In the world of football, few rivalries are as intense and storied as the one between England and Scotland, affectionately known as the “Auld Enemy” clash. This rivalry, steeped in history, passion, and national pride, has produced some of the most memorable and iconic games in football history. In this blog, we’ll take a trip […]
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Football, often referred to as the “Beautiful Game,” has woven itself into the fabric of Scottish culture, igniting passions, rivalries, and dreams that span generations. Scotland’s football history is a tapestry of triumphs, heartaches, and moments of sheer brilliance. Join us as we embark on a journey through the annals of Scottish football and explore […]
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The European Super Cup was born in the early 70’s and historically pitted the European Cup winners against the Cup Winners Cup holders from the previous season to help crown who was the ultimate Kings of European Football for that season. This two-legged final would usually take place at the start of the new season […]
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Being a devoted football fan isn’t that cheap. Football is a religion and fans are devout – and now, more than ever before, that devotion comes at a hefty price. Fans are … milked … by the clubs they support and by the bodies that govern the sport. From merchandise to match tickets, TV & […]
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The 80’s won’t just be remembered for some questionable short shorts, creative hair styles and hooliganism, it was also an era of talented marksmen who found the art of hitting the back of the net look easy. We take a look at the top goal scorers in the football league during that magical decade. 1980-1981 […]
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Over the years we’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes kits being launched, from sitting on a car bonnet, celebrity supporters being kitted out in the new shirt, to page three stunners modelling the latest arrival to the club shop. We take a lookback through the decades and take a […]
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At a club with an illustrious history as Liverpool FC has, it takes some feat to register a memorable season but 2000/01 was certainly one of those as they lifted a trophy haul in the form of the UEFA Cup, FA Cup and League Cup. I suppose it all began the season earlier when the […]
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Saturday 8th August 1992 A 9 year old me enjoying the school summer holidays was excited at the prospect of going to watch Chelsea at Bristol City in a pre season friendly. It was also just one week before the launch of the newly named Premier League. Chelsea had already signed John Spencer, Robert Fleck, […]
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“The best invention ever”, were the words used by Leyton Orient chairman, Barry Hearn, to describe the play-offs. Quite a statement, considering his comments came in the wake of his team’s defeat to Blackpool in the third division play-off final in 2001. Indeed, since its inception, over 100 clubs have competed in over 400 play-off […]
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‘Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.’ – Leonardo Da Vinci England expects. It has since 1966. Three generations have been born and grown into adulthood in the intervening years. If you were […]
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