Tranmere Rovers vs Forest Green Rovers: League Two Playoff Preview
For one of these Rovers, the season will soon be over. Be assured that this won’t be a little romp in the postseason clover. The team that keeps their composure will find themselves at the Wembley enclosure. The losers? With literal and financial hangovers. These two clubs, with very different propositions, find themselves in very…
Read MoreCharlton Athletic vs Doncaster Rovers : EFL League One Playoffs Preview
In the EFL League One Playoffs, the main focus in England will be on the game between Portsmouth F.C. and Sunderland A.F.C., given the sizes of the respective clubs. However the other playoff semi-finalists should not be overlooked. It would not be surprising at all to me if the eventual playoff winner came out of…
Read MoreAccrington Stanley Football Halted By WWII: A Historical Account
Accrington kicked off the season of 1939-40 in trepidation both on and off the field. For the past two seasons the club had been rooted to foot of the table and forced to apply for re-election to the Third Division North, while the threat of World War II loomed large over the country, not least…
Read MorePortsmouth F.C. vs Sunderland A.F.C.: EFL League One Playoffs Preview
The EFL League One playoffs get underway this Saturday, 11 May 2019, between Portsmouth F.C. and The Black Cats of Sunderland A.F.C.. It will be the first of a two-legged tie, and will take place at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England. The second leg will take place at Fratton Park in Portsmouth, England…
Read MoreMansfield Town vs Newport County.: EFL League Two Playoffs Preview
The EFL League Two playoffs kick off this Thursday, 9 May 2019, between Newport County AFC and Mansfield Town F.C. at Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales. It is a two legged tie, with the second leg being played Sunday, 12 May 2019 at Field Mill in Mansfield, England. The 7th seeded Exiles of Newport county…
Read MoreDavid Hall: Blackburn Rovers
Name David Hall Location Baxenden, England When and why did you start supporting the club? My dad took me as a 7 year old in 1976 for a home game v Sunderland. We lost 0-1, and I remember cheering the goal. Haha. Best memory supporting the club Winning promotion to the Premier League in 2000-01…
Read MorePortsmouth F.C. vs Accrington Stanley.: League One Match Preview
The EFL League One match coming up this Saturday, 4 May 2019, between Accrington Stanley F.C. and the Portsmouth F.C. will take place at Fratton Park in Portsmouth, England. It is the last match of the regular season for both teams, and a fairly meaningless one for Accy, who secured their place in League One with last week’s win over…
Read MoreThe Loughborough Dynamo Dream: Non League Team Spotlight
By Loughborough Dynamo F.C. – Loughborough Logo Loughborough is a city of about 60,000 that is tucked away in Leicestershire County, England, and is best known for its University. However, within this small college town lies an emerging powerhouse within non-league football, Loughborough Dynamo. The team was first established in 1955 by grammar school students…
Read MoreLeeds United vs Aston Villa: EFL Championship Match Preview
This Saturday, 27 April 2019, the Leeds United Peacocks take on Aston Villa F.C. at Elland Road in Leeds, England. Ten weeks ago, this match would have been called ahead of time as a Leeds victory. It would have been pointed out that it was a fixture of little consequence as middling Aston Villa were…
Read MoreAccrington Stanley vs Plymouth Argyle F.C.: League One Match Preview
The match coming up this Saturday, 27 April 2019, between Accrington Stanley F.C. and the Plymouth Argyle F.C. Pilgrims will be pivotal in this year’s EFL League One relegation battle. The game this week will take place at WHAM Stadium in Accrington, England, and is the final home match of the year for Accy. Sitting on 51 points, and 14th…
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