West Ham UnitedWest Ham United was founded in 1895 as the Thames Ironworks working team, and it wasn’t until 1900, two years after the team began to play professionally, that the club became known by its present name.Originally joining the Southern...
Tottenham Hotspur Football ClubTottenham Hotspur, also known as Spurs or the Lilywhites, have a long history in English football. The club was originally founded in 1882 as Hotspur FC by boys from a local grammar school who played at Tottenham Mars...
SunderlandThe Stadium of Light History Sunderland play their home matches at the Stadium of Light, an impressive 49,000 capacity stadium that has won numerous awards. The Stadium of Light is the club’s eighth home ground and the fifth to be located...
2008/2009 Premiership SeasonCheck out the latest Premiership ResultsArsenalIn: Carlos Vela (recalled from loan spell, work permit approved), Aaron Ramsey (£5m from Cardiff City), Samir Nasri (£15.8m from Marseille), Amaury Bischoff (undisc. from We...
PortsmouthThese are exciting times for Portsmouth fans. Having won the FA Cup for the first time in 69 years, manager Harry Redknapp will be hoping to build on the club's success next season and has already made one huge signing, with Peter Crouch ...
MiddlesbroughRiverside StadiumMiddlesbrough has played in 7 grounds since their formation in 1876. Their longest period was in Ayresome Park, a stadium that the club used for 92 years, from 1903. Plans for the stadium began in 1901 and Middlesbroug...
Liverpool FCWith five European titles to their name, Liverpool FC is the most successful British football team in Europe. However, in the Premier League they have not fared as well over recent years, with their last League title coming in 1990.Foun...
What is football?Succinctly described by the great Brazilian Pelé as ‘the beautiful game’, football is the only sport in the world which can be accurately defined as a global phenomenon. In 175 countries, football is considered the national sport, ...
Fulham History of Craven Cottage Fulham play their home matches at Craven Cottage, a ground with 30,600 capacity, situated in the Hammersmith and Fulham area of London. The club have played here since 1896 and have an unusually special relationsh...
Improving Your Football Skills Discuss this!Conventional wisdom in the old days stated that God-given talent was the be all and end all for a successful career in football. Training was only a necessary supplement to what was alr...
Premiership ResultsSunday 14 September 2008Stoke City 2-3 EvertonSaturday 13 September 2008Blackburn 0-4 ArsenalFulham 2-1 BoltonLiverpool 2-1 Man UtdMan City 1-3 ChelseaNewcastle 1-2 HullPortsmouth 2-1 MiddlesbroughWest Brom 3-2 West HamWigan 1-1 ...
Fitness & RulesKeeping fit and healthy is an important part of football as is learning the rules of the game. Here is a list of sites that might help you in your quest to become fitter and to know the ins and outs.Fitness Cool Down Fitness Regi...
FA Cup Results2008/2009 SeasonExtra Preliminary RoundErith & Belvedere FC 4 - 2Lancing FC Pickering Town FC 4 - 1Liversedge FC Bishop Auckland FC 3 - 2Darlington Railway Athletic FCRamsbottom United FC 2 - 0Hallam FC Runcorn Linnets FC3 - 2Ross...
Famous Footballers & Football LegendsThroughout history we have seen many a great name grace the sport of football. Every year young players come in and light up the pitch and entertain the masses. To reach legend status takes something ...
Everton FCFounded in 1878 as St. Domingo FC, Everton changed to their current name in November 1879. The original team began playing at Stanley Park, taking part in their first match against a local side called St Peter’s on December 20th 1879, who...
Bolton WanderersFresh from having survived a huge relegation scare last season, Bolton fans are optimistic that the side can rediscover some of the form that saw them qualify for Europe just the previous year. Their much maligned manager Gary Megso...
Aston VillaAston Villa’s foundations go right back to 1874, making it one of the oldest clubs in the country. The early team enjoyed success right from the beginning, winning their first major trophy, the Birmingham Senior Cup, in 1880, with their ...
Arsenal FCThe Emirates Stadium:Capacity: 60,400Location: Ashburton Grove, Holloway, North LondonCost: £390 millionFounded in 1886 Arsenal Football Club is now entering an exciting new era with its move to the Emirates Stadium. Despite the fans’ und...
Yeovil TownEarly YearsThe start of the FA Cup traditionPost-war FA Cup heroicsThe EightiesThe NinetiesThe Gary Johnson EraMoving on Up – League OneClub HonoursClub RecordsIn recent years, the Football League has witnessed the rapid rise of cup ...
Wycombe Wanderers Football ClubThe BeginningChange of LeagueThe Club’s Golden EraCup ExcitementNotable PlayersContact & Ticket InformationTravel Information The Beginning Wycombe Wanderers Football Club was officially formed in 1887 by s...
Wrexham Football ClubIntroductionEarly YearsPost WarWrexham’s brief demiseThe Brian Flynn yearsClub HonoursClub RecordsContact & Ticket InformationTravel Information IntroductionWrexham Football Club is based in North East Wales, and was founde...
Walsall Football ClubIntroductionEarly DaysGlory YearsThe Ramsden EraSurviving the modern footballing worldDivision OneRecent YearsClub HonoursClub RecordsTravel InformationTicket InformationContact Information IntroductionWalsall FC is one of Engla...
Valsport Football BootsIntroductionValsport, an Italian manufacturer of football boots, first came into operation in 1920. The company was formed by the Valle family and is currently based in Padua, Italy. In recent years, Valsport’s name has become ...
Umbro Football BootsHistoryUmbro is one of the biggest football equipment manufactures in the world, and its products are now sold in over 90 countries across the planet. Its history is one of world domination and sporting triumphs, which explains wh...
Tranmere Rovers Football ClubIntroductionEarly YearsPost WarThe Return of John KingClub HonoursContact & Ticket InformationTravel Information IntroductionTranmere Rovers Football Club was formed in 1884 as Belmont FC, when two cricket clubs cho...
Swindon Town Football ClubIntroductionFoundation and Early YearsYears of obscurity and the glorious cup runFrom High to Low to HighClub HonoursClub Records IntroductionSituated in Wiltshire in the southwest of England, Swindon Town FC have spent mos...
Swansea CityEarly YearsHard FallMeteoric RiseExtravagant CollapseStarting from ScratchMore tough timesMeltdownMoving Onwards & UpwardsPromotion?Club ContactsClub HonoursClub RecordsFamous PlayersSwansea fans have had nothing short of a roller co...
St Mirren Football ClubIntroductionTwentieth CenturyThe Winning YearsRelegationThe Club TodayClub HonoursClub RecordsTravel InformationTicket InformationContact InformationSt. Mirren Football Club is a Scottish Premier League football club based in P...
Stoke CityHistoryA League TeamThe War YearsTragedy and DeclineA huge successUp and DownHonoursCurrent TeamTicketsTravelContactsBased in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke City are a Football League Championship team who are currently playing under the management ...
Stockport County Football ClubIntroductionGroundsThe Early DaysTroubled TimesDizzy HeightsLeague Cup RunReality CheckLoyal SupportGannon’s Record BreakersCounty’s Future?HonoursContact InformationTicketsTravel IntroductionStockport Cou...
Barry DaviesIntroductionAlthough Barry Davies is best known for his football commentary, he has also turned his hand to commentating on other sports, including ice-skating, hockey, athletics and gymnastics. His career has been based mainly within the...
Scottish Premier League Clubs Community DepartmentsAberdeenAberdeen Community Department01224 650432CelticCeltic Community Coaching Foundation0871 226 1888Dundee Unitedcommunitymanager@dundeeunitedfc.co.ukFalkirkOpens 08/03/2008Falkirk Community Depa...
Southend UnitedEarly DaysPost War PerformanceThe Turbulent EightiesRecent YearsHonoursTicketsTravelContactsBased at Roots Hall Stadium in Southend-on-sea, Southend United have had mixed success over the years but are currently one of the teams battli...
SouthamptonEarly YearsStart of the Football LeaguePost-War DaysSaints Marching OnFamily ClubEntertainersMore Last-Day SurvivalsOn the UpBoss After BossRegulationsClose to ReturnHonoursClub RecordsSouthampton were once a fixed name in English football...
Sky Sports Super SundayBSkyB have four of the six packages to broadcast live Premier League games to the UK market. This includes the first pick on every weekend and a vast majority of second picks as well. This enables them to guarantee that all the...
Shrewsbury Town Football ClubThe BeginningSuccess and the Football LeagueThe Club’s Golden EraThe DeclineBack in the LeagueInfluential NamesContact InformationTravel Information The Beginning May 1886 saw the official formation of Shrewsbury ...
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San Jose EarthquakesIntroductionDark Days in the BayA Shaky Start in the MLSHiatus and Re-birthNew StadiumRecords & Honours2008 Team Squad & Notable PlayersFurther Info IntroductionThe San Jose Earthquakes, also known as the Quakes, are a ...
Rotherham United Football ClubIntroductionEarly YearsPost World War TwoSlide to Division FourContinued problems at MillmoorThe Ronnie Moore YearsRecent TimesClub HonoursClub RecordsContact and Ticket InformationTravel Information IntroductionRothe...
