It’s that time of year again in the gaming world where EA rolls out Fifa 19 at a hefty £59.99 on the PlayStation Store. This version promises updated gameplay in the form of precision ball […]
Football’s VAR: The Story So Far
The use of the new replay technology in UK football has divided fans, players and pundits alike. On the 8th January, Brighton’s FA cup tie with Crystal Palace marked the first use of a Video […]
Out of touch: Fifa’s poppy palaver
Many would agree that, for centuries, patriotism has permeated traditional British values. Whether you’re joining your fellow citizens in taking a moment of silence to remember lost war heroes or belting out the national anthem […]
2015 – A Look at the Good and Bad for Sport
2015 has been yet another eventful year in sport. The Gryphon looks at who’s had a successful year, and who’s had one to forget. Good year for: Footballing teams of the Home Nations Wales, Ireland, […]
Not a football fan? Here’s what you need to know about the Fifa Scandal
On May 27th 2015 seven FIFA officials were arrested by the FBI for allegations of collusion and corruption with regards to the awarding of the 2010 World Cup to South Africa, the upcoming 2018 World […]
Could Figo’s new ideas form future of FIFA?
With the recent announcement that the Qatar 2022 World Cup could be held in the winter due to its unbearably hot summers, eyes once again turn to the organisation that chose this unsuitable country to […]
England confident ahead of Estonia test
So far for England, the road to Euro 2016 has been smooth. The Three Lions are currently sitting at the top of Group E after victories over Switzerland and San Marino, and success against international […]
Blogs | Music in Games
It wouldn’t be unreasonable to suggest games are an ultimate amalgamation of all the artforms prior to it. After all, games are an ultimate amalgamation of all the artforms prior to it. Sound plays a […]
News | Scrotum stapled in FIFA forfeit
A student has stapled his testicles in a bet with friends over a game of FIFA. Nathan Bell, 20, suffered his fate after losing the Xbox match against his friend Saber Da Silva. The punishment […]
David Walsh interview – “Even if he hadn’t been caught it was totally worth it”
Joe Bookbinder There are very few people who have never heard of Lance Armstrong, once thought to be the greatest cyclist ever, a survivor who recovered from testicular cancer to win the Tour de France […]
Relegation for Racism
Jack Fairs FIFA President Sepp Blatter recently posted his latest views on sanctions for racism in football on Twitter. He grunted in caveman-like fashion, “Financial sanctions: not efficient. Matches behind closed doors not good solution.” […]