I get a fair number of emails and comments asking if I've watched "Sunderland Til I Die," so I thought I should respond -- even though the whole subject depresses me to no end. See, I first encountered the Sunderland faithful -- and that's really what they are -- on one of their all-time greatest…
I Love the Amazon Prime Show, “Take Us Home, Leeds United”
May 5, 2020
Amazon Prime is offering yet another behind-the-scenes football series, and this one is my favorite -- mainly because of the subject matter. It's called "Take Us Home, Leeds United," and in one sense you already know what it's about. The "look inside a club" feature is almost always a formula, combining fan and local journalist…
There is no shortage of books about soccer, but most of them are not to my taste. Here are my first reviews of some of the soccer books I do enjoy, which are more about the history of football and supporter culture. (Disclaimer: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning Groundhopper Guides may…
What are some of the best websites for learning about English soccer? Well, for me, it's not about players and current tactics and (God forbid) transfer rumors. I want to know the history, the culture and the clubs. For that, here are five websites that I keep at hand when planning trips or just studying…