Football Travel

Iconic Football Stadiums: The Oval, Glentoran

The Oval, home of Glentoran, as seen from the away end [Photo: Chris Lee/Outside Write] If you arrive in Northern…

2 weeks ago

The Best Books, Magazines and Podcasts about Irish Football

A selection of sources for my third book, Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football (Montage: Chris Lee/Outside Write)…

4 weeks ago

Podcast: Interview with Joseph O’Sullivan AKA Football Travel Man

Fans enjoy a the pre-match 'previa' street party at Nueva Chicago [Photo: Joseph O'Sullivan/Football Travel Man] My guest is Joseph…

1 month ago

On the Trail of Diego Maradona’s Roots in La Paternal, Buenos Aires

Mural to Diego Maradona in La Paternal, 'Tierra de D10S' - 'God's territory' (Photo: Chris Lee/Outside Write) The Buenos Aires…

1 month ago

Podcast: Groundhopping in Brazil off the Beaten Track

The Goiânia derby [Photo: Will Wardrop] My guest is Will Wardrop, otherwise known as 'Will in Brazil' over on Instagram.…

2 months ago

Groundhoppers’ Guide: Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield

The Vélez barra and bucket hat in the colours of the Italian flag (Photo: Chris Lee/Outside Write) In the sprawling…

2 months ago

The ‘Rules Derby’: The Story of Football’s Oldest Rivalry

Rules Derby action in 2017 as Sheffield FC in red attack the Hallam (blue) goal (Photo: Chris Lee/Outside Write) At…

3 months ago

Podcast: Argentine Football for Foreign Visitors with the Hand of Pod

Among 'La Doce' (the 12th man) faithful at Boca Juniors for the pre-kick-off 'recibimiento' (reception) (Photo Chris Lee/Outside Write) My…

3 months ago

Groundhoppers’ Guide: River Plate (Montevideo)

Pre-match at the Estadio Parque Federico Omar Saroldi (Photo: Chris Lee/Outside Write) Club Atlético River Plate - not to be…

3 months ago

Groundhopper’s Guide: Club Atlético Banfield

The sun sets on an empty post-match Estadio Florencio Sola, home of Banfield [Photo: Chris Lee/Outside Write] One of the…

4 months ago