The price of ‘banter’
PinkNovember 21, 2014
BY PAUL BREENÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â You might think that talk is cheap, especially in this age of text and Twitter, but it can prove costly for those
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BY PAUL BREENÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â You might think that talk is cheap, especially in this age of text and Twitter, but it can prove costly for those
BY MARK GODFREY Calama – Tierra de sol y cobre – land of sun and copper. Arid, remote. The city lies to the west of
BY PETER MILES There has been a football ground at the site of Kantrida since 1911 when HÅ K Victoria played their first match there against
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND HOME 1988-90 Having replaced GAA kit suppliers O’Neills in 1986, Ireland’s Adidas era coincided with the appointment of Jack Charlton as manager
As the World Cup continues to be transformed from football celebration to commercial juggernaut, ROB BROWN poses the question – have you had enough yet?
ALEX STEWART recounts the formation of the Edinburgh Pals Battalion and the recruitment of players from the great Hearts team, and others, of the time.
BLYTH SPARTANS HOME 1993-94 The famous Northumbrian FA Cup giant-killers Blyth Spartans go into another first round proper this weekend against a fellow non-league side
BY MARK GODFREY Rangers’ reward for knocking Premiership St. Johnstone out of the Scottish League Cup last week is a semi-final glamour tie with Celtic
NORWICH CITY HOME 1984-85 ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times’ – A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens The
This article originally appeared in Issue 5 of The Football Pink LAYTH YOUSIF looks at the contribution made by the men of Arsenal F.C. to
BY MARK GODFREY As the intense, late afternoon heat scorched the lush green Azteca turf, 22 sweat-drenched combatants congratulated and consoled each other and themselves
BY MARK GODFREY They say one of the key ingredients to many great double acts is the combination of different stage personas; every Morecambe needs
DERBY COUNTY AWAY 1987-89 Having won the First Division title twice in the early 1970’s under Brian Clough and Dave Mackay, Derby County’s slide was
BY MARK GODFREY Season 1980-81 – La Liga’s 50th renewal – was fully expected to end with yet another party in the Spanish capital, and
IN THE COUNTDOWN TO THE RELEASE OF ISSUE 6, WE LOOK BACK THROUGH THE ARCHIVES AND FIND THIS IN ISSUE 2… JOHN O’SULLIVAN uncovers the
STOKE CITY HOME 1983-85 In Stoke City’s 1220th anniversary year of 1983 the club decided on a radical change of kit design and disposed of the traditional red
BY MARK GODFREY The story of European club football’s second most coveted prize is one of invention and re-invention; each iteration adding or stripping away varying
BY PETER MILES As football venues go, the Stadion Edelhart De Lille in the Belgian town Maldegem is extraordinary. It’s actually more than extraordinary, it’s
WIMBLEDON HOME 1986-88 Once upon a time, the leafy London suburb of Wimbledon was known as something of a genteel place; famous for Tennis, strawberries and
BY STEVIE GREEN There are some questions that may never be answered. Who built Stonehenge? Who shot JFK? What really happened that night in Roswell?
BY MARK GODFREY Think you know the story of American soccer and more specifically the NASL? Well, you probably don’t; certainly not to the extent
For the first time, we’ve been sent some footy-related music to enjoy and review for you. My Brother Woody fronted by Mike Cleare have released a collection of amusing little
FOOTBALL PINK contributor IAN CUSACK recently launched THE POPULAR SIDE; currently the only printed fanzine primarily dedicated to Newcastle United. I caught up with Ian to discuss
FIORENTINA AWAY 1992-93 We hit the continent for this edition of Kit of the Week and find Serie A’s Fiorentina 92-93 away shirt staring us squarely in
You can now get all previous and future issues of The Football Pink fanzine ONLINE from Exact Editions and from iTunes. You can also purchase a year’s
LUTON TOWN HOME 1981-84 David Pleat – hardly a household name as a player – masterminded the incredible rise of Luton Town during the 70’s
BY MARK GODFREY “You’ll never win anything with kids†– Alan Hansen, Match of the Day: August 19th 1995 By May 1996, the now retired
BY WILLIAM HEANEY As a kid football was, for me, divided into two very distinct worlds. There was the one where I played: gravel pitches,
BY STEPHEN BRANDT We are the generation of football fans who are playing games like FIFA, PES and Football Manager. Before Football Manager there was its
BY CHRIS MARSHALL Hello and welcome to the first of a semi-regular review of the Scottish football season so far by your friend in pie
TOMOS KNOX looks at the plight of the team from the tiny Channel Island as they search for more ‘international’ recognition. It’s 2003, and the
CLYDEBANK AWAY 1993-95 This week’s edition of ‘KOTW’ goes north of the border in honour of the Scottish referendum but does not concern one of the
BY KEITH MENARY Remember how you fell in love with the game? As we brace ourselves for another season of frustrating let-downs and broken promises,
BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION HOME 1980-83 At the dawn of the 1980’s Crystal Palace were the team tipped to become the unlikely new kids on
BY MARK GODFREY Following years of financial turmoil and a revolving door policy in the boardroom and in the changing room, Dundee have made a
BY MARK GODFREY This week, while I am unavoidably detained in our nation’s capital, the funeral of an ex-footballing team mate of mine will take
Not that we’re crowing here at The Football Pink but another of our long-standing contributors has found his way into print to become a fully-fledged author.
