Memories of Mexico '86
6/9/202654 min
Mark Chapman is joined by the Guardian's Jonathan Wilson to look back and reminisce on the magic of Mexico '86. The pair reflect on everything from the size of the goals, to Denmark's iconic kit and how Alex Ferguson led a Scotland side marred by tragedy. Scotland striker Graeme Sharp speaks both about the death of their manager Jock Stein, and how Scotland were drawn into the tournament's first 'Group of Death'. Jono Vernon-Powell, an England fan who witnessed Maradona's iconic 'Hand of God' in person, joins the pod to discuss that unforgettable match. Mark speaks to commentator Barry Davies about his commentary of Maradona's iconic 'Goal of the Century' too. And finally, Argentinian football writer Marcela Mora y Araujo joins the pod to discuss the Argentinian perspective of Maradona and their tournament win.
Timecodes: 01:35 Mark & Jonathan reflect on goal sizes & shouting "Josimar!" on the school playground 08:14 Scotland's Group of Death & the loss of Jock Stein 22:02 Jono Vernon-Powell speaks about following England in Mexico 30:04 Barry Davies on Maradona & his iconic goals 39:30 Marcela Mora y Araujo on the Argentinian perspective of Mexico '86
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Hello. Welcome to a special Football Daily podcast where we'll go back forty years to reminisce on the 1986 Mexico World Cup. Joining us, Jonathan Wilson, author of 'The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup,' recently crowned Sports Book of the Year. It is a sensational book, Jonathan. I know you're not here to,