PODCAST · sports
If Blackburn Signed Zidane
by BBC Sounds
Join Specs Gonzalez on his adventures through the multiverse as he investigates how football's greatest 'What If?' moments could have turned out.
Episodes
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What if West Ham had kept their 'Golden Generation?'
This episode contains mild strong language. Harry Redknapp took charge of West Ham in 1994 and worked with Head of Youth Development Tony Carr to produce quality young players through their Academy. Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Michael Carrick and Jermain Defoe all debuted and became...
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What if Arsenal had never let go of Harry Kane?
Harry Kane was famously part of the Arsenal academy in the early 2000s but he was eventually released after he was determined to not be good enough. He then went on to join local rivals Tottenham Hotspur and become one of the greatest strikers in Premier League history. But what would have…
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What If Man United signed Ronaldinho in 2003?
In the summer of 2003, Man United were close to signing Brazilian icon Ronaldinho as David Beckham's replacement. Despite agreeing a deal with PSG, Ronaldinho chose Barcelona. But imagine if he had made a different choice. What if he had joined Manchester United instead? Would they sign Cristiano...
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What if Arsenal never left Highbury?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode ten, Specs & Tego are joined by fellow filthy fella Dazza, to ask the question: what if Arsenal never left Highbury? When Arsenal moved to their...
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What if the UK had a combined national football team?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode nine, Specs & Tego are joined by Scottish rapper Ransom FA to ask 'What if the UK had a combined national football team?' In this scenario the...
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What if Jay-Z had bought Arsenal in 2010?
In 2010 Jay-Z expressed his interest in buying Arsenal. He was an admirer of Thierry Henry and had followed the club ever since. The move never materialised and a year later, the Kroenkes moved in to become the majority shareholder of Arsenal. But what if Jay-Z had swooped in? Would Arsenal's...
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What If Neymar joined Real Madrid instead of Barca in 2013?
In 2013 Barcelona won the race to sign Brazilian wonderkid Neymar. He was widely tipped to be Brazil's greatest ever player and win multiple honours including the Ballon d'Or. However, since leaving Barcelona for PSG in 2017 Neymar has struggled. Brazil are still waiting for a World Cup, the...
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What if Wimbledon had become the Dublin Dons?
In 1996 there was a concerted attempt to relocate the then Premier League club Wimbledon FC to Dublin. When the club became homeless in 1991, owner Sam Hammam had the idea to move the Dons to Dublin. In the end the FAI and FIFA blocked the move, and Wimbledon ended up moving to Milton Keynes…
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What If Tottenham’s Lasagna-gate never happened in 2006?
On the last day of the season in 2006, Tottenham needed a win at West Ham to secure Champions League football. They were all set to qualify until late on Saturday night when ten players became seriously ill after having dinner at their hotel. Tottenham's request to postpone the game was rejected…
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What if Paul Scholes wasn't ruled offside against Porto in 2004?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane is back for Season 3, looking back at football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and diving into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode four, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and Adam McKola to ask what if Paul Scholes wasn't ruled...
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What if Harry Kane had squared it to Sterling against Croatia in 2018?
In the first half of the 2018 World Cup Semi-Final, England were 1-0 up against Croatia courtesy of a Kieran Trippier free kick. They were in complete control of the game. In the 30th minute, Harry Kane was played through on goal by Jesse Lingard. He had Sterling to his right but he decided to…
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What if the Super League had come off?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane is back for Season 3, looking back at football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and diving into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode two, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and Lippy to ask 'What if the Super League had come off?'…
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What if Luis Garcia’s 'ghost goal' wasn’t given against Chelsea in 2005?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane is back for Season 3, looking back at football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and diving into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode one, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and returning guest Savage Dan to ask ‘What if Luis…
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What if Roy Keane hadn't walked out on the Republic of Ireland in 2002?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In this episode, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by comedian Johnny Cochrane along with co-host Tego Sigel to ask 'What if Roy Keane hadn't walked out on the...
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What if Ronaldo had been fully fit in the 1998 World Cup final?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In this episode, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by David Vujanic and co-host Tego Sigel to ask 'What if Ronaldo had been fully fit in the 1998 World Cup...
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What if Rooney got away with his stamp at the ’06 WC?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In this episode, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and Chelsea fan Kweku Afari to ask 'what if Rooney got away with his stamp at the ’06...
