In his new book Veni, Vidi, Vici, Dominic Hougham takes readers back to the late 1980s and 1990s, when Serie A was the undisputed epicentre of world football. It was a time when the greatest players on the planet flocked to Italy, Channel 4 turned Sunday afternoons into a cultural phenomenon for British fans, andContinue reading “Veni, Vidi, Vici: Dominic Hougham on Serie A’s Golden Era”
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NIFL Premiership 2025/26 Season Preview: Five Clubs To Watch
As the new NIFL Premiership season draws closer, anticipation is high following a summer of intriguing transfer moves and changes of ownership at several clubs. As ever, multiple teams across the league will be eyeing silverware – many of whom will be buoyed by Dungannon Swifts’ Irish Cup success last season, which proved that youContinue reading “NIFL Premiership 2025/26 Season Preview: Five Clubs To Watch”
The End of a Glorious Era: Kenny Bruce Sells His Shareholding in Larne FC
A pivotal chapter in the modern history of Larne Football Club and Northern Irish club football has come to a close. Kenny Bruce, the man whose vision and ambition transformed the club from a lower-league outfit into a powerhouse of Northern Irish football, has officially stepped down from his role as majority shareholder. His 50%Continue reading “The End of a Glorious Era: Kenny Bruce Sells His Shareholding in Larne FC”
Verona Campione: Richard Hough on Hellas Verona’s Fairytale Title Win – 40 Years On
To mark the 40th anniversary of Hellas Verona’s unforgettable 1984–85 Scudetto win, writer and historian Richard Hough has released Verona Campione, the definitive account of one of football’s most remarkable underdog triumphs. Drawing on exclusive interviews with players, journalists, and fans, the book is a love letter to the club, the city, and a magicalContinue reading “Verona Campione: Richard Hough on Hellas Verona’s Fairytale Title Win – 40 Years On”
Pasiòn: Miguel Pereira on Spain’s Unique Footballing Soul
Author and journalist Miguel Pereira sat down with us to talk about his new book, Pasión, which explores the vibrant, diverse, and deeply rooted football culture of Spain. Pereira’s work uncovers why Spain has become the continent’s football powerhouse this century—and what makes the game such a vital part of Spanish life. What inspired youContinue reading “Pasiòn: Miguel Pereira on Spain’s Unique Footballing Soul”
Brendan Rodgers Reacts to Celtic’s Scottish Cup Final Defeat to Aberdeen
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers expressed his disappointment after his side suffered a Scottish Cup final defeat to Aberdeen on penalties at Hampden Park. In a candid post-match press conference , Rodgers offered a sobering reflection on a performance he felt fell well short of the standards expected at the club. “We Can Have No Complaints”Continue reading “Brendan Rodgers Reacts to Celtic’s Scottish Cup Final Defeat to Aberdeen”
Scottish Cup Final Preview with John Bleasdale: Author, Podcaster, and Passionate Aberdeen Supporter
With the Scottish Cup Final just around the corner, we caught up with John Bleasdale – author of Scotland’s Swedish Adventure and We’re Going to Wembley: Scotland’s Euro 96 Journey, and contributor to the Scottish Football Forums podcast — to get his thoughts on Aberdeen’s season, the Cup Final, and his personal highlights as aContinue reading “Scottish Cup Final Preview with John Bleasdale: Author, Podcaster, and Passionate Aberdeen Supporter”
Scottish Cup Final Preview: Tino from The Celtic Exchange Podcast Talks Celtic Highs, Rodgers’ Return, and Cup Final Hopes
As the 2024/25 Scottish football season draws to an exciting close, we caught up with Tino, host of The Celtic Exchange podcast, to get his thoughts on some of the defining moments of his time following Celtic, Brendan Rodgers’ second spell in charge, and the Hoops’ chances ahead of the upcoming Scottish Cup final. WithContinue reading “Scottish Cup Final Preview: Tino from The Celtic Exchange Podcast Talks Celtic Highs, Rodgers’ Return, and Cup Final Hopes”
Exclusive: Markus Babbel on Playing in the Premier League with Liverpool, the Bundesliga and Germany’s Euro 1996 Triumph
You played for top clubs such as Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and VfB Stuttgart – how did the footballing culture differ between Germany and England during your career? “The English league is harder. Every game I played there, you had to fight until the end – it was unbelievable. I had never seen this before. AtContinue reading “Exclusive: Markus Babbel on Playing in the Premier League with Liverpool, the Bundesliga and Germany’s Euro 1996 Triumph”
Why Derek McInnes Is The Right Fit for Hearts
With the dust still settling on another rollercoaster season at Tynecastle, Hearts find themselves at a familiar crossroads. Big club, big expectations, and once again, a big decision to make over who leads them into the next chapter. Amid all the noise and speculation, one name stands out as a sensible, stabilising option: Derek McInnes.Continue reading “Why Derek McInnes Is The Right Fit for Hearts”
