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For the financial year 2022-23, Maidenhead United – of the National League, English football’s fifth tier – recorded an annual turnover of £1.8 million. They ultimately ended up losing around £270,000 for the year, such are the financial challenges of operating a non-league club without a wealthy benefactor in the background. But if a club …

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Grassroots football in the UK is the bedrock of the nation’s footballing culture. Its where young talents begin their journey, dreaming of becoming the next Harry Kane or Lucy Bronze. This article delves into the intricacies of grassroots football in the UK, exploring how it nurtures young players, the importance of community involvement, the financial …

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Football fans that follow their team home and away get a buzz of excitement as the new season approaches. Once the fixture list is revealed, they can begin to plan for the games they are most looking forward to: big matches on home soil, as well as those fun trips on the road. But for …

On the Road: Oxford City Fans Face Staggering 6,600 Miles of Away Travel This Season Read More »

Football betting can be an exhilarating experience if approached with the right strategies and tools. Ensuring safe gambling practices not only enhances your enjoyment but also protects you from potential pitfalls. Here are essential tips to help you navigate football betting responsibly. Placing wagers on football matches, while thrilling, requires a disciplined approach. Understanding the …

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When the Premier League fixture list is revealed, fans will be looking out for particular dates against specific opposition. It’s typically bitter local rivals that are top of the list – be it in London, Manchester or Merseyside – or those that will be key in achieving competitive goals: top-of-the-table clashes and the proverbial relegation …

Why Brighton vs Crystal Palace Leads the Way in Football’s Strangest Rivalries Read More »

We’ve all seen it before in football: a contentious decision is given out on the pitch and players from the ‘wronged’ team swarm around the referee, letting the whistle-blower know exactly what they think about them. And yet, when you watch a game of rugby, there is almost a sense of gentlemanly calm about how …

New Rule Only Allowing Captains to Talk to Referees Sees Yellow Card Numbers Soar Read More »

It’s seemingly very difficult to succeed in major international tournaments now if you’re not comfortable from the penalty spot. France won the 2018 World Cup without facing a dreaded shootout, but Croatia – the team they would take on in the final – would have to endure two of them… beating hosts Russia and Denmark. …

On the Spot: How England Mastered the Art of the Penalty Shootout Read More »

Offense is taken, not given, so the old saying goes, so deciding what constitutes something as offensive or not is perhaps in the eye of the beholder. But that doesn’t exactly help football’s rule-makers, who must decide which gestures – which can be displayed by players when celebrating a goal or, shall we say, giving …

Football Struggling to Get a Hand on Its Players Making Offensive Gestures Read More »

Multi-club agreements are all the rage these days in football, with many wealthy ownership groups looking to build a network of teams under one umbrella. The perks are that a conveyor belt of talent can be created, with clubs within the agreement given first refusal on players showing promise slightly lower down the food chain. …

UEFA Set to Change Vital Multi-Club Ownership Rules Read More »