Category: Features
Mateo Cassierra – From Colombia to Ajax
Introduction
If you say Mateo Cassierra’s name around Ajax fans you will probably hear very different things about him, depending on who you listen t [...]
Things I’m Thankful For In Serie A – The Calcio Consultant
So if you are a faithful follower of my blog, you’ll know that I’ve had a few instalments here that suggest I’ve been down in the dumps lately. Well, [...]
The Madrid Derby – La Liga Spotlight
Despite the season being only 11 matches old, the stakes could not have been higher for both clubs heading into Saturday evening’s Madrid Derby. The w [...]
FC Schalke No Fear – Bundesliga Zeitung
Whilst Bayern seemingly go from strength to strength in this intriguing Bundesliga campaign, their main contenders, Borussia Dortmund, are the exact o [...]
Fabricio Bustos – Independiente’s Flying Full Back
Name: Fabricio Bustos
Team: Independiente de Avellenada
Born: April 28 1996 (21)
Height: 1.67 m
Position: Right back
Who is Fabricio Bu [...]
Bill Shankly: Socialism & The Relationship With Liverpool’s Fans
One of the best ways to understand Bill Shankly’s relationship with the fans is through Davie’s study of analogy and Liverpool FC. Davie states that, [...]
Gianluigi Buffon: Numero Uno
It’s easy to forget just how long Gianluigi Buffon has played a part in the footballing world. A ten-time Goalkeeper of the Year became known in Italy [...]
Italy Miss World Cup Thanks To Not So Ace Ventura – Calcio Consultant
As an American, my first World Cup experience was in 1986. The USA wasn’t in it, so I’ve seen a World Cup without them before, writes Frank Crivello.
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Northern Ireland’s Road to Spain ’82
Ben Roberts takes a look at Northern Ireland's road to the 1982 World Cup. You can also listen to a discussion on his new book, Gunshots & Goalpos [...]
Euro 1968: The Eye of a Political Thunderstorm
1968 was a turbulent year. In much the same way as in 2017, social unrest and division swept across the globe through the actions of a small number of [...]