Join us as we speak to @idlesmc.bsky.social about his most recent book: 'Physical Culture and the Biopolitics of the International Garden City Movement' published last year with Palgrave McMillan. Listen on all major podcast platforms or via the link: www.sportinhistory.com/pages/bssh-p...

Join us as Lisa Jenkel of @unibas.ch discusses the Discourse and Depiction regarding Jewish Athletes and Jewish Sports in the English Press between 1890-1945 as part of @bssh.bsky.social and @ihr.bsky.social’s sports & leisure history series www.sportinhistory.com/pages/bssh-p...

We’re pleased to announce that the last @ihr.bsky.social seminar of the 2025/26 year is two weeks away with Lisa Jenkel of @unibas.ch presenting on Jewish Athletes & Jewish Sports in the English Press, 1890-1945. Sign up by Sunday the 28th by 6pm to join us ⬇️ www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Whilst relegation is shit & disheartening, Why not cheer yourself up with an episode that looks back at the boys of 86 and talks to @_ChrisLepkowski about the 85/86 season & what else was happening in the world of football. Give us a listen ⬇️🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/4fbs...

Could I put a shout out for this event at Sheffield ?https://www.sbctheatre.co.uk/events/aroundtheworldtour which is supported by football United, racism divides.

Exciting news as I’ll be on Track Radio’s breakfast show tomorrow morning around 7.10am talking about the situation at @WestHam and what the future looks like. Tune in live if you’re an early bird or catch up later on ⬇️ www.trackradio.com

This was such a lovely interview to do with Joe and what a lovely guy he was to give up his time the day before the official launch of his new community & co-working space. If you want to check that space out and you’re ever in Leigh-on-Sea, do support Joe if you can: www.thisisnplh.com

As it’s so painfully obvious I’m a huge West Ham fan & would love nothing more than to talk about them all day, I made the not sensible decision to start @thewesthamsyndrome.bsky.social podcast with my good friend Andrew Jenkin and we’re now on our second season!! Give us a listen 🎧⬇️

The very simple and short answer to this is… YES!

A really fun interview with Alan where we spoke about unconventional geniuses in football, why people would purposely mispronounce Steve’s surname to avoid saying it and the interesting landscape of the lower leagues and the not-so-great owners in the 1970s. Listen where you get your podcasts 🎧⬇️

If you’re planning to be at the Edinburgh fringe this summer or you want to come and meet some lovely sports historians, then come and register for the @bssh.bsky.social this summer!! We’re fun, friendly and come with lots of biscuits and other sweet treats ✨

Our latest issue of the journal is now available to read online with Volume 46, Issue 1 (The first of 2026) now available to read in it's entirety online with the physical issue arriving soon for @bssh.bsky.social members with a physical journal membership www.tandfonline.com/toc/rsih20/c...

Dagenham Invincibles featuring in major Kansas City Exhibition together with Items from Steve Bolton Collection 💜 @whuhistorian.bsky.social @garyjames.bsky.social @tomjgarry.bsky.social @sportingheritage.bsky.social @footballandwar.bsky.social www.theworldwar.org/exhibitions/...

#Skystorians #History New article klaxon! UCL's Michael Collins' ' "Fine Men from Afar": Cricket and Empire on the Home Front', OA, onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @uclhistory.bsky.social @ucldiscovery.bsky.social

Maud Smith Superstar - Centre Forward of the Legendary "Dagenham Invincibles" of the Golden Era of Women's Football in WW1 @footballandwar.bsky.social @whuhistorian.bsky.social @sportingheritage.bsky.social @fionaskillen.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/JQNhA...

Was great to meet the team at @fulhamfc.com & Fulham pier alongside @garyjames.bsky.social yesterday who are helping us shape what’s looking like the biggest & best @footycon.bsky.social yet!! Sign up for #FootyCon26 today or by Early June via the link in the post below to join us in London ⚽️

Our latest episode comes live & direct from the pit lane at @silverstonemuseum.bsky.social as Richard Haynes & Raymond Boyle discuss their book 'Streaming the Formula 1 rivalry' with Mike Beddoes. Huge thanks to @ihr.bsky.social in helping make this event happen! open.spotify.com/episode/61XV...

