Each year, amongst a growing tide of ‘modern football’ sweeping the English game, there is often a story which embodies the grass-roots game, a story of triumph against all odds. This year, Sutton United were […]
Lloyd signing shows strength of WSL
Manchester City’s capture of superstar Carli Lloyd from Houston Dash is an excellent example of how the Women’s Super League has progressed since its revamp in 2014. The American, one of the best players in […]
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: The end of Ranieri?
It’s the 2nd May 2016, Tottenham have just drawn at Chelsea and Leicester are Premier League champions, the best day in their 133-year history. Fast forward to today, having lost 3-0 to Manchester United, described […]
Yorkshire clubs flying high in Championship
The English Premier League has never been so financially lucrative. The Championship has probably never been so competitive to promote from. Both of these statements serve to add even more happiness to the already positive […]
Football rocked by sex abuse scandal
Termed ‘football’s dirty secret’, allegations of child sex abuse have emanated from numerous former professional footballers since Andy Woodward went public with his story over a week ago. David White, Steve Walters and Paul Stewart […]
Wayne’s World: Party time, excellent
Never have professional footballers been healthier, fitter and more looked after, both on and off the pitch. They seldom, the theory goes, drink, gamble or party all night. They certainly wouldn’t want to consume alcohol, […]
Steven Gerrard retires after ‘nineteen spectacular years’
Steven Gerrard has today announced his retirement from professional football after nineteen spectacular years. The former captain of Liverpool, who has spent the last year and a half in the MLS with David Beckham’s former […]
Teeside too good for Women’s Football team
Football is primarily a team-game, but moments of individual brilliance can sometimes have a big effect on the final result. Wednesday’s BUCS fixture between Leeds women seconds and Teeside was a clear example of this, […]