Fan TV Is About Ego. Fanzines Were Anything But!

Fan TV Is About Ego. Fanzines Were Anything But!

Author: 11-29 Media September 14, 2026 Duration: 48:54

Before Fan TV, social media and football influencers, supporters had fanzines.

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by writer and broadcaster Daniel Gray to tell the story of the football fanzine movement that challenged clubs, fought racism, questioned authority and helped change British football.

Daniel is the author of Fanzine: The Story of Football’s Alternative Press, his new book exploring the extraordinary supporter-led movement that grew from the terraces during the 1980s and 1990s.

After researching around 8,000 fanzines and speaking to more than 40 editors and contributors, Daniel explains how homemade publications became a genuine force inside football.

They discuss why football clubs were frightened of fanzines, the campaigns against ID cards and racism, Hillsborough through the eyes of supporters, the influence of punk and Private Eye, Brian Clough’s furious encounter with a Nottingham Forest fanzine and why Daniel does not see modern Fan TV as the true successor to fanzine culture.

Plus, why a new generation increasingly tired of living entirely online could yet keep the printed football fanzine alive.

Buy Daniel Gray’s Fanzine: The Story of Football’s Alternative Press:

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Hosts Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery share a conversation that moves as fluidly as a game itself, connecting the dots between sport, sound, and society. The Brazilian Shirt Name Podcast is more than a simple football show; it’s a deep dive into the cultural fabric that surrounds the beautiful game, particularly through a Brazilian lens. Each episode unpacks the stories behind the iconic names on the backs of shirts, exploring how they intertwine with samba rhythms, political history, and national identity. You’ll hear informed analysis of current matches and legendary players, but always framed within a broader discussion about the music that fuels the terraces and the historical moments that shaped the sport. This podcast from 11-29 Media offers a rich, layered perspective for anyone who understands that football is never just about what happens on the pitch. It’s about the passion, the artistry, and the human stories that give the game its enduring soul, making every conversation a discovery of how deeply sport is woven into the tapestry of everyday life.
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