Delighted to be underway with this talk at Silverstone museum which is taking place thanks to @bssh.bsky.social & @ihr.bsky.social with this talk by Richard Haynes of Stirling University & Raymond Boyle of @glasgow.ac.uk on their book Streaming the F1 rivalry, chaired by Mike Beddoes

ICYMI last night, tickets are still available for tomorrow via Silverstone Museum and ALSO the @ihr.bsky.social website: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Proud to announce that alongside Silverstone Museum and colleagues at @bssh.bsky.social, I’m a recipient of the @ihr.bsky.social’s 2025/26 seminar@ fund to contribute towards this exciting event at Silverstone Museum this weekend. You can sign up today via this link: book/events/produ...

After avoiding a banana skin yesterday against Burton , why not indulge in a bit of 90s nostalgia and listen to Max & Andrew wax lyrically about their childhoods & talk about the Renford Rejects when the Hammers are the focus of a particular season 3 episode… open.spotify.com/episode/57rj...

The recent joint SPORTING HERITAGE and BSSH event at University of Huddersfield's Heritage Quay in which BSSH Chair Katie Taylor was a panel member discussing research and practice challenges, against the backdrop of the Women's Rugby League Exhibition.

For those unable to join us last night at our @ihr.bsky.social seminar last night, you can now listen to the event with @fionaskillen.bsky.social, @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social & Karen Fraser discussing their 2024 book, A most beautiful game Available now ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/6jVS1v…

Our next seminar is taking place on January 26th with an exciting panel discussion on the history of Scottish women’s football ft. @fionaskillen.bsky.social, @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social & Karen Fraser on their book ‘A most unsuitable game’ Sign up today ⬇️ www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

If you’re looking for a @WestHam fix to get ready for our game against Fulham later, why not tune in to our latest episode as Max & Andrew talk to West Ham Historian & archivist Robert Banks about his books, YouTube channel & everything in-between. open.spotify.com/episode/6BpY...

If you’re a fellow hammer in the doldrums over West Ham’s performance against City yesterday (expected, but still absolutely shocking from us), perhaps a couple of hours listening to Martin Godleman, the voice of #WestHam will lift your spirits. We talk books, narratives & everything in between!

Having watched the game on catch-up and now having calmed down a bit! This was ours for the taking. Nuno has to be held accountable for that. Making subs 80+ minutes into a game is inexcusable when you could see tired legs creeping in from the hour mark.

For the #WestHam people on my feed and for the West Ham lovers on @bsky.app, the latest episode of the West Ham Syndrome podcast is now available. We’re talking to Paul Brand about his book on the club’s academy which talks about the 99% who don’t make it and the dark side of the academy.

As we celebrate our 150th episode 🥳 We’re back with another pioneer from the world of sports! We’re honoured to be joined by Alan Lau, chairman of the Frank Soo Foundation to talk to us about Frank’s life & times & why Asian inclusivity in football matters! shows.acast.com/sport-in-histo…

This was such a great interview to record with @collinstony.bsky.social who was an amazing guest and just gave me so much more than I was expecting! Well worth a listen for all lovers of history from multiple perspectives in this episode!!

The venue for the 2026 British Society of Sports History has just been announced. It will be held at the John McIntyre Centre, University of Edinburgh, from 26 to 28 August 2026. See below for more details.. www.sportinhistory.org/articles/edi...

With #WestHam kicking off in 10 minutes and with a good feeling about today’s game vs Burnley, I should promote the latest episode of the West Ham Syndrome Podcast, where we interview John Ratomski, founder of Irons Supporting Foodbanks about all his great work! open.spotify.com/episode/4QfN...

