english football
For The Somaliland National Team, Recognition Means More Than Acclaim
In representing a country that remains unrecognized by the international community, the Somaliland national team are making a statement both on and off the pitch.
Remembering 'The Miracle of Crystanbul' Through the Eyes of a Palace Fan
Three years ago Liverpool were in the hunt for the Premier League title and travelled to Crystal Palace seeking a crucial win. When they raced into a 3-0 lead they must have felt the points were secure, but the Eagles had other ideas.
Trying To Get Our Heads Around Mark Bosnich’s Nazi Salute At White Hart Lane
While most people remember Bosnich as the cherubic goalkeeper with the stonking cocaine habit, his most controversial moment in football is often overlooked or ignored.
Introducing Enfield Town, England’s First Fully Fan-Owned Club
In between the footballing titans that are Arsenal and Tottenham, there is a lesser-known North London club which better appreciates the value of its supporters. In fact, they own the place.
The Roy Keane Conundrum: Fragile Masculinity and Selective Nostalgia
Given the dominance of the Manchester United side he captained, it is easy to conflate Roy Keane's aggression with his ability to motivate. But this does not mean that his brand of ultra-masculine football would work in 2017.
The Neutral’s Guide To Falling In Love With… Queens Park Rangers
Forming one corner of West London’s footballing quadrangle, QPR are urban underdogs by nature. We went to Loftus Road to hear more about the club from those who know it best.
The Cult: Andrey Arshavin
Andrey Arshavin was on another plane of thought to his teammates, but lost the ability to express his genius. How exactly that happened, nobody seems to know.
Tony Fernandes on Football Fandom and Attempting To Build The New QPR
Despite QPR’s up and down showings under his tenure, Tony Fernandes is one of the more popular owners in English football. We spoke to him about the mistakes of the past and his new vision for the club.
How London's Economic Dominance is Strangling Soccer in the North-East
London's status as the centre of finance, culture and politics affects every other part of Britain, but nowhere more than the north-east. This is reflected in the region's football clubs, which are struggling to compete with their southern rivals.
The Cult: Eric Cantona
He was the Premier League's first genuine superstar, a man who helped to build Alex Ferguson's Manchester United empire. Few had the ability to match King Eric on the pitch.
What Does The Potential Portsmouth Takeover Say About The Future of Fan Ownership?
With a takeover by former Disney chief executive Michael Eisner in the offing, Portsmouth could be in for some serious investment. Still, for a club already bailed out once by its fans, is any price high enough?
A Tribute To All The Soccer Players Busted For Smoking Weed
From Chris Armstrong to Roberto Mancini, David Hillier to Lee Bowyer, there have been many footballers who have enjoyed a toke. Inevitably, some of them have been caught along the way.