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.
Collection Stories
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.
29th May 2025
The first European Cup Final and the Englishman in the middle
The story of the first European Cup Final in 1956 – and the Englishman in the middle, Arthur Edward Ellis.
15th May 2025
Women’s FA Cup: the missing silverware
The museum is home to the oldest surviving Women’s FA Cup trophy – but did you know that the original silverware is missing?
14th May 2025
FA Cup: Breaking your neck to win it…
The story of Bert Trautmann, the Manchester City goalkeeper who quite literally put his neck on the line in pursuit of success.
13th May 2025
FA Cup: A Tale of Two Pardews
2025 marks the first time that Crystal Palace have made it to an FA Cup Final without the involvement of Alan Pardew…
8th May 2025
Five controversial Bosman free transfers
With Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move to Real Madrid now confirmed, we look at five of the most controversial free transfers in English football history.
2nd May 2025
1953: More than the Matthews Final
The 1953 FA Cup Final is often referred to as the Matthews Final – but is there more to the story than the Wizard of the Dribble’s individual genius?