Kick-off: A history of changing times
Sarah Cooper
September 24, 2021
Going to the pub, Sunday roasts, and drinking tea are just some of Britain’s traditions. Perhaps the most important one though is going to the
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Sarah Cooper
Freelance designer with a passion for fan culture and the 80s casuals.
Shirt sponsorship: The deal with kit logos
Sarah Cooper
June 25, 2021
It’s hard to come by a football shirt without a sponsorship logo blazed across the front of it. These deals have been around since the
Fanatical fans: The Italian Ultra story
Sarah Cooper
April 10, 2021
European fans instantly conjure up an image of flare-wielding, flag-waving, banner touting groups of fans who are in a raucous voice. It’s a bit different
Wimbledon: The Crazy Gang years
Sarah Cooper
January 19, 2021
For fans over a certain age, mention Wimbledon and the infamous ‘Crazy Gang’ will soon work its way into the conversation. This infamous group of
Tradition: When clubs mess with their colours
Sarah Cooper
November 23, 2020
There’s nothing more mesmerising than a sea of fans all decked out in their club’s colours.It’s one of the most iconic parts of football itself.
Football Kits: A brief history
Sarah Cooper
September 22, 2020
Most of us these days have at one time or another owned a football shirt or two. Currently, kits have never been so popular, be
Women’s football: Complexities of the sport
Sarah Cooper
August 1, 2020
In recent years, the woman’s game has rapidly gained attention, unfortunately, not all of this is positive. Negative comparisons with the men’s game have become
Terrace trouble: The hooliganism saga
Sarah Cooper
June 27, 2020
For all the positive aspects of football, it’s the dark side of the game that causes the most controversy. Hooliganism has been a long-standing problem
The 80s terrace casual: a subcultural identity.
Sarah Cooper
March 26, 2020
Subcultures have been a British staple since the 50s, encompassing style, attitude, politics, and music. Usually created by the younger generations who want to indulge
Kick-off: A history of changing times
Sarah Cooper
September 24, 2021
Going to the pub, Sunday roasts, and drinking tea are just some of Britain’s traditions. Perhaps the most important one though is going to the
Shirt sponsorship: The deal with kit logos
Sarah Cooper
June 25, 2021
It’s hard to come by a football shirt without a sponsorship logo blazed across the front of it. These deals have been around since the
Fanatical fans: The Italian Ultra story
Sarah Cooper
April 10, 2021
European fans instantly conjure up an image of flare-wielding, flag-waving, banner touting groups of fans who are in a raucous voice. It’s a bit different
Wimbledon: The Crazy Gang years
Sarah Cooper
January 19, 2021
For fans over a certain age, mention Wimbledon and the infamous ‘Crazy Gang’ will soon work its way into the conversation. This infamous group of
Tradition: When clubs mess with their colours
Sarah Cooper
November 23, 2020
There’s nothing more mesmerising than a sea of fans all decked out in their club’s colours.It’s one of the most iconic parts of football itself.
Football Kits: A brief history
Sarah Cooper
September 22, 2020
Most of us these days have at one time or another owned a football shirt or two. Currently, kits have never been so popular, be
Women’s football: Complexities of the sport
Sarah Cooper
August 1, 2020
In recent years, the woman’s game has rapidly gained attention, unfortunately, not all of this is positive. Negative comparisons with the men’s game have become
Terrace trouble: The hooliganism saga
Sarah Cooper
June 27, 2020
For all the positive aspects of football, it’s the dark side of the game that causes the most controversy. Hooliganism has been a long-standing problem
The 80s terrace casual: a subcultural identity.
Sarah Cooper
March 26, 2020
Subcultures have been a British staple since the 50s, encompassing style, attitude, politics, and music. Usually created by the younger generations who want to indulge
Ildefons Lima: Andorra’s four-decade international icon
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Don Revie: The King of Leeds (Part One)
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