Rochdale Football ClubIntroductionEarly HistoryPost WarThe SixtiesThe Seventies & EightiesNinetiesNew MillenniumClub ContactsClub HonoursClub Records IntroductionThere aren’t many clubs that can boast the consistency of Rochdale AFC. Following ...
Roberto BaggioFull Name: Roberto Baggio Date of Birth: 18/2/1967IntroductionEarly CareerFiorentina – Cult heroEntering the big leagues with JuveAC Milan – A low pointBologna – The resurrectionInter – A case of what could have...
Reebok Football BootsThe name Reebok comes from a type of South African gazelle, and this association with speed and agility has always been at the heart of the sports brand. From its humble origins in Bolton, the originally UK-based brand is now one...
Real Salt LakeIntroductionOriginsAffiliation with Real MadridStadiumPoor ResultsFirst and Only TrophyFamous players and hopes for 2008 IntroductionReal Salt Lake are an American soccer team playing in the MLS Western Conference based in Salt Lake Ci...
Rangers Football ClubThe Early YearsThe First Old Firm DerbyThe First DoubleThe First TrebleDisaster at IbroxEurpoean GloryThe Late 1970s OnwardsThe 21st CenturyHonoursClub RecordsNo other professional football club in the world can boast 51 league t...
Puma Football BootsPUMA is one of the most recognisable names in the sporting world, and is responsible for some of the most popular and memorable sporting equipment on the market. Its list of sponsorship deals include some of the biggest names in sp...
Pro Evolution Soccer (X Box/PS3)SummaryWidely regarded as the most addictive computer game around, Pro Evolution Soccer is known for the realism of its animations and its top quality game play. There are ten games in the Pro Evo series with the lates...
Premiership Football GroundsArsenal FCGround Name: Emirates StadiumCapacity: 60,432 (all seated)Address: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London, N5 1BUTelephone No: 0207 619 5003Fax No: 0207 704 4001Ticket Office: 0207 619 500024 Hour Ticket Info: 0...
Football Clubs HistoryOn this page we will list all the clubs that we have a detailed history of. From all the clubs current honours and records to talking you through all the trials and tribulations that these clubs have gone through. Our team of wr...
Positions in FootballTo get a sense of the tactics involved in football, you’ll need to understand the various positions on the pitch and the specifics of certain areas. Having a playmaker or a holding midfielder can dramatically influence a particul...
Port ValeHistoryHonoursTicketsTravelContactBased at Burselm in Stoke-on-Trent, Port Vale (known to fans as "the Valiants") are one of the teams to make up the current League One. HistoryAfter a meeting in Port Vale House in a suburb of S...
Peterborough United Football ClubThe BeginningThe Post-WWII YearsFootball LeaguePlayer & Club RecordsContact InformationTravel Information The Beginning A heavily attended meeting at the Angel Hotel in Peterborough, on the 17th of May, 1934, s...
Oldham AthleticEarly YearsUps and downs on the road to the PremiershipRight up to the presentHonoursTicketsTravelContactOldham Athletic have had a series of promotions and relegations over the course of their turbulent football history but are curren...
Notts County Football ClubThe BeginningCup SuccessRegulation and the World War YearsThe 1960s and BeyondThe Club’s DeclinePlayer and Club recordsContact and Ticket InformationTravel Information The Beginning Notts County Football Club have ...
Nottingham ForestThe BeginningThe Early YearsForest in the War’sPost World War IIThe Clough YearsLife after CloughClub HonoursClub Records The BeginningNottingham Forest football club was officially born in 1867, though the team was formed two...
Northampton TownEarly YearsUps and DownsRecovery and looking to the futureHonoursTicketsContactTravelNicknamed ‘the Cobblers’, Northampton Town have been in football for well over a century and have experienced all the highs and lows you ...
Nike Football BootsNike is more than just a sports manufacturer, it’s a worldwide institutional brand that has one of the most recognisable symbols – that classic tick. It’s hard to see how the world of sport would have looked had it not been f...
New York Red BullsFirst SeasonThe BraziliansDisastrous YearsA Saviour ArrivesPlayoffs againA chance at successFirst SilverwareBradley goesRed Bull take overRecent TimesClub HonoursNotable PlayersOfficially known as Red Bull New York, the short histor...
New England RevolutionIntroductionHistoryThe Team and the FansThe StadiumAchievements IntroductionNew England Revolution or ‘The Revs’ are an American soccer team based out of Foxborough, Massachusetts. The team competes in the US Major ...
Motherwell Football ClubFormation and Early YearsBetween the WarsMixed SuccessSruggling UpwardsA New StartContact & Travel InformationScottish Premier League side Motherwell was born in 1986. The team has had a mixed history of success and fail...
Morecambe Football ClubIntroductionHistoryUpsDownsClub RecordsClub HonoursContact InformationTicketsGetting to Christie Park IntroductionMorecambe have been riding high of late but they are a relatively new team in terms of their history. Since they...
Milton Keynes Dons Football ClubThe Wimbledon F.C. DaysControversial MoveA New BrandLetting go of HistoryOn The PitchContactFootball League Two team, Milton Keynes Dons, are the result of the controversial move and re-naming of Wimbledon F.C. After ...
MizunoIntroductionMizuno, a Japanese manufacturer of sports gear and clothing was established in Osaka in 1906. Mizuno began its existence as an importer of American golf and baseball equipment. However, keen to develop manufacturing at home, it was ...
MillwallEarly DaysPost War PerformanceRecent YearsHonoursTicketsTravelContactHistory Early daysFormed by a group of employees from Mortons Jam Factory on the Isle of Dogs, Millwall began as Millwall Rovers in 1885. Many of the club’s founders ...
atch of the Day: Live & Match of the Day=The BBC have the rights to show highlights of the Premier League. They also currently broadcast England home live internationals and FA Cup games but these rights pass over to ITV and Setanta Sports from n...
Mansfield Town Football ClubFormationEarly Paying DaysFootball League EntranceBack & ForthFalse OptimismFan PressureThe FutureHonoursClub RecordsContact InformationTicketsTravelMansfield Town, a club in Nottinghamshire, play their football at Fi...
MLS ClubsFootball is growing in the United States. It is the most popular sport at the under-11 level, but then it has trouble competing with the big sports in North America, American Football, Baseball, Basketball and to a lesser extent, Ice Hockey....
Macclesfield Town Football ClubFoundations of success and failureThe new tenantsThe Club is RebornWembleyThe historic seasonMore FA Cup SuccessTwo Conference triumphsDivision ThreeUp and DownHonoursTicket prices for 2007/08 seasonContactTravel Inform...
Luton Town Football ClubIntroductionEarly HistoryPost World War II RiseThe Rapid FallPhoenix From The FlamePleat EraMoving Onwards & UpwardsDownward SpiralBrief RespiteThis SeasonClub InformationClub HonoursClub RecordsNotable Former Players In...
Luis FigoFull name: Luís Filipe Madeira Caeiro FigoDate of birth: 04/11/1972IntroEarly CareerMoving OnControversial TransferPastures new in ItalyInternational SuperstarCareerHonoursPlayers Statistics IntroThe term Galácticos aptly described a grou...
Lotto Football BootsIntroductionLotto, an Italian manufacturer of footwear and technical clothing for sports (primarily football and tennis), was established in June 1973. The first products to hit the shelves were tennis shoes. These were shortly fo...
Los Angeles GalaxyIntroductionTeam InformationRivalries‘Cozmo’ the Extraterrestrial MascotEarly SuccessDisappointment in 2006The David Beckham EraStar PlayersAchievementsMost Valuable PlayersGolden Boot Winners IntroductionLA Galaxy are a profession...
Lincoln City Football ClubFormation and Early YearsConstant StruggleFighting for PromotionLife in League TwoContact DetailsAccessLincoln City, more fondly known by fans as the Imps, are a Football League Two team based at Sincil Bank. Their history ...
Leyton Orient Football ClubIntroductionThe Early YearsThe Glory YearsUp to the Present DayClub RecordsGetting ThereTicket InformationContact Information IntroductionLeyton Orient FC are the second oldest professional football team in London and the ...
Leeds United Football ClubIntroductionThe Early YearsThe Revie EraBack into the WildernessThe Rise……And FallClub HonoursClub Records Introduction Leeds United were formed in 1919 and experienced a relatively obscure first 40 years, neve...
League 2 Clubs ...
League 1 Clubs HistoryReal all about your favourite League 1 clubs right here. We have them all listed below with lots of historical content with regards to the clubs.From AFC Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion right on the south coast, all t...
League Two Clubs Community DepartmentsAccrington StanleyAccrington in the Community 01254 356950 ext 213BarnetBarnet Community Department020 8441 6932 ext 223jmatthewson@barnetfc.comBradford CityBradford City Community Department01274307564 or 012747...
League 1 Clubs Community DepartmentsAFC BournemouthBournemouth Community Sports Trust01202726342steve.cuss@afcb.co.ukBrighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Community Department01273 695400 or 01273 501392steve.ford@bhafc.co.ukBristol RoversBristol...
