Roman No More: The End of the Chelski Era
Dave Proudlove
March 23, 2022
There had been much speculation as to whether or not it would happen, but on Thursday 10th March 2022, the British government took the decision
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I Know, Where a Lovely, Friendly Valley: A Brief History of the Saarland National Team
Dave Proudlove
February 23, 2022
Saarland is a German city-state sat on the Saar River and its tributary valleys, a mineral-rich landscape that was at the heart of the Industrial
The Final Straw: Would a Winter Break End of Our Love Affair With Top Flight Football?
Dave Proudlove
January 24, 2022
In February 2020 – shortly before the season was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic – the Premier League took a two week winter break
‘71/’72: Football’s Greatest Season? By Daniel Abrahams – book review
Dave Proudlove
December 10, 2021
When the Football Pink asked for someone to review ‘71/’72 by Daniel Abrahams – in which he argues that the 1971/72 football season is the
My First Game: Stoke City v Manchester City 28/10/81
Dave Proudlove
December 1, 2021
Earlier this year it dawned on me that this year marked the fortieth year that I’ve been a supporter of Stoke City Football Club. It’s
From Goalkeeper to Goalscorer: When Keepers Find the Back of the Net
Dave Proudlove
June 29, 2021
If there’s one thing that you can’t beat in football, it’s a goalkeeper scoring a goal. It’s such a relatively rare event, it’s really easy
England and Ireland at Euro 88: The Making of Two Managerial Legends
Dave Proudlove
June 11, 2021
Towards the end of the 1980s, Ireland qualified for the European Championship and World Cup finals for the first time under the leadership of the
Inside: A Brief History of Indoor Soccer in America
Dave Proudlove
April 28, 2021
Those of us that enjoy a game of football have probably all played 5 or 6-a-side indoors at the local leisure centre or sports hall.
Stamford Bridge’s revolving door: Will Chelsea’s chopping and changing ever catch up with them?
Dave Proudlove
March 27, 2021
When Roman Abramovich sacked Frank Lampard in January it initially came as a shock, but it was hardly surprising. Abramovich has never been the sentimental
Feeling Gravity’s Pull: How Wolves Found Themselves in the Fourth Division
Dave Proudlove
March 1, 2021
Wolverhampton Wanderers are one of the great old names of English football, and one that is generally associated with the upper echelons of the game.
Pulisball: Stoke City and Tony Pulis in the Premier League
Dave Proudlove
February 8, 2021
16th August 2008. Bolton Wanderers 3 Stoke City 1. It was Stoke’s first top-flight fixture in 23 years, and it turned out to be a
Roy Wegerle: The First Great American Player
Dave Proudlove
January 25, 2021
The great revival of football – or soccer – in the United States began with their hosting of the World Cup in 1994, won by
Brothers in Arms: How Danny, Rod and Ray Wallace Made Footballing History
Dave Proudlove
December 5, 2020
When people think about famous footballing brothers, they probably think about Jack and Bobby Charlton, Michael and Brian Laudrup, Gary and Phil Neville or Yaya
Work and play: English football’s industrial roots
Dave Proudlove
November 16, 2020
Last month, Alsager Town hosted Vauxhall Motors in a North West Counties Football League Division One South match. It was a cool autumn evening, but
North Liverpool Blues: Everton’s Search for a New Home
Dave Proudlove
October 2, 2020
For business reasons, I tend to spend a lot of time in Liverpool these days, and a few weeks ago, I was drawn to the
The Watney Cup: A brief history
Dave Proudlove
July 18, 2020
In normal times, those with a footballing affliction would be starting to think about pre-season in June and July, looking forward to the announcement of
At the Base of the Pyramid: Life at Alsager Town, First Division South of the North West Counties Football League.
Dave Proudlove
May 15, 2020
Saturday 14th, March 2020. That date hangs around in my mind right now as it was the last time that I got to see a
Roman No More: The End of the Chelski Era
Dave Proudlove
March 23, 2022
There had been much speculation as to whether or not it would happen, but on Thursday 10th March 2022, the British government took the decision
I Know, Where a Lovely, Friendly Valley: A Brief History of the Saarland National Team
Dave Proudlove
February 23, 2022
Saarland is a German city-state sat on the Saar River and its tributary valleys, a mineral-rich landscape that was at the heart of the Industrial
The Final Straw: Would a Winter Break End of Our Love Affair With Top Flight Football?
Dave Proudlove
January 24, 2022
In February 2020 – shortly before the season was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic – the Premier League took a two week winter break
‘71/’72: Football’s Greatest Season? By Daniel Abrahams – book review
Dave Proudlove
December 10, 2021
When the Football Pink asked for someone to review ‘71/’72 by Daniel Abrahams – in which he argues that the 1971/72 football season is the
My First Game: Stoke City v Manchester City 28/10/81
Dave Proudlove
December 1, 2021
Earlier this year it dawned on me that this year marked the fortieth year that I’ve been a supporter of Stoke City Football Club. It’s
From Goalkeeper to Goalscorer: When Keepers Find the Back of the Net
Dave Proudlove
June 29, 2021
If there’s one thing that you can’t beat in football, it’s a goalkeeper scoring a goal. It’s such a relatively rare event, it’s really easy
England and Ireland at Euro 88: The Making of Two Managerial Legends
Dave Proudlove
June 11, 2021
Towards the end of the 1980s, Ireland qualified for the European Championship and World Cup finals for the first time under the leadership of the
Inside: A Brief History of Indoor Soccer in America
Dave Proudlove
April 28, 2021
Those of us that enjoy a game of football have probably all played 5 or 6-a-side indoors at the local leisure centre or sports hall.
Stamford Bridge’s revolving door: Will Chelsea’s chopping and changing ever catch up with them?
Dave Proudlove
March 27, 2021
When Roman Abramovich sacked Frank Lampard in January it initially came as a shock, but it was hardly surprising. Abramovich has never been the sentimental
Feeling Gravity’s Pull: How Wolves Found Themselves in the Fourth Division
Dave Proudlove
March 1, 2021
Wolverhampton Wanderers are one of the great old names of English football, and one that is generally associated with the upper echelons of the game.
Pulisball: Stoke City and Tony Pulis in the Premier League
Dave Proudlove
February 8, 2021
16th August 2008. Bolton Wanderers 3 Stoke City 1. It was Stoke’s first top-flight fixture in 23 years, and it turned out to be a
Roy Wegerle: The First Great American Player
Dave Proudlove
January 25, 2021
The great revival of football – or soccer – in the United States began with their hosting of the World Cup in 1994, won by
Brothers in Arms: How Danny, Rod and Ray Wallace Made Footballing History
Dave Proudlove
December 5, 2020
When people think about famous footballing brothers, they probably think about Jack and Bobby Charlton, Michael and Brian Laudrup, Gary and Phil Neville or Yaya
Work and play: English football’s industrial roots
Dave Proudlove
November 16, 2020
Last month, Alsager Town hosted Vauxhall Motors in a North West Counties Football League Division One South match. It was a cool autumn evening, but
North Liverpool Blues: Everton’s Search for a New Home
Dave Proudlove
October 2, 2020
For business reasons, I tend to spend a lot of time in Liverpool these days, and a few weeks ago, I was drawn to the
The Watney Cup: A brief history
Dave Proudlove
July 18, 2020
In normal times, those with a footballing affliction would be starting to think about pre-season in June and July, looking forward to the announcement of
At the Base of the Pyramid: Life at Alsager Town, First Division South of the North West Counties Football League.
Dave Proudlove
May 15, 2020
Saturday 14th, March 2020. That date hangs around in my mind right now as it was the last time that I got to see a
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