Archive for February, 2008

The 39th Game

By Tom Dunmore • Feb 9th, 2008 • Category: Politics and Economics


The Premier League might have shot itself in the foot with its proposed extra international game, as fans mobilise in protest.



Merchandising Football

By Supriya Nair • Feb 9th, 2008 • Category: World Football Culture

As the Premier League goes global, Supriya Nair looks at globalisation, authenticity and the football fan.



Capello, the Mafia, and England

By Brian Phillips • Feb 7th, 2008 • Category: Media, World Football Culture

Capello as mob boss, Capello as fascist dictator, Capello as Roman emperor: Brian Phillips looks at how Capello is being portrayed in England, and asks why they’re so keen on tyrannical rule.



Premier League Going Global

By Tom Dunmore • Feb 7th, 2008 • Category: News & Notes

The Premier League unveils proposals to play ten games overseas. What does this mean for the future of football?



Derby’s American Owners: Question Marks

By Tom Dunmore • Feb 6th, 2008 • Category: Politics and Economics

Derby’s new American owners include the former owner of the NASL’s Detroit Express. Are they in it for the long haul at Derby, or will GSE’s takeover mean an NASL-style implosion at one of England’s oldest clubs?



Best Soccer Blogs 2007: Vote Now

By Tom Dunmore • Feb 5th, 2008 • Category: About this site

Vote early, vote often.



Nii Lamptey: The Lost Pele

By Tom Dunmore • Feb 5th, 2008 • Category: History

As Ghana’s drive to the final of the African Nations Cup continues, one man is missing: Nii Lamptey, Ghana’s Pele, who is tending his farm in Accra rather than leading his country to victory. His tale is one of tragedy and torment.



Photo Daily | February 5 | Al Ittihad of Libya (Tehaa) Fans

By Tom Dunmore • Feb 5th, 2008 • Category: Photography

Al Ittihad of Libya (Tehaa) Fans



New England and U.S. Shirts: Verdicts

By Tom Dunmore • Feb 4th, 2008 • Category: News & Notes

The past week has seen the two countries I’ve lived my entire life in, England and the United States, both unveil new national shirts. I’m slightly more pleased with England’s retro look, as to me, the United States continue to fail to build any identity with their kits.
The new England away kit was unveiled today [...]