Kilmarnock Football ClubFoundationsEarly competitionsSuccess in the CupThe War YearsSuccess and frustrationFurther FrustrationSuccess at LastSlow declineGoing DownBack to the CupRecent TimesClub HonoursContact DetailsTicketsTravel InfoFounded in 1869...
Kelme Football BootsIntroductionKelme, a Spanish manufacturer of football boots and running shoes, was founded by Diego and José Quiles in 1977. The company is currently based in Elche, a town in Spain’s Alicante province.Over the last thirty years, ...
Kansas City WizardsPromising BeginningsBottom of the LeagueA Return to FormDefending their TitleA Chance of SuccessChangesAchievementsUnsurprisingly based in Kansas City, the Kansas City Wizards ply their trade in the Eastern Conference. Taking their...
Joma Football BootsIntroductionJoma, a Spanish manufacturer of sports clothing and footwear was established in 1965 by Fructuoso Lopez. Over the last 33 years, Joma has gone from being a tiny organisation with just eight employees to a world-class co...
The Big Match: LiveITV have held the rights to broadcast some live Champions League games for quite some time. It has quickly become an important part of their football output. They will take on FA Cup games and some England games from next season. S...
Inverness Caledonian Thistle FCIntroductionEarly YearsMoving HomeThe Beginning of ICTGiant KillersCaley’s Rise to the TopCaledonian Stadium RedevelopmentFuture PlansHonoursContact InformationTicketsTravel IntroductionInverness Caledonian Thist...
Youth FootballWe at TalkFootball firmly believe that football is not just for watching, but is most definitely for playing as well. As a youngster there were very few instances where you’d find me too far away from a ball of some sort. Playing ...
I’m on Setanta SportsSetanta Sports haven’t exactly made a lot of friends with the quality of their programming. Their live coverage of the Premier League has yet to impress most and seems way behind the standard of their Sky counterparts...
Huddersfield Town Football ClubEarly YearsThe post-war downturnThe slow recovery and the futureHonoursTicketsTravelContactBased at Galpharm Stadium on the Leeds Road, Huddersfield Town have had a varied history, moving from top league champions to di...
The Championship Clubs ...
Wolverhampton WanderersThe BeginningFounding member of the Football LeagueEarly DaysWolves in the WarStan Cullis – The Golden YearsThe Best Team in the WorldPost Stan CullisThe 70’sThe Demise of the WanderersThe RevivalSir Jack HaywardThe...
Wigan AthleticThe Latics were bornThe Early DaysWhelan and dealingThe Premiership beckonsPremiership, and we’re having a laugh…Bruce’s ChallengeStatistics and further informationManagersClub HonoursClub RecordsTransfer RecordsPlayin...
West Ham United Football ClubThe BeginningThe ClubBlowing BubblesThe UpsThe DownsThe AcadamyThe Present and The FutureHonoursClub RecordsPrevious ManagersWest Ham have had a roller coaster of existence, from European and Domestic glory, to World Cups...
West Bromwich AlbionIntroductionThe Beginning of the BaggiesWartime austerityBetween the WarsPost war successThe Baggie RoomDown and out in the 80’sSigns of RevivalClub HonoursClub Records IntroductionWest Bromwich Albion is a club based in th...
Watford Football ClubIntroductionEarly YearsMove to Vicarage RoadManagerial InconsistencyThe Elton John EraDecline in fortunesGraham Taylor returnsHappier times under Aidy BoothroydClub HonoursClub Records IntroductionWatford Football Club is based ...
Tottenham HotspurSchool daysPush and RunA Double Nicholson PleaseWhen Tottenham looked Hot-StuffYou’re FiredSome dutch courage finallyHonoursFew teams have experienced the highs and lows as dramatically, over the years, as North London’s Totten...
Wales National Football TeamIntroductionThe BeginningPost-war promiseThe less-than-swinging sixtiesTroubled times: The 1970’sPromising Performances: The 1980’s1990’s onwardsWales player Statistics IntroductionThe Wales National Foo...
SpainIntroductionEarly YearsPolitical turmoil, recovery and the golden eraDisappointment, despair and disasterFluctuating fortunesHung, drawn and quarter-final’dStatistics IntroductionDespite having arguably the greatest league in the world,...
PortugalIntroductionHistoryRe-emergence In the 1980’sDisappointment and controversyThe Golden GenerationWorld Cup 2006Portugal’s FutureClub Honours & RecordsClub Statistics IntroductionPortugal’s football team are currently enjoyi...
Northern IrelandThe BeginningWorld CupsBetter out the limelightHome Sweet HomeGreat players over the yearsIt didn’t begin very well for Northern Irish international football. Their first ever game was a 13-0 loss to England. However, Northern Ireland...
ItalyIntroductionEarly DaysWorld beatersDeclineRising AgainPenalty WoesWorld Cup Winners again IntroductionEver since the start of competitive football, the Italians have been known for having an impressive team. The ‘Azzurri’ are the second most su...
GermanyIntroductionA Brief HistoryThe BeginningMaking their MarkGermany joins forcesGermany host the World CupLooking to the FutureClub AchievementsDFB WomenClub Facts and Statistics IntroductionBoasting an impressive record of three World Cups and ...
France Football TeamIn the BeginningSecond decline and second renaissanceA New StartThe Golden EraA Sharpe DeclineA Nation DividedFrance’s FutureAchievementsFacts and StatisticsNo strangers to the international sporting arena, football is a tru...
EnglandIntroductionDisagreements with FIFAEmbarrassmentFootball Comes HomeFinalWorld Champions and 1970FailuresThe Robson era, the Hand of God and Italia 90Euro 96 and the years of decline‘Golden Generations’ IntroductionThe nation tha...
BrazilIntroductionEarly World CupsGolden EraPéléPélé’s Brazil and decades of success‘Greatest Attacking Team’New GenerationThe Nineties and a return to success’98 Ronaldo MysteryFive Time WinnersRecent History IntroductionT...
ArgentinaIntroductionEarly HistoryThe British legacyGrowing PainsThe Argentine National TeamHighs and LowsThe Secret of SuccessHonours IntroductionWhen you hear the name ‘Argentina’ mentioned by English football fans, it’s usually through clenched...
Sheffield Wednesday Football ClubIntroductionThe Early (Most Successful) YearsThe Return to GloryCrafty CatterickBetting scandalDivision Three BluesTragedyPremier YearsEuropean DreamsManagerial MadnessThe Sturrock RevivalHonoursClub Records Introduc...
Sheffield UnitedThe Early YearsBeautiful Downtown Bramall LaneYo-yo teamThe Neil Warnock yearsTevezgateLegends of the LaneDerby (Wednes) dayAnother ‘Battle of Bramall Lane’ChinatownThe FutureFamous FansHonours The Early YearsEstablished in 1889, She...
Scunthorpe UnitedHistoryNotable Past PlayersClub HonoursRecordsTicket InformationAccessContact DetailsThe team of Scunthorpe United, nicknamed "The Iron", is based in the Lincolnshire town of Scunthorpe and currently plays for the Football ...
ScotlandA wee teamWorld CupsWhats got up their kilt?What ever happened in the eighties and ninetiesLooking AheadThe Scottish love their football almost as much as they do their haggis. Although not as big in terms of money, star players and stadiums,...
Reading Football ClubIntroductionThe Early YearsElection to the Football LeagueBrief run in Division TwoPost WarGradual SuccessMove to the MadejskiRoad to the PremiershipClub HonoursClub Records IntroductionReading Football Club was formed followi...
Queens Park RangersEarly DaysNomadic ExistenceTurning ProfessionalRise to the TopSuccession of ManagersMore Managers, More SuccessStart of the Premier LeagueFrom Bad to Worse, Worse to TragedyNew Owners, New LifelineHonoursClub RecordsFrom the days o...
Preston North End Football ClubIntroductionThe original invinciblesFall of the invinciblesResurgence of Preston North EndPost War PrestonAn era to forgetContinuity at the clubClub HonoursClub Records IntroductionPreston North End Football Club was f...
Norwich CityThe Early YearsCup SuccessThe 1920’s and 1930’sThe Post-War eraCup and European gloryA New MilleniumInfluential PlayersInfluential ManagersClub StatsHonours The Early Years There are records of Norwich having a football team...
Middlesbrough Football ClubIntroductionEarly YearsEmergence of George CamsellPost WarFinancial TroublePremier league founder membersMove to the RiversideMiddlesbrough in the UEFA CupClub HonoursClub Records IntroductionMiddlesbrough Football Club ...
Manchester CityIntroductionArdwick and ‘ardshipTriumph and heartbreakMaine (Road) menLee, Bell and SummerbeeManagerial merry-go-roundPremier to paupersDickov’s goalUp and down and up againThaksin and SvenHonours Introduction Manchester City F.C. o...
LiverpoolIntroductionWhen one became twoBefore Bill ShanklyFrankly Mr ShanklyBob’s your uncle and Fagan’s your auntDisastersLet’s forget the ninetiesLe/El Boot RoomDomestic Honours IntroductionWhen Gerry Marsden sang the words "You’ll N...