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS HOME 1992-93 Having plummeted through the Football League in the 1980’s, Wolves – courtesy of Black Country legend Steve Bull and his plethora
BY MARK GODFREY Another of TFP’s contributors has recently expanded his literary portfolio by branching out into the world of books. This time it’s Paul
BY MARK GODFREY A cursory glance at the embryonic Barclays Premier League table sees Everton – last season’s fifth place Champions League place contenders –
BY ANDREW BLATHERWICK Crystal Palace. The name alone conjures up an impression of ambition, affluence, status and success. Add the suffix ‘Football Club’ and it
BY PAUL BREEN Recently there has been a lot written about the Save Grass Roots Football movement, and the plans to create a B League
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY AWAY 1987-88 Following promotion to Division One in 1984, Sheffield Wednesday quickly re-established themselves amongst English football’s elite having been absent for 14
BY MARK GODFREY Several of The Football Pink contributors have recently become fully fledged book authors (watch this space for more upcoming reviews) so, with my
MIDDLESBROUGH HOME 1986-87 This Hummel classic was worn by the Boro in the season after their most traumatic of experiences. Steady decline had seen Middlesbrough
All the pre-season optimism at Manchester United, generated by Louis van Gaal’s appointment and some impressive friendly results, was quickly wiped out during a dismal
LEICESTER CITY HOME 1979-83 Yet another example of Umbro’s late 70’s/early 80’s wide, stripy collar here with Leicester City’s home shirt worn by the likes
Non league day is fast approaching and editor MARK GODFREY explains why he is supporting the event by making a return to watching his local club. It’s
BY MARK GODFREY Tomorrow, the world’s second most notorious bite fiend will find out whether he has to observe the full set of restrictions handed
BY ROB McCARRY As women’s football flourishes in Scotland, the beautiful game is booming across all levels and opportunities for girls are greater than ever.
BY PAUL BREENÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â You might think that talk is cheap, especially in this age of text and Twitter, but it can prove costly for those
BY MARK GODFREY Calama – Tierra de sol y cobre – land of sun and copper. Arid, remote. The city lies to the west of
BY PETER MILES There has been a football ground at the site of Kantrida since 1911 when HÅ K Victoria played their first match there against
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND HOME 1988-90 Having replaced GAA kit suppliers O’Neills in 1986, Ireland’s Adidas era coincided with the appointment of Jack Charlton as manager
As the World Cup continues to be transformed from football celebration to commercial juggernaut, ROB BROWN poses the question – have you had enough yet?
ALEX STEWART recounts the formation of the Edinburgh Pals Battalion and the recruitment of players from the great Hearts team, and others, of the time.
BLYTH SPARTANS HOME 1993-94 The famous Northumbrian FA Cup giant-killers Blyth Spartans go into another first round proper this weekend against a fellow non-league side
BY MARK GODFREY Rangers’ reward for knocking Premiership St. Johnstone out of the Scottish League Cup last week is a semi-final glamour tie with Celtic
NORWICH CITY HOME 1984-85 ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times’ – A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens The
This article originally appeared in Issue 5 of The Football Pink LAYTH YOUSIF looks at the contribution made by the men of Arsenal F.C. to
BY MARK GODFREY As the intense, late afternoon heat scorched the lush green Azteca turf, 22 sweat-drenched combatants congratulated and consoled each other and themselves
BY MARK GODFREY They say one of the key ingredients to many great double acts is the combination of different stage personas; every Morecambe needs
DERBY COUNTY AWAY 1987-89 Having won the First Division title twice in the early 1970’s under Brian Clough and Dave Mackay, Derby County’s slide was
BY MARK GODFREY Season 1980-81 – La Liga’s 50th renewal – was fully expected to end with yet another party in the Spanish capital, and
IN THE COUNTDOWN TO THE RELEASE OF ISSUE 6, WE LOOK BACK THROUGH THE ARCHIVES AND FIND THIS IN ISSUE 2… JOHN O’SULLIVAN uncovers the
STOKE CITY HOME 1983-85 In Stoke City’s 1220th anniversary year of 1983 the club decided on a radical change of kit design and disposed of the traditional red
BY MARK GODFREY The story of European club football’s second most coveted prize is one of invention and re-invention; each iteration adding or stripping away varying
BY PETER MILES As football venues go, the Stadion Edelhart De Lille in the Belgian town Maldegem is extraordinary. It’s actually more than extraordinary, it’s
WIMBLEDON HOME 1986-88 Once upon a time, the leafy London suburb of Wimbledon was known as something of a genteel place; famous for Tennis, strawberries and
BY STEVIE GREEN There are some questions that may never be answered. Who built Stonehenge? Who shot JFK? What really happened that night in Roswell?
