Lost Boyos: A Football Travel Podcast

We were joined by the brains behind La Liga London, Rahul Lakhani, to talk about La Liga and Spanish football, but, of course, we really wanted to get into his club in Spain: Villarreal. We talked about the remarkable story of this small town producing one of the most successful teams in Spanish football since the turn of the century, the legends who have worn the famous yellow, and the beauty of the Estadio de la Cerámica. You can find Rahul on X and Instagram at @LaLigaLondon. And check out his new website, which we discussed on the episode here: https://t.co/IT5VxNs68P You can find this episode's co-host, Nick Bell, on X at @nickbellofbpl and his excellent Spanish football podcast El Partido at @elpartido_es on X and @el_partido.es on Instagram. You can listen to the pod here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DcY8EGAIbXLdwZW8dDVJE?si=7fb35f573278488a Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice — it really helps the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer Alex Brotherton joined us to chat about his love for Manchester City and non-league football hipster favourites West Didsbury & Chorlton. We discuss the club's unique culture and brilliant songbook, as well as Alex's work with BBC Sport and other publications. You can find Alex on X at @alex_brotherton and Instagram at @alexbrotherton. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice — it really helps the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were joined by football writer and author Kit Holden, whose books Played in Germany and Scheisse! We're Going Up explore the people, places and fan culture that make German football so unique. We dived into the remarkable rise of Union Berlin, exploring how the club became one of Europe's most admired football stories and what makes the Stadion An der Alten Försterei one of the game's most special matchday experiences. Along the way, we discuss the best places to experience football across Germany and why the country's fan culture is about so much more than full stadiums and cheap tickets. You can follow Kit's Substack, Played in Germany, here: https://playedingermany.substack.com/ And find his books, Played in Germany and Scheisse! We're Going Up, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0B1N8PQHX Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice — it really helps the show. And leave us a comment with your own recommendations for where is good to experience football in Germany! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boyos are back in town! After a mini summer break, we were delighted to welcome our first guest of the 2026/27 season – and what a way to kick things off. Joining us to chat about all things Malaysian football is Keesh, a journalist and broadcaster based in Malaysia. As well as discussing the country's stadiums, football culture and the remarkable rise of Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT), we also talk about Keesh's work for Astro Sports, one of the biggest sports broadcasters in Asia. From reporting pitchside at Premier League stadiums to interviewing some of the league's biggest stars, Keesh offers a fascinating insight into how English football is experienced from the other side of the world. You can follow Keesh on Instagram at @KeeshMatStats. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can also follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast provider of choice — it really helps us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 2 of our 2025/26 Awards, we hand out some of the biggest honours of the season, including our Best Goal of the Season, the Cosmin Matei Hipster of the Season Award, and the coveted Boyo d'Or. To round things off, we look ahead to the 2026/27 season, discussing our ambitions for the podcast and setting ourselves some football travel goals for the year ahead. Let us know some of your favourites from the 2025/26 season too! Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: ⁠https://lostboyospod.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips⁠ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice—it really helps the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The prestigious Lost Boyos Awards are back for a second year, so get the champagne and the tuxedo ready! As we spent far too long reminiscing about our football travels, we decided to split the show into two parts. In Part 1, we focus on everything off the pitch, including our Favourite Bars and Pubs of the Season, Favourite Food, Favourite Shirt, Best Game and Best Fans. Let us know some of your favourites from the 2025/26 season too! Make sure to come back for Part 2. