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Late Tackle
/ 5 months agoEngland and Fabio Capello: An underwhelming story
With Thomas Tuchel just the third foreign manager in the history of England, there has been much discourse around his appointment.
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Book Reviews
/ 5 months agoREVIEW: Come on Marine! by Barry Lenton
Come on Marine! A personal history of the Mighty Mariners - Barry Lenton, published by Barry Lenton, price: £32.
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Late Tackle
/ 5 months agoEngland and the managers who turned down the national job
It has not always been the case that those offered the opportunity to lead the Three Lions have wanted to do...
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Book Reviews
/ 5 months agoREVIEW: Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom by Adam Hurrey
Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to use (and abuse) the language of football - Adam Hurrey, published by Headline, Price:...
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EFL
/ 5 months agoRegis Le Bris has Sunderland dreaming of promotion again
Championship side Sunderland are a world away from the club that suffered back-to-back relegations and endured four years in the third...
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Book Reviews
/ 5 months agoREVIEW: Badger’s Football Slang & Banter by Niall Edworthy
Badger’s Football Slang & Banter - Niall Edworthy, published by Badger Books, price: £9.99.
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EFL
/ 5 months agoCAREER REVIEW: Peter Higham
Fratton Park, February 1950. Defending First Division champions Portsmouth had an injury crisis. Enter 19-year-old Marine Peter Higham.
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Book Reviews
/ 5 months agoREVIEW: Panini Legends by Greg Lansdowne
Panini Legends: A Celebration of the World's Greatest Football Stickers - Greg Lansdowne, published by Bloomsbury Sport, price: £16.99.
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EFL
/ 5 months agoCARTOON: Preston North End 3-3 Wolverhampton, 1954
A cartoon illustrating the 3-3 draw between Preston North End and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Deepdale on 13 November 1954.
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Late Tackle
/ 5 months agoThe rise of SE Dons – One of the most popular YouTube football teams
CAM HOWE REPORTS ON THE SUNDAY LEAGUE YOUTUBERS NOW ATTEMPTING TO TAKE NON. LEAGUE FOOTBALL BY STORM Ten years ago, a...
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Late Tackle
/ 7 months agoMichael Stewart on the weird and wonderful world of goalkeepers
MICHAEL STEWART ON SOME OF THE MORE UNUSUAL TALES INVOLVING THE NO.1S Masked man: Peterborough United keeper Fred Barber walks out...
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Late Tackle
/ 7 months agoRyan Reynolds, Tom Brady, Stormzy: Famous owners in the spotlight
SAM SHEPPEY LOOKS AT THE BIG NAMES WHO HAVE BEEN TEMPTED TO INVEST IN ENGLISH FOOTBALL... Big-hitters: Former NFL star Tom...
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Late Tackle
/ 7 months agoCareer review: Japhet Tanganga
BARNABY ROSTANT TAKES A LOOK AT DEFENDER JAPHET TANGANGA'S HIGHS AND LOWS... In the big time: Japhet Tanganga, right, playing for...
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Late Tackle
/ 7 months agoBrentford – Flying with the Bees
DAVID OHL REFLECTS ON BEING A LIFELONG BRENTFORD FAN. AND THE CHANGES HE’S SEEN OVER MORE THAN 60 YEARS... Good old...
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Late Tackle
/ 7 months agoDream, Believe, Achieve – Weston Ability FC
THE INSPIRATIONAL STORY OF A PAN.DISABILITY FOOTBALL CLUB MAKING BIG STRIDES IN THEIR COMMUNITY Team effort: Weston Ability have become a...
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News
/ 7 months agoThe life of a Basingstoke Town Fan
LIAM HARDING ON THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF FOLLOWING BASINGSTOKE TOWN Good times: Basingstoke Town celebrat For most of my life...
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Late Tackle
/ 7 months agoJohn Lyons on Unai Emery’s transformation of Aston Villa
John Lyons reports on the remarkable transformation at Aston Villa over the last two years... If you had predicted a couple...
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Late Tackle
/ 7 months agoIsle of Man and Isle of White – Islands of opportunity
SAM TODD REPORTS ON A NEW TOURNAMENT DESIGNED TO GIVE FOUR WOMEN, S TEAMS VITAL COMPETITIVE MATCH ACTION... Champion feeling: The...
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Late Tackle
/ 7 months agoRobert Wilson reflects on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s career
Robert J Wilson reflects on the life and times of the late England manager... If Gareth Southgate was judged as a...
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EFL
/ 7 months agoVoices of the Vic: Jonny Brick on Watford fan podcasts
Jonny Brick listens in as Watford fan podcasts try to make sense of where the club they love finds itself...
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Europe
/ 9 months agoA Flash of Gordon: Euro frustration for Toon ace
Callum Humphrey reflects on a disappointing Euros for Newcastle United's England winger Anthony Gordon...
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Premier League
/ 9 months agoFoxes’ Return: Steve Cooper’s big challenge at Leicester City
John Lyons looks at the prospects of Leicester City as they head back to the top flight after a year away...
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Non-League
/ 9 months agoMarine Life: Finding the heart of the community
Poet Chris Towers watched Marine play Bradford Park Avenue in the Northern Premier League in February. He writes of a club...
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Non-League
/ 9 months agoThe Lost Wallet: An unusual matchday
Michael Grimes recalls a visit to a match that didn't quite go to plan...
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EFL
/ 9 months agoBlues Seek Repeat: Birmingham’s third tier return
Sam Sheppey recalls when Birmingham City were last in the third tier 30 years ago...
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Late Tackle
/ 9 months agoSame Old Routine: Preparing to start again
Jonny Brick appreciates the ritualistic arrival of a new football season...
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Premier League
/ 9 months agoHammer Time: Cup Winners’ Cup glory
Mike Miles recalls when West Ham United bagged their first European silverware almost 60 years ago...
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EFL
/ 9 months agoGame Changer: Ipswich’s journey back to the top
Lifelong Ipswich Town fan Jon Couch, who works for our sister publication the Non-League Paper, reflects on the journey back to...
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Europe
/ 9 months agoGive Gareth some credit: Praise for the departing England boss
Robert J Wilson looks back on the reign of the departed England manager following his decision to stand down after the...
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Late Tackle
/ 9 months agoReiss Lightning: A special Gunners moment
Shubi Arun on the highs and lows of following the fortunes of Arsenal in 2022/23 as they succumbed to Man City...