Here’s a sort of chicken-and-egg question for you: is it success that buys a manager time in football, or is it showing loyalty in your boss that ultimately leads to success on the pitch? It’s a hypothetical question with no concrete answer, but you do wonder sometimes if a club that constantly chops and changes …
The stats and facts are undeniable: the popularity of women’s football has reached an all-time high. In the Women’s Super League (WSL), attendances has more than tripled within the last three seasons alone. The number of registered ladies’ teams at grassroots level has doubled since 2017, while the number of people searching for ‘Women’s Champions …
UK Broadcasters and UEFA Double Down on Women’s Football with £900 Million Investment Read More »
Words like ‘governance’, ‘regulator’ and ‘legislation’ are often enough to make the average person cross-eyed with boredom and indifference. But when it comes to football, and specifically how the beautiful game is run in the UK, it’s well worth fans taking note of the Football Governance Bill. This is a set of rules and regulations …
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The youth is the future of any sport. We focused on the top thirteen emerging football stars to see what they have to offer for the Premier League’s next chapter. Read on to discover the new name of the football game. Ethan Nwaneri: The Early-Starter At just 17 years old, Nwaneri might have limited experience, …
The Game Changers: A Focus on Rising Young Hopefuls for the Premier League Read More »
It’s a debate that every English football fan will have a hot take on. Three Premier League clubs are relegated each season to the Championship; at which point, they receive so-called ‘parachute payments’ from the EPL to ease the transition. In short, that trio of clubs will be making less money in the second-tier of …
Watch Out Below: Premier League Parachute Payments Could Be Coming to an End Read More »
They do it because it’s easy, clickable content. But the dangers for media outlets in tipping young footballers to enjoy a hugely successful career are clear and obvious: The internet never forgets. The Guardian does it with their Next Generation series. Italy’s premier sports paper, Gazzetta Dello Sport, does it. Popular publication, Goal, has done …
From Barcelona to Northampton: Where Are the Hottest Tipped Footballers of 2015 Now? Read More »
Given the caliber of AC Milan, it is perhaps unsurprising to learn that the club’s season tickets for the 2024/25 campaign have sold out. The sale of these tickets ended on 5 July 2023 and ended before the start of the current campaign. Prices for these tickets start from around £199, while the club also …
Here’s an interesting question: how much does an injured player cost a football club? In a traditional workplace, if you suffered an injury that prevented you from doing your job, you might be entitled to your full wage for a short period of time – or the miniscule, government-funded statutory sick pay of £116 per …
A torn ACL, a concussion, and a torn hamstring: Injuries are part and parcel of sport and particularly football, where the rigours and demands push the human body to breaking point. Normally, when a footballer is relaxing at home, they are in a safe space – free of the dangers of a season-ending, or career-threatening, …
In Hot Water: Tuanzebe Joins the Ranks of Football’s Most Bizarre Injuries Read More »
Football is a sport rich in history, where records and achievements define greatness and set benchmarks for future generations. While the famous saying goes, “Records are made to be broken,” certain feats seem to prove otherwise by standing the test of time for so long. These incredible football records seem unbreakable, representing the highest level …
Football’s Most Unbreakable Records: Legendary Achievements and Their Legacy Read More »
