History
A Brief History of Football – and “Soccer”
February 15, 2018
What is the history of the game of football? And where does the word "soccer" come from? Read on to find out. As an American, I catch some crap – or I should say, “get some stick” – from English people about the word “soccer.” Here, I will arm you for self defense, and also…
“Stadium” vs “Ground” in English Football
December 28, 2017
What is the difference between a stadium and a ground in English football? This is something I thought I had all figured out; ground is simply what British people call a stadium. Not so, I am beginning to understand. As with many things, it's a bit more complicated than that. One way of getting at…
