Justin Fashanu’s life remains one of the most poignant and complex tales in football history. His journey was marked by outstanding achievements and harrowing struggles as he navigated the intersecting oppressions of racism and homophobia in an era that offered little support for individuals like him. This following examines...
Given the recent refusal by some footballers to refuse to support LGBTQI+ people openly, I will argue below that they should be banned from their sport until they recognise that team sport is all for one and one for all. Imagine if football authorities sanctioned a player's rights to...
It is fair to say that Roy Keane has a reputation. That reputation equates to DO NOT MESS WITH HIM! From his childhood through to his punditry you can argue; have a laugh, and disagree, but DO NOT MESS WITH HIM!
Roy Maurice Keane was born on August 10, 1971,...
With Gary Lineker announcing his departure from Match Of The Day in 2025, the BBC, no stranger to filling its political programmes with right wing establishment types is reportedly considering the following candidates for the role, bringing in figures who’ve been no strangers to controversy themselves. Instead of ex-players...
Football has long held a special place in global culture, uniting people across different backgrounds. Yet, within this shared passion lies a darker side: an increasing prevalence of online hate, abuse, and, disturbingly, the manipulation of fan sentiments by far-right groups. These groups, using social media and football's reach,...
New research released on International Day of the Girl by children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust, highlights the deepening crisis of confidence girls face when they hit puberty, and the increasing impact of this on their physical activity levels and wellbeing throughout their teenage years and into adulthood.
Most girls...
'A lot of noise was made when Michael Oliver refereed the Manchester City vs Arsenal game this weekend. So I dug into it.
Various English referees such as Michael Oliver have been paid £20k a pop to officiate matches in the United Arab Emirates.
The official sponsor of the United Arab...
Yes Lynam supported UKIP. Yes he should have have made it clear he was talking about both men and women. Yes he should have mentioned managers. However, his following statements should make perfect sense to anyone who supports meritocracies.
The former Match of the Day presenter, now 81, stated in...
With the Olympics underway, a local care home decided to kick off their own summer of sport with a special version of the Games.
Residents and team members at Care UK’s Ferndown Manor, on Golf Links Road, welcomed the local community for a special day of family fun competing in...
Poole Town Football Club has supported thousands of local families in the past year through its Kids Initiative Community Interest Company (CIC). The CIC exists to involve local children in the fun of football and provide support to those facing physical, emotional, or financial hardship.
This year alone, the Kids Initiative has...
