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,…
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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 Day George Best Risked His Life To Play
You’ve probably all heard many stories about George Best, but this could well be one that has not yet come to your attention. It was…
Anders Limpar Time Travel Prank: One Of The Best Practical Jokes Ever Pulled On A Footballer
Over the years, we’ve heard about footballers being jokers and funny personalities – a couple who took it too far, some right up to the…
How The Footballers’ Battalion Came To Be
Perhaps from left of centre this one, though at the outbreak of the Great War (1914-1918), more commonly known as World War 1, arguments sparked…
The Christmas Day Football Match Lost To Fog
We all remember Christmas for many reasons – some people have particular traditions that they partake in, others travel, while there is a considerable following…
Bel Classico The Biggest Rivalry in Northern Irish Football: Linfield and Glentoran
It is fair to say that Northern Ireland is a country that has had its fair share of conflict. No one who survived the Troubles…