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice—it really helps the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Málaga special! With his beloved Málaga achieving a fairytale promotion back to the big time, Matt insisted on dedicating an entire episode to his blue-and-white amor. Joining him to talk all things Los Blanquiazules are two returning guests, Luke Chambers and Daniel Höhnke – the two people Matt has watched the most matches with from the stands of La Rosaleda this season. Together, they discuss the club's incredible turnaround under former B-team manager Juan Funes, as well as the exciting crop of local talent that helped carry Málaga over the line, including David Larrubia, Dani Lorenzo, Chupe and many more. The conversation also looks back at the dark days of the past decade, shares personal Málaga stories, and, of course, dives into favourite matches, goals, moments and memories. You can follow Costa del Fútbol on X and Instagram at @CostaDelFutbol_, Luke on X at @ChambersLuke7, and check out his groundhopping Instagram page at @yorkshirefootylad. Follow Daniel on Instagram at @danielhohnke. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. Be sure to check out and subscribe to the Lost Boyos Substack: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice – it really helps us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Lost Boyos World Cup special! As the 2026 World Cup progresses through the group stage, Matt and Marc look back at tournaments past, picking their favourite goals, matches, shirts, performances and everything in between. They also share their thoughts on the 2026 World Cup so far and discuss the stories that have caught their eye. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice — it really helps the show. And don't forget to leave a comment with your own favourite World Cup memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recorded just before the start of the 2026 World Cup, Matt and Marc were joined by football writer Mark Gordon, author of Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years,. We discuss the highs and lows of Baggio’s three World Cups, the enduring aura of the Divine Ponytail, and why he remains one of football’s most iconic figures. There is plenty of nostalgia as we share our favourite Baggio moments, goals, and shirts from a truly unforgettable career. You can buy Mark's book, Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years here or in all the usual book stores: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roberto-Baggio-World-Cup-Years/dp/1836802625 You can follow Mark on X at @MarkGordonMedia. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast provider of choice — it really helps us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we were joined by lifelong Hertha Berlin supporter Daniel Höhnke to discuss the highs, lows, and endless chaos surrounding one of Germany’s most fascinating clubs. Daniel reflects on growing up in a divided Berlin, falling in love with Hertha as a kid, the historic Olympiastadion, and the 'Hertha Bubis' incredible run to the 1993 DFB-Pokal final. There’s also a brilliant story involving Niko Kovač and a McDonald’s bill, and Matt finally gets to tell his great 'Steve Kerr's son' anecdote. Of course, we also squeezed in some German national team chat ahead of the World Cup too. Follow Daniel on Instagram at @danielhohnke. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. Make sure to go check out and subscribe to the Lost Boyos Substack: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/ If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast provider of choice — it really helps us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Lost Boyos, Matt is joined once again by returning co-host Gibbo — the perfect sidekick for this week’s guest, Atherton Collieries stalwart Emil Anderson, the man who first brought Gibbo into the world of working at Colls. We chat about Emil’s childhood trips to Burnden Park, falling in love with the brilliance of Frank Worthington, and how his dad first took him through the gates at Atherton Collieries — a club that has shaped his entire life and where he now serves as long-standing club secretary. There’s also plenty of love for Alder Street and its wonderfully disjointed charm, discussion of Emil’s favourite away days in northern non-league, and stories from football trips further afield — including matches in Cancún and Sered in Slovakia. Make sure to follow Atherton Collieries on X at @ You can follow Gibbo on X at @JoeBillGibbo and on Instagram at @gibbogram You can read Gibbo's tales of groundhopping on his old blog Gibbo's 92 here: https://gibbos92.com/ Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod on Instagram at @lostboyos. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast provider of choice — it really helps us. Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week’s episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining us from his adopted home in Bogotá was Carl Worswick. Having written extensively on Colombian football for a wide range of publications, Carl was the perfect guest to guide us through the Colombian football scene — from the domestic game to the international stage. We focused mainly on Bogotá before exploring other regions across Colombia’s rich and diverse football culture. The one thing that truly unites the country, though, is the national team. We also reeled off our favourite Colombian players, relived iconic moments and, of course, discussed those glorious shirts. You can find Carl on X at @cworswick. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice — it really helps us out. Or drop us a comment and let us know what you thought of this week’s episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. Also, make sure to check out — and subscribe to — the Lost Boyos Substack: Lost Boyos Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FC Cincinnati’s rise has been one of the great modern football stories in the US — and FCC fan Charlie Hatch joined us to talk about the club’s rapid growth from USL newbies to MLS contenders. Charlie, who works as a reporter covering Columbus Crew, also dug into the history of the Crew, including the remarkable fight to keep the club in Columbus, and the passionate 'Hell is Real' derby. Plus, we chatted about the upcoming World Cup in the United States, the chances of USMNT success, and some general celebration of US soccer. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast provider of choice—it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week’s episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Also, make sure to check out - and subscribe to - the new Lost Boyos Substack: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The host of the Dial M for Merthyr podcast, Louis Moore joined us to talk about discovering the magic of Merthyr Town, the universal love for Penydarren Park, and why the cob and chips might be football's ultimate food. Plus, we discussed Louis’ devotion to Ricardo Rees, our own affection for Merthyr Tesco and Koolers, and bemoaned and celebrated the public transport links between Bargoed and Merthyr. You can find the Dial M for Merthyr podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h4E5qQRtsWL1IAmC1hFUn?si=cfb0a352e03f4acb and their website here: https://dialmformerthyr.blogspot.com/ And here's Louis' Ricardo Rees article that is mentioned in the episode: https://dialmformerthyr.blogspot.com/2026/04/ricardo-rees-cult-hero-by-loius.html If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast provider of choice—it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week’s episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Also, make sure to check out - and subscribe to - the new Lost Boyos Substack: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been a hell of a season for Coventry City. Coventry super fan Joey Coombes joined us to talk about the thrills of Cov's 2025/26 season, as well as the crazy 25 year journey to get back to the big league. Plus, we talked about how Coventry is a 'real city', watching the team play on a hill in Northampton for a season, and memories of Highfield Road. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast provider of choice—it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week’s episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Also, make sure to check out - and subscribe to - the new Lost Boyos Substack: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we were delighted to be joined by Maksims Krivuņecs, the President of the Virslīga - the Latvian professional football league. We kicked off with a brief trip down memory lane by discussing Southampton legend Marians Pahars and Latvia’s historic Euro 2004 appearance, before diving into the current culture of Latvian football culture: the unique 'forest' grounds by the beach, the change from a 'one champion league' to varying league winners, and Maksims’ own work, with his team, in bolstering engagement with the league. Plus, we explored his ambitious vision for a unified Baltic League and why a partnership with Estonia and Lithuania could be the key to unlocking the region's true potential. You can find Maksims on X at @m_krivunecs. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast provider of choice—it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week’s episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marc was in the host’s seat this week, as Matt wanted to be one of the guests to celebrate ten years since he first visited Slovakia—a country where he spent two years watching football up and down the Slovak football pyramid, as well as venturing into the leagues of neighbouring Central European countries. Joining Matt as a guest was his good friend from his Slovak years, Thanos Michael. Thanos moved to Slovakia from his home in Greece and soon fell in love with the country and its football—especially his beloved Spartak Trnava, who he has watched every game (so far) this season. We also talked about some of the fun grounds in Slovakia, the wackiness of the Slovak football scene, Matt’s love for the Slovakia national team between 2016 and 2018, and Thanos's impressive feat of watching four games in four different countries in 24 hours. Thanos runs a Slovak football account on X, which you can find at @slovak_football. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast provider of choice—it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week’s episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Luke Chambers as guest, Richard ‘Kosi’ Kosmola joined us this week to chat about his love for Huddersfield Town and why the West Yorkshire spot is one of the great pub towns in the game. We also get into how he first fell in love with Spanish football through Screensport, and hear a highly passionate take on why La Liga holds such a special place in his heart. You can find Kosi on X at @RichardKosmala and at @richardkosmalalife on Instragram. Much love to our previous guest and this week's co-host Luke Chambers too. You can follow the Costa del Fútbol on X and Instagram at @CostaDelFutbol_ and you can follow Luke at @ChambersLuke7. Plus, check out his groundhopping Instagram page at @yorkshirefootylad. