The 2018 World Cup will see the return of South America
An unprecedented period of European dominance of international football could be about to come to an end. Continue reading “The 2018 World Cup will see the return of South America”
Jose Mourinho is an honorary Englishman
He plays the bad guy, but nobody loves English football like Mourinho. Continue reading “Jose Mourinho is an honorary Englishman”
The tragic case of Ched Evans
The worst of role models has become a disastrous hero because our society no longer knows the difference between unacceptable behaviour and criminal behaviour. Continue reading “The tragic case of Ched Evans”
Just what do the FA stand for?
The Football Association should change its name to the Followers’ Association. Continue reading “Just what do the FA stand for?”
Form a European Super League, I don’t care anymore
A breakaway tournament is better than the rigged new Champions League format.
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West Ham at the Olympic Stadium is the perfect place to trial safe standing
Saturday’s violence against Watford showed the dangers of a blanket ban on standing at football stadiums. Continue reading “West Ham at the Olympic Stadium is the perfect place to trial safe standing”
Why it’s better for sportsmen to cry when they lose than when they win
Forget everything you’ve ever been taught about ‘taking it like a man’. Continue reading “Why it’s better for sportsmen to cry when they lose than when they win”
The life of Joao Havelange and how England lost world football
The late FIFA president understood post-colonial football in a way that the English are still unable to do. Continue reading “The life of Joao Havelange and how England lost world football”
Portugal’s ugly ducklings are a triumph for football’s realists
A passionate defence of Portugal’s Euro 2016 campaign. Continue reading “Portugal’s ugly ducklings are a triumph for football’s realists”
Wake up! Iceland are simply a better team than England
This was no FA Cup giant killing, Iceland have been better than England for two years. Continue reading “Wake up! Iceland are simply a better team than England”
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