The 2020-21 Edition of Our Book is Now For Sale!
The 2020-21 edition of The Groundhopper Guide to Soccer in England is now for sale, here and online. Learn more about it here. To buy a signed copy straight from…
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Taking a Look at the FA Cup 4th Round Fixtures on TV This Weekend
(Disclaimer: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning Groundhopper Guides may receive some compensation if you make a purchase after clicking one of these links.) As this season’s…
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Who is Chorley FC, the Non-League Club Hosting Wolves in the FA Cup?
Let’s get to know Chorley FC, FA Cup “minnows” from the sixth tier of English football. The last non-league club in the 2020-21 FA Cup will host Wolverhampton Wanderers in…
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Groundhopper #82: It’s Rivalry Time!
Issue #82 of our Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: An introduction to the Black Country Derby between West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers. A closer look…
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Liverpool vs Manchester United: The Biggest Rivalry in English Football
All the great English football rivalries contain some combination of proximity, a history that goes beyond football, and a shared level of success. That all comes together like nowhere else…
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Say Hello to the Black Country Derby
We at Groundhopper Guides like to introduce folks to parts of English football culture you might not be aware of. So along those lines, let’s get to know one of…
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Green Street Hooligans is Well Worth a Watch
Green Street Hooligans is yet another film about hooligans among English football fans, and yet another football film that divides opinions across the Atlantic. While the 2005 film is no…
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A Quick Look at the FA Cup Fourth Round and Fifth Round Draws
Here’s a quick look at the FA Cup Fourth Round Draw — and the FA Cup Fifth Round Draw, while we’re at it. As with so many other things these…
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2021 FA Cup Third Round Sunday: Scenes and Stories
Since we love the FA Cup Third Round here at Groundhopper Guides, we decided to gather up some scenes and stories from this weekend, when Championship and Premier League clubs…
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FA Cup Third Round Saturday: Scenes and Stories
As I watched the FA Cup Third Round ties on Saturday, I came across some interesting things that show why I think this weekend is one of the best in…
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Groundhopper #81: Hoping for Cup Magic
Issue #81 of our Groundhopper English soccer newsletter is out. In this issue: Some “minnows” to watch in the Third Round of the 2020-21 FA Cup. Our ten favorite FA…
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