Leicester CityThe Early YearsClub Name ChangeDesperate times and RevivalChampionship GloryPromotionRise of the Scots and the Birth of a StarTrials & TribulationsDabbling in the PremiershipThe O’Neill EraCup final wins guarantees European a...
IrelandWhat to wear and where to play?Early History – Irish Free StateThe years of failureThe Charlton EraMcCarthy steps inThe future’s bright: the future’s orange, white and greenStatisticsIreland In Major TournamentsFor the national football ...
Ipswich TownIntroductionAmateur beginningsPost WarLife after RamseyThe Bobby Robson YearsThe inevitable declineSuccess under John LyallBack to the second tierStability under Joe RoyleClub HonoursClub Records IntroductionIpswich Town Football Club, o...
A History of International FootballA look at all the international football playing nations – Looking at the history of the sport in these countries. ...
Hull CityIntroductionThe TigersThe Early YearsFA Cup SuccessChanging GroundsDecades of Divisions Two & ThreeReceivership & RecoveryLittle, Molby, TaylorThe Club TodayClub RivalriesClub HonoursClub Records IntroductionHull City Association ...
Fulham Football ClubIntroductionThe BeginningEarly YearsPost War YearsSinking to the BottomAl FayedPremiershipColemanThe Club TodayRivalriesClub Honours Introduction Fulham Football Club, also known as ‘The Cottagers’, is considered to be the olde...
Football History Forerunners of footballThe creation of football as we understand it today is geographically confined to British shores, but there is extensive evidence of ancient games with the same basic principles as the modern day incarnation. Th...
Derby County Football ClubIntroductionDerby County Football Club was founded back in 1884. Since then, the club has had to contend with crippling financial difficulties, rifts between managers and the board, and even rumours of a gypsy curse being pu...
Crystal Palace Football ClubIntroductionThe Early YearsA New HomeA New DivisionA New HomeChanging DivisionsThe Allison YearsToo Many ManagersA New EraThird Time LuckyThe Start of a new MilleniumRecent Years IntroductionCrystal Palace has one of the ...
Coventry CityIntroductionEarly DaysGolden PeriodPost World War IIJimmy Hill’s Sky BluesPost Jimmy HillThe DownsFA Cup Glory & MiseryThe Premier LeagueCity in the ChampionshipHonoursClub Records IntroductionCoventry City were founded in ...
Colchester United Football TeamIntroductionEarly DaysFA Cup VictoryConferenceSecond DivisionMilleniumRecent YearsChampionshipThe FutureRivalriesLadiesClub HonoursClub RecordsTicket Information IntroductionIn spite of the fact that they have the lowe...
ChelseaIntroductionThe Early YearsThe start of things of comeThe Docherty EraTroubled TimesThe Glorious 90sThe Present EraRecords and Statistics IntroductionChelsea Football Club are based in West London, not in the borough of the same name but ra...
Charlton Athletic Football ClubIntroductionEarly YearsPost World War TwoForeign influence at the ValleyAddicks in AdministrationThe Alan Curbishley YearsPromotion to the PremiershipCurbishley era comes to an endBack in the ChampionshipClub HonoursClu...
Cardiff CityIntroductionFoundations of Cardiff CityFall from graceChanging FortunesReturn to the lower leaguesThe Sam Hammam YearsClub HonoursClub RecordsLatest Sequences IntroductionCardiff City, or the Bluebirds as they are otherwise known, are on...
BurnleyThe BeginningThe ClubThe UpsThe DownsBurnley in EuropeThe Beginning of the PresentThe Present and the FutureHonoursClub RecordsHistory of Managers The BeginningLancashire boasts a host of Football League clubs, one of which is Burnley Footbal...
Bristol CityIntroductionThe Early YearsAn era of Two HalvesTimes of DistressThe RevivalAn Era of Numerous ManagersGary JohnsonInformation IntroductionBristol City Football Club, nicknamed "The Robins", is one of two league football teams b...
BlackpoolIntroductionEarly YearsFamous ColoursHampson and PromotionGolden EraDeclineSo CloseReturn to second tier IntroductionWhen England played Hungary in 1953, four of the England players were from Blackpool. The Daily Mirror even stated that &q...
Blackburn RoversPre 1900Best Team in the LeaguePost War StrugglesThe Jack Walker EraBack in the Second TierCup Success & EuropeClub HonoursBlackburn Rovers, established in 1875, are one of the founder members of The Football League which started...
Birmingham City Football ClubIntroductionBirmingham City Football Club were founded as the Small Heath Alliance in 1875. The club has slowly grown in size and proficiency over its long history and today City, or the Blues (so-called because they play...
Barnsley F.C.The Early YearsThe FA Cup triumphThe WarsThe fiftiesDrepressing sixties and seventiesAn Amazing TransformationRe-establishment & PromotionThe Premiership SeasonBack in Division OneDivision Two and boardroom instabilityBack in the Ch...
Aston Villa Football ClubThe Early DaysThe Early 1900sBetween the WarsThe Post War PeriodChanges at the ClubEuropean SuccessThe Premiership DaysClub Honours The early days Aston Villa Football Club has a proud heritage extending back to the late ...
The History of Sunderland A.F.C.How it all BeganGlory Days.The Hibernation EraThe return of the yo-yo clubThe ‘Roy-Volution’Club HonoursClub Records How it all Began.Sunderland Association Football Club began life back in 1879, at a me...
Hibernian Football ClubHistoryNotable Past PlayersClub HonoursRecordsTicket InformationAccessContact DetailsHibernian F.C., or Hibs, is based in Edinburgh and is not to be confused with the Hibernians Football team of Malta: that little ‘s̵...
Hereford Town Football ClubThe Early YearsFamous Cup RunsEntrance to the Football LeagueThe Fight to return to the LeagueStar PlayersTicket and Contact informationTravel Information The Early Years Hereford is a town with a proud footballing heritag...
Heart of Midlothian Football ClubOriginsStadiumHonoursStatisticsCurrent Era2007 – 08Contact InformationTicket InformationTravel InformationSupporters ClubThere is arguably no derby in world football as old as the Edinburgh derby. The first reco...
Hartlepool United FCIntroductionEarly YearsGaining A Foothold In The LeagueA New Millennium And A New HartlepoolClub HonoursClub Records IntroductionAlthough this is their centenary year, Hartlepool United have only really started gathering steam in...
Grimsby Town Football ClubIntroductionEarly YearsSeason in the Midland LeagueGood Form in the FA CupPost World War IISlide down the league ladderFurther promotions and relegationsSuccess in the Play-offsRecent TimesClub HonoursClub RecordsLongest Seq...
Gretna Football ClubEarly YearsMoving in the right directionThe Scottish MoveRecord-breaking promotion successesSPL and the futureClub HonoursRecordsFor centuries, Gretna has been known as the haven for fleeting lovers seeking matrimony in defiance o...
Gillingham Football Club HistoryIntroductionOrigins of the ClubLeague CareerPost Second World WarThe 1990s2005 OnwardsClub InformationThe GroundsAchievements IntroductionGillingham is the only First Division Football Club in Kent. The team has a lon...
Gillette Soccer SaturdayFrom nowhere this show has become a staple diet of the football fan everywhere. For six hours every Saturday, Jeff Stelling presenters a live show which build-up to the afternoons games, then take you through the games with li...
Getting into Football EnglandThe Football Association runs the ‘Get Into Football’ scheme across the country. On this website, you can find local Community Clubs and pitches, volunteer or even get into refereeing.There are also a number of Charter St...
George WeahFull name: George Tawlon Oppong Ousman Weah Date of birth: 01/10/1966 Early lifeFootball Career abroadAfter footballIndividual HonoursPlayer StatisticsGeorge Weah was the best African footballer of the 20th century. That’s official. Spor...
Football Warm UpThe warm up is vital before any game of football, or indeed any training session, in order to avoid injuring oneself. Football is a game that regularly places considerable strain on the joints and muscles and therefore it is extremely...
VolleyingVolleying is the art of striking the ball while it is still in mid-air. A professional player will be able to anticipate where and when the ball will arrive near him and quickly position himself to connect with it. It is one of the hardest s...
Thigh ControlLike head, chest and foot control, thigh control is an essential element of playing football well, and often footballers have difficulty mastering it. It is important when the football arrives at a height above the knee where it is too l...
The ChipDavid Beckham has reigned as king of the chipped ball for the length of his career. His gift to spot a goalkeeper positioned too far off his line and instantaneously chip to score is insuperable. The world famous halfway line goal against Wim...
Football Tactics Basic attacking team tacticsThe objective of the game is to score goals, but certain variables such as the scoreline can influence a particular team’s desperation to ruffle the net. The following team styles represent some of the met...
The Sliding TackleThe sliding tackle (also known as the slide tackle) is a means of dispossessing an opponent. Unlike other tackles, the sliding tackle happens at ground level, by sliding the body feet-forward to take the ball from the player in poss...
