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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.

CAREER REVIEW: Peter Higham

2 December 2024 0 comments

Fratton Park, February 1950. Defending First Division champions Portsmouth had an injury crisis. Enter 19-year-old Marine Peter Higham.

CARTOON: Preston North End 3-3 Wolverhampton, 1954

2 December 2024 0 comments

A cartoon illustrating the 3-3 draw between Preston North End and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Deepdale on 13 November 1954.

The highs and lows of following a match on social media

2 December 2024 0 comments

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

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.

TRIVIA: 20 unusual but totally true football facts

2 December 2024 0 comments

We all have something that fascinates us about football. That magic that keeps us coming back for more and more.

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…

Blues Seek Repeat: Birmingham’s third tier return

12 August 2024 0 comments

Sam Sheppey recalls when Birmingham City were last in the third tier 30 years ago…

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…

PASSING THE BATON

11 April 2024 0 comments

Notts County fan Ian Kirke reflects on an unforgettable day at Meadow Lane… I’VE been to some big games: Wembley […]

AND SMITH DOES SCORE

11 April 2024 0 comments

Barnaby Rostant looks at the career of evergreen centre-forward Matt Smith… YOU don’t tend to see many old-fashioned target men […]

HEART AND SOUL – THE MARK O’BRIEN STORY

7 December 2023 0 comments

Matthew Mann talks to the former Newport County defender about his incredible rollercoaster ride MARK O’Brien had the world at […]

JOE BRADFORD’S LUCKY 13

7 December 2023 0 comments

Keith Dixon recalls the hat-trick exploits of a Birmingham City legend… NINETY-NINE years ago, on November 29, 1924, Birmingham City […]

GOING BACK-TO-BACK

15 October 2023 0 comments

Sam Sheppey picks out a few teams who have successfully kept the momentum going after winning promotion… Achieving back-to-back promotions […]

KING OF THE POTTERIES

15 October 2023 0 comments

John Lyons talks to John Rudge about his impressive career and new projects… YOU don’t get too many people who […]

MCKENNA’S IPSWICH MAGIC

15 October 2023 0 comments

John Lyons reports on the bright new era at Portman road under their rookie manager IPSWICH Town fans haven’t had […]

Kieran follows in famous footsteps

24 August 2023 0 comments

Alan Ayre examines Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich Town success and those of his illustrious predecessors On a high: Ipswich boss Kieran […]

THE IMPS, INCREDIBLE EASTER

24 August 2023 0 comments

TOM GREEN RECALLS A MEMORABLE WEEKEND FOR LINCOLN CITY… IHAD just split up with the Mrs and things weren’t going […]

LOYAL JUKEY’S A SMASH HIT FOR BLUES

15 June 2023 0 comments

BIRMINGHAM CITY SUPPORTER KEITH DIXON HAILS THE IMPACT OF LONG-SERVING STRIKER LUKAS JUTKIEWICZ… ALTHOUGH Birmingham City lost their final game […]

Notts Landing

15 June 2023 0 comments

Emotionally-spent Notts County fan Ian Kirke gives us his take on their return to the promised land of the EFL… […]

The Kompany way

15 June 2023 0 comments

Alan Ayre examines how Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is using the lessons he’s learned to bring the glory days back […]

Mick’s vital message!

27 April 2023 0 comments

John Lyons talks to former Luton Town striker Mick Harford about a cause close to his heart… Luton Town legend […]

The magic of Jay-Jay Okocha

27 April 2023 0 comments

Robert Prendergast looks back at the career of the former Bolton Wanderers and Nigeria star… I look at my copy […]

Championship kings

27 April 2023 0 comments

As Burnley power to this season’s second tier title Sam Sheppey looks back at those who have shone brightest in […]

Rebecca and the Blues

16 February 2023 0 comments

Birmingham City fan Keith Dixon reports on two special days at St Andrew’s… January 8, 2022 and January 21, 2023 […]

Captain Marvel!

16 February 2023 0 comments

Dave Flett talks to skipper Craig Eastmond about his adventures with Sutton United Glory day: Craig Eastmond lifts the National […]

Gino’s wacky Watford way!

16 February 2023 0 comments

Hornets fan Jonny Brick reports on more upheaval at his favourite club and why supporters are losing faith… Ruthless streak […]

And you can quote me on that

23 December 2022 0 comments

John Lyons picks out some top post-match quotes from the first half of the season in the EFL… “We’d been […]

CUP HIGHS AND LOWS

23 December 2022 0 comments

LATE TACKLE EDITOR JOHN LYONS TALKS TO ACCRINGTON STANLEY BOSS JOHN COLEMAN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FA CUP TO […]

Steve’s rollercoaster ride

23 December 2022 0 comments

Joe Baker reflects on Steve Bruce’s lengthy managerial career… STEVE Bruce was relieved of his duties as West Brom manager […]

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Regis Le Bris has Sunderland dreaming of promotion again

CAREER REVIEW: Peter Higham

CARTOON: Preston North End 3-3 Wolverhampton, 1954

The highs and lows of following a match on social media

Hull City v Rotherham, 1948: A Christmas cracker

TRIVIA: 20 unusual but totally true football facts

Voices of the Vic: Jonny Brick on Watford fan podcasts

Blues Seek Repeat: Birmingham’s third tier return

Game Changer: Ipswich’s journey back to the top

PASSING THE BATON

AND SMITH DOES SCORE

HEART AND SOUL – THE MARK O’BRIEN STORY

JOE BRADFORD’S LUCKY 13

GOING BACK-TO-BACK

KING OF THE POTTERIES

MCKENNA’S IPSWICH MAGIC

Kieran follows in famous footsteps

THE IMPS, INCREDIBLE EASTER

LOYAL JUKEY’S A SMASH HIT FOR BLUES

Notts Landing

The Kompany way

Mick’s vital message!

The magic of Jay-Jay Okocha

Championship kings

Rebecca and the Blues

Captain Marvel!

Gino’s wacky Watford way!

And you can quote me on that

CUP HIGHS AND LOWS

Steve’s rollercoaster ride

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