90 seconds with Richard ‘Shoza’ Shaw
After coming through the youth team system at Crystal Palace it wasn’t long before this young Eagle was making his league debut against Reading aged just 19. The defender soon established himself as a first team regular in the late 80’s before going on to make 207 appearances for the Eagles. During his time at […]
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BBC 5 Live Vs TalkSPORT
You don’t have access to a TV to watch the big game action live, so radio it is. Who do you choose?
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Mud, Blood and Studs.
It’s all about origins – whether through work, friendships, or eventual relationships – the question about your family background always comes up. Most often, you mention your parents and where they are from. Or you might talk about your grandparents, especially if they came from another country, or discuss where you’ve lived and why. However, […]
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World Cup Countdown
32 Nations from 5 confederations will all compete in the first World Cup finals in it’s 92 year history to be held in the Arab World. The FIFA World Cup has taken place on 21 occasions so far with Brazil being the most successful nation winning 5 titles to date with Germany and Italy behind […]
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Lily Parr: Football Trailblazer
Lily Parr was a pioneer, a trailblazer and a maverick of the women’s game. Originally the prolific goal scorer started her footballing career as a left back playing for her local side, St Helens Ladies where she amassed over 100 appearances. Shortly after the outbreak of World War 1, Lily aged just 14 started work […]
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Matchday Juniors
By midday on a Saturday, most football stadiums would see large groups of junior football fans eagerly awaiting outside the main terrace entrances waiting for the narrow doors to open and unique sound of the turnstiles clicking into action as fans pass through one by one. The match day programme is carefully stowed away safely […]
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Quiz: World Cup
Since it’s inception in 1930 the World Cup comes around every four years except in 1942 and 1946 due to World War 2. Out of the 21 tournaments undertaken so far how many teams can you name that reached the last four in each FIFA World Cup? Take the test here
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90 seconds with Chris ‘Kirky’ Kirkland
The 6ft 6inch stopper made a promising start to his professional career at Highfield Road under the guidance of veteran Sky Blues keeper Steve Ogrizovic. He soon impressed Coventry City manager Gordan Strachan who gave the young 18 year old his debut in the first team back in 1999 and by the end of the […]
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Footballing Icons: George BEST
The Manchester United and Northern Ireland wingman was a maverick on and off the pitch during the 60’s and 70’s. The talented two footed Best would glide past defenders like they didn’t exist with his unique balance, pace and skill. He’s regarded as one of the greatest footballers to ever play the game and has […]
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Women’s football: 50 years in the wilderness.
The women’s game has certainly gone through a rollercoaster ride throughout the decades. Starting with the first women’s game taking place between the North and South of England back in 1895. The outbreak of World War 1 in 1914 had a big impact on the women’s game when men’s competitive football stopped in England with […]
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