The Silver GoalThe silver goal is a method for deciding the outcome of elimination matches (i.e. during the knockout stages of a competition). The silver goal only comes into effect if the scores are level at the end of the 90 minutes. If a goal is s...
Side-Volley PassThe side-volley pass is a kind of volley used to direct the ball to another player when it’s received just below waist height. A player can pass the ball without needing to stop it and risk intervention from the opposition.A good side...
Overhead KickAlso known as a bicycle kick or a scissors kick, this method of making contact with the ball is nothing other than spectacular…as long as the player can pull it off. Executing an overhead kick requires skill, athleticism and timing...
Kicking TechniqueWithout the correct kicking technique football might as well be just called ball. A player’s feet are their main weapons on the pitch and there are a number of techniques for kicking a football that give the player a different outcom...
Indirect free-kicksDecidedly less spectacular than their direct equivalent, the indirect free-kick is an essential part of the game, being the most common method for restarting after an infringement.As you might imagine, a free-kick is only awarded a...
The Glancing HeaderThe glancing header is an important addition to any footballer’s arsenal of techniques, and works by slightly deflecting the ball, altering its trajectory only a little. A glancing header can be useful anywhere on the field, partic...
Foot ControlFoot control is an aspect of the skill known as close control. Whereas close control can involve any part of the body such as the head, chest and leg (although it usually refers to the foot), foot control, as the name suggests, retains a ...
The Diving HeaderThe diving header is a technique which uses the head to direct the ball, but involves the player’s whole body. Favoured by attacking players, the diving header requires the footballer to dive towards the ball, with both feet off the ...
Direct free-kicksOfficially just another means for restarting play after an infringement, the direct free-kick has become one of the most potent methods for scoring in football. Facilitating the rise of the ‘free kick specialist’ in the modern game, ...
Defensive HeaderIt’s often a defender’s luck to be faced with a high-flying ball, either from a cross or a direct attack on goal. He needs to prepare for this situation by practising his headers.The defender’s main interest in these situations ...
CornersMastering the art of the corner is crucial to any attacking player. A corner is given for the most innocent of mistakes, but the consequences for the defending team can be disastrous.A corner is given when a player of the defending team knocks...
Attacking HeaderAttacking headers make for some of the most spectacular goals in football. Legends from George Best to Wayne Rooney have known how to take advantage of defensive weakness by redirecting a high, fast-moving shot into the bottom corner ...
Improving Your Football SkillsConventional wisdom in the old days stated that God-given talent was the be all and end all for a successful career in football. Training was only a necessary supplement to what was already imbued within a particular ind...
Yellow CardsThe idea for the yellow card was conceived by British referee Ken Aston during the 1966 World Cup finals as a way of giving a warning that could be understood by all nationalities. Yellow cards were first used in English leagues in 1976 b...
The Throw-InThe throw-in is a way of restarting play after a player has touched the ball immediately before it goes over one of the sidelines. The linesman will put his flag up and the throw is taken by a member of the opposite team.The rules of the ...
Football ResourcesScottish Sport – Football – A truly excellent site that can help you out with information for most sports. This is the football sction which has links to all the Scottish teams official sites as well as sites of clubs in...
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RefereesPerennially criticised by all and sundry both for what they do and don’t do, the referee is the chief authority figure in a game of football. Imbued with the power to enforce the laws of the game and the sole arbiter in the more subjective el...
Penalty shootoutReferred to by all and sundry as the cruellest way to decide the winner of a match, the penalty shootout has endured throughout football history and remains one of the most exhilarating and fraught spectacles in sport.To a large exten...
PenaltiesPortugal v England – World Cup 2006 – Penalty Shoot-OutThe penalty kick. To utter these very words can make the most intrepid footballer tremble at the knees. Etched into every footballer’s memory are images of famous disas...
Major footballing organisations in the UK and Worldwide The Football AssociationThe English FA was set up in 1863 and governs the game and all its leagues in England, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. The current president is Prince William and t...
Football on TVFootball on TV is a huge industry. The money that the TV companies pay for the rights to broadcast games is just staggering. BBC, ITV, Sky and Setanta all have deals to beam major games into homes all over the UK.We are going to review ...
Football Manager 2008The gameThe latest offering in the successful PC series from Sports Interactive, Football Manager 2008 once again allows any football fan to put themselves in the shoes of a professional manager, dealing with all the trials and t...
Sven-Goran ErikssonIn the last few years Sven Goran Eriksson has been one of the most constantly vilified men in football. Since he took over as England manager in 2001, his critics have taken every opportunity to have a dig at the Swede, whether for...
Steve McClarenSteve McClaren’s biggest success in his short managerial career has also been his biggest failure. He was recognised as one of the best young coaches in English football when he was appointed England manager. However, McClaren’s s...
Sir Matt Busby The beginning Alexander Matthew Busby, now known to football fans around the world as Sir Matt Busby, was born in the mining village of Orbiston, Glasgow, in May 1909. With his father and uncles being killed in World War One, he had a ...
Rafael BenitezBorn in Madrid in 1960, Rafael or ‘Rafa’ Benitez, as he is more commonly known by the English press, is recognised as one of the most successful Liverpool managers of all time. In his relatively short three-year spell at the club, he ha...
Martin O’NeillMartin O’Neill had a fantastic career as a player, winning back to back European Cups. Since retiring, he has made a name for himself as a world-class manager. O’Neill is now in charge of Aston Villa, one of a few clubs looking to break...
Jose MourinhoIntroductionJose Mourinho was born on January 26th 1963. During his short managerial career so far, he has already become one of the most successful but also controversial managers of recent times. In his early years he had a keen intere...
Fabio CapelloAs the latest and possibly most controversial coach to manage the England football team, Fabio Capello is an Italian footballer-turned coach known for his huge art collection, love of opera and success with some of the best international...
Bill ShanklyIntroductionBill Shankly was born on September 2nd 1913. During his long managerial career, he became one of the most famous and successful managers in British history during his time at Liverpool.Playing days at Preston North EndIn his e...
Football CompetitionsCharles William Alcock’s proposal in 1871 saw the establishment of the FA Challenge Cup, the first competition in football history. Taking place in 1872, the Wanderers FC (now-deceased team, formerly of Battersea) were the first ...
Lofted KickIn order for a player to propel the football into the air and pull off a lofted kick they must carry out a series of simple techniques that can be very useful during a game. The lofted kick simply means the ball is struck high into the air...
Alfredo Di StefanoFull name: Alfredo di Stéfano Laulhé Date of birth: 04/07/1926 IntroductionEarly YearsStrikes and TransfersDi Stefano’s Spanish CareerRetirementTitles and RecordsTeam TitlesPersonalPlayer Statistics IntroductionAlfredo Di S...
Zinedine ZidaneFull name: Zinedine Yazid Zidane Date of birth: 23/06/1972 The Early Days of Club FootballThe Italian JobViva EspanaMeanwhile, whilst playing for FranceAnd now…Individual HonoursPlayer StatisticsAccording to the UEFA Golden Jub...
Wayne RooneyFull Name: Wayne Mark Rooney Date of Birth: 24/10/1985Early LifeProfessional CareerPersonal LifeIndividual HonoursPlayer Statistics Early LifeWayne Mark Rooney was born on the 24th October, 1985 in the Croxteth area of Liverpool. Roon...
Thierry HenryFull Name: Thierry Daniel Henry Date of Birth: 17/08/1977IntroductionEarly LifeProfessional CareerPersonal LifeIndividual HonoursPlayer Statistics IntroductionThierry Henry has been a French professional footballer since the age of 1...
Steven GerrardFull name: Steven George Gerrard Date of birth: 30/05/1980 Early daysGerrard’s early Liverpool careerChampions League victoryRecent Liverpool successEnglandPersonal life and sponsorship dealsIndividual HonoursPlayer Statistics E...
Sir Stanley MatthewsFull name: Stanley Matthews Date of birth: 01/02/1915 IntroductionCareer OverviewMove to BlackpoolReturn to StokePost-retirementIndividual HonoursPlayer Statistics IntroductionIn the days of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi a...
Sir Geoff HurstFull name: Sir Geoffrey Charles Hurst Date of birth: 08/12/1941 The BeginningFootball or Cricket?West Ham UnitedNineteen Sixty-SixPost West HamAfter RetirementHonoursIndividual HonoursPlayer Statistics“They think it’s all over… it ...
Sir Bobby RobsonBobby Robson will always be known for his managerial ability, lovable personality and fantastic sense of humour. His success across Europe is testament to his outstanding talent and natural aptitude for coaching. He is a friend to man...
Sir Alfred Ernest RamseyBorn in Dagenham, England Sir Alfred ‘Alf’ Ramsey is best known for winning the 1966 World Cup with England, the only manager to do so. Many professionals and supporters of the game consider Ramsey one of the greatest British ...
Sir Alex FergusonSir Alex Ferguson is the most successful manager in the history of English football, having been in charge of current club Manchester United for over 1000 games, in which he has brought years of success to the club.After arriving at ...
