The Church and football
There are close links between the Church and football, both now and historically – find out more in this podcast
WELL-KNOWN FOOTBALL CLUBS WERE FOUNDED by churches, and many clubs now have Chaplains for their teams. Bill Shaw reports on the past and present links between the Church and football – and why Chaplains don’t pray for their team to win!
Podcast recorded when Nigel Adkins was Charlton manager
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