Seb Stafford-Bloor
Seb Stafford-Bloor is a football writer at Tifo Football and member of the Football Writers' Association. He was formerly a regularly columnist for the FourFourTwo website, covering all aspects of the game, including tactical analysis, reaction pieces, longer-term trends and critiquing the increasingly shady business of football's financial side and authorities' decision-making.
Latest articles by Seb Stafford-Bloor

Sergio Ramos rocks up at Real Madrid training in custom classic car
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Not exactly what you might expect one of the highest-profile players in football to drive...

Derby release hilariously overproduced motivational video ahead of derby against Nottingham Forest
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Sense the mood, Derby. Sense the mood...

Andrew Robertson writes to thank young Liverpool fan who donated pocket money to food bank
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... A seven-year-old Red has set an example we should all follow – and been recognised by one of his team's stars in the process

Watch: Queretaro players smashes home stonking free-kick in Mexican Cup
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Camilo Sanvezzo unleashed this devilish free-kick on Wednesday night – helping his side on their way to a penalties victory

Watch: Shelbourne's Jamie Doyle completes hat-trick with a sensational long-range drive
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Oh yes – now *that* is the way to complete your treble...

France Football editor apologises to Andres Iniesta for never awarding him the Ballon d'Or
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... A nice gesture, but perhaps an over-emotional one

Danish side raffles pitchside jacuzzi seats (and they're amazing)
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... We've definitely had worse seats in a ground than this one...

35 women detained for attempting to attend Iranian football match
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... The police took action in accordance with a 1979 law. Good old 2018...

Lower-league French keeper watches motivational Buffon video, pulls off heroics in cup shock
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... It's unusual, but how can you argue with it? Les Herbiers' net-minder used technology before his team's penalty shootout – with great results

Borussia Dortmund ban half-and-half scarves for Europa League tie with Salzburg
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Dortmund are hardening their ideological stance against the Red Bull football project

Napoli's Dries Mertens has been disguising his identity to feed the homeless
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... The Belgian goal machine has shown his altruistic side in downtown Naples

Cologne's ageing captain puts himself out for season after attempting bicycle kick in training
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... The Billy Goats didn't need life to get any harder, but it has - their skipper tried the spectacular in training, but failed miserably

Watch: Yep, this is miss of the season from Copenhagen forward Federico Santander
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... He'll have better days in front of goal – because let's face it, this couldn't have been any worse

Watch: Independiente goalkeeper gets ridiculously unlucky in conceding pivotal Copa Libertadores goal
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... It was a goal typical of the Argentines' recent history in the competition – in off the post... and their goalkeeper's head

Watch: Fresno player scores an absolute screamer in US second division
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Here's how you end a reputation for being goal-shy...

Premier League announces new 'Playmaker' award for most assists
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Assists are finally becoming a recognised currency – but a little too late for poor Mesut Ozil

Watch: The various in-stadium reactions to Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Juventus
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Here's the analysis Ronaldo's goal deserved...

Taking the Southampton job has forced Mark Hughes to miss an important event for his daughter
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Maybe the family trip would have worked out better? Hughes's daughter Xenna will be representing Wales in the Commonwealth Games this week

Tottenham shrug off their Champions League hangover
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League Seb Stafford-Bloor was at Dean Court to see Tottenham's response to Champions League disappointment.

Watch: Ex-Liverpool man Iago Aspas misses absolute sitter in La Liga
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... The former Red endured a horror moment to forget in Celta Vigo's goalless draw against Malaga on Sunday

Everton to poll fans on Sam Allardyce's job performance
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Expect some 'spoiled' ballot papers...

Watch: Leonesa's manager enters the field to break up opposition counter-attack
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Leonesa have 10 games to save their season. Unfortunately, their manager might be banned for all of them...

Watch: Flamengo's Everton thrashes in a stunning volley
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... A fabulous volley, a bulging net and a flailing goalkeeper. Perfect.
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