Achtung! Baby: Incredible Last Day in Bundesliga, 1977-78
The final day of the 1977-78 Bundesliga season was a real goal-fest, and one few could have imagined or have forgotten. FC Cologne and Borussia…
Articles by Pete Spencer
Kevin Keegan – Part Four, Local Hero
After a thirteen year spell in the First Division, Newcastle had dropped down one in 1978 but had only finished mid-table in the five seasons…
Kevin Keegan: Part Three, Saint Kevin
Keegan had originally signed a two year contract with Hamburg and after playing a major part in their first Bundesliga for nineteen years, he stayed…
Kevin Keegan: Head Over Heels in Germany, Part Two
After six years at Liverpool where he became one of the most well-known and recognisable players in Europe, Kevin Keegan felt he needed a new…
Kevin Keegan: Mighty Mouse, The Player – Part One
This is the start of a new four part series documenting the playing career of Kevin Keegan. Each part will concentrate on his performances with…
We Need Role Models in Positions of Power: Part Three, A Summary
So what did I hope to achieve from this article? It would be wonderful if someone was inspired by one of these talented young ladies…
We Need Role Models in Positions of Power: Part Two, Meet the Writers
In Part One we looked at the prospects for women writing about football, how under-represented they are and the fantastic work done by Derby University…
We Need Role Models in Positions of Power: Why don’t more females write about football?
Why aren’t there more females writing about football? This is a question which has puzzled me for a while now. Journalism, as such, has for…
Why Should International Football Matter?
I was reading an article from someone who was complaining about the pointless international friendlies. There are countless football supporters in England who see the…
What Has Happened to Dutch Football? Where are the Dutch Masters?
England have just won their first match in the Netherlands since they were World Champions. The win in Amsterdam in 1969 was thanks to a…
Five Great Wins for England against Italy
After England’s first win in the Netherlands since 1969, they take on Italy at home tonight. So far the two nations have met twenty-six times…
Moments Which Shocked the World Cup 1978: Part Five
Following on from the moments which shocked the 1982 World Cup, this series now concentrates on the tournament before that. The 1978 World Cup in…
Moments Which Shocked the World Cup 1978: Part Four
Following on from the moments which shocked the 1982 World Cup, this series now concentrates on the tournament before that. The 1978 World Cup in…
Moments Which Shocked the World Cup 1978: Part Three
Following on from the moments which shocked the 1982 World Cup, this series now concentrates on the tournament before that. The 1978 World Cup in…
Moments Which Shocked the 1978 World Cup: Part Two
Following on from the moments which shocked the 1982 World Cup, this series now concentrates on the tournament before that. The 1978 World Cup in…
Moments Which Shocked the 1978 World Cup: Part One
Following on from the moments which shocked the 1982 World Cup, this series now concentrates on the tournament before that. The 1978 World Cup in…
They Think it’s All O-VAR
It’s the most talked about change to the rules since the Bosman rule or the backpass rule. Many were calling for football to make more…
The Greatest Show on Earth, if You Can See It: Coverage of ’82 World Cup on TV
When you sit down and plan your viewing for the upcoming World Cup, there will be a plethora of choices available with virtually every match…
Premier League Calls For Winter Break as FA Cup Takes The Hit
It now seems likely the Premier League will introduce a winter break from the 2019/20 season. This is expected to be scheduled for February 2020….
Vida El Loco – Ten Moments Which Shocked the 1982 World Cup – Final Part
World Cup 1982 is often remembered for the greatest team never to win one, Brazil, or Italy who looked barely fit to deserve a place…