"At some point we probably need to grow up and agree what we will and will not allow in our football grounds. Right now, anything goes, except for racist, anti-Semitic and — but seemingly only if Rangers or Celtic are playing — sectarian abuse. And, at some point, we need to ask ourselves why we […]
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Zambia 0* Ivory Coast 0, 2012 – Paul Myers
This week on Greatest Games, Paul Myers joins Jonathan and Marcus to discuss the 2012 Cup of Nations final and one of the most emotional stories in football history. Extraordinarily reaching the final meant that Zambia would compete to win their first-ever Cup of Nations in Libreville, Gabon – the city where 30 passengers and […]
The Science of the Red Mist – From The Pages of Podcast
What happens physiologically when we lose our rag? In Episode One Hundred and Thirty Three, we feature “The Science of the Red Mist – From The Pages of Podcast” by Ben Welch, first published in Issue Four of The Squall, in August 2020. Find the link to listen to the article and subscribe to our […]
How Money Affects Title Odds in La Liga
Football these days is one big industry. And like in every industry, money takes pretty much the central place.
River Plate P-P Boca Juniors, 2018 – Rory Smith
Rory Smith joins Jonathan Wilson and Marcus Speller on this week’s Greatest Games to reflect on one of football’s most highly-anticipated fixtures to have never even happened – the postponed 2018 Copa Libertadores final second-leg between River Plate and Boca Juniors. A rousing 2-2 draw at La Bombonera had perfectly set-up a winner-takes-all Copa Libertadores […]
Fan power in full flow at AFC Wimbledon
[https://twitter.com/BBCLondonSport] Modern football has left many fans feeling disillusioned with the state of the game. The money, the sponsorship deals, the overall sanitised feel to top-flight football these days, and a whole host of other rather depressing factors. But there is a shining light amongst it all – AFC Wimbledon. The fan-owned club from south-west […]
Live in Dublin #4 – The Blizzard Podcast Episode Seventy Nine
Our live Q&A event at Dublin’s Sugar Club on 24th April
Quiz! Manchester United 0 Spurs 0 (2005)
The dust has now settled at Old Trafford after Tottenham Hotspur recorded their biggest ever win over Manchester United. Jose Mourinho really proved a point didn’t he? Manchester United have lost 6-1 twice since 1930 and David de Gea has been involved in both. Ouch. It’s been a turbulent Premier League season so far – […]
Monday Night Quiz – Week 13 Update
We’re delighted that so many people are still gathering every Monday night to quiz with us. Please continue to spread the good word of The Squall and the quiz to your nearest and dearest – and remember to contribute an entry fee donation of which we recommend £2.50 per team member. You can pay directly […]
Issue Forty
Introduction Issue 40: Editor’s Note – Jonathan Wilson Jonathan Wilson’s Editor’s Note from Issue Forty Politics The Years of Lead – John Irving Juventus, Torino and visiting Turin during Italy’s decade of political violence The Green Giant – Leonard Jägerskiöld Velander Sampdoria’s Morten Thorsby and changing football’s relationship with the environment The Rebels – Ewan Flynn The chaotic attempts […]