Joe McGinniss: Recalling ‘The Miracle of Castel di Sangro’

If the study of football was on the national curriculum, then Joe McGinniss’ The Miracle of Castel di Sangro would be...

An ode to the fractious border between home and away fans

Here follows a passionate footballing ode to that small strip of seats, that unstable gap, which separates away fans from home...

England v Italy, 1934: Battle of Highbury remembered for brutality

On November 14, 1934, England met reigning World Cup winners Italy in a game that became known as the Battle of...

Flint Mountain FC and the joys of Welsh football

The club intrigued me as I had never come across a team with ‘mountain’ in the name and from the outset...

Welcome to Late Tackle – December & January Edition

It’s never easy taking a managerial job mid-season and moving to another country only adds to the challenge. But when Manchester...

The highs and lows of following a match on social media

One of the best aspects of football is that we follow our teams through thick and thin, in all kinds of...

Isle of Man and Isle of White – Islands of opportunity

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

Robert Wilson reflects on Sven-Goran Eriksson’s career

Robert J Wilson reflects on the life and times of the late England manager... If Gareth Southgate was judged as a...

Alan Knight’s Portsmouth 1 Liverpool 1 graphic

Alan Knight's Portsmouth 1 Liverpool 1 graphic.

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

CALLUM HUMPHREY SAYS WE SHOULD MAKE THE MOST OF THE LIKES OF ERLING HAALAND AND HARRY KANE WHILE WE CAN... Clinical:...

Voices of the Vic: Jonny Brick on Watford fan podcasts

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

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

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

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

Career review: Japhet Tanganga

BARNABY ROSTANT TAKES A LOOK AT DEFENDER JAPHET TANGANGA'S HIGHS AND LOWS... In the big time: Japhet Tanganga, right, playing for...

A groundhopper’s guide to good grub

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

Brentford – Flying with the Bees

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

RETURN TO THE HINTERLANDS

FOOTBALL POET AND WRITER CHRIS TOWERS, AUTHOR OF 'HINTERLANDS - TRAVELS AROUND ENGLAND'S NON.LEAGUE FOOTBALL GROUNDS', TELLS US ABOUT HIS LATEST...

Welcome to Late Tackle – October & November Edition

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

Dream, Believe, Achieve – Weston Ability FC

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

Swedish shock: Recalling England’s home humbling by Sweden

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

John Lyons reports on the remarkable transformation at Aston Villa over the last two years... If you had predicted a couple...

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

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

Reiss Lightning: A special Gunners moment

Shubi Arun on the highs and lows of following the fortunes of Arsenal in 2022/23 as they succumbed to Man City...

Marching With Saints: A rollercoaster ride

Liam Harding reflects on the ups and downs of following Southampton FC...

Close Encounter: Volunteering at Euro 2024

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

Same Old Routine: Preparing to start again

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

Hansen On The Telly: His punditry highlights

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

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

Double Diamond: A century of Umbro

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

A question of football: Testing your knowledge

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