Ryan GiggsPersonal detailsFull name Ryan Joseph Giggs OBEDate of birth 29/11/1973Place of birth Cardiff, WalesBoy WonderLife before UnitedInstant SuccessThat Goal, That GameTroubled SpellsBack To His BestInternational RetirementThe Fut...
Ruud van NistelrooyFull name: Rutgerus Johannes Martinus van Nistelrooij Date of birth: 01/07/1976 Schoolboy DaysEarly Professional YearsRecord Signing – Record BreakerInjury NightmareRecord Signing, Record Breaker – AgainTitle WinnerOut Of F...
Ruud GullitFull Name: Ruud Dil Gullit Date of Birth: 1/9/1962OverviewPlaying CareerHFC HaarlemFC FeyenoordPSV EindhovenAC MilanU.C SampdoriaChelsea FCInternational FootballManagerial CareerIndividual HonoursPlayer Statistics OverviewRuud Gullit i...
Roy KeaneFull name: Roy Maurice Keane Date of birth: 10/08/1971 IntroductionEarly LifeClub CareerUnited He StoodCaptain KeanoThe Infamous Prawn Sandwiches’Pyscho’ RoyKeane to move onPlaying FeudsKeane vs VieiraKeane vs Inge HaalandInternational Car...
RonaldoFull Name: Ronaldo Luis Nazário de Lima Date of Birth: 22/9/1976The Early YearsMove to Italy and World Cup controversyBanishing the World Cup ghosts and the move to MadridThe move back to MilanIndividual HonoursPlayer Statistics The Early ...
RonaldinhoFull name: Ronaldo de Assis Moreira Date of birth: 21/03/1980 Early CareerProfessional PlayerKey MomentsAwardsIndividual HonoursPlayer Statistics Early CareerBorn Ronaldo de Assis Moreira in 1980, but more commonly known as Ronaldinho...
Robbie FowlerFull name: Robert Bernard Fowler Date of birth: 09/04/1975 The Toxteth TerrorReds rise to young heroTeen star sparklesFowler says sorry for snorting stuntOutcast Robbie still in the doghouseInjury puts Fowler’s World Cup in doubtFowle...
Peter SchmeichelFull name: Peter Bolesław Schmeichel Date of birth: 18/11/1963 YouthEarly CareerManchester UnitedAfter UnitedManchester – Again!RetirementTeamsThey SayIndividual HonoursPlayer StatisticsAffectionately known as the ‘Great Dane’, Pet...
PeléFull name: Edison Arantes do Nascimento Date of Birth: 23/10/1940IntroductionBiographyRetirementClubsStatisticsThey SayHe SaysPlayer StatisticsAwards and Honours IntroductionEdson Arantes do Nascimento, more popularly known as Pelé, or ‘...
Paul GascoigneFull Name: Paul John Gascoigne Date of Birth: 27/5/1967 Club FootballNewcastle United: 1984 – 1988Tottenham Hotspur: 1988 – 1992Lazio: 1992 – 1995Glasgow Rangers: 1995 – 1998Middlesbrough: 1998 – 2000Evert...
Paolo MaldiniFull Name: Paolo Cesare Maldini Date of Birth: 26/6/1968 Born on the 26th of June 1968, Paulo Maldini is the son of Cesare Maldini, an ex-AC Milan player who captained his team to victory in the European Cup finals in 1963, and went on t...
Paolo Di CanioFull name: Paolo Di Canio Date of birth: 09/07/1968 Lazio fanDi Canio flair comes to EnglandLoyal to LazioThe worst of PaoloThe best of PaoloHonoursClubsIndividual HonoursPlayer StatisticsHas there been a more controversial figure ...
Michel PlatiniFull Name: Michel François Platini Date of Birth: 21/6/1955IntroductionCareer HighlightsNancy (1972-79)Saint Etienne (1979-82)Juventus (1982-87)France (1976-87)Following RetirementIndividual HonoursPlayer Statistics IntroductionMich...
Michael OwenFull name: Michael James Owen Date of birth: 14/12/1979 Early LifeProfessional CareerPersonal LifeIndividual HonoursPlayer Statistics Early LifeMichael James Owen was born on December 14, 1979 in Chester, Cheshire, though during his...
Mia HammFull name: Mariel Margaret Hamm Date of birth: 17/03/1972The early yearsWorld Cup victoryFurther successDomestic football and the run up to retirementPersonal lifeIndividual HonoursPlayer Statistics The early years Before David Beckham...
Marco van BastenFull name: Marcel van Basten Date of birth: 31/10/1964 IntroductionCareer OverviewIndividual HonoursPlaying StylePersonal LifePlayer Statistics IntroductionMarco Marcel Van Basten was a Dutch striker who found fame at various in...
Football Legends – ManagersManagers Rafael Benitez Sir Matt Busby Fabio Capello Brian Clough Sven-Goran Eriksson Sir Alex Ferguson Steve McClaren Jose Mourinho Martin O’Neill Bob Paisley Sir Alf Ramsey Harry Redknapp Sir Bobby Robson Bill...
Lothar MatthäusFull Name: Lothar Herbert Matthäus Date of Birth: 21/3/1961IntroductionEarly CareerThe Italian JobWorld Cup 1990Back To BayernTwilight periodCoaching CareerPlayer Statistics IntroductionBorn on 21st March 1961, Lothar Matthäus will...
Lev YashinFull name: Lev Ivanovich Yashin Date of birth: 22/10/1929 IntroductionCareer overviewEarly life and career as a DynamoSoviet starRetirementAchievementsPlayer Statistics IntroductionA goalkeeper who spent his entire career in Russia at t...
Kevin KeeganFull Name: Joseph Kevin Keegan OBEDate of Birth: 14/02/1951Early LifeProfessional CareerManagement CareerPersonal LifeThe Toon come callingPlayer StatisticsPlayer Achievements Early LifeJoseph Kevin Keegan was born in Armthorpe, Doncas...
Kenny DalglishFull Name: Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish Date of Birth: 04/03/1951The BeginningCelticLiverpoolInternational CareerManagerial CareerTragediesFamilyIndividual HonoursPlayer StatisticsRegarded as one of the greatest British players of all t...
KakáFull name: Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite Date of birth: 22/04/1982 IntroductionCareer OverviewEarly Career In BrazilThe Milanese PhenomenonPersonal LifeHonours and AccoladesIndividual HonoursPlayer Statistics IntroductionBrazil’s lates...
Jürgen KlinsmannFull Name: Jürgen Klinsmann Date of Birth: 30/07/1964IntroductionCareer OverviewClub FootballInternational FootballCoaching CareerWhere next for the Golden Bomber?Individual HonoursPlayer Statistics IntroductionBorn in Göppingen ...
John TerryFull name: John George Terry Date of birth: 7/12/1980 The early daysEarly club career at ChelseaThe Mourinho eraEnglandSponsorship dealsControversiesIndividual HonoursPlayer Statistics The early days As the heartbeat of Chelsea Foot...
John MotsonJust as David Attenborough is the voice of the natural world, few could deny that John ‘Motty’ Motson is the voice of British football. He is an institution. He is a national treasure. He is the voice we all hear when England put on their ...
Johan CruijffFull name: Hendrik Johannes Cruijff Date of birth: 25/04/1947 Individual HonoursPlayer StatisticsJohan Cruijff was born in Amsterdam on the 25th of April 1947, and joined the famous Ajax youth programme only ten years later. He made ...
Jimmy GreavesFull Name: James Peter Greaves Date of Birth: 20/02/1940 From East to West London and then to ItalyTo North London….and then finally back to East LondonFor Queen and CountryNowadaysIndividual HonoursPlayer StatisticsHe has scored the t...
Ian WrightFull name: Ian Edward Wright MBE Date of birth: 03/11/1963IntroductionHistoryCrystal PalacePromotion and the FA Cup FinalSilverware, England caps and a big money moveA great start at ArsenalDifficult timesThe Wenger YearsEngland recallLate...
Harry RedknappOverviewHenry James ‘Harry’ Redknapp is, at present, the manager of Portsmouth FC. He is among the true, great personalities in British football. He was a great winger for West Ham and Bournmouth in his youth and then, after...
Gordon BanksFull Name: Gordon Banks Date of Birth: 30/12/1937 IntroductionThe Yorkshire NipperThe Leicester boy before Lineker1966The aftermathThe end of an eraIndividual HonoursPlayers Statistics IntroductionThere have only been a few goalkeepe...
Glenn HoddleFull name: Glenn Hoddle Date of birth: 27/10/1957 Career HighlightsClub FootballInternational FootballManagerial CareerIndividual HonoursPlayer StatisticsArguably one of the greatest British players to have ever graced the hallowed tur...
Gerd MullerFull name: Gerhard Müller Date of birth: 03/11/1945 IntroductionCareer OverviewAchievementsPersonalTeam Titles With Bayern MunichTeam Titles with West GermanyPlaying StylePersonal LifePlayer Statistics IntroductionGerd Muller was bor...
George BestFull Name: George BestDate of Birth: 22/5/1946Professional CareerPost-retirementFame off the pitchIndividual HonoursPlayer StatisticsAlthough his off-field antics somewhat dominated tabloid headlines, George Best was primarily a footballin...
