It Was What It Was

Rob Draper & Jonathan Wilson

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. Read more

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Episodes

Jordi Cruyff on Father Johan, Total Football and his Lasting Legacy

07/21/2026 48:091930 - 2022: The Best Ever World Cup Finals

07/14/2026 1:02:50 Eusébio, Messi and the Best Ever World Cup Quarter-Finals

07/07/2026 1:05:56World Cup Mailbag | Patreon Sneak Peek

07/03/2026 20:37Football's Coming Home: How England Won The 1966 World Cup | Part Four

06/30/2026 58:58 Show all episodes

Our take on It Was What It Was podcast

It Was What It Was with Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson explores the pivotal decisions behind Manchester United's rise to the top and how it reshaped English football. They kick off with Sir Alex Ferguson's incredible journey at Manchester United. From tough early days to securing 38 major trophies, Ferguson's story is not just about success but resilience and strategic brilliance. A first episode tha makes a promising season. It Was What It Was is a soccer podcast by Rob Draper & Jonathan Wilson.