The Bosnian Ball-Boy Who Became A National Hero
Very rarely do we see the ‘entourage’ of football games celebrated, though in Bosnia a certain 14-year-old named Afan Cizmic has seen himself propelled to…
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When Brian Clough Made Mark Crossley Sign A Blank Contract
There are many stories about Brian Clough; arguably one of the best football managers to ever work in the game and most lovable characters. However,…
When Oliver Kahn ‘Scored’ And Was Sent Off As He Thought He Could Handle In Both Boxes
Those of a certain age will likely remember legendary German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn; a man-mountain and one of the best in his position of his…
St Totteringham’s Day – Footballing Schadenfraude At Its Pettiest
All over the world there are footballing rivalries, all having varying degrees of hatred. Some push friendships to breaking point and for others it borders…
When Clough Made Crossley Play A Sunday League Game
Arguably one of the most divisive, yet undoubtedly effective managers in football history, Brian Clough made an impact on the sport and those around him….
The Day That Gazza Brought An Ostrich To Training
Considered by many to be one of the best natural footballing talents to pull on an England jersey, Paul Gascoigne lit up the hearts and…
The Towel Wars: Gamesmanship or Sabotage in Modern Football?
Football is becoming absurd to the point of ridiculousness. Indeed, the latest farce concerns, drumroll…..wait for it, yes, towels. However, there are implications that this…
The Greatest Loser in Football History: Billy Minter Who Scored Seven and Still Lost
Arguably one of the most ridiculous English football games of the 20th century; especially in the FA Cup had drama galore. It was a bitter…
The End Of The Cup-Tied Era
Antoine Semenyo played for Manchester City against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg the other night, having already featured for Bournemouth in…
The Football Match With Three Halves
If you go back far enough in history, you will find a number of bizarre stories about football matches, though maybe not one quite as…