Football

Liverpool: Brilliant champions of a boring Premier League season

It's been a Premier League lacking too much drama and excitement, which doesn't take anything away from Liverpool's success.

Apr 29 •

Kevin De Bruyne and football's loyalty lie

To clubs like Manchester City, loyalty in football is simply transactional.

Apr 22 •

Pass The Remote II: The clickbaitification of football conversation

The art of football debate has been lost to clicks, views and the football influencer.

Apr 8 •

Trent Alexander-Arnold's time at Liverpool could be coming to an end - it's hard to begrudge him a move to La Liga.

Apr 1 •

Trump doesn't need the USMNT to be good, he's already won

The 2026 World Cup won't be long coming around as Trump grips the world's attention.

Mar 25 •

Will Irish football ever welcome back Robbie Keane?

The Ferencváros manager and Ireland great may have done irredeemable damage if he holds any hope of one day becoming national team manager.

Mar 18 •

This week in sports documentaries

A look at two documentary series I watched this week - Court of Gold and From Doubters to Believers LFC: Klopp's Era.

Mar 3 •

Pass The Remote: Football TV punditry has never been worse

The offerings from Sky Sports and TNT on the Premier League and wider football world is an insult to fans and in grave need of overhaul.

Feb 18 •

Organic Growth: For the first time in a long time, Irish football is cool

The League of Ireland was once called the FAI's "difficult child", but despite many obstacles has recently become Ireland's most organic and exciting…

Jan 28 •

A tale of two clubs' identities

The Premier League opening weekend illustrated the contrast between Chelsea's chaos and Liverpool's conservation.

Aug 20, 2024 •

10 questions heading into the new Premier League season

A look at 10 of the big themes as the new season kicks off this weekend.

Aug 15, 2024 •

Euro 2024: Highs & Lows of the tournament from Football Substack

Plus our predictions for the final, with just two of our 10 contributors going for England...!

Jul 11, 2024 •

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