Podcast Jumpers For Goalposts: The Glory, The Grief – Liverpool’s 1965 Cup Triumph and European Controversy

In this deeply evocative episode of Jumpers For Goalposts, the late Jan Gorski-Mescir – known affectionately as Fydsy – chronicles Liverpool Football Club's unforgettable 1964–65 season. From the euphoric high of their first-ever FA Cup win at Wembley, immortalised by Gerry Byrne’s legendary courage through injury, to the heartbreaking injustice of their European Cup semi-final against Inter Milan, this is a tale of triumph, betrayal, and resilience. Jan masterfully interweaves matchday drama with cultural context: the Beatles’ meteoric rise, Liverpool’s moment in the global spotlight, and the social upheavals reshaping the city. With richly researched detail and Fydsy's unmistakable storytelling voice, this episode pays homage not only to a defining moment in club history – but to the man who told it so well. In this deeply evocative episode of Jumpers For Goalposts, the late Jan Gorski-Mescir – known affectionately as Fydsy – chronicles Liverpool Football Club's unforgettable 1964–65 season. From the euphoric high of their first-ever FA Cup win at Wembley, immortalised by Gerry Byrne’s legendary courage through injury, to the heartbreaking injustice of their European Cup semi-final against Inter Milan, this is a tale of triumph, betrayal, and resilience. Jan masterfully interweaves matchday drama with cultural context: the Beatles’ meteoric rise, Liverpool’s moment in the global spotlight, and the social upheavals reshaping the city. With richly researched detail and Fydsy's unmistakable storytelling voice, this episode pays homage not only to a defining moment in club history – but to the man who told it so well.