Ranking players and teams across generations is incredibly difficult. It brings with it a whole host of issues. Most notably, the game of soccer has changed so much over the years. However, one thing that hasn’t changed is that putting the ball in the back of the net remains the hardest and most valuable aspect […]

The Times Online has a review of the book Uppies and Downies: The Extraordinary Football Games of Britain by Hugh Hornby. The book is a fascinating look at Atherstone Ball Game and other ancient contests that still take place in Britain. Hornby's take on the history of football is that too many books are preoccupied […]