Over the years many football players have been involved in the traditional FA Cup final songs and some may have even taken part in a World Cup/Euros track for their country. What you rarely ever see however, is a footballer having a music career (of sorts) alongside his original job. Here’s a look at 6 […]
Between North, South, West and Humberside (East Riding), Yorkshire is the biggest county in the UK. Since the Premier League started in 1992, there have been 8 teams from ”god’s own country” that have played in the top tier of English football. Ranked in this list by their average league position, let’s have a look […]
With England manager, Gareth Southgate, always looking to the future with his squads, there’s not much chance of any of the current crop being selected and never winning a cap. However, this has happened to many players over the last 30+ years who have had to watch from the substitute’s bench and were never selected […]
With Watford ending the first month of the season as joint leaders of the Premier League, manager Javi Gracia will be in the running for August’s Manager Of The Month. Here’s a look at when that award has proved to be a bit of a jinx. Alan Curbishley – Charlton Athletic (1998/99) Newly promoted Charlton […]
Dele Alli’s new goal celebration this month – unimaginatively dubbed the ‘Dele Alli Challenge’ – went viral on social media and has had households around the country trying to master the confusing hand gesture. Only last weekend I witnessed my father-in-law drunkenly attempting the move. With that in mind, let’s look at some of the […]
After a World Cup to remember, our bread and butter is back. The Premier League begins on Saturday so here’s a look at 6 of the best opening games from the 1990’s. 1992/93: Arsenal 2-4 Norwich City In August 1992, English football began a new chapter in its illustrious history. The FA Premier League had […]
It’s a bold thing to say, but I’m starting to think that this World Cup has been the best in living memory. Here’s a look at the reasons I think this has been such a great tournament. Russia As The Hosts: In the build up to the tournament, the British media did not give the […]
Sore heads all round this morning. Perhaps I’m still drunk. But my wasn’t it worth it? England are in a Semi-Final of a World Cup for the first time since 1990. Here’s a look at some of the key reasons why we’re there. 1. Progression: Of course when you win it’s great, but when you […]
With Spain going out of the World Cup yesterday, England’s side of the draw has opened up massively. In my 34 years, I cannot recall a better opportunity for them get to a final. Colombia, then Sweden or Switzerland, and then Croatia or Russia stand in front of them. Most of the football power nations […]
With all the confusion over whether it would be better for England to finish first or second in their group in Russia, here’s a look at when the Three Lions didn’t win the matches that they should have and paid the price later in the competition. 1962 World Cup: Hungary 2-1 England https://youtu.be/e49CVKxQQVc This was […]
Stu’s Football Flashbacks 