Really excited to be part of this seminar! Atlanta does some amazing work in this field & if you like sports, fiction or know someone with an interest in women’s sports, fiction or children’s & women’s history, then you’re gonna love this seminar!! Sign up via the link in the OP ⬇️

God we needed that win so much! Also Freddie Potts is the future of our midfield. No denying it 🙌

The journal is looking for TWO NEW editors (one senior and one junior) to begin their tenure in January 2026! You can find out more information about this exciting opportunity via the link below and the deadline for applications is November 30th!! www.sportinhistory.org/articles/edi...

Showing off my original 1920 Sterling Inerchange phone with Euros Konektis ball (Esperanto!) + @kelceyervick.bsky.social book ⚽️💚 Some items already in US for World Cup Exhibition @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social @whuhistorian.bsky.social @footballheritage.bsky.social @footballandwar.bsky.social

In addition to a new episode of The West Ham Syndrome podcast, now on all platforms, you can also find us on instagram where we’re hoping to share some different content than we would do on here. Please feel free to give us a follow over there if you’re on there. open.spotify.com/episode/62Dd...

One for the physical culture historians and enthusiasts in my network! I’ve already got a copy and would highly recommend such an amazing book!!

My good friend Andrew Jenkin & I are pleased to announce our inaugural full episode of the podcast. We’re so lucky to be joined by Andy Payne of @hammersunited.bsky.social & @whuisc.bsky.social to talk about his work with the Fan advisory board & protests against the owners. bit.ly/WestHamSyndr...

International Football History Conference 2026 - CALL FOR PAPERS! Further information at the below link and via @garyjames.bsky.social - gjfootballarchive.com/2025/10/02/i... #sportshistory

A day late (I apologise), but back in 2023, I published a month-long series to celebrate #blackhistorymonth by sharing a daily blog post on black players from West Ham’s past, which I’m resharing for this year. Up first is Brian Deane maxportmanhistorian.blogspot.com/2023/10/blac...

Proper chuffed to be launch a new podcast series on my beloved West Ham United with my good mate & fellow hammer Andrew Jenkin which is now available on all podcast platforms! Enjoy this short intro episode where we tell you what we’re hoping to do going forward ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/0Cxd...

Sporting Heritage are staging an event for delegates from the Sports History and Sports Heritage fields at the Heritage Quay in Huddersfield on February 5th 2026, 10 am-4 pm. Tickets for the event can be reserved here.. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sports-his...

Great to have been involved in this event last night at @ihr.bsky.social and very much a ‘pinch-me’ moment for me personally to be included in the photo below with so many legends of Sports History!

I’ll be honest, I’m sad for Graham Potter as with a proper board backing him and a proper vision for the club, he’d have been a great manager to oversee a “project” like he did at Brighton. Not envying whoever takes over as West Ham manager next…

We’re excited to announce that the location for #FootyCon26 is… LONDON!! Join us at Fulham FC’s Craven Cottage on the 12th & 13th of June 2026 for the latest edition of our annual conference to enjoy lots of great people talk about Football of all codes from multiple backgrounds

Crazy that 80 people have taken out of their Monday nights to be part of this event that I’m honoured to have co-organised with @rafnicholson.bsky.social and Amanda Callan-Spenn (Not on Bluesky) to celebrate Richard Holt’s Sport & The British.

I must say that as a West Ham fan, I’m slightly upset that we lost Mukasa from the academy as he’d have been a great addition to our midfield over the next couple of years. But all credit to him for his amazing performance last night for City. Let’s hope he goes onto great things 🙌

Really excited to share with you that we’re close to announcing next year’s location for #FootyCon26 and returning for a 3rd time as co-organiser with @garyjames.bsky.social If you want to have a guess, feel free to do so in the original post below ⬇️

In addition to a new episode of the @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social being available, we’re also excited to let people know that we’ve got a record crowd for a @bssh.bsky.social event at @ihr.bsky.social and we’re looking to get a even bigger crowd still! Sign up via the link below to join us ⬇️