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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 the English football calendar. Whether it’s the minnows still swimming … Continue reading
10 Famous FA Cup “Giant Killings”
Everyone loves an underdog, and in the FA Cup everyone loves a “giant killing” — except for the giants, of course. Since knowing something about the “magic of the FA Cup” is essential to understanding the history and culture of … Continue reading
“Escape to Victory” is a Classic Soccer Movie
Whether it’s a football film called Escape to Victory, as Brits would know it, or a soccer movie called Victory by Yanks, the 1981 motion picture with Sylvester Stallone and Michael Caine is one that soccer fans should watch. Even … Continue reading
Boxing Day Football Fixtures, Past and Present
Boxing Day football fixtures have been a tradition in England for decades, so let’s review some of the more interesting ones for 2023 and then take a look back at memorable Boxing Day games. Boxing Day Football: A Very Brief History … Continue reading
