As I spent ages labouring over a new logo for Hobby FC, it got me thinking back to some of the worser football badge redesigns in history. And apparently, there have been way more than I remembered! Are Football Badge Redesigns Controversial? Yes, at least I think they are! In the world of football, club badges are sacred symbols that encapsulate the identity, history, and… Read More »The Most Hated Football Badge Redesigns since 2010
With fake and reproduced football shirts popping up left, right and centre, it’s become even more imperative to understand how to authenticate your own collection. Is it hard to authenticate shirts? To the untrained eye, it can be a little bit of a minefield. And, as I’ll discuss throughout this article, there are a lot of ‘ifs’ and ‘maybes’ which go into the world of… Read More »How to Authenticate Football Shirts in 2024
Even as a Manchester United fan myself, I have personally always adored Thierry Henry and feel really blessed to have grown up watching him in his pomp for Arsenal and Barcelona. How good was Thierry Henry? Well, some fans argue he’s the best striker the Premier League has ever seen. And I’m one of them. I’m aware that other strikers had a better goal-scoring record,… Read More »Thierry Henry’s Stylish Career in Football Shirts (1994-2014)
I’m pretty sure everybody is equally shocked to hear about Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. To be honest, I’m half expecting it to be one big prank! Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool Suffice to say, Liverpool were in a bit of a pickle before Jurgen Klopp showed up. A ‘period of transition’ is a friendlier way of describing a… Read More »Jurgen Klopp’s 4 Most Memorable Liverpool Signings
You wouldn’t think that Notts County would ever be linked with a team like Juventus, but in reality, the respects are to be paid in the opposite direction! The Notts County x Juventus Story In the rich tapestry of football history, certain stories weave together the threads of tradition and inspiration. One such tale involves the iconic Italian football club Juventus and the lesser-known English… Read More »How Notts County Inspired Juventus
If you’re too young to know what I mean by the phrase ‘prime Barclays’, then you’re probably a glory-hunting City fan who’s too young to start collecting anyway! Just kidding… kinda. What does ‘Prime Barclays’ mean? The Barclays Premier League, in its prime, was an era defined by iconic moments, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable footballing style. One aspect that encapsulates the essence of that golden… Read More »6 Football Shirts That Give ‘Prime Barclays’ Vibes
Nothing brings much more joy and nostalgia to fans young and old… than Shoot Out cards. They’re still pride of placement in my own personal collection as I write these words down. For many (myself included), the love affair with Shoot Out cards began in childhood, an era when weekends were marked by the thrill of unwrapping fresh packs, the scent of new cards filling… Read More »A Love Letter to Shoot Out Cards
It’s one thing to be one of those ‘club legends’ who merely represents your team in a good way, but it’s a whole other thing when they’re able to put their loyalty where their mouths are (so to speak). The Best Club Legends Ever Loyalty is something we all demand from our best player. But only the true ‘club legends’ understand what that actually means.… Read More »3 Club Legends Who Came Home
As we delve further into AFCON 2024, memories go back to some of the best African footballers to have ever represented these famous nations on a football field. The Best African Footballers Ever I’m not stupid enough to be drawn into this conversation. All you have to do is Google that phrase to realise how touchy this topic is. Hence why we are going to… Read More »5 Iconic African Footballers We Love
With such great change going on in and around the club, certain Man United youngsters have either risen to the fore or dwindled off into immediate obscurity when faced with a challenge. The Best Man United Youngsters Truly, Man United youngsters permeate the club’s entire history. Right from the zenith of the Sir Alex Ferguson era, derived from the groundbreaking principles of the preceding Sir… Read More »The 4 Best Man United Youngsters to Invest In
