Football History

Book Review: Calcio – A History of Italian Football

The development of football in what quickly became one of the game’s powerhouses is a fascinating read. Violence, corruption, politics,…

9 years ago

Book Review: Stuck on You: The Rise & Fall & Rise of Panini Stickers

The culture of collecting football stickers is no longer just the reserve of the playground, it is a rising culture…

10 years ago

How Clubs Got Their Colours: Juventus

Juventus of Turin is Italy’s most popular and successful football club. Thirty-five times national champions, twice European champions, three times…

10 years ago

Football Travel: Ajax v Feyenoord

Ajax versus Feyenoord - De Klassieker (‘The Classic’) – is the biggest match in Dutch football and one of world…

10 years ago

Why Crystal Palace and Brighton Are Rivals

Crystal Palace fans at Brighton's Amex Stadium, season 2018-19 This is the story of Eagles and Seagulls. Just how did…

10 years ago

Book Review: Brilliant Orange by David Winner

When I started reading Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Football I was wary that it had first been…

10 years ago

How Clubs Got Their Colours: Athletic Club de Bilbao

Athletic Club de Bilbao is famously Basque and known throughout the world for its red-and-white striped shirts and black shorts. But…

10 years ago

How Heart of Midlothian FC got its name

Scottish football clubs no longer rub shoulders with Europe’s elite as much as they used to but one thing can…

10 years ago

Book Review: Fear and Loathing in La Liga

It’s the biggest grudge match in the word: Madrid v Barça, El Clásico. The stage, the characters, the politics is…

10 years ago

Great Football Books

We're on the hunt for great football books. In alphabetical order, here are some of OW’s favourite books on football…

10 years ago