Sean Cole
Hashtag United FC: Is a YouTube Channel Turned Club the Future of Football?
They already have more online followers than Everton and West Ham, but the club founded by YouTuber Spencer FC has even bigger dreams.
Life as ‘The Wealdstone Raider’: What Happens When You Become a Living Meme
In 2013, 55-year-old Gordon Hill had his life turned upside down when a clip of him at a non-League football match went viral.
Life as a Reality TV Star: Stevi Ritchie On Being An 'X Factor' Novelty Act
"There are two precious moments for me. One was when my daughter gave me a hug on stage at Wembley. The other was taking Simon Cowell to Harvester."
Life as Big Keith from ‘The Office’: Ewen MacIntosh Reflects On His Defining Role
"I got through a lot of Scotch eggs."
An Oral History of 'Troll 2', the Best Worst Movie Ever Made
How a horror about vegan goblins, written and directed by Italians, filmed in Utah with a largely Mormon cast, became a cinematic sensation.
An Oral History of 'Marge vs The Monorail', the Episode That Changed 'The Simpsons'
"If a gun was put to my head, and they said, ‘Tell me the best episode of television ever,’ it’s this."
Remembering 'Big Brother', the Show That Birthed Reality TV as We Know It
Producers and former housemates reflect on the year 2000, a groundbreaking but simpler time when the height of scandal was "Nasty Nick" lying.
Introducing Sporting Khalsa, a Club With Deep Roots and Big Ambitions
Once almost entirely Asian in composition, Sporting Khalsa’s players are now drawn from a far wider demographic. Despite the changes, their original identity as a diaspora club endures.
The Cult: Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho was a footballer unlike any other, and a showman par excellence. For his infectious exuberance, warmth and flair, we induct him into The Cult.
Is Our Obsession With Technology Damaging the Match-Going Experience?
The nature of football support, and in particular the match-going experience, has changed profoundly with the ubiquity of mobile phones and tablets. Are we still fully engaged with what's taking place on the pitch?
The Cult: Robbie Savage
As a player and a pundit, Robbie Savage has always made himself difficult to ignore. Thus, we have relented to the Welshman's demands for attention and inducted him into The Cult.
What the Accelerated Lifecycle of Elite Footballers Taught Me About Aging
At 24 most footballers are seen as entering their prime years; for a normal person, simply having a sense of direction will suffice.