The endless Gerrard vs Scholes vs Lampard debate
Who was best? Gerrard, Lampard or Scholes? Does it matter or should we just appreciate all three equally? (Originally written in December 2014)
2006: Staunton’s Ireland
A look back at the first fixture of Steve Staunton's ill-fated Republic of Ireland tenure against Sweden in 2006. (Originally written in January 2016)
The great rip-off: how English football sold its soul and priced out the working class
Football has been lifted out of our reach, wrapped in silk and sold to the highest bidder. Is it possible to stop the rot?
Get Shirty – Why are players booked for taking their shirts off?
Explore the curious case of players being booked for taking their shirts off—how 2004’s joy-limiting rules were scrapped, yet the reasoning behind it left more questions than answers.
Doping: football’s sordid little secret
Doping is football's biggest secret. Back-post investigates. (Originally written in Augus 2015)
Jean-Marc Bosman: the greatest transfer of them all
Jean-Marc Bosman's case gave rise to the astronomical sums currently paid out in transfer fees and wages today. (Originally written in January 2015)
Psycho-balls: The psychology of the football fan
We all suffer the enjoyment of the football fandom, butt why? (Originally written in January 2015)
Jorge Mendes: The Original Super Agent
Super agent Jorge Mendes is one of the most powerful men in football. Read more about his rise here. (Originally written in September 2015)
Bombs and bungs: The story of Andrei Kanchelskis Man Utd exit
Kanchelskis acrimonious Old Trafford departure in 1995 is one of football’s most intriguing and mysterious tales. (Originally written in December 2015)
Red Star Belgrade 1991: When the Stars Aligned
It was May 29, 1991, and in Bari, a city drenched in Italian moonlight and cheap wine, Red Star Belgrade took to the pitch and carved their names into history.
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