John Foster

Back of the Net Greece are finally out of the World Cup, writes John Foster, leading millions of football fans to wonder if there might be some way of making sure they never play at a World Cup again...

Back of the Net More or less every football fan in Britain is also a well-informed historian, sociologist or foreign policy expert specialising in south-eastern Europe, Back of the Net can reveal...

Back of the Net Champions seek thoughtful new addition

Roy Hodgson Back of the Net’s John Foster delves into the England manager’s back pages...

Back of the Net The Andorran FA has filed a complaint after being forced to play somewhere that doesn't even belong in the European Championship, writes John Foster...

Back of the Net "Football has no point whatsoever," reveals Greg Dyke

Back of the Net A young, athletic-looking man at a social gathering has been telling everyone he plays for Fulham Football Club, writes John Foster...

Back of the Net Back of the Net's John Foster on the potential Tigers-taming tasty comestible...

Back of the Net Ambition may see the Belgian move on sooner rather than later, writes Back of the Net's John Foster...

Back of the Net The Premier League's very best (at being somewhere near the top of the school register), named by John Foster...

Back of the Net The Bavarian behemoths are cutting out the middleman, as John Foster reports...

Back of the Net With mixed signals coming out of FIFA over the 2022 jamboree, Back of the Net's John Foster clears up the confusion... 

Back of the Net Romanian holds the power at the Etihad, writes John Foster...

Back of the Net On-loan Fulham striker struggling to shift his Villa Park demons at night...

Back of the Net Fans around the country have reported sightings of an ersatz version of football that bears little resemblance to the game they know and love, writes Back of the Net's John Foster...

Back of the Net The affable Dutchman hasn't been in charge for almost a month, writes John Foster...

Back of the Net Upton Park-goer bored of the club's famous soapy shenanigans, writes John Foster... 

Funny Hudds' FA Cup selection in doubt after week-long pruning session, claim Back of the Net...

Back of the Net An in-depth survey has revealed a sharp decline in umlaut numbers across the country, to the surprise and alarm of punctuation officials...

Back of the Net Publishing brouhaha ahoy! Novelist accused of lifting ideas from DW personalities

Back of the Net Even the former Wimbledon, West Ham and Bolton man is confused, writes John Foster...

Back of the Net Reading man unconcerned by his unfulfilled promise in the Premier League

Back of the Net Fears grow for whereabouts of Lazio keeper

Back of the Net Barcelona have agreed a groundbreaking sponsorship deal worth over £15 million a season, under which the club’s players will have a corporate symbol implanted into their very souls.

Back of the Net Leeds United have dismissed goalkeeper Paddy Kenny because of new owner Massimo Cellino’s superstitions, reports John Foster...