Former Swansea marksman Michu – a revelation in the 2012/13 season – has been forced to retire aged 31. Jon Spurling discusses him and nine more of the most fleeting talents from footballing folklore
Everyone has an anecdote to tell about the most naturally gifted player of a generation, from flying tackles to fishing rods – and there was true on-pitch greatness amid the off-pitch madness. On his 50th birthday, FFT looks back at the glory years
Sure, Leyton Orient finished their 3pm kick-off at 6:50pm on Saturday – but they got there in the end. Jon Spurling recalls the strange tales of games that didn't get that far for all manner of reasons
Cash flashers, lucky Londoners and Graeme Souness going in hard on himself. FFT continues its countdown of the most loathed teams in the British game...
