Steven Taylor was a respected referee until he decided to hang up his whistle, and now he can be found behind the camera at Charnock Richard. Football has always been the centre of Steven’s world, whether as a player in his youth, a level four referee, or a club photographer, you simply cannot keep him […]
Liverpool Coach Won’t be Beaten by Disability
Growing up in Liverpool, surrounded by football-mad brothers, it was almost an inevitability that Sophie Coyne would follow suit. The passionate Red loved nothing more than to watch her beloved Liverpool growing up, but Sophie found opportunities to play few and far to come by. Sophie lives with idiopathic generalised epilepsy, a global development delay, […]
Five Sports Documentaries You Need to Watch (If You Haven’t Already)
Sport provides a form of escapism for billions worldwide, often producing drama you would expect to find in a soap opera script. So often, it is the story behind the scenes that carries the true theatre. In this article, we list five sporting documentaries that we feel offer the greatest insight into the stories behind […]
Luton Cyclist Pushing All the Way
Luton Town supporter Mark Crowther is close to completing his 2023/24 endurance cycling challenge, and harbours hope that the Hatters continue to match his extraordinary efforts. Throughout the current football season, Luton have arguably been everyone’s second team as the club that was non-league as recently as 2014 has been competing in the Premier League. […]
Career-Ending Eye Injury Set Up King’s Lynn Coach
A freak accident resulting in a macular hole in Alex Cross’ right eye may have ended his playing career, but it has allowed him to focus on being the best coach he can be. Alex is the academy director at National League North club Kings Lynn Town, while he is also the first team manager […]
Melton’s Aussie Rules Mad Teacher
PE teacher Kayleigh Aylmer is a self-professed sporting fanatic having played football and Gaelic football, as well as discovering a passion for Aussie Rules in recent years. Kayleigh is a keen traveller and spent some time in Australia in 2018, which is where she began watching Aussie Rules. Having already had a background playing association […]
Ex-Spurs Keeper Loving Non-League Life
Former Tottenham goalkeeper Kacper Kurylowicz is rebuilding his career in non-league football following his release from the Premier League club 18 months ago. After 11 years at Spurs, Kacper was informed that he did not have a future with the English football giants. It is the news that hundreds of talented youngsters receive each summer, […]
Heed Boss Leads Girls to History
Gateshead Ladies manager Carl Morrison will be proud to lead his side into the club’s first-ever Women’s FA Cup first round proper tie against Alnwick Town on Sunday 12 November. A 3-1 win over local rivals Hartlepool United in the third round of qualifying saw Gateshead create history by reaching the first round proper of […]
What It Takes to Be a Top Goalkeeper
The goalkeeper stands as the last line of defence, the impenetrable fortress protecting the goal. Being a top goalkeeper is no easy feat; it demands a unique set of skills, an unwavering mindset, and relentless dedication. Here, we will delve into the qualities and attributes that define a top-class goalkeeper and what it takes to […]
From Grassroots to the Caribbean
Gareth Thomas’ love for football has taken him on a journey not just around Britain, but all the way to the Caribbean – it’s a path trodden by few. Gareth adores non-league football and is a dedicated groundhopper, having watched matches at more than 130 grounds. Through his passion, he created his blog Gareth’s Football […]