{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6633aa7d28201200122f5638/67fd0bea629a2f3636a6a993?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Horse That Changed Manchester United - Part One with David Walsh","description":"<p>Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>In today's episode, hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by journalist David Walsh to explore how the modern fortunes of Manchester United are intertwined with one of the greatest racehorses in history.</p><p><br></p><p>This is the extraordinary story of Rock of Gibraltar, the famed racehorse part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson - and how his connections and relationships with John Magnier, and JP McManus would ultimately impact the Glazers' takeover of Manchester United. </p><p><br></p><p>David Walsh shares insider details from his investigative work on the story, making this one of the most fascinating sports sagas of recent times. </p><p><br></p><p>Tune in on Friday for part two, and the implications of the Glazers' takeover - and Manchester United's decline.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00&nbsp;The Tale of the Lost Kingdom</p><p>00:25&nbsp;Introduction to the Podcast and Special Guest</p><p>00:35&nbsp;The Story of Rock of Gibraltar</p><p>01:25&nbsp;David Walsh's Insights</p><p>02:28&nbsp;The Connection Between Sir Alex Ferguson and John Magner</p><p>07:36&nbsp;The Rise of Rock of Gibraltar</p><p>17:21&nbsp;The Dispute Over Ownership</p><p>19:26&nbsp;The Financial Implications</p><p>29:04&nbsp;Ownership Dispute and Legal Battle</p><p>29:52&nbsp;High Court Drama and Stakeholder Tensions</p><p>30:50&nbsp;Public Fallout and Media Frenzy</p><p>34:02&nbsp;Settlement and Aftermath</p><p>38:39&nbsp;The Glazers' Takeover</p><p>41:35&nbsp;Reflecting on Missed Opportunities</p><p>49:45&nbsp;Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p>","author_name":"The Overlap"}