20 Oct 2026

Upton Park or the London Stadium? A West Ham fan who’s been to both

West Ham played the last ever game at Upton Park on 10 May 2016, a 3-2 win over…

14 Oct 2026

Football Ticket Stubs: What Two Paper West Ham Tickets Tell Me

I’ve got two paper football tickets in front of me, 8 years apart, and they tell quite a…

10 Oct 2026

What is Step 6 of non-league football (and what’s it like)?

In October 2020 our 17 year old son was named in the squad for Burnham Ramblers’ senior team…

7 Oct 2026

What happened to Nene Park, home of Rushden & Diamonds?

My day out at Nene Park happened on 24 April 2004, and I went FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER.…

4 Oct 2026

How to buy tickets for a PSL match at Cape Town Stadium (it cost us £2)

We turned up at the stadium in April 2025 without tickets for Cape Town City v Sekhukhune Utd…

28 Nov 2025

10 of the most dramatic finishes in sport

Ten finishes, one rule – it had to be settled right at the end! Starting with football, naturally,…

1 Nov 2025

Panini Football Stickers in the UK: How to Identify, Value & Complete Old Albums (1978-1992)

A practical guide to UK Panini football stickers: learn how to spot originals vs fakes, what really drives…

23 Oct 2025

What Boots Did Footballers Wear in the 1980s UK?

What did footballers wear on their feet in the 1980s? Black leather, mainly – with screw-in studs, a…