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Winchester City fan Robert Conway joins us this week to chat about following one of Hampshire’s most renowned non-league sides home and away. We also dive into his groundhopping adventures across Europe, with a particular focus on completing all 56 league clubs in Germany—and how he fell in love with Alemannia Aachen along the way. You can follow Rob on X at @Rob_WCFC, and the Alemannia Aachen UK supporters’ club at @AlemanniaUK. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we were joined by Alex Ashmore – a presenter and reporter with Sporty TV who’s done post-match interviews with some of the biggest names in the game, including Antoine Griezmann, Jude Bellingham and Xabi Alonso, as well as trying to get something interesting out of football’s most elite (and scariest) managers. We chatted about his journey into football media via studying with Real Madrid CF, his love for Yeovil Town FC and Málaga CF, and the many football adventures that have taken him around the world. You can find Alex on X and Instagram at @alexhashmore and you can see more of Alex's content on Sporty TV on Instagram at @officialsportytv and on X and TikTok at @SportTV. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we were joined by Gareth Thomas of Gareth’s Football Writing for a brilliant chat that took us from the English grassroots scene in Shropshire to a Caribbean Island of 15,000 people. Gareth told us all about football in Anguilla and his time as media officer at Uprising FC, giving a real insight into the charm of the game on a small island. We also dived into his blog, how it started, and why telling under-the-radar football stories matters.  Make sure to check out Gareth’s work at Gareth’s Football Writing for more of his brilliant stories here https://garethsfootballtravels.wordpress.com/author/garethsfootballtravels/ You can follow Gareth on X at @Gareth19801 and Uprising FC at @UprisingFC. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we’re joined by Will Dalton, Charlton Athletic fan and author of Oh San Lorenzo: A Journey through Argentine Football Culture. We briefly talk Addicks (from John Robinson to the magic of The Valley) before heading to Buenos Aires to explore Will’s obsession with San Lorenzo. We discuss the club’s history of displacement, their move to the Nuevo Gasómetro, and the wild experience of following them - from local league games to the 2014 Club World Cup final in Marrakesh. You can find 'Oh San Lorenzo: A Journey through Argentine Football Culture in all the usual book stores: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oh-San-Lorenzo-Argentine-Football/dp/1836801998 You can find Will's social medias linked to the book at @SanLorenzoEng on X and @oh.san.lorenzo on Instagram. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On our one year anniversay of the podcast, we were joined by Alex Fitzpatrick — the host and founder of The Spanish Segunda Show. We chatted about his passion for the division, the beauty of the league, and why he firmly believes that "Segunda doesn't mean second best." We also delved into his first Spanish football love, RCD Mallorca, and discussed what it's like living and following the beautiful game on his adopted island home. You can follow the Spanish Segunda Show on X at @SegundaSpanish and on Instagram at @spanishsegundashow. You can listen to here or in all the usual podcast places: https://open.spotify.com/show/1upe35GMJpT4SWQ9kcmPS8?si=881d74194b7c4dbc If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we were joined by Alex Daniel — an ardent, home-and-away Southampton fan and the creator of the photography-zine Up the Saints. We chatted about his life as a Saints fan, his love for Rickie Lambert and his photography work, capturing matchday through a lens . Plus, we talked about Southampton being one a slightly unheralded, great 'pub city'. You find Alex's photgraphy work on Instagram at  @__pictures_of_you_ Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we were joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt - a regular voice on the Guardian's Football Weekly podcast and a pitchside reporter for ESPN and TNT Sports amongst many other gigs. We chatted about his work reporting on the Bundesliga and Champions League, as well as his beloved Fulham FC and his adopted local team, Fortuna Kölm. You can folloe Archie on Twitter and Instagram at @archiert1 . If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Old friend of Lost Boyos Sami Faizullah joined us to chat about how he has morphed into a groundhopper since moving to the UK from Bangalore a few years ago. We dived into some of his favourite Football League (and non-league) from his travels so far, as well as discussing some of his experiences watching football across Europe (and Morocco). Plus, whilst talking about Sami's old football website, Outside of the Boot, we reminisced about the 2010s glory years of football blogging. You can follow Sami's football adventures on Instagram at @samifaizullah. