Football Travel

“A Cold Wet Tuesday Night in Stoke” – The International Equivalents

A midweek winter away game at Stoke City has entered the footballing lexicon for a tough, tough match [Photo: Jon…

2 years ago

Maradona’s Murals: Where to find ‘El Diego’ in Naples

Diego Maradona with a halo in Naples' Quartieri Spagnoli - Many depictions of El Diego have a quasi-religious vibe You…

2 years ago

Football Travel: Juve Stabia

Ultras in Curva Sud, Juve Stabia Nestled halfway between Pompeii and Sorrento on the famous Gulf of Naples is one…

2 years ago

Podcast: 1. FC Union Berlin

I am joined by Kit Holden, author of a new book about 1. FC Union Berlin. Scheisse! We're Going Up…

3 years ago

Podcast: How Do We Make Football More Sustainable?

Clockwise from top left: Benjamin McFadyean (Borussia Dortmund London Fan Club Podcast, football academic at the University of East Anglia);…

3 years ago

Podcast: Football in Brazil with Andrew Downie

Ipanema Beach during the 2014 World Cup My guest is Andrew Downie, author of Doctor Socrates: Footballer, Philosopher, Legend and…

3 years ago

Cândido de Oliveira: The Most Important Figure in Early Portuguese Football

Cândido de Oliveira, standing third from right, in his Casa Pia days (Photo: Casa Pia Atlético Clube) Each Portuguese football…

3 years ago

25 Years of International Groundhopping: My Highlights and Observations

My favourite groundhopping shot ever - walking to a drenched San Siro for Milan v Udinese The Futbology App kindly…

3 years ago

Podcast: Groundhopping in the Balearic Islands

Son Marcal, home of Penya Ciutadella [Photo: James Gordon] My guest is James Gordon from the Menorca Football website. Despite…

3 years ago

Podcast: Athletic Club de Bilbao

The Mr Pentland Club, a London-based supporters group of Athletic Club de Bilbao [Photo: Mr Pentland Club] Athletic Club de…

3 years ago