Gary LinekerFull Name: Gary Winston Lineker Date of Birth: 30/11/1960Making Leicester famous for more than just crisps…Ferry across to the MerseyBig-ears goes to big clubTottenham Hot-stuffSetting sun of JapanPlayer StatisticsAwards and HonoursWe’re...
Franz BeckenbauerFull Name: Franz Anton Beckenbauer Date of Birth: 1/9/1945 IntroductionCareer OverviewWorld Cup WinnerMove Away From Bayern MunichPost-RetirementIndividual HonoursPlayer Statistics IntroductionFranz Beckenbauer is widely recog...
Ferenc PuskásFull name: Ferenc Purczeld Biró Date of birth: 02/04/1927 The Galloping MajorMighty MagyarsStranded in EuropeReal MadridCoaching CareerIndividual HonoursPlayer StatisticsFerenc Puskás is regarded as the greatest Hungarian footballer ...
Eusebio de Silva FerreiraFull name: Eusébio da Silva Ferreira Date of birth: 25/01/1942IntroductionEarly CareerPortuguese Football CareerNational CareerFinal YearsAchievementsPersonalTeam TitlesPlaying StylePlayer StatisticsPlayer Achievements In...
Eric CantonaFull name: Éric Daniel Pierre Cantona Date of birth: 24/05/1966BiographyCalais to Dover…to YorkshireThe number 7 shirtNot everybody was Kung Fu fightingMan Utd 1 – 0 FranceOff le pitchPlayer StatisticsHas there ever been a more ‘French’ ...
Dixie DeanFull name: William Ralph Dean Date of birth: 22/01/1907 Early CareerRecord BreakerLater CareerPost FootballIndividual HonoursPlayer StatisticsDixie Dean is, quite simply, one of the greatest centre-forwards ever to have played the game....
Diego MaradonaPersonal detailsFull name Diego Armando MaradonaDate of birth 30/10/1960Place of birth Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFrom the streets to the stadiumsEurope called and Diego answeredHis beloved ArgentinaCocaine on the brainSo wha...
Dennis BergkampFull name: Dennis Nicolaas Maria Bergkamp Date of birth: 10/05/1969 IntroductionThe Early YearsProdigy of AjaxThe Iceman at InterThe National SideArsenalFarewellPersonal LifeHonoursPersonal HonoursPlayer Statistics IntroductionDe...
Denis LawFull name: Denis Law Date of birth: 24/02/1940 IntroductionCareer OverviewAchievementsPersonalTeam TitlesPlaying StylePersonal LifePlayer Statistics IntroductionDenis Law was born on February 24th 1940 in Aberdeen, Scotland, to parent...
David BeckhamFull name: David Robert Joseph Beckham Date of birth: 02/05/1975 Back to the beginningGlory glory Man UnitedEl BeckhamoBucksFor EnglandBrand BeckhamIndividual HonoursPlayer StatisticsIt’s hard to think of a more famous name in the world...
Cristiano RonaldoFull name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiros DOB: 05/02/1985Early LifeCareerManchester UnitedWorld Cup IncidentPlaying for PortugalReturn to EnglandTeams StatisticsMemorable MomentsPersonal LifeThey SaidHe SaidPlayer StatisticsIn...
Brian MooreOverviewBrian Moore was among the most distinguished, respected and widely-loved commentators in the history of football. In a career that spanned almost 40 years, he commentated on and presented coverage of international football, includi...
Brian Clough.An IntroductionBrian Clough will always be remembered as being outspoken, opinionated, confident and most of all, extremely talented.With his playing career cut dreadfully short, Clough became one of the most successful managers in the g...
Bob PaisleyPaisley the playerBob Paisley was a great servant to Liverpool Football Club, staying at the club throughout his career (barring his non-league days at Bishop Aukland). Bob, born on the 23rd January 1919 in Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham, m...
Bobby MooreFull Name: Robert Frederick Chelsea Moore Date of Birth: 12/04/1941 IntroductionBiographyRetirement and deathTeamsStatisticsIndividual HonoursThey say:He saysPlayer StatisticsWatch online IntroductionBobby Moore led his country to its ...
Sir Bobby CharltonFull name Sir Bobby Charlton CBEDate of birth 11/10/1937Place of birth Ashington, EnglandBiographyRetirementStatisticsClubsThey saidHe saidIndividual Awards and HonoursWatch onlineIntroductionBobby Charlton was perhap...
Arsene WengerWhen Arsenal unveiled Arsene Wenger as their new manager in September 1996, it was a controversial choice. The Frenchman had spent the previous 18 months coaching a Japanese side and with the look of a school teacher, would he have the q...
Alan ShearerFull Name: Alan Shearer Date of Birth: 13/8/1970 IntroductionA precocious talentEarly professional careerFame and fortuneEuro 96 and the move to NewcastleTowards retirement with the ToonGoal-scoring recordHonoursIndividual HonoursPlayer ...
Alan HansenFull name: Alan David Hansen Date of birth: 13/06/1955 Early LifeAlan Hansen at Liverpool FCEstablishing a ReputationClub Success, International WoesThe Tragedy at HillsboroughRetirementHansen to Football CommentatorPlayer Statistics...
Juggling the BallNot unlike the juggling you see at the circus, juggling the ball is a skill that is equally dazzling and just as tricky to master. It takes practise, patience, balance and above all concentration, but when it is mastered, it can elev...
ArsenalIntroductionHistoryThe CrestThe ColoursFansStatistics & RecordsThe ClockFixtures IntroductionArsenal Football Club are a north London club based in Holloway. They are one of the most successful clubs in the history of English football,...
A Healthy DietBecause playing football is a physically demanding activity, it is essential that you eat a healthy, balanced diet at all times. This will help you get the best results out of both your practice and your actual matches by preventing inj...
Head controlThe term ‘head control’ is largely self-explanatory, being a means to cushion the ball and bring it down to the ground. Experts say that the best way to control the ball with your head is by making sure the first touch is a go...
Golden GoalToday no more than a footnote in the history of football, the golden goal was at one time a key element in deciding some of the most important matches in the game.Introduced by FIFA in 1993 (who curiously decided that the more commonly use...
Football FormationsAs managers are unable to get on the field themselves, the formation is a vital way for them to enforce their vision on the players. The type of formation selected by the manager reflects the sort of football you can expect them to...
Fitness RegimeA good fitness regime is crucial for building up the power, speed and strength required for the combination of sprinting, running and jumping that is used in football. An effective fitness regime should include exercises that work on th...
Football FitnessKeeping fit and healthy is an important part of football as is learning the rules of the game. Here is a list of pages that might help you in your quest to become fitter and to know the ins and outs.Fitness Fitness Regime – As w...
DummyingThe dummy is one of the most impressive techniques in a player’s arsenal. It blends psychology and footwork to outwit and even humiliate other players. An attacking player can leave a defender travelling in totally the wrong direction whilst ...
DribblingDribbling means travelling with the ball. It is the name used to refer to a whole set of ball-control skills, including using the chest, knees and head as well as the feet. Good dribbling is a fundamental discipline of football and a success...
Football Cool-DownA thorough cool down, like a warm-up, is essential following any game of football or training session, but it is still often overlooked by many footballers. The aim of a cool down is to allow the body to gradually make the transitio...
Football Computer GamesWhether you are a Pro Evo or FIFA guy or whether Football Manager takes your fancy above Championship Manager. Football computer games are a huge market. Here we’ll put together a series of reviews for some of the most po...
Martin TylerMartin Tyler has been the voice of the English Premier League ever since it was formed in 1992. Famous for his unique style of commentating, Tyler has had an impressive career in the media spanning well over 30 years. He has commentated o...
Ian DarkeBackgroundAlready the most prominent name on people’s minds when it comes to live TV boxing commentary, Ian Darke has now become a household name with Sky Sports’ live football coverage. Among the group of Sky’s main footba...
Football CommentatorsWe all love football, but we often love it even more when someone guides us through a game. Whilst a commentator can’t ruin the game for the viewer, they can most certainly enhance the experience.We have put together profil...
Plymouth ArgyleIntroductionWhat’s in a nameHistoryClub AchievementsClub RecordsManager History IntroductionPlymouth Argyle are otherwise known as The Pilgrims, Argyle or The Green Army. Founded in 1886, the team currently plays in The Champ...
Newcastle UnitedEastendersUp and Down ToonWho ate all the Magpies?Kevin KeeganMore managers than you could shake a stick atHonoursThere’s always been something quite appropriately animated about ‘The Toon’. Newcastle United play in black and white an...
Everton Football ClubIntroductionA Religious FoundationSuccess under William C. CuffThe legendary ‘Dixie’ DeanPost War periodHoward Kendall yearsBreakaway of the PremiershipClub Honours IntroductionEverton Football Club was founded in 1878, and si...
The Chest ControlControlling an aerial ball with the chest is not always an easy task. Many footballers simply avoid using their chests to control the ball, in favour of the feet or knees. Chest control is, however, an extremely efficient way of brin...