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we head to the apparent sunniest city in Scotland to dive into the fun of Dundee United. We are joined by Arabs fan Paul Henehan to discuss his life following the club - from the legendary European nights at Tannadice to the ‘City of Discovery’s’ unique football culture. Paul shares his memories of the iconic Shed terrace, the great team under the ‘Tyrant of Tannadice’ Jim Mclean, and the peculiar geography of having rivals Dundee FC just 200 yards away on the same street. Plus, we find out why the fans are called Arabs and how the club's name became a bizarre insult in Nigeria. You can the Málaga podcast that Paul co-hosts, Málaga Insiders, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WtmzX2NhiXravfJt5Vshu?si=c1845d7398224cd3 If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the new League of Ireland season about to kick-off, it was a great opportunity to be joined by Chris Lee - the author of Shades of Green: A Journey Into Irish Football. We talked about the football grounds and fan culture in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with particular focus on the burgeoning football scene in the League of Ireland. Plus, we chatted about the shirts of the upcoming League of Ireland season, why Glentoran's The Oval is so wonderful and tales of meeting Tony Cascarino at a greyhound track in Dublin. You can find Chris' excellent Outside Write podcast here and wherever you get your podcasts from: https://open.spotify.com/show/41nxyOUcrmu130lsArRRp7?si=3b72881386d045ce Alos, you can find his Outside Write Substack here: https://outsidewrite.substack.com/ Additionally, you can find his book of Shades of Green here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shades-Green-Journey-Irish-Football/dp/1801509476 If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Lost Boyos, we’re joined by our first ever guest who lives life between the sticks. Dani Strindholm is a professional goalkeeper currently playing for Swedish side Varbergs BoIS, having previously featured for Örebro in Sweden and Arendal in Norway. Dani has represented Sweden at U19 level and has been part of the U21 setup, but his football story starts even earlier — coming through the system at Málaga CF, a club he grew up supporting long before pulling on the gloves. We chat about goalkeeping life, the Scandinavian football scene, international call-ups, and what it’s really like progressing through the game as a young keeper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we were joined by the delightful Ben Gibbs - part of the team behind the superb Away Days YouTube channel. Through Away Days, Ben has traversed up and down the UK, across Europe, and all over the world watching football in just about every setting imaginable. We discussed some of the amazing football experiences he has had over the years - from watching Newell's Old Boys in Argentina to being at the J2 League play-off final in Japan, plus much, much more. You can find Away Days on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@awaydaysfootball You can find Ben's darts channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@GibbsDoesDarts You can find Ben on Twitter and Instagram at @BasicallyGibbs. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to exploring every single corner of world football, no podcast does it better than The Sweeper. We were delighted to be joined by one of The Sweeper's co-hosts Paul Watson - a well-travelled football man to say the least. In this episode we talked about his coaching stint in Micronesia with Pognpei (and the book that followed, 'Up Pohnpei!'), how Paul ended up being the 'Simon Cowell’ on a Mongoalian football reality show and his love for all things San Marino - plus much, much more. You can find The Sweeper on Twitter and Instagram at @SweeperPod. You can listen to The Sweeper here on Spotify or wherever you get your pods from: https://open.spotify.com/show/7j6UfGCD5EtkdhOZpD55jS?si=a685c069adab4945 If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blackpool fan and Fylde coast native Nick Bell joined us to talk about football in his local area, especially his beloved tangerine-coloured Seasiders. We talked about the legends of Blackpool FC - from Sir Stanley Matthews to Stephen Dobbie - as well as the disjointed joy of Bloomfield Road. Plus, we chatted about other clubs in the area such as AFC Fylde, Fleetwood Town and the three non-league clubs that sit next door to each other on the edge of Blackpool. Nick hosts the Spanish football podcast El Partido, with a focus on Spanish football nostalgia. You can find it on the socials at @el_partido_es and you can listen to the pod here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DcY8EGAIbXLdwZW8dDVJE?si=7fb35f573278488a As well as El Partido, Nick hosts El Pozo - a podcast focused on the Spanish lower leagues which you can find at @elpozo1rfef. You can listen to the pod here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14IeOOafy6ig4ZhWQt6zo3?si=1dd4feeafa514d3e If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merry Christmas and  a Happy New Year. For the final episode of 2025, Matt and Marc decided to discuss their favourite goals that they have seen live. Overhead kicks, long range