Marcus Rashford recently forced the government to change their policy on free school meals. Sports editor Calum Pinches profiles the Man United forward, and his own experience with hunger.
Record Number of Non-White Players in England Team
With the new English squad being announced just days ago, the number of Black players picked has dramatically increased from years ago. Out of the 30-man squad, 11 of the footballers are classed as ‘BAME’, a figure which would essentially make up a starting line-up.
Leeds United: A Sleeping Giant Awakens?
With Leeds United back in the Premier League, entertainment, expectation and uncertainty are all on the cards. Editor Calum Pinches explores their start to their second spell in the top flight.
Southgate’s Euro Squad Building Begins
Gareth Southgate’s recent England selection divided opinion whilst creating arguably more questions than answers. Oliver Sanderson delves into the many options the Three Lions now possess.
Your guide to the return of the Beautiful Game
Image Credit- The Guardian English football is finally back. Exactly 100 days after Leicester City’s 4-0 drubbing of Aston Villa, Premier League football will return to our screens on the 17 th June with a […]
Atalanta’s European Fairytale Continues
A 5-1 defeat to Manchester City in late October looked to have heralded the end of Atalanta’s Champions League debut season. Following the loss in Manchester their group stage record read: played three and lost […]
Football: Fantastic Play or Foul Play?
Long have football press and fandom debated over the “best way” to play the beautiful game, without arriving to any conclusion. The answer most people seem to accept is that each manager usually has their […]
Can We Make Sports a Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Community?
The whole case of Folau is quite symbolic of LGBT in sport, many institutions, teams and players actively showing their support and vehemently expressing their displeasure at those exhibiting homophobic comments; meanwhile, a minority continue to show lack of awareness or acceptance.
Ighalo’s Dream Move Comes True
Many Premier League fans will know of Ighalo’s name from his fruitful spell with Watford, with 39 goals in 99 appearances for The Hornets. None, however, would’ve expected the Nigerian striker to return by signing for such an illustrious club as Manchester United. It is apparently a ‘dream move’ for the Nigerian, who swaps China for Old Trafford on a loan deal.
Kicking Homophobia Out of Football
Image Credit- The Mirror The lack of openly gay players in professional football is an issue that cannot be explained by one single factor. It’s a subject raising many questions not only about the sport […]
Transfer Window Top Seven Signings
Image Credit- Sky Sports During the transfer window, Premier League teams were hard at work looking to bolster their squads for the remaining few months of the season. The title race is all but over […]
All Conquering Klopp Carries on
Image Credit- Sporting Life Liverpool’s recent 2-1 victory away to Wolves, sealed by a Roberto Firmino strike, marks the 40th consecutive game in which the Reds have remained unbeaten in the league. During this run, […]