Hibernian 1950-52: Five was the magic number
HIBERNIAN have had a mixed history in recent times but in 2020-21, they finished third in the Scottish Premiership and reached the final of the Scottish Cup. In today’s football climate, that wasn’t a bad campaign, but for a relatively … Continue reading Hibernian 1950-52: Five was the magic number
It’s all about the Blues and Reds – and there’s just four of them: The big six in English football is no more
FOR THE past decade, English football has been dominated by two clubs: Manchester City and Chelsea. Between them, they have won 17 of the 30 domestic trophies on offer and Chelsea have won a further four European prizes. The pandemic … Continue reading It’s all about the Blues and Reds – and there’s just four of them: The big six in English football is no more
Brazilian clubs rock the boat – a trend developing across world football
BRAZILIAN football clubs want to breakaway and run their own competition, pushing for a divorce from the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF), who currently run the league. It’s a tough time for Brazil and its clubs; infection rates are high, the … Continue reading Brazilian clubs rock the boat – a trend developing across world football
Freedom football: The fan experience may have changed
WHEN you work it out, the last season of normal football was 2018-19 and by the time everything starts again, it will be three years since that last pre-Covid campaign got underway. So that’s the final weeks of 2019-20 and … Continue reading Freedom football: The fan experience may have changed
Football club owners: Billion Dollar maybes
A FEW weeks ago, I was interviewed outside Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium by Spanish TV on the subject of club ownership and the European Super League concept. As I was speaking, there were a few irate Arsenal fans in the background … Continue reading Football club owners: Billion Dollar maybes
African Super League: Hypocrisy and hidden agendas
WHEN the European Super League project floundered, FIFA were among the fierce critics of the attempt by clubs to create their own elite competition. Most people spotted the agenda of old and new money clubs and very few football folk … Continue reading African Super League: Hypocrisy and hidden agendas
