I’ve always had a soft spot for Emile Heskey and seeing him after his career has only increased that feeling. Especially when the same questions still crop up about his career. Namely: “Wait… England took him to a World Cup?” And my favourite: “Was he even that good in the first place?” Then somebody else usually laughs and says something along the lines of “he couldn’t… Read More »Why Emile Heskey Deserved His 2010 World Cup Call-Up
We saw a number of brilliant rookies strut their stuff in Portugal for Euro 2004, and a number of these players are now some of the best to look at for football collectors of any kind! Remembering Euro 2004 My first ever World Cup was 2006, and I’d love to say I remember Euro 2004 just as well. But in reality, a lot of my… Read More »5 Brilliant Future Stars from Euro 2004
I might be a bit biased when I say that the 2006 World Cup, held in Germany, was a delight to behold. Mainly because it was the first one I was old enough to fully remember in its wonderful entirety. A Recap of the 2006 World Cup It was a real showstopper of an international tournament. With unforgettable moments, dramatic matches, and standout performances, it… Read More »The Most Collectible Stars from the 2006 World Cup
I distinctly remember recording every episode of Wayne Rooney’s ‘Street Striker’ series for my cousins, just so we could watch them over and over again. Which we did, over and over again. What is Wayne Rooney’s ‘Street Striker’? ‘Street Striker’ is a gem that left an indelible mark on football enthusiasts. Back in the era when TV was the king of consumer media… with YouTube… Read More »Why We Loved Wayne Rooney’s ‘Street Striker’ (2008-10)
I’m sat here watching the documentary about the ‘Wagatha Christie‘ case on Disney+ and thought ‘hmm, let’s go through the best Wayne Rooney shirts, shall we?’ The Best Wayne Rooney Shirts There have been some great Wayne Rooney shirts down the years. Despite not having played for all that many different clubs of huge notoriety. Comparing it to our previous article on the great Ronaldo… Read More »3 Great Wayne Rooney Shirts Every Collector Needs
While I find it hard to sit through a full two-hour movie, I can watch these football documentaries over and over again. And I’m not mad at that at all. My girlfriend might be, but the sooner she realises that this is all for the greater good to build the foundations for our marriage, the better things will be! What are the best Football Documentaries… Read More »3 Best Football Documentaries of 2022 (Ranked & Reviewed)
