Poster boys
Peterjon Cresswell visits Lewes FC, whose astute, ambitious and committed owner-membership has salvaged a century-old football club and created a going concern out of little-known non-leaguers. First, though, Sussex’s own Rossoneri must overcome Harrow Borough in the Isthmian League Premier this Easter Saturday at the equally venerable Dripping Pan. The first thing you see are […]
From earthquake to Serie A?
In only in their second season in Serie B, little Carpi stand at the cusp of Serie A. On Wednesday they take on regional rivals and second-placed Bologna, whose pedigree includes seven titles. Kate Carlisle travels to this town of 70,000 souls, shaken to the core when a terrible earthquake struck during the team’s promotional […]
Letzigrund
Switzerland’s major groundshare with a track record
Zürich
Financial and FIFA capital, home of great city rivalry
More than a story
On the eve of El Clásico, Peterjon Cresswell visits Barcelona – and Budapest, where a new book and separately produced film celebrate the dramatic life and achievements of three players did much to create the club’s legend. The book, a memorial to Sándor Kocsis, is having its Catalan version launched on Tuesday – in a […]
Friday night fever
Spring is in the air and leagues across Europe are reaching the business end of the season. But in Ireland, football has only just sprung back into life after its winter hibernation. This Friday evening sees Dundalk, crowned champions last October, host the Dublin club they wrested the title from, St Patrick’s Athletic. Peter Doyle […]
Go west
When record Irish champions Shamrock Rovers host MLS champions LA Galaxy this Saturday, it not only means a return to Tallaght for national icon Robbie Keane. The pre-season fixture has echoes of the summer of ’67, when Rovers took part in a pioneering league in the States. Peter Doyle speaks to Rovers club historian Robert […]
Capital gains
Football in Edinburgh is more than just Hibs and Hearts. While its two main clubs battle to regain top-flight status, just below the league pyramid, unbeaten Edinburgh City look set for a play-off place. Across town, Spartans FC are one game away from a Scottish Cup quarter-final with… Hibs. Peter Doyle reports. For the […]
Football heaven
Due to open on March 2, the Hotel Football overlooking Old Trafford is a brave new concept in soccer-themed accommodation. While clubs as disparate as Reading, Leverkusen and Norwich have hotels as part of their stadium complex, Hotel Football, created by ex-United stars Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville, has been conceived with match day in mind. […]