Early Career and Rise to Prominence Jermain Defoe’s football journey began in the youth systems of Charlton Athletic and West Ham United, where his natural talent as a striker quickly became evident. His professional debut came with West Ham in …
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Football in London is something else. The energy in the stands, the passion of the fans—it is like nothing else. But, to really soak in all of it – you need to pick your seat wisely. If you don’t want …
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Football is a funny old game, and it’s been a wild summer of international tournaments with many ups and downs in the European Championships and Copa America (Congratulations to Argentina and Spain by the way). Today though we are going …
Sponsorship. It’s inescapable in modern football. From an abundance of weirdly niche Rainham Steel advertisements plastered around grounds, or reading about gambling websites that accept Paypal on your favourite football history site, sponsorship has been elevating English football and all …
There have only ever been six Real Madrid English Players in the history of the most famous football club in the world. Those Englishman are: Laurie Cunningham 1979-1984 Steve McManaman 1999-2003 David Beckham 2003-2007 Michael Owen 2004-2005 Jonathan Woodgate 2004-2007 …
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For many Italia 90 is remembered as one of the lowest scoring and most boring World Cups, but for England fans, it ranks among the most optimistic and subsequently heart breaking tournaments. In typical English fashion, it would be a …
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The Premier League has not been short of iconic and legendary stars in the past. Cristiano Ronaldo burst onto the scene for Manchester United. Some of England’s greatest midfielders ever Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, and Paul Scholes spent the majority …
Premier League greats in the making: How do they compare to past stars? Read More »
This is the story of the man behind Carlisle’s legendary escape from oblivion. A goalkeeper far more famous for his contribution with his feet, than his hands. If you would like to read about 3 more goalkeepers that saved their …
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Is there a more dramatic feeling in football than a last minute winner? Yes. When goalkeepers score them. Some of football’s most monumental goals have been slammed home by the nutter that spends his day job with footballs hurtling towards …
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There’s a certain type of player that every great team needs, and throughout football’s history has taken many forms, yet always followed the same archetype. The Rolls Royce of the team. Known for their dominance, their physicality and power, but …
