Harry Kane's Road to Silverware
Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.
Today co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper speak of the remarkable journey of Harry Kane, who recently clinched the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich; the first trophy in his career.
Recounting his early days at Arsenal youth, to multiple rejections, and loan spells that nearly derailed his career, the episode highlights Kane’s undeterred determination and resilience. Discover how pivotal moments and key influences, such as Mauricio Pochettino and a documentary on Tom Brady, transformed him into one of football’s greatest strikers.
We end with a quiz, as Rob tests Jonathan's knowledge of British and Irish players who won major league titles abroad!
00:00 Introduction: A Childhood Memory
00:35 The Arsenal Release: A Turning Point
00:43 Celebrating Harry Kane's Achievements
01:02 The Early Struggles and Resilience
02:36 Harry Kane's Background and Family
03:06 Youth Football Journey
05:38 Challenges and Determination
14:27 Loan Spells and Growth
18:40 Millwall Experience and Growing Up
21:34 Norwich Loan: A Tough Period
27:16 Unexpected Laughter and Player Comparisons
28:02 Struggles at Leicester City
29:36 Turning Point: The Tom Brady Inspiration
31:13 Breakthrough Under Sherwood
32:33 Skepticism and Early Success
35:04 Pochettino's Influence and Physical Transformation
38:36 Near Misses and Final Disappointments
43:12 Legacy and Comparisons with Other Greats
47:43 Quiz on British and Irish Players Abroad
52:59 Conclusion and Reflections on Harry Kane's Career
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It Was What It Was : The Football History Podcast
Welcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was.
Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world.
The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. the tales from behind the scenes and the impact they left.
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