Category: Football

From England’s 1980 classic to Crystal Palace’s sash, a personal top 10 of Admiral football kits from the 1970s and 1980s, with stories and memories.

Written hours before England faced Italy in the Euro 2020 final—a reflection on fading belief, Ipswich Town memories and a complicated love of football.

From 1978 to 2010, England’s World Cup story repeatedly delivered hope, heartbreak and missed penalties—a personal history of tournament disappointment.

A personal reflection on Hillsborough, the devastating loss of life, the cover-up and the long campaign to establish truth and justice.

What happened after Ipswich Town won the 1981 UEFA Cup? A personal look at the great side breaking up and the gradual end of a golden era.

A frank assessment of Ipswich Town’s decline from its glory years through poor recruitment, failed leadership and a steady loss of ambition.

Remember when FA Cup Final day felt like a national event? A nostalgic look at its rituals, its magic and the gradual decline of a great occasion.

Why Ipswich supporters still sing about beating Norwich on Boxing Day—the history, folklore and enduring edge behind East Anglia’s football rivalry.

Ipswich Town’s 1981 UEFA Cup triumph recalled through European nights, radio mishaps, school plays and two unforgettable final legs.

Is supporting your local football club outdated? An Ipswich Town fan reflects on inherited loyalty, glory hunting and why local support still matters.