By Far The Greatest Team – Season 3 Finale: Promotion, Relegation... or Redemption?

After almost 40 teams, countless debates, and one mighty spreadsheet of footballing history, Graham and Jamie return to the boardroom of greatness for the Season 3 Finale — and this time, they’re not alone.

Joined by returning favourites Phil Craig and Declan Clark, the team reopens the case files on every single squad ranked this season. From the peaks of Real Madrid 1954–60 and Santos 1960–65, to cult curiosities like Dallas Tornado and Greece 2004 — it’s time to ask: did we get it right?

In this bumper episode, the panel debates who deserves promotion, who’s due relegation, and who should remain exactly where history placed them. But expect controversy, chaos, and possibly a call for a playoff…

Takeaways:

• 🏆 Reassessing greatness: What defines it — style, trophies, legacy, or vibes?
• 🇬🇷 Greece 2004: Functional football or miracle of the millennium?
• 🏴 England 1990: Gazza’s tears, Robson’s tactics, and the power of nostalgia.
• ⚫️⚪️ Kilmarnock, Dundee Utd, Newcastle & Blackburn: Forgotten forces or rightly remembered?
• 🎬 From the Arsenal Stadium Mystery to the Dallas Tornado — football meets folklore.
• ⚖️ Blinkered Greats, Edge of Greatness, All-Time Legends — who shifts tier?

Is it time to rewrite football history once again?

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Was Bobby Robson’s England side of 1990 the team that changed everything?
In this episode of By Far The Greatest Team, Graham and Jamie are joined by former MIrror Sports reporter and fan-on-the-ground Steve Double to relive the emotional rollercoaster of Italia ’90 — England’s iconic run to the World Cup semi-finals.

Through a mix of personal stories, cultural reflections, and football insight, we explore what made this tournament – and this team – so unforgettable. From David Platt’s last-gasp volley to Gazza’s tears, from chaotic ticket scrambles to the heartbreak of penalties in Turin, this episode captures the spirit of one of England’s most mythologised teams.

Takeaways:

• Behind-the-scenes fan stories from inside stadiums and outside the system
• Bobby Robson’s tactical evolution and leadership under pressure
• The emotional legacy of Paul Gascoigne and the softening of British football masculinity
• The role of Nessun Dorma, mullets, and Pretty Woman in defining an era
• Why England 1990 became the template for national team redemption narratives
• Was this really the greatest team England never had… or the one that changed everything?

Whether you lived it or just know the VHS tape, this is the story of England 1990 — as seen, sung, and suffered by those who were there.

🎧 Listen now and join the debate: Was this Bobby Robson’s greatest legacy.

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Was Alan Curbishley’s Charlton Athletic one of English football’s great overachievers?

This week on By Far The Greatest Team, hosts Graham and Jamie are joined by London football expert Stuart Burgess to unpack the remarkable rise—and quiet brilliance—of Charlton Athletic under Alan Curbishley.

From financial chaos and exile from The Valley to Premier League stability and European dreams, the episode explores how Curbishley’s calm leadership turned Charlton into a model of consistency. We revisit their epic 1998 playoff final, smart recruitment, and a youth system that helped punch above their weight. Was Curbishley’s Charlton more than just a well-run club? Or were they something closer to greatness?

🔴⚪ A story of resilience, loyalty, and ambition on a budget.

Takeaways:

• How Charlton rebuilt after years in the wilderness
• The 1998 playoff final and promotion to the Premier League
• The return to The Valley and the influence of the Valley Party
• Curbishley’s long-term vision, smart recruitment, and player development
• Reflections on legacy: Where does Charlton under Curbishley rank in football history?

🎧 Listen now as we decide how great this Charlton side truly was.

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