15th Apr 2026
Hillsborough Remembered
April 15th marks the anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy, a day now never forgotten and an event that would change football forever…
Collection Stories
4th Feb 2026
Remembering Super Kevin Campbell
Remembering Arsenal and Everton cult hero Kevin Campbell, and highlighting his legacy through the Kevin Campbell Foundation.
15th Jan 2026
The most iconic Manchester derbies
A look at four key Manchester derbies over the decades, from the very first meeting to thrillers and routs.
23rd Dec 2025
Willie Clarke, the Football League’s first Black goalscorer
Written by Bill Hern and David Gleave, authors of Football’s Black Pioneers: The Stories of the First Black Players to Represent the 92 League Clubs The…
29th Nov 2025
Viv Anderson: England’s first Black player
The story of Viv Anderson’s first England appearance, making history against Czechoslovakia in 1978.
27th Nov 2025
Viv Anderson and the unlikely European Cup final
How Nottingham Forest and Malmo FF faced one another to be crowned champions of Europe in 1979.
26th Nov 2025
“You’ll never beat Des Walker”, England’s first Black centre-half
A look at the legacy of England men’s first Black centre-half, Des Walker: possibly one of the most underrated defenders in Three Lions history.
8th Nov 2025
The British Army’s first Black heritage officer?
Did you know that one of the British Army’s first Black heritage officers was a professional footballer? The story of Walter Tull.
7th Nov 2025
Jamaica-born, England groundbreakers
Highlighting the achievements of Jamaica-born players who have made their mark on the English game, from John Barnes to Bunny Shaw.
22nd Jul 2025
A short history of England v Italy
Who are England women’s most frequent opponents? Perhaps you thought of Germany, or Scotland, maybe France, or perhaps Sweden – if so, you were close but…
17th Jul 2025
“Just one Cornetto” …or England at the 1979 Coppa Europa per Nazioni
Don’t be deceived by the smiles. These England players relaxing by the pool at the Britannique Hotel in Naples may appear friendly, but it was into…
1st Jul 2025
Lionesses’ first (unofficial) European tournament?
Dr Alexander Jackson looks at the first (unofficial) Lionesses side to compete at an international tournament.