Welcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was.
Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world.
The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. the tales from behind the scenes and the impact they left.
Join us at Football University!
If you enjoy the podcast please hit subscribe to never miss an episode.
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Welcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was.
Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world.
The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. the tales from behind the scenes and the impact they left.
Join us at Football University!
If you enjoy the podcast please hit subscribe to never miss an episode.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue the extraordinary story of Imre Hirschl, the Hungarian who revolutionised South American football. In this second part, we look into Hirschl's impact on Uruguay's historic 1950 World Cup victory and his innovative tactics at Club Atlético Peñarol and River Plate. Discover how Hirschl's genius and controversial methods shaped football history, transforming teams and leaving a lasting legacy on the footballing world.
00:45 The Tactical Mastermind Behind Uruguay's Success
01:55 Controversial Matches and Referee Decisions
05:20 The Dominance of the Big Five in Argentinian Football
08:37 Hirschl's move to River Plate
11:59 Tactical Evolution and Direct Play
16:55 Hircshl’s Downfall and Match-Fixing Allegations
21:06 Return to Coaching and Success in Uruguay
28:22 Strict Discipline and Unique Methods
29:09 Young Players and Team Dynamics
31:14 Campaign for National Coach
31:59 Political Disputes and Appointments
33:22 World Cup Preparations and Chaos
35:43 Uruguay's Tactical Genius
37:11 The Shocking World Cup Final
43:48 Aftermath and Legacy
44:58 Hirschl's Influence and Final Years
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