Fans forgotten as football spirals into all conquering behemoth


I know it is something of an understatement saying that football is big business but it really is the truth.
I know it is something of an understatement saying that football is big business but it really is the truth.
I imagine a smug grin upon the face of Garth Crooks when he releases his team of the week every Sunday or Monday evening.
They are two of the country’s most popular participation sports, but a new craze is providing an interesting combination of the two.
FA Cup weekends are regularly a joyous occasion. England's famous cup competition rightfully commands prime-time TV viewings across the Saturday and Sunday, with the chance of a cliched 'Cupset' often a possibility. Which is why Saturday's viewing was made all that much worse, especially when compared to Sunday.
2012 has been an impressive sporting year, regardless of which takes your preference.
Fouling is part and parcel of the beautiful game.
Friction between fans come often become heated at football when one insists on standing, while the other would prefer to remain seated to watch the ensuing action.
While Falcao and Lionel Messi continue to impress, football is starting to really anger me.
Golazo: Football/soccer expression referring to an awesomely amazing goal. This term is used by Spanish speakers all around the world.
As a youngster, Adriano was a player tipped for the top.
Last week, respected Spanish football expert Sid Lowe brought to light the current financial situation regarding Real Oviedo.
During an NFL encounter last night, unbeknownst to me, a player was ejected from the field of play for removing his helmet and jabbing a finger towards the official.
And so it came to a head. On the 23rd of October 2012, the BBC opted against the continuation of Ceefax, a trusty companion to any of those associated with football.