The French connection

Some are terrified that a French-backed European directive for running the game will see leagues come to resemble Le Championnat - one of Europe’s most boring and predictable leagues. But it has not always been thus.

British football journalism; a history

Erudite football commentators are now valued higher than ever before. How did this come to pass and have we lost anything along the way?

Kubala the Great

Why do you not see the name of Ladislao Kubala, voted FC Barcelona’s finest player on the list of all-time greats?

What is the magic of the FA Cup?

Every January, the British footballing public seem surprised that FA Cup is failing to be taken seriously but compared to similar competitions around the world the longevity it has enjoyed is remarkable.