Latest articles by Tom Hancock
Mercurial and inconsistent footballers
Some players are as infuriating as they are incredible...
Football scandals and controversies
From terrible acting to top-level corruption via match-fixing and lasagne
Great goalkeeper kits
It's important to look sharp (or maybe even a bit silly) between the sticks
The best penalty takers ever
Spot kick kings Your team's just been awarded a pen – you'd want one of these guys taking it
The best player from your UK town or city
Who is the top footballing talent from where you live?
European players who played in South America
Masses of South American footballers have plied their trade in Europe – not many have done vice versa, but this lot did
The best British attackers ever
Best Brits Ranking the finest forwards to emerge from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
How the controversial new Champions League format will actually IMPROVE European football
It's all change in the Champions League – and beyond – for the 2024/25 season, but it's not nearly as bad as people think
Successful clubs from smaller cities
Proof that you don't need a big population to win major trophies
The best Belgian players ever
We count down Belgium's finest footballing talent from throughout history
Iconic Premier League photos
A pictorial history of the world's greatest league, if you will
Ranked! All 92 Premier League and Football League club badges
EVERY CREST RANKED Separating the crap crests from the lovely logos – where does your club sit in our list?
The worst starts to a season ever
It's fair to say these teams did not get off to a flyer...
The best international managers ever
Counting down the greatest coaches ever to do it with their country (and, in some cases, others)
The most picturesque football stadiums in the world
These grounds take the notion of 'the beautiful game' quite literally
Who are the Premier League referees for 2024/25?
There are 22 Premier League referees for the 2021/22 season - selected by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL)
Big European cities with one major football club
There are no crosstown rivalries where these teams are concerned
Manchester United: All 11 former Eredivisie players Erik ten Hag has signed
The Manchester United boss just loves popping back home for a spot of shopping
Euro 2024 top scorers: The leaders for the Golden Boot
GOLDEN BOOT Who are the Euro 2024 top scorers? Here's everyone who's scored at the tournament so far
Spain Euro 2024 squad: Luis de la Fuente's full team
The Spain Euro 2024 squad has proven it's quality this tournament, with just one game remaining for them to solidify their ability on the continent