Football BootsOne of the most important pieces of football equipment is footwear. The football boot industry is a multi-million pound business with several top manufacturers spending millions on developments trying to enhance their product. We have p...
The Body-SwerveThe Body-Swerve falls into the category of ‘Close Control’ skills – skills which are used when in direct control of the ball. This particular skill ought to be absolutely basic, wherever on the field a player stands.The Body Swer...
Bending a BallFootball fans the world over were stunned by Roberto Carlos in the Summer of 1997. With a wall of defenders between the goal and him, he curled the ball around them and watched it drop into the corner of the net.The technique Carlos and...
The BackheelThe backheel is a deceptive move – easy to execute but difficult to do well. It is exactly as it sounds: the player brings his foot in front of the ball and uses his heel to flick it backwards to a teammate. The backheel can form an...
The Block TackleA perfectly timed crunching block tackle never fails to stir the spirits of a crowd during a football match. Players such as Roy Keane, Patrick Vieira and Stuart Pearce, for example, used to strike fear into the heart of opponents wit...
Footballers DietLike most sportsman, footballers have to keep a strict diet to ensure they are at their peak of physical fitness. Long gone are the days where you would see players down the local pub having a meat pie and a couple of pints the night ...
Portsmouth Football ClubIntroductionThe Early YearsThe Glory YearsThe Struggle to SurviveRising from the FlamesThe Modern Day ClubThe Gaydamak EraClub HonoursClub Records IntroductionFounded back in 1898 – Portsmouth Football Club has had mo...
Manchester UnitedIntroductionFrom the Red Bricks to Red DevilsThe Busby BabesMunichAfter Busby but before FergusonFergieGlory Glory Man UnitedHonours IntroductionManchester United are arguably the biggest football club on the planet. They are the ...
FIFA 2008IntroductionThe latest edition in the long-running franchise, FIFA 2008 is arguably the finest one yet and provides further proof of the growing synergy in gameplay and graphics between the two football game heavyweights (the other being Pro...
FC DallasIntroductionThe Original Club form DallasFirst Season as FC DallasChampionsA less successful seasonNickname and rivalriesPlayersAchievements IntroductionFC Dallas are an American football team based in Frisco, Texas who play in the MLS West...
Famous Footballers and Football LegendsThroughout history we have seen many a great name grace the sport of football. Every year young players come in and light up the pitch and entertain the masses. To reach legend status takes something just a litt...
Falkirk Football ClubContentious FormationThe BairnsEarly Playing DaysMore Recent HistoryNew Home, New StandardsHonoursClub RecordsContact InformationTicketsTravelOnly a recent addition to the Scottish Premier League, the club have settled in well to...
Dundee United Football ClubClub HistoryHome GroundTeam Colours, Insignia and NicknamesHonours ListContact DetailsDundee United is one of Scotland’s most popular football clubs and the team enjoyed much success during their 1980s heyday. Team official...
Doncaster Rovers Football ClubIntroductionThe Early YearsRecord LowThe Famous Belle VuePost War YearsThe Dark 90’sAnother SaviourClub HonoursContact InformationTicketsTravel IntroductionDoncaster Rovers (locally known as Rovers) are a League O...
DiadoraDiadora is a sporting manufacturer very much in touch with its heritage. The product of the industry of its founder, Marcello Danieli, the Italian brand is indelibly associated with its country of origin. Indeed, since the company’s foundation...
Darlington Football ClubIntroductionEarly daysPost World War IIDarlington in the ConferenceImprovement under Brian LittleFA Cup dramaRecent TimesClub HonoursClub RecordsContact & Ticket InformationTravel Information IntroductionDarlington FC, o...
Dagenham & RedbridgeFormation and Early YearsStruggling UpwardsPromotionFighting OnFootball LeagueContact DetailsHow to get thereSince winning promotion from the Football Conference at the close of the 2006-7 season, Dagenham and Redbridge have ...
Crewe Alexandra Football ClubIntroductionThe Early YearsThe Glory YearsThe Gradi EraClub HonoursClub RecordsGetting ThereTicket InformationContact Details IntroductionOver the years, Crewe Alexandra has rightly earned the reputation of a “giant kill...
Premiership Clubs Community DepartmentsTo help people get in touch with the clubs community departments – we have put together a list of all the clubs community sections with contact details. This will help if you are interested in attending sc...
Colorado RapidsRocky BeginningsTurbulent YearsA New StartPartnership with Arsenal FCRecords & Honours2008 Team SquadFixtures & Further InfoOne of the original ten founding members of Major League Soccer (MLS), the Colorado Rapids were found...
Chester City Football ClubFoundations and Early SilverwareThe Football LeagueQuiet TimesSuccess at lastMaking a home in Division ThreeRegulation and PromotionDown, up, down againTroubled TimesBack in the LeagueContactTicketsSeason TicketsTravelHonour...
Chesterfield Football ClubIntroductionEarly HistoryPost WarThe Seventies & EightiesNinetiesNew MillenniumClub ContactsClub HonoursPlayer Records IntroductionChesterfield Football Club was set-up by a group of cricketers in 1867, making it the f...
Cheltenham TownIntroductionHistoryGoing Up and Staying UpThere’s Only One Steve CotterillThey Come and GoLegendsHonours IntroductionCheltenham Town are a small club in Gloucestershire who play their football at Whaddon Road, a ground which has gradu...
Championship Clubs Community DepartmentsBarnsleyBarnsley in the Community01226 211333barnsleyfitc@hotmail.comBlackpoolDerek Spence via info@blackpoolfc.co.ukNo direct link availableBristol CityBristol City Community Department01179630603 or 0117 9630...
Celtic Football ClubHistoryA Famous NightThe Old FirmA Successful EraRecord BreakersModern Day Bhoys History6th November 1887 was the day that Celtic Football Club began its illustrious life. Nicknamed ‘The Bhoys’, the club was formally constituted ...
Chivas USAIntroductionFirst SeasonChange of coach and change of fortunesChampions100 hour gameLatin RootsFamous PlayersStadiumAchievements IntroductionClub Deportivo Chivas USA are an American Soccer Club who play in the Major Soccer League. They ar...
Carlisle United Football ClubIntroductionEarly DaysThe UpsThe DownsPlayer RecordsClub History & Stats in briefContact, Ticket and Travel InformationGetting to the Stadium IntroductionCarlisle United has had a chequered history since it came int...
Bristol Rovers Football ClubThe Early YearsThe Early 1900sAfter The WarsThe ComebackThe 1980s and 1990sRecent YearsTicketsTravel The Early YearsWhen Bristol Rovers were first formed in 1883 they initially adopted the name Black Arabs F.C. as their k...
Brighton & Hove AlbionPre-World War 2Post-World War 2Let’s forget about this bitBig IssueBack HomeHonoursTravel, Tickets and Contact InformationBrighton and Hove has become known as ‘London by the sea’. Unlike London though, Brighton have only o...
Brentford Football ClubThe Early DaysThe era of the two World WarsBrentford’s DeclineGradual ImprovementInfluential PlayersInfluential ManagersTicket & Club Information The Early Days Brentford Football Club was founded in 1889 by member...
Bradford City Football ClubIntroductionEarly DaysFA Cup SuccessPost World War IITragedy at Valley ParadeRise to the PremiershipBantams in declineClub HonoursClub RecordsContact and Ticket InformationTravel Information IntroductionBradford City, othe...
Bolton Wanderers Football ClubIntroductionEarly DaysPromotions & RelegationsFA Cup SuccessPost World War IISlide to Division FourClimb up the League LadderRise to the PremiershipForeign Invasion at BoltonLife after Big SamClub Honours Introdu...
Barnet Football ClubIntroductionComplicated OriginsBarnet Avenue and Alston Works FCEarly YearsWorld FirstsThe end of the Athenian LeagueTop of the LeagueSuccessful TimesDivisions Four, Three and TwoDark DaysFootball League TwoRecent TimesContactTick...
AsicsIntroductionAsics Sportswear was established in 1949 in Kobe, Japan. The company was the brainchild of the businessman and entrepreneur, Kihatchiro Onitsuka. Onitsuka founded Asics in the hope that it would one day become a manufacturer of world...
AFC BournemouthEarly HistoryBournemouth and Boscombe AthleticBecoming AFC BournemouthOur HarryThe NinetiesNew MillenniumNew Era (2007-08)HonoursClub RecordsAFC Bournemouth has been in existence since 1899 and has always plied its trade in the lower e...
Adidas Football BootsSportswear has become an integral part of the ability of the sportsman/woman in the last half a decade. In days past, a batsman would face a ball with just a peaked cap on his head for protection and a rower would drag along a so...
Accrington Stanley Football ClubThe BeginningA New LeagueChanges in the ClubLeague FootballKey PlayersContact InformationTicket InformationTravel Information to the Stadium The beginning The precise history of Accrington Stanley F.C. is somewhat co...
Aberdeen Football ClubIntroductionThe BeginningThe Post War Glory DaysAmericaThe Ferguson YearsPost FergusonTicketsHow to Get to the Stadium IntroductionAberdeen Football Club, known as The Reds, started its career as one of Scotland’s greates...