My Soccer Book Reading List
Aside from mine, of course, here are some soccer books you might want to read. The Ball is Round: A Global History of Soccer, by David Goldblatt. This is…
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How to Read a Soccer Referee
There is always a lot going in during a soccer game, and one of the entertaining things to watch for is all the ways a referee communicates with players. One…
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Groundhopper #20:
Big Days, and a Day in Blackburn
Issue #20 of my Yankee Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: Another report from my latest trip, starting with an FA Cup derby at Liverpool The other side…
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Soccer Games in England: Spring Break 2018
Since many Americans visit the UK during spring break, and since many of them want to see a soccer game in England, I thought I would take a quick trip…
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Groundhopper 18: On Safety, Seating, and the Checkatrade Trophy
Issue #18 of my Yankee Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: Is it safe to go to games in England? Where should I sit at the games? What…
Continue →Groundhopper Issue #12: Lower Leagues, Brentford FC, “One Greedy Bastard”
Issue #12 of my Yankee Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: Why I suggest you check out the lower leagues Getting to know Brentford FC in West London…
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Groundhopper Issue #11: Derbies, Tickets and Norwich City
Issue #11 of my Yankee Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: What the heck is a derby? An update on getting tickets Meet Norwich City FC (right) A…
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Groundhopper Issue #10: Fixture Release Day, Holiday Plans, Meet Reading FC
Issue #10 of my Yankee Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: The Schedule is Out .. and will now change Negotiating plans for the holiday season Understanding what,…
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Guest Post: A London Football StoryMap
(aka All The Big Soccer Stadiums in London)
A Footballing Tour of London: Interactive Storymap As the 2016/17 English Premier League began, a lot of the media focus was concentrated on Manchester, with the high-profile arrivals of Jose…
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