Back in 2004, Rob Spurr was having the happiest day of his life. Then he decided to go watch a star-studded Real Madrid play, and things took a most unexpected turn.
Almanac Champions’ League: Liverpool and their long and winding road
May 26, 2018 by 2 Comments
In the lead up to tomorrow morning’s Champions League Final, Chris Michaels takes us through Liverpool’s involvement – and success – in this competition.
One Enchanted Evening at the Bernabeu, Home of Real Madrid
October 26, 2017 by 12 Comments
Passionate Tottenham fan Steve Fahey, on vacation in Europe, had to go to great lengths to get a ticket for the Spurs Champions League clash in Madrid. It was well worth the effort.
Almanac (Soccer) History: Remembering Ferenc Puskas, on not growing old (with Youtube highlights)
September 4, 2016 by 5 Comments
Neil Drysdale had the opportunity to interview Ferenc Puskas before he died ten years ago. You may know of the famous Hungarian by name, but this will help you understand the origin and nature of his genius. (And his training diet is pretty appealing as well: wine, beer, soda water, spicy sausages and conversation.) Includes a Youtube montage. [Brilliant – JTH]
Crio’s Q? – the pain of a false dawn
December 22, 2015 by 10 Comments
Sometimes a fast start can cause fans to readjust their expectations. Sometimes that’s not a wise thing to do. ask Real’s opponents last weekend!
Homage to di Stefano
July 8, 2014 by 4 Comments
Alfredo di Stefano, the complete footballer, is dead at 88. Writer and historian Roy Hay celebrates his football life.
Manchester dreaming and other football stories
May 19, 2011 by 6 Comments
By Roy Hay It has been a good year for both halves of Manchester, with City winning the F A Cup and qualifying for the European Champions League next season while United has won the English Premier League for a record 19th time and has a European Champions League final against Barcelona to come on [Read more]
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