screamers, solo goals - all are covered and everything in between. We all love goals! If you have enjoyed the podcast in 2025, please like and give us a five star review. And tell a friend about us. Dale Jennings: Tranmere v Plymouth 2009/2010 ⁠https://youtu.be/NwFLwbPLXYk?si=zkpPLM6h-ichpJAB⁠ Carlos Marchena: Osasuna vs Valencia 2009/2010 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpLA6ODgYcY⁠  Darren Ambrose: Manchester United v Crystal Palace 2011/2012 ⁠https://youtu.be/GPMMsFDwVmY?si=EbGBFn9fqaGJIg9o⁠ Son Heung-Min: South Korea vs Qatar 2014 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsP5CGCAe2s⁠  Michu: Arsenal v Swansea 2012/2013 ⁠https://youtu.be/zGpEn6-z9Ew?si=FnNo24ncvgH-JC9L⁠ Nguyen Van Quyet: Hanoi vs Ceres Negros 2017 ⁠https://youtu.be/ussDB6VQ5pQ?si=9mp8zs0DdoYacPh5⁠  Haitam: Ibiza v Málaga 2023/2024 ⁠https://youtu.be/bewqm21dEYE?si=CrEHwOa3mlf9jff6⁠ Mohammed Sumareh: Malaysia 2-1 Thailand 2022 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHbbTLGxIyo⁠  Morten Nordstrand: FC Nordsjælland v FC Copenhagen 2013/2014 ⁠https://youtu.be/nqJ6qvWk91M?si=aC4P7gwhE926UV7T⁠ Hussain Al-Musawi: Al-Salmiya v Al-Qadsia 2021 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUr5rNepnjI&t=200s⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merry Christmas and  a Happy New Year. For the final episode of 2025, Matt and Marc decided to discuss their favourite goals that they have seen live. Overhead kicks, long range screamers, solo goals - all are covered and everything in between. We all love goals! If you have enjoyed the podcast in 2025, please like and give us a five star review. And tell a friend about us. Dale Jennings: Tranmere v Plymouth 2009/2010 https://youtu.be/NwFLwbPLXYk?si=zkpPLM6h-ichpJAB Carlos Marchena: Osasuna vs Valencia 2009/2010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpLA6ODgYcY  Darren Ambrose: Manchester United v Crystal Palace 2011/2012 https://youtu.be/GPMMsFDwVmY?si=EbGBFn9fqaGJIg9o Son Heung-Min: South Korea vs Qatar 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsP5CGCAe2s  Michu: Arsenal v Swansea 2012/2013 https://youtu.be/zGpEn6-z9Ew?si=FnNo24ncvgH-JC9L Nguyen Van Quyet: Hanoi vs Ceres Negros 2017 https://youtu.be/ussDB6VQ5pQ?si=9mp8zs0DdoYacPh5  Haitam: Ibiza v Málaga 2023/2024 https://youtu.be/bewqm21dEYE?si=CrEHwOa3mlf9jff6 Mohammed Sumareh: Malaysia 2-1 Thailand 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHbbTLGxIyo  Morten Nordstrand: FC Nordsjælland v FC Copenhagen 2013/2014 https://youtu.be/nqJ6qvWk91M?si=aC4P7gwhE926UV7T Hussain Al-Musawi: Al-Salmiya v Al-Qadsia 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUr5rNepnjI&t=200s  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were delighted to be joined by Alex Calabrese from Men in Red 97 Media to chat about all things Chicago Fire and U.S. fan culture in general. We discuss how he fell in love with the Chicago Fire, why Soldier Field is great, and we celebrate the Designated Players and big names of the Fire’s past. Check out Alex on X at @amcalabrese12, and the website he writes for, covering the Chicago Fire, at @meninred97. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Passionate Morecamebe fan, and old friend of Lost Boyos, Paul Carter joined us to talk about following the Shrimps all over the country. We discussed the club's glory years in League Two and their promotion to League One in 2021; then we delved into recent years, encompassing Morecambe FC's tragic dip into non-league and near extinction. Plus, Matt reminisced about his various trips to Morecambe's (then named) Globe Arena and some of his away trips with Paul and the Morecambe faithful. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marc was put in the guest chair for this episode to talk abut his South Korean football love: Incheon United. To help him delve into all things Incheon, Matt brought along Asian football expert John Duerden - writer for the Guardian and a regular voice on 5Live's World Football Phone-in (plus much more). 20 years on from Incheon United being a game away from winning the K-League, Marc reflected on his early years watching football in South Korea - the fan culture, the stadiums and the food. Plus, John discussed his own links to Incheon United and some of his many anecdotes from his time covering the league. You can find John Duerden on Twitter at @JohnDuerden and check out his Substack 'How Football Explains Asia' here: https://howfootballexplainsasia.substack.com/ If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Binns joined us to chat about his book Red Star Paris: More Than Just a Football Club. We talked about the so-called “hipster” ethos surrounding Red Star, their excellent recent marketing, and the unique charm of Stade Bauer. We also delved into Middlesbrough — Simon’s first love — and some of the wonderfully fun names who’ve worn the Boro shirt, as well as why David Bellion is, quite simply, a great guy. You can find Simon Twitter at @simonbinns You can buy his book Red Star Paris: More Than Just a Football Club here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Star-Paris-Politics-Struggles/dp/1836801971 If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A regular on Football Weekly and On the Continent, Lars Sivertsen joined us