What a load of old Tosh. Toshkent that is.
In this guest post, football writer and Cardiff City and Wales fan Tim Hartley takes us on a central Asian groundhop in
Exclusive Q&A with Danny Last
Danny Last is one of the most high-profile groundhoppers, having founded the European Football Weekends blog way back in 2007. He now
Podcast: The History of Football and Politics – Talk Recorded at Dulwich Hamlet
On 30 May, I gave a talk at Dulwich Hamlet in conjunction with the University of Wolverhampton’s Football and War Network and
Discovering Everton’s roots: A Merseyside Odyssey
I recently went on both the Anfield and Goodison Park stadium tours and, having decided to walk from Liverpool Lime Street station,
Football Travel: Stockport County
As you creep into Greater Manchester on the train coming north, you’ll pass the wonderful old school stadium of Edgeley Park, home
Outside Write: On Tour this Spring
I’m doing a mini book tour this spring! If you’re in Leeds, Dublin or London, and are interested in the history of
The Curious Beginnings of Football Clubs
Many of the world’s most famous names did not start out at standalone, dedicated football clubs. Many span out of other institutions.
The Best Books About South American Football
There’s nothing quite like the romance of South American football. I was inspired to learn Spanish in my teens because of the
“A Cold Wet Tuesday Night in Stoke” – The International Equivalents
Followers of the British sports media will be familiar with the phrase “a cold wet Tuesday night in Stoke” – or variations
List of Football Clubs Named After Famous People
I’ve compiled a list of football clubs named after famous people – both real or myth. The criteria is that they must
The Definitive List of Political Football Books
Inspired by a recent Twitter conversation around the launch of my second book, The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism, I’ve put
Podcast: Football and German Society
I am joined by Bess Dawson and – for a third time on the podcast – Alan McDougall to discuss a book
Podcast: The ‘Match of the Century’
England versus Hungary at Wembley in November 1953 was dubbed ‘The Match of the Century’. The ‘Mighty Magyars’ ran out 6-3 winners
Podcast: Cartooning Football with No Score Draws (Panini Cheapskates)
I am joined by Alex Pratchett, one half of the cartooning duo, No Score Draws, which Alex runs with his wife, Sian.
Podcast: The World’s First International – 150 Years On
30 November 2022 marks the 150th anniversary of the very first official international Association rules football match. Scotland hosted England at the