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Told by the players, fans and journalists that were there - we delve into why these cult heroes created such a strong bond with their fans and how they are still remembered years on

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Football's Cult Heroes is a podcast series exploring the stories of players that carried their clubs on their backs - on and off the pitch. Follow on Spotify or Apple.

Winner of Podcast of the Year at the Sports Journalism Awards, Football's Cult Heroes explores the stories of the players who carried their clubs on their backs - on and off the pitch. 

Told by the players, fans and journalists that were there - we delve into why these players created such a strong bond with their fans and how they are still remembered years on.

Catch up on series one below.

Episode 1: Robbie Fowler

Read 'The boy from Toxteth who became 'God'' here

Episode 2: Jurgen Klinsmann

Read 'The man that charmed a nation of 'haters'

Episode 3: Eric Cantona

Read: 'The outcast who conquered England'.

Episode 4: Jay-Jay Okocha

Read: 'The greatest showman'

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Episode 5: Dimitri Payet

Read: 'The conflicting cult hero'

Episode 6: Kelly Smith

Read: 'The woman English football wasn't ready for'

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