The Hex Blog

Welcome to The Hex, the home of retro football nostalgia. Built for supporters who live and breathe the game’s golden eras, The Hex dives deep into the stories, players, kits, and moments that shaped football long before the modern hype machine took over. From iconic matches and cult heroes to forgotten trivia and terrace culture, this is a space where proper football memories are kept alive. Whether you grew up checking scores on Ceefax, collecting sticker albums, or debating the greats down the pub, The Hex brings that authentic feeling back. Expect opinion, history, and nostalgia-driven features designed for fans who know the past still matters.

Quiz

Name the stadium?

Can you name which club calls this home?

Match

San Marino 1 England 7

Back in 1993, England put seven past San Marino with Ian Wright netting four but they still failed to qualify for USA 94 after Holland and Norway qualified ahead of the Three Lions.

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The countdown is on.

Polls

Player Battles

Every successful team needs a leader of men, the heartbeat of the side that makes them tick. Over the years we’ve seen some great players who have inspired they’re sides to victory on and off the pitch for club and country.

Match

Liverpool 5 Deportivo Alavés 4 2001

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RIP Frank Worthington

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Johan Cruyff

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The Hex: Home of Retro Football

At 3Retro we’re passionate football fans just like you, we love everything and anything related to football nostalgia. Talking about the great goals, iconic players and memorable matches from the past, to debating those controversial moments over the years that have shaped the beautiful game. So, when we decided to revamp the 3Retro brand and […]

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Fresh Faced Rooney

A fresh faced Wayne Rooney with his battered #Adidas Tango from playing football on the streets. Jumpers for goalposts playing headers and volleys. Happy memories for many of us.

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