co-hosts Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson explore the origins of the 'Dirty Leeds' tag. This episode delves into the notorious 1964 match against Everton that cemented the club's aggressive reputation. It discusses the reactions from fans and media, the role of football associations, and Revie's responses. Our conclusion also examines the cultural and tactical shifts in football during the 1960s and how Leeds' image became a point of controversy and unity for the team and its supporters. Tune in to uncover the complexities behind one of football's most infamous labels. Please remember to share, rate, review and comment to help It Was What It Was grow. 00:00 Introduction 01:36 The Dirty Leeds Tag 03:46 Don Revy's Management Style 27:43 Promotion and the Great Moral Panic 29:21 The Notorious Game against Everton at Goodison 30:37 Media and Public Perception 31:47 Football's Changing Landscape 33:04 The Birth of 'Dirty Leeds' 41:30 Revie's Reaction and Amplification 56:04 Conclusion and Legacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary is joined by current Roma U17 and UEFA Pro Coach, Fabrizio Piccareta. He talks about his journey as a coach, his time as assistant coach to Paolo Di Canio at Sunderland, current role, and the following: - How can you prepare U17 for the pressures of playing with such a big club? - Are Italian players naturally more disciplined with regards to lifestyle management and diet? - How was Paolo Di Canio on a daily basis? - How difficult is it to change the culture of a club mid-season? - How can Italy balance flair with defensive focus in their football culture? And much more! This podcast is brought to you by Bounce Athletics. If you are running a summer camp Bounce Athletics offers fully customized micro-stitched textured premium camp balls for under $9/ball. To receive free shipping, with delivery in May, order by February 15th. These are same camp balls that are used by major DI programs like Wake Forest, Creighton, Texas Tech, Michigan State, Florida State, and Clemson to name just a few. Modern Soccer Coach listeners can get a $50 discount on their first order of custom balls or training vests by mentioning the podcast when they email [email protected] to begin the order process.