Paul Robinson: The Warhorse
My footballing world came crumbling down on Thursday 15th February 2018 when Paul Robinson announced his retirement from football. He was known amongst fans as…
Luton Town
As We Journey On #4: Sinking Sheffield, The Dream Is Over and Derby Day
In this week’s blog, I am going to introduce a new segment in the piece as the transfer window has now closed and there won’t…
Wales’ World Cup Woes: Mistakes And Heartbreaks
Sixty years is a long time, too long for fans of the Red Dragon. Wales’ only World Cup appearance came in 1958, a spirited run…
Roy Keane, Manager : The Dark Side
With the riches on offer in the broadcasting world, upon retirement, more and more top players are eschewing the pressure of the dugout for the…
The Rise of Swansea City
Ever heard of that classic Hans Christian Anderson tale, The Ugly Duckling? If not, here’s a quick recap (bare with me, there is a point…
David Pleat and the Maine Road jig
Some seasons are remembered for winning titles, some are remembered for winning cups but for Luton Town the 1982/83 season was remembered for avoiding relegation…
Howard Kendall’s Everton team and the lack of credit truly deserved
The 1983/84 season had been a mixed bag for Everton. They had won the FA Cup by beating Watford 2-0 to secure their first major…
Glenn Hoddle’s Swindon Town
In 1991 Swindon were dealt a blow when manager Ossie Ardiles resigned from the Division 2 club and joined Newcastle United. But every cloud has…