BY MARK GODFREY Think you know the story of American soccer and more specifically the NASL? Well, you probably don’t; certainly not to the extent
For the first time, we’ve been sent some footy-related music to enjoy and review for you. My Brother Woody fronted by Mike Cleare have released a collection of amusing little
FOOTBALL PINK contributor IAN CUSACK recently launched THE POPULAR SIDE; currently the only printed fanzine primarily dedicated to Newcastle United. I caught up with Ian to discuss
FIORENTINA AWAY 1992-93 We hit the continent for this edition of Kit of the Week and find Serie A’s Fiorentina 92-93 away shirt staring us squarely in
You can now get all previous and future issues of The Football Pink fanzine ONLINE from Exact Editions and from iTunes. You can also purchase a year’s
LUTON TOWN HOME 1981-84 David Pleat – hardly a household name as a player – masterminded the incredible rise of Luton Town during the 70’s
BY MARK GODFREY “You’ll never win anything with kids†– Alan Hansen, Match of the Day: August 19th 1995 By May 1996, the now retired
BY WILLIAM HEANEY As a kid football was, for me, divided into two very distinct worlds. There was the one where I played: gravel pitches,
BY STEPHEN BRANDT We are the generation of football fans who are playing games like FIFA, PES and Football Manager. Before Football Manager there was its
BY CHRIS MARSHALL Hello and welcome to the first of a semi-regular review of the Scottish football season so far by your friend in pie
TOMOS KNOX looks at the plight of the team from the tiny Channel Island as they search for more ‘international’ recognition. It’s 2003, and the
CLYDEBANK AWAY 1993-95 This week’s edition of ‘KOTW’ goes north of the border in honour of the Scottish referendum but does not concern one of the
BY KEITH MENARY Remember how you fell in love with the game? As we brace ourselves for another season of frustrating let-downs and broken promises,
BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION HOME 1980-83 At the dawn of the 1980’s Crystal Palace were the team tipped to become the unlikely new kids on
BY MARK GODFREY Following years of financial turmoil and a revolving door policy in the boardroom and in the changing room, Dundee have made a
BY MARK GODFREY This week, while I am unavoidably detained in our nation’s capital, the funeral of an ex-footballing team mate of mine will take
Not that we’re crowing here at The Football Pink but another of our long-standing contributors has found his way into print to become a fully-fledged author.
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS HOME 1992-93 Having plummeted through the Football League in the 1980’s, Wolves – courtesy of Black Country legend Steve Bull and his plethora
BY MARK GODFREY Another of TFP’s contributors has recently expanded his literary portfolio by branching out into the world of books. This time it’s Paul
BY MARK GODFREY A cursory glance at the embryonic Barclays Premier League table sees Everton – last season’s fifth place Champions League place contenders –
BY ANDREW BLATHERWICK Crystal Palace. The name alone conjures up an impression of ambition, affluence, status and success. Add the suffix ‘Football Club’ and it
BY PAUL BREEN Recently there has been a lot written about the Save Grass Roots Football movement, and the plans to create a B League
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY AWAY 1987-88 Following promotion to Division One in 1984, Sheffield Wednesday quickly re-established themselves amongst English football’s elite having been absent for 14
BY MARK GODFREY Several of The Football Pink contributors have recently become fully fledged book authors (watch this space for more upcoming reviews) so, with my
MIDDLESBROUGH HOME 1986-87 This Hummel classic was worn by the Boro in the season after their most traumatic of experiences. Steady decline had seen Middlesbrough
All the pre-season optimism at Manchester United, generated by Louis van Gaal’s appointment and some impressive friendly results, was quickly wiped out during a dismal
LEICESTER CITY HOME 1979-83 Yet another example of Umbro’s late 70’s/early 80’s wide, stripy collar here with Leicester City’s home shirt worn by the likes
Non league day is fast approaching and editor MARK GODFREY explains why he is supporting the event by making a return to watching his local club. It’s
BY MARK GODFREY Tomorrow, the world’s second most notorious bite fiend will find out whether he has to observe the full set of restrictions handed
BY ROB McCARRY As women’s football flourishes in Scotland, the beautiful game is booming across all levels and opportunities for girls are greater than ever.
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