Pitch Invasion: How the Scottish and Irish Changed Football

Synopsis

Exploring the seismic influence key players and managers from Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland had on English football between the 1960s and the start of the Premier League.

First Air Date: 2024-01-21

Last Air Date: 2024-01-21

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Networks: BBC Scotland

Top Cast

Rhona Cameron as Narrator
Ardal O'Hanlon as Self
Chick Young as Football Journalist
Rachel Corsie as Self
Stuart Cosgrove as Self
Josh Magennis as Self
Patrick Kielty as Self
Graeme Souness as Self
Amy Irons as Sports Broadcaster
David Moyes as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Genius (2024-01-21)

How the flair and artistry of players like George Best and Kenny Dalglish inspired the biggest football clubs in England.
Ep. 2: Guts (2024-01-21)

How midfielders like Graeme Souness and Martin O’Neill brought their grit, muscle and passion to the English game.
Ep. 3: Glory (2024-01-21)

How managers and players such as David Moyes and Charlie Nicholas dealt with the highs and lows of English football.