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A speculative effort at football journalism.


Charles Reep and What He Sowed
It is, frankly, horrifying that a philosophy founded on such a basic misinterpretation of figures could have been allowed to become a...

Matthew Gregory
Mar 6, 20198 min read


Marvellous Mahrez: the solo goal which inspired Leicester's title triumph
Kieran Trippier’s free-kick against Croatia. Gareth Bale’s bicycle kick in the Champions League final. AGUEROOOOOOOOOOO... football is...
George Kelsey
Feb 21, 20194 min read


Wu Lei: Espanyol’s Licence to Print Money
It has been a while since the end of the transfer window and we have had plenty of time to cast our speculative eyes over the new...

Just Outside the Box
Feb 19, 20193 min read


Social Media in Football: The Rise of Online-Only Platforms
Social media is perhaps the most effective self-promotion tool available for media outlets today. Yet, while thousands still migrate to...

Michael Plant
Feb 18, 20195 min read


We should all be a fan of Marouane
Picture the scene: stoppage time is fast approaching and you’re holding onto a point away from home, effectively camped in your own box....
George Kelsey
Feb 17, 20194 min read


Declan, Dier and the Battle at the Heart of England's Midfield
The Basmati Busquets. The Pilau Pirlo. Whatever else he may achieve in his career, Declan Rice has already reached some remarkable...

Matthew Gregory
Feb 16, 20195 min read


Tunnel of Love: Where would every Premier League manager take you on a first date?
Love. What is it? Where does it come from? How does it taste? It’s been 1,750 years since Saint Valentine was shot to death by Cupid’s...

Jason Jones
Feb 14, 20197 min read


Social Media in Football: A Changing of the Guard for Traditional Media Outlets
The decline of print media has been well documented in recent years. Initial uncertainty as to the extent of the issue has since turned...

Michael Plant
Feb 11, 20195 min read


Michael Owen and the Death of Fair Play
C.B. Fry, legendary English football and cricket international, on the introduction of the penalty kick in 1891: “It’s a standing insult...

Matthew Gregory
Feb 10, 20195 min read


Social Media in Football: A Change in Fan Interactions
Never has it been easier to follow a football club. For supporters of a certain generation, it is simply impossible to comprehend how...

Michael Plant
Feb 4, 20195 min read
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