to chat about football in his homeland of Norway. We discussed his hometown of Bryne and theur local football club - the same town and club that gave the world Erling Haaland. As well as delving into the fan culture of Norwegian football, we heralded Norway's latest golden age, being led by Haaland - a player Lars wrote the book on last year. You can find Lars on Twitter at @larssivertsen. You can find his book Haaland: The Incredible Story behind the World’s Greatest Striker: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Haaland-incredible-behind-greatest-striker/dp/1529913098/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GHBG8BLP49KG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r-uLngQ8hUla6Ps61Qu8XpuocJWor8FNJi8tPJ0uzQZoTGLb_o_9JHkmJ4MGgGaPqueQfzsdsy5p-rAdt3MlOKSDjueD-d5lwMchcqW2WQ8.KXlVEXQaFp28cQbEjVpBP3NF5OTD_5g1oAeFHpT__kc&dib_tag=se&keywords=lars+sivertsen&qid=1762982687&sprefix=lars+sivertsen%2Caps%2C54&sr=8-1 If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a privilege to have a true footballing legend on the podcast — a man who , from now on, will forever be a pub quiz answer: Jamie Cureton. Recently becoming the first footballer ever to score in each of the top ten divisions of English football — and doing so at the age of 50 — Jamie joined us to talk about that historic feat with King’s Park Rangers, and to reflect on his remarkable career spanning the Premier League, Football League, and non-league, plus a brief stint abroad with Busan I’Cons in South Korea. Plus, saying no to Alex Ferguson, Jamie's alternate timeline and a lot of love for Barry Hayles and Phil Parkinson. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this episode, we headed to one of Marc's former homes: Vietnam. We were joined by Bill George - the man behind Vietnam Football on X and someone who has spent the last 16 years travelling Vietnam watching football. We talked about the grounds and the football culture of the V League, as well as the state of the Vietnam national team, plus much more. You can find Bill on X at @soccer_vietnam. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Málaga fan Luke Chambers joined us to chat about his love for southern Spain’s Costa del Sol - and especially its lower league football scene. That love has led to him creating the Costa del Fútbol social media account, chronicling the news and stories coming out of all the clubs across the Costa del Sol. Plus, we talked about his groundhopping travels across northern England and beyond, and the crazy story of his night in Tarragona seeing Málaga’s 2024 promotion. You can follow the Costa del Fútbol on X and Instagram at @CostaDelFutbol_ and you can follow Luke at @ChambersLuke7. Plus, check out his groundhopping Instagram page at yorkshirefootylad7. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we were joined by Lucy Ford, an ardent Bristol Rovers fan and one of the founders of the Her Game Too campaign - a movement dedicated to making football a more welcoming, inclusive, and safer space for women and girls to enjoy and participate in. We talked about Lucy’s passion for the Gas, the origins and growth of Her Game Too, and the impact of the Lionesses’ success on women’s football, plus much more You can find Her Game Too on X and Instagram @HerGameToo and the website can be found here: https://www.hergametoo.co.uk/ If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a long journey for Wales fans travelling to Kazakhstan last month, but none did the trip quite like our guest John McAllister. Starting from his hometown of Barry in South Wales, John travelled overland to the Kazakh capital of Astana over 5,000km over five weeks. We discussed his odyssey across Europe, the various games of football he took in en route and his travel vlogging. You can find John on X at @john_mcal and on Instagram at @john_mcal. And you can find his travel vlog on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnMacTravels If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In fair Verona we lay our scene for this week’s episode, as we were joined by Richard Hough. Richard has lived in Verona for the past 15 years and is a season ticket holder at Hellas Verona. His love for the club led to him writing the book ‘Verona Campeone: the Miracle of 85’ which came out this year - a book chronicling the team that won an unlikely Scudetto in 1985. We talked about the book, some of the great characters to feature for Hellas Verona for that Scudetto triumph - and over the years since - and why Bentegodi is a great place to watch football, even if the stadium is a bit battered and ruined. You can find Richard on X at @richard_hough and on BlueSky at @rickhough.bsky.social. You can find his book, Verona Campeone, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Verona-Campione-Miracle-Richard-Hough/dp/1836801211/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_ci_mcx_mr_hp_d_d_sccl_1_2/525-4669992-1845525?pd_rd_w=eB3Na&content-id=amzn1.sym.a9750e23-15f2-4034-9ecc-e6dd38907891:amzn1.symc.206c6295-3b43-4a2b-9d15-273ba17f7025&pf_rd_p=a9750e23-15f2-4034-9ecc-e6dd38907891&pf_rd_r=3WWEJQ7N36JVS1DWDPK5&pd_rd_wg=oiFFm&pd_rd_r=e7e596b9-021b-4a5a-aa27-e3a32b048341&pd_rd_i=1836801211&psc=1   If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this