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What if Keegan's Newcastle had actually 'beat them'?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In this episode, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and Manchester United fan KG Tha Comedian to ask What if Keegan's Newcastle had…
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What if Bergkamp had become the 'Flying Dutchman'?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In this episode, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and Arsenal fan Lippy to ask - what if Dennis Bergkamp had become the 'Flying…
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What if Alan Shearer had joined Manchester United?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In this episode, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and Manchester United fanatic Adam McKola to ask ‘What if Alan Shearer had joined...
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What if LeBron James took control of Liverpool?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane looks back at football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In 2010, the Fenway Sports Group purchased Liverpool FC and as part of the deal Lebron James became a minority owner in Liverpool FC. In this episode...
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What if Celtic and Rangers had joined the Premier League?
"If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In series two, episode nine, Specs & Tego are joined by Scottish rapper and Aberdeen fan Ransom FA to ask ‘What if Celtic & Rangers had joined the Premier...
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What if a volcano hadn't got in the way of Lewandowski joining Blackburn?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. Episode eight sees the return of Tez Ilyas as he joins Specs Gonzalez & Tego Sigel to ask ‘What if an Icelandic volcano hadn't got in the way of Lewandowski...
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What if Luis Suarez didn't handball it against Ghana?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In this episode, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by his fellow Filthy Fella PK Humble and co-host Tego Sigel to ask ‘What if Luis Suarez didn't handball it...
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What if women's football wasn't banned in 1921?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘What If’ moments and dives into the multiverse to change the timeline. In episode six, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by BBC Sport's Miriam Walker-Khan to tackle a HUGE topic, ‘What if women's football wasn't banned in 1921?’ With women's...
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What if Leeds Utd had won the Champions League in '01?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘What If’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode five, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and Leeds fanatic Rob Mulholland to ask, ‘What if Leeds United had won the Champions...
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What if Chelsea hadn’t ditched the Premier League’s two best players?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In this episode, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and Chelsea fanatic Zac Djellab to ask ‘What if Chelsea hadn’t ditched the Premier...
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What if José Mourinho had become Barcelona manager in 2008?
Specs Gonzalez is joined by special guests Tego and Jordy to explore the parallel universe in which José Mourinho got the Barcelona job in 2008. What would have happened to Pep Guardiola? Imagine he’d stayed in charge of Barcelona B, facing off against José and the first team in a ‘philosophy...
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What if Zlatan Ibrahimović had accepted his trial at Arsenal in 2000?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane is back for a second season, diving into the multiverse to explore football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments. In episode two, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and Arsenal fan Poet to ask, 'What if Zlatan Ibrahimović had accepted his trial at Arsenal in...
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What if Roman Abramovich had bought Spurs instead of Chelsea in 2003?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane returns for Season 2, looking back at football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and diving into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode one, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and comedian Josh James to ask ‘What if Roman Abramovich…
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Welcome to If Blackburn Signed Zidane
Specs Gonzalez travels through the multiverse to investigate football's greatest 'What If?' moments. Find the very latest episodes ONLY on BBC Sounds: bbc.co.uk/ibsz
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What if Blackburn Signed Zidane?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode eight, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by comedian Tez Ilyas along with co-host Tego Sigel to ask the biggest question of all, ‘What if Blackburn…
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What if Lionel Messi had opted to play for Spain?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode seven, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by YouTuber Thogden along with co-host Tego Sigel to ask ‘What if Lionel Messi had opted to play for Spain?’...
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What if Sam Allardyce had managed England at the 2018 World Cup?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘What If’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode six, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by comedian and football shirt connoisseur Andrew Mensah along with co-host Tego Sigel to ask ‘What if Sam...
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What if Fergie had quit Manchester United in 2002?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘What If’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode five, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by Manchester United fan and comedian Kae Kurd along with co-host Tego Sigel to ask, ‘What if Fergie had...
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What if Everton had qualified for the UCL group stages in 2005?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘What If’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode four, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and Everton fan Joe Gilmore to ask, ‘What if Everton had qualified for the Champions...
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What if Man City’s 'AGUEROOOOOO!!!' moment never happened?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane explores football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode three, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and Man City fan Elz the Witch to ask, ‘What if Sergio Aguero hadn’t scored his...
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What if John Terry had scored his penalty in the 2008 Champions League final?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane looks back at football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode two, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and Chelsea fan Savage Dan to ask, ‘What if John Terry had scored his penalty to…
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What if Steven Gerrard hadn't slipped?
If Blackburn Signed Zidane looks back at football’s greatest ‘what if’ moments and dives into the multiverse to put things right on the timeline. In episode one, host Specs Gonzalez is joined by co-host Tego Sigel and Liverpool fan David Vujanic to ask ‘What if Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip...
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