Managerial success is measured in silverware, but rarely do we consider the long-term influence of a coach on their players and peers. Marcelo Bielsa can’t boast a lavish trophy cabinet, but what he does enjoy is the acclaim of some of the greatest managers of the modern era. El Loco – The Madman Influenced by … Read more
Like many players of his era, Daniel, (a.k.a Danny) Winter lost the best years of his career to the war. He signed professional forms for Bolton Wanderers on his 18th birthday and had just established himself in the side when war broke out. Along with the entire Wanderers’ squad, he enlisted in the 53rd (Bolton) … Read more
Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60. The news of his passing was met with a tremendous outpouring of grief and disbelief. The president of his native Argentina declared three days of mourning, illustrating just how much of an impact the man aptly nicknamed “God” had. Let’s pay tribute to this giant of … Read more
Once you reach the dizzying heights of nationwide fame, the only way is down more often than not. Paul Gascoigne had the world at his feet during the 1990s, but escapades off the pitch always overshadowed what this generational talent had to offer on it. Becoming Gazza The Gateshead-born midfielder began his youth career at … Read more
Before Zidane, there’s Miguel Muñoz, the man who gave his heart for Real Madrid and led them to arguably their greatest decades. First, we will briefly talk about his magic as a player for the Los Blancos, and then we’ll move up to his dominance as their coach! Miguel Muñoz was born in the Salamanca … Read more
Soccer players today have a reputation for being a somewhat uncultured group of individuals, whether deserved or not. Indeed that has often been the public perception of professional players throughout the history of soccer. The cultured, thinking footballers of the 1890s, men with a broad interest in matters outside of football, were generally amateurs from … Read more