My Soccer Reading and Viewing List
Aside from mine, of course, here are some soccer books and films you might want to read and see. BOOKS The Ball is Round: A Global History of Soccer, by…
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Paul Gerald
Groundhopper 61: The State of (Non) Play
Issue #61 of my Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: Trying to make sense of the current situation in English soccer. West Brom fans doing their “boing boing”…
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Stadium Plans in English Soccer
This all comes from before coronavirus took over the world, but some English clubs are looking to expand, alter or replace their stadiums. Here are a few I know about.…
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Coronavirus and English Soccer Tickets: Would There Be Refunds If Games Are Canceled Or Played Without Supporters?
(Updated March 24) Now that English soccer is paused until (at least) April 30, what does that mean for the season and ticket refunds? The short answer: Nobody knows! My policy…
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My Upcoming April / May English Soccer Groundhopping Trip
Note: Obviously this trip is off now, but I’ll leave the post up as an example of the kind of trip one could plan — someday. I hope. I will be making…
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My Liverpool Hospitality Prices for 2020
Since I get so many requests for hospitality packages to Liverpool home games, I thought I would just keep up a list of what I have to offer. You can…
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Groundhopper 59: A Cupful of Meaning In Tranmere
Issue #59 of my Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: Finding some FA Cup magic at Tranmere Rovers Why there were no Groundhopper newsletters for a bit A…
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What is this “Allez Allez Allez” Song in English Football?
If you pay attention to the singing at English soccer games, you will have heard a particular song spread all over the game the last year or two. The chorus…
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My 2020 English Soccer Tours: August and Christmas Season
Have you ever wanted to join a group of like-minded folks for a soccer-themed tour in England? Maybe just for a day? If so, say hello to my 2020 “Groundhops.”…
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My 2019-20 English Soccer Guidebook is Now For Sale!
The 2019-20 edition of my book, The Groundhopper’s Guide to Soccer in England, is now for sale on my site and elsewhere. In fact, for the first time you can also…
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