Apr
30
SC Bastia 1977/78: the remarkable road to an unthinkable UEFA Cup final
The seventies was an era of change, in and out of football. Many countries saw some …
Tag: The Away End
Apr
28
Football in Palestine: power, conflict, and hope
A tale of occupation, corruption, yet also considerable admiration. That the Palest…
Apr
27
Devoted to Saprissa
Costa Rica. A tropical paradise, located in Central America, known for its friendly …
Apr
23
The Saint – Liverpool’s hero of 1965
Ian St. John became part of an exclusive band of footballers – he scored the winning…
Apr
15
Dennis Bergkamp: nullified by nothing, capable of anything
Elegance. Skill. Intelligence. Class. These superlatives alone do not do Dennis Berg…
Apr
13
‘Le Classique’ – The rise & fall of French football’s greatest rivalry
As I’m sure many of you are aware, ‘Le Classique’ pits Olympique de Marseille, r…
Apr
8
The three knees of Nedved
The summer of 2001 would see a seismic shift in the delicately poised tectonic plate…
Apr
7
Saicelen Formosa: Making the beautiful game on the beautiful island come alive
There are very few stadiums around the globe that can boast a relationship with a co…
Apr
5
The contemptible undercurrent of Italy’s illustrious football culture
Italy is, in many ways, a resplendent country, with beautiful, historic architecture…
Apr
1
Jean-Pierre Papin: Prolifique
More than 300 goals in 500 games for club and country, 6 league titles, a Champions …