The return of the Champions League, has the round of 16 lost its spark?
This week signalled the return of European football’s most prestigious club competition, the UEFA Champions League. The first legs of the eight ties all kicked off in midweek, with European…
Football’s injury crisis
As a Tottenham Hotspur fan, I think it’s safe to say that an injury crisis has severely impacted our season, with the absences of Micky van de Ven, James Maddison,…
The distrust of female football fans
On New Year’s Day in 2023, I had finally struck my lucky break. Living in Edinburgh and not having access to a season ticket, I had not been able to…
Son rescues Spurs in derby draw
The North London derby is one of the oldest fixtures in English football, with the first match being played in 1896. Since then, both sides have provided over 100 years…
Football acknowledges its footprint
On the 19th of September 2021, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium made history by hosting the first-ever carbon neutral football match, a game which saw Chelsea beat Tottenham 3-0. The climate…
The Premier League was already in a state of change – what next?
A topsy-turvy season, in all senses, has broken the apparent predominance of the Premier League’s classic ‘Big Six’. Leicester City have emerged as more than credible challengers for European places…
Spurs’ woes worsen as mediocre form continues
Football is a funny old game, and in the case of Tottenham Hotspur, they are being reminded of the inevitable ups and downs of professional sport. A few months ago…
Would you rather: Champions League or Premier League?
Following an excruciating summer hiatus, top-level football is back. A month into the season, the various narratives of England’s elite clubs are beginning to unfold, with Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea…