History
The Six Best FA Cup Finals Won by a Smaller Club
When Leicester City won the 2020-21 FA Cup title, we took a look at the six best FA Cup Finals where a smaller club won it all. Note that these aren't all "giant killings," because in one case the winning...
English Soccer’s Dramatic Last Day of the Season
The last day of the Premier League season -- indeed, all of English soccer -- is one of the things that makes watching the game so much fun. Let's talk about why that is, and visit a few of the memorable...
A Captain’s Tale is a Fun Little English Football History Lesson
The full title of the film A Captain's Tale includes the phrase "World Cup," as in fact it's the true story of what some folks call the "first World Cup." That, for me, is a stretch in the extreme, but it's...
Interested in Soccer History? Here Are Some Places to Start
As it is the true sport of the world, the history of soccer (football) is immense, complicated, and rather all-encompassing. If you're interested in learning a bit more about soccer history, here are some good places to start. First, we...
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...
