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 …
Jimmy Glass: The Man Behind English Football’s Greatest Moment Read More »
A hat-trick is quite an achievement. Many great players would consider just scoring one to be a significant achievement. Others however, were less content to stop at 3. Whether it came down to gluttony, pure brilliance or a footballing form …
Double Hat-trick Heroes! Five players That Scored 6 in One Game Read More »
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 …
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 …
Like father like son, football fans often push their kids towards their passions, and that’s no different when you’re a player yourself and you have a child. The beautiful game transcends generations, and with many fathers casting too great a …
There are very few players that can claim to have fundamentally changed football. Many would think of Pele’s skillful playstyle and prolific goal scoring record; or Maradona’s virtuosic performances dazzling onlookers. But whilst both names are deservedly among the greatest …
The Playing Career of the most Influential man in Football: Johan Cruyff Read More »
Check out Part Two! Rome, a capital basted in history, synonymous with victory. It would be here that the small town of Middlesbrough would attempt to build on their brave 1-0 win at home. Sadly, the evening before would mar …
Middlesbrough’s European Fairy-tale Part Three: Heart in Mouth Thriller in Rome Read More »
Relegation is most football fan’s greatest fear. That and an evening alone with Stuart Pierce. But, whilst the usual suspects of Norwich, Burnley, West Brom, and Watford are the usual names we see at the foot of the table, there …
For Part one click Here! With the final day of the season poised to kick off, Deportivo needed favours in 2 games. A loss for Hercules was important but if Bilbao were to just scrape a point against Xerez then …
The Fall, Rise and Fall of Deportivo De La Coruña: Part Two Read More »
For part one click Here! After the grandstand finish the season before, Boro fans had been filled with a quiet sense of optimism. Injuries had blown a chance at the champions league but to qualify for the UEFA Cup whilst …
Middlesbrough’s European Fairy-tale Part Two: A Small Town in Europe Read More »
