The Worrying Concerns Behind English Refereeing
A common phrase is used in England when talking about the Premier League; ‘Best league in the world, with the worst officials.’ Week after week across the Football League, fans preach in frustration at the calamity of refereeing decisions, especially the inconsistency of the Video Assistant Referee in the Premier League. English refereeing has become […]
AFCON 2021: It’s Bigger Than Football
A ball hasn’t even been kicked yet – but this year’s African Cup of Nations is undoubtedly the most talked about in recent memory. From ‘Club vs Country’ rows, to Twitter fanbases descending into Civil War, to the Nation’s uncle, Ian Wright wading in on the debate. It seems like everyone is having their say […]
Lukaku: No More Rom For Error
If 2021 taught us anything – it’s that footballers are ready to talk. From Marcus Rashford single-handedly telling Boris to step outside, to Josh Cavallo bravely coming out as one of the only openly gay footballers in the men’s game. It was a year for change. Not only was it a massive step in the […]
FULL90: Tackling Toxicity In Football
Fans of football are undoubtedly one of the most passionate and immersed audiences in all of sport. The eerie silences across lockdown-era stadiums have only made the value of a club’s ‘12th man’ even greater. But throughout the events of 2020, it’s become apparent that our game still faces serious issues surrounding tolerance. Whilst a […]
FULL90: Why Football Needs More Creators.
Football needs more creators. We’re not talking about classic number 10s, deep-lying playmakers or wingers who can generate chances off the dribble. We’re talking about players with nothing more than a camera, a social media outlet and a personality; aiming to break the ‘fourth wall’ of modern-day football. The game needs to be humanised and […]
Building a Legacy: The Role of Team Trophies in Determining How Good a Player is
The aim of football is to win trophies. For fans, managers, owners. And now, with such emphasis being placed upon the idea of a ‘legacy’, players want to join winning organisations more than ever. Jack Grealish being a prime example. But we pose the question: To what extent should trophies – essentially, team success – […]