It’s 30 years (December 1990) since John Motson appeared at Wycombe Wanderers’ Adams park battling snow gusts in his sheepskin coat. We look at the key piece of the legendary commentator’s winter wardrobe.
Our curator Peter Holme writes about his hero – the late, great Colin Bell.
Sporting Memories group member Tony Haggerty on the time he was lucky enough to meet football royalty, El Diego.
Finding Jack Charlton is a new film about an extraordinary man – an English World Cup winning legend who became an Irish hero. We speak to director Gabriel Clarke about the film, and the late, great Jack Charlton – a man revered on both sides of the Irish Sea.
A dazzling winger with pace and skill, Rachel Yankey was the first professional female player registered in England – and was arguably one of the most successful.
A promising footballer who went on to represent Team GB at the Paralympic Games, Alistair Patrick-Heselton’s story is one of perseverance and determination…
Pelé is a global superstar, a player like no other. Widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, his ability on the pitch is still the benchmark of greatness.
One of Britain’s most influential players, Alex Scott was capped by her country 140 times, scored in a UEFA Cup Final, and won 21 major trophies as an Arsenal player.
They were worn by one of the game’s rising stars in an important game. They also show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Collections Manager Wiebke Cullen looks at Trent Alexander-Arnold’s boots…
A shirt designed by Stella McCartney and on show at Wembley in front of 72000 fans. Curator of Women’s Football Belinda Scarlett looks at a shirt worn by England legend Casey Stoney.
The clickety click of a turnstile is one of the most familiar sounds in football. At the museum visitors can see an original turnstile from the home of football – Wembley Stadium.
Molly Darlington is one of the youngest sports photographers in the country. We speak to the 22-year-old about how she broke into the industry, her love of the game and the challenges of covering top-flight football during a pandemic.