Danny Winter
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 …
People
Below you will find super interesting articles about soccer players and managers who have impacted our great game. We have not just covered the best players globally, just like you would find on other soccer websites. Instead, we have shared untold stories about talented people who have made football so interesting.
Tele Santana
Tele Santana da Silva was born in Itabirito, Southeast Brazil on the 26th July 1931. The son of a local football team’s coach and president, Santana showed initial promise as a center forward. Fluminense FC signed him at the age …
John Charles
John Charles captained the West Ham team that defeated Liverpool to win the FA Youth Cup in 1962-63 and was capped by England at youth level. John was the first black player to captain a team to win a major …
Ernst Happel
Ernst Happel, one of the greatest soccer managers ever. The name alone brings a smile to the face of every true soccer fan. A name that makes us all wonder for a moment if there are still such sincere rebels …
Bobby Robson
Bobby Robson is one of England’s greatest soccer managers. In a career that spanned over four decades, Robson would manage professional clubs such as Fulham, Ipswich Town, PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon, Porto, Newcastle United, and the pinnacle for any Englishman, …
Miguel Muñoz
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 …
Herbert Chapman
Herbert Chapman is considered one of the greatest English managers from the pre-war era. He is mainly known for his successful managerial spells with Huddersfield United and Arsenal. He has a special place in footballing history as his considered one …