episode, we focused on Gran Canaria and the yellow and blue-clad footballing kings of the island, UD Las Palmas. Matt Rayns, the host of the English language Las Palmas podcast Pío Pío Inglés, joined us to chat about what makes Las Palmas such a fun team to support, as well as why Gran Canaria is worth a visit. Plus, we celebrated some of the genius footballers to come through the football club - and those born on the island - as well as heralding the great concrete bowl of Estadio Gran Canaria. You can find Matt Rayns on X at @MattRayns and you can find Pio Pio Ingles on X via @UDLPUK. You can listen to Pío Pío Inglés in all the usual podcast places and you can find it on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6pU8zrr8kmAPSTBBKcNvTX?si=25561304dbae4e60 If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Walley has travelled the world as a football fan and a football coach - whether that be forming a football club in Riga or managing Matebeleland in the CONIFA World Cup, Justin has plenty of stories to tell. We discussed his storied adventures as a coach, but we focused on his latest venture: coaching the Marshall Islands - the last nation in the world to have a national football team. Travelling across the world to coach in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the ups and downs of helping to build a national team from scratch and being on the bench for the nation's first ever matches in Arkansas - Justin told us quite a tale of his time with the Marshall Islands. You can find Justin Walley on X at @JustinWalley10 and the Marshall Islands at @SoccerFedMI. You can also find the Marshall Islands on Instagram at @rmisoccer. You can find the Marshall Islands shop - where you can buy one of those lovely shirts we talk about on the pod - here: https://marshall-islands-soccer-federation.square.site/s/shop If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Athletic journalist and current The Times and Sunday Times reporter Joey d'Urso joined us to talk about his book, More Than A Shirt: How Football Shirts Explain Global Politics, Money and Power. We discussed his excellent book and the global adventures it took him , as well as digging into some of the shirts explored in the book and how they are a reflection of football off the pitch and modern society in general. Plus, Matt brings along some shirts from his own collection to suggest for a possible sequel to More than a Shirt. You can find Joey on X at @josephmdurso and on Instagram at @joeydurso92. You can buy his More than a Shirt here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/More-Than-Shirt-Football-Politics/dp/1399622803/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2L5WWSS58ICQB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mX4wzot0HeHzOA7XhV1r-mpphRxxlVco5k2Cy1P0dcEH8GbhiispXZSZcI7-TgTuRyXkZziyn99PLm0R4L30_Fu5L9M6IMZAOLqwC3NSLR09VdE9NoadS8KbFVhBwdf5n6uu2l2FrSsTTFJXeSESIglV-6_eIQLGxA-7Uj42v7tU7vOT9uoo6mj2nU_kdOSay7JzFQVrEYasVMeimL--Jj3B8OslWTWvUHH3pmwNgPs.ohymaSisdyd3T7yecsnE8Q3kUmvGzdhrpR_RWgjzjL8&dib_tag=se&keywords=more+than+a+shirt&qid=1757624179&sprefix=more+than+a+shirt%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1 If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this episode, we were joined by Harry Hugo - the young entrepeneur who is now the chairman of Farnham Town, arguably the most successful club in non-league football over recent seasons. They have had back-to-back promotions from Step 5 to Step 3, they have fast growing crowds and there have been a variety of innovative initiatives and developments off-the pitch too. Plus, he is a old friend of Lost Boyos, meaning we reflect on his contributions to the old blog (such as designing the website) and Harry discusses some of his memories of Lost Boyos groundhop trips from over a decade ago. You can find Farnham Town across social media at @FarnhamTown FC and Harry at @HarryHugoGoat. Check out the Farnham Town YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@FarnhamTownFCVideo If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a 5 star review on your podcast provider of choice - it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week's episode. Follow Lost Boyos at @LostBoyosPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining us to discuss his beloved Brøndby IF was Danish journalist Toke Theilade - a writer for several publications, but who also runs the Brøndby fan website Vilfortpark.dk. After discussing the city of Copenhagen and some of the football within it, we headed to the suburbs to chat about the experiences of a Brøndby fan and all the ups and downs that comes with that. Plus, we heard about what matchday is like at their vociferous home and we discussed the legend that is Michael Laudrup and his impact on the club on and off the pitch, as well as much, much more. You can find Toke on X at @TokeTheilade and you can find his Brøndby fan site Vilfortpark.dk here https://www.vilfortpark.dk/. You can find Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and now on instgram at @lostboyos. If you have enjoyed the episode - or any previous episodes - please subscribe and leave us a five star review on your podcast provider of choice, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices