About this episode
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.