This week, Jonathan Wilson and Marcus Speller are joined by Carl Worswick to discuss the 1994 World Cup qualifier which saw Argentina host Colombia in Buenos Aires. Heading into the match, qualification for the 94 World Cup was not yet confirmed for either side, however Colombia’s successful campaign so far meant they were only required […]
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Free For All
Why is US Soccer so reluctant to promote one of the oldest tournaments in the world? "Such has been the paucity of tournament coverage that for the past two decades, it’s no exaggeration to say that covering both the past and present of the Open Cup has been close to the sole preserve of one […]
Serbia 0 Albania 3, 2014 – Nick Ames
On this week’s Greatest Games, Nick Ames joins Jonathan Wilson and Marcus Speller to share his story from the abandoned Serbia v Albania 2016 European Championship qualifier. Eyebrows were raised when the draw placed these two nations in Group I in February 2014. Political disagreements regarding Kosovo, which culminated during the Kosovo War, meant that […]
Blizzard Quiz Takes A Three-Week Break
With European football’s return, and after fifteen consecutive weeks of virtual quiz nights, we have decided to take a two-week break. Our next quiz will be on Monday 31 August. In the meantime, you can continue to enjoy and support the monthly publication these quiz nights have been in aid of – with your entry […]
Free for All – The Blizzard Podcast Episode Ninety Six
Why is US Soccer so reluctant to promote one of the oldest tournaments in the world? "Such has been the paucity of tournament coverage that for the past two decades, it’s no exaggeration to say that covering both the past and present of the Open Cup has been close to the sole preserve of one […]
Live in Edinburgh – 2017 (Part Two)
Despite being on a podcast hiatus while we work on some exciting things behind the scenes we still found time to do a live recording of our Q&A event in Edinburgh last week. This is the second half of that discussion. Hosted by football writer Daniel Gray, the panel of Jonathan Wilson, Jonathan Northcroft and […]
I Can’t Watch
18th October 1973: During a World Cup qualifying match against Poland, the England goalkeeper Peter Shilton turns away unable to watch as Allan Clarke scores from the penalty spot to make the score 1-1. England’s draw with Poland resulted in their failure to qualify for the World Cup. (Photo by Roger Jackson/Central Press/Getty Images)
The Two Greatest Champions League Matches
There is no doubt that the Champions League is the most competitive and most fun competition to watch when it comes to football. The best teams in Europe come together each year to determine which one is at the very top. Throughout the years, this elite competition has graced us with tons of memorable moments […]
Greatest Games Episode Two – Manchester City 1 Manchester United 0
FA Cup semi-final, Wembley Stadium, London, 16 April 2011
Building The Dream, James Corbett
The following article first appeared in Issue 16, released in March 2016. As the political wrangling continues over Qatar’s World Cup, what’s the reality on the ground? At the edge of an empty man-made lagoon near to the shore of the Arabian Gulf, I count skyscrapers looming from the dust. The road, lined on one […]
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