Late Tackle Archives - Page 2 of 33

Late Tackle

Late Tackle provides original features, book reviews, fans view content, guest blogs, retro articles and much more.

England and Fabio Capello: An underwhelming story

2 December 2024 0 comments

With Thomas Tuchel just the third foreign manager in the history of England, there has been much discourse around his appointment.

Hull City v Rotherham, 1948: A Christmas cracker

2 December 2024 0 comments

Hull City were 3-0 up in the last five minutes of this vital Christmas Day match before Rotherham made it 3-2 in a thrill-packed game.

England and the managers who turned down the national job

2 December 2024 0 comments

It has not always been the case that those offered the opportunity to lead the Three Lions have wanted to do so.

REVIEW: Come on Marine! by Barry Lenton

2 December 2024 0 comments

Come on Marine! A personal history of the Mighty Mariners – Barry Lenton, published by Barry Lenton, price: £32.

Regis Le Bris has Sunderland dreaming of promotion again

2 December 2024 0 comments

Championship side Sunderland are a world away from the club that suffered back-to-back relegations and endured four years in the third tier.

REVIEW: Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom by Adam Hurrey

2 December 2024 0 comments

Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to use (and abuse) the language of football – Adam Hurrey, published by Headline, Price: £20.

Ryan Reynolds, Tom Brady, Stormzy: Famous owners in the spotlight

14 October 2024 0 comments

SAM SHEPPEY LOOKS AT THE BIG NAMES WHO HAVE BEEN TEMPTED TO INVEST IN ENGLISH FOOTBALL… Big-hitters: Former NFL star […]

Career review: Japhet Tanganga

14 October 2024 0 comments

BARNABY ROSTANT TAKES A LOOK AT DEFENDER JAPHET TANGANGA’S HIGHS AND LOWS… In the big time: Japhet Tanganga, right, playing […]

A groundhopper’s guide to good grub

14 October 2024 0 comments

Trevor Heft discusses an important and tasty part of the matchday ritual…

Brentford – Flying with the Bees

14 October 2024 0 comments

DAVID OHL REFLECTS ON BEING A LIFELONG BRENTFORD FAN. AND THE CHANGES HE’S SEEN OVER MORE THAN 60 YEARS… Good […]

RETURN TO THE HINTERLANDS

14 October 2024 0 comments

FOOTBALL POET AND WRITER CHRIS TOWERS, AUTHOR OF ‘HINTERLANDS – TRAVELS AROUND ENGLAND’S NON.LEAGUE FOOTBALL GROUNDS’, TELLS US ABOUT HIS […]

Welcome to Late Tackle – October & November Edition

14 October 2024 0 comments

If Aston Villa fans had any doubts about the appointment of Unai Emery as manager, they have been well and […]

Dream, Believe, Achieve – Weston Ability FC

14 October 2024 0 comments

THE INSPIRATIONAL STORY OF A PAN.DISABILITY FOOTBALL CLUB MAKING BIG STRIDES IN THEIR COMMUNITY Team effort: Weston Ability have become […]

Swedish shock: Recalling England’s home humbling by Sweden

14 October 2024 0 comments

Colin Allan recalls when England were stunned on home turf by Sweden 65 years ago…

John Lyons on Unai Emery’s transformation of Aston Villa

14 October 2024 0 comments

John Lyons reports on the remarkable transformation at Aston Villa over the last two years… If you had predicted a […]

The joy of going away: Middlesbrough match sparks passion for road trips

14 October 2024 0 comments

Daniel Gray recalls a Middlesbrough match at Notts County in August 1993 that sparked a passion for further road trips…

Isle of Man and Isle of White – Islands of opportunity

14 October 2024 0 comments

SAM TODD REPORTS ON A NEW TOURNAMENT DESIGNED TO GIVE FOUR WOMEN, S TEAMS VITAL COMPETITIVE MATCH ACTION… Champion feeling: […]

Robert Wilson reflects on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s career

14 October 2024 0 comments

Robert J Wilson reflects on the life and times of the late England manager… If Gareth Southgate was judged as […]

Alan Knight’s Portsmouth 1 Liverpool 1 graphic

14 October 2024 0 comments

Alan Knight’s Portsmouth 1 Liverpool 1 graphic.

