Lewes FC’s fan ownership model
The Sussex town of Lewes is proud of a rebellious history as fiery as its famous Guy Fawkes’ Night celebrations. Now, a
Football Travel: A.S. Livorno
An Easter break in Livorno would not be complete without taking in a match. Outside Write contributor Michael Saxton joins the Tifosi
Why is Arsenal so popular in Scandinavia?
We meet the Gunners’ Nordic fans and ask why the club’s appeal is so strong in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. I was
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 among older
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 Uefa Cup
Football Travel: AS Roma
A trip to the Eternal City is incomplete without a visit to the epic Stadio Olimpico, home of AS Roma and cross-town
Does a Golden Age loom for Non-League Football in England?
Addendum: One year after writing the below, I took a look at the health of non-league attendances in England. The highest divisions
Football Travel: Hamburger SV
Here’s a bit of football trivia for you. Hamburger Sport-Verein – otherwise known as HSV – whose famous Rothosen (Red Shorts) have
Football Travel: Royal Antwerp FC
The Belgian city of Antwerp has a relatively rich sporting history. The host city for the 1920 Summer Olympics was also European
Football Travel: Ajax v Feyenoord
Ajax versus Feyenoord – De Klassieker (‘The Classic’) – is the biggest match in Dutch football and one of world football’s fiercest
Football Travel: Club Brugge
The narrow-minded view of Belgium is that there’s not much more to it than beer and chocolate. I would guard against that
Why Crystal Palace and Brighton Are Rivals
This is the story of Eagles and Seagulls. Just how did football fans from the south coast’s liberal party town and a
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 published in
Football Travel: OGC Nice
For one of the easiest travel-football experiences you could want in a brand new stadium, check out OGC Nice on the Côte
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 where did