Callum Humphrey: Erling Haaland, Harry Kane last of a dying breed

14 October 2024 0 comments

CALLUM HUMPHREY SAYS WE SHOULD MAKE THE MOST OF THE LIKES OF ERLING HAALAND AND HARRY KANE WHILE WE CAN… […]

Voices of the Vic: Jonny Brick on Watford fan podcasts

14 October 2024 0 comments

Jonny Brick listens in as Watford fan podcasts try to make sense of where the club they love finds itself…

Michael Stewart on the weird and wonderful world of goalkeepers

14 October 2024 0 comments

MICHAEL STEWART ON SOME OF THE MORE UNUSUAL TALES INVOLVING THE NO.1S Masked man: Peterborough United keeper Fred Barber walks […]

Close Encounter: Volunteering at Euro 2024

12 August 2024 0 comments

Maurice Moore tells us about his unforgettable experience as a Euro 2024 volunteer…

Same Old Routine: Preparing to start again

12 August 2024 0 comments

Jonny Brick appreciates the ritualistic arrival of a new football season…

Hansen On The Telly: His punditry highlights

12 August 2024 0 comments

As Match of the Day celebrates its 60th birthday, Sam Todd reflects on the contribution made by former pundit Alan Hansen…

Welcome to Late Tackle: The football mag with a bit of a kick

12 August 2024 0 comments

The latest issue of Late Tackle gives Gareth Southgate some credit, has Alan Hansen’s punditry highlights, Anthony Gordon’s Euro frustration and more…

Double Diamond: A century of Umbro

12 August 2024 0 comments

Author Alex Ireland details how sportswear firm Umbro became part of football history across the globe…

A question of football: Testing your knowledge

12 August 2024 0 comments

Co-creator Tom Seymour tells us how a new Youtube quiz came about…

Game Changer: Ipswich’s journey back to the top

12 August 2024 0 comments

Lifelong Ipswich Town fan Jon Couch, who works for our sister publication the Non-League Paper, reflects on the journey back to the top flight…

Chillo and Waggy: Hull City duo’s trip Down Under

12 August 2024 0 comments

Colin Allan recalls when two Hull City heroes went on tour with an FA representative side in 1971…

Late Tackle

England and Fabio Capello: An underwhelming story

Hull City v Rotherham, 1948: A Christmas cracker

England and the managers who turned down the national job

REVIEW: Come on Marine! by Barry Lenton

Regis Le Bris has Sunderland dreaming of promotion again

REVIEW: Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom by Adam Hurrey

Ryan Reynolds, Tom Brady, Stormzy: Famous owners in the spotlight

Career review: Japhet Tanganga

A groundhopper’s guide to good grub

Brentford – Flying with the Bees

RETURN TO THE HINTERLANDS

Welcome to Late Tackle – October & November Edition

Dream, Believe, Achieve – Weston Ability FC

Swedish shock: Recalling England’s home humbling by Sweden

John Lyons on Unai Emery’s transformation of Aston Villa

The joy of going away: Middlesbrough match sparks passion for road trips

Isle of Man and Isle of White – Islands of opportunity

Robert Wilson reflects on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s career

Alan Knight’s Portsmouth 1 Liverpool 1 graphic

Callum Humphrey: Erling Haaland, Harry Kane last of a dying breed

Voices of the Vic: Jonny Brick on Watford fan podcasts

Michael Stewart on the weird and wonderful world of goalkeepers

Close Encounter: Volunteering at Euro 2024

Same Old Routine: Preparing to start again

Hansen On The Telly: His punditry highlights

Welcome to Late Tackle: The football mag with a bit of a kick

Double Diamond: A century of Umbro

A question of football: Testing your knowledge

Game Changer: Ipswich’s journey back to the top

Chillo and Waggy: Hull City duo’s trip Down Under

Recent Posts

Heaven’s XI: The best players who have gone before us

All hail the king: Looking back at the late, great Denis Law

Garry Cook’s ambitious recipe at Man City

FINDING THE FAR CORNER AGAIN

MEMORY LANE – FEBRUARY 1971, BY BOB BOND

Search