Retro

Simon Curtis was a match-going Manchester City supporter in the 1980s – a very different era for football fandom stained with tragedy. He explains why Tuesday’s Hillsborough verdict provides justice beyond the 96 fans who tragically lost their lives in April 1989...

What Happened Next? Roa helped knock England out of the 1998 World Cup on penalties – then joined a religious retreat, saying the end of the world was nigh. We caught up with him in April 2005 to find out more...

Chelsea Sure, the Blues have had it rough at the start of the season – but Richard Edwards remembers when it was a lot worse... 

Arsenal With Arsenal in the middle of their US pre season tour, Jon Spurling explains how ex-vice chairman David Dein's obsession with stateside soccer helped transform an ailing club

Perfect XI He was up top as Everton shined in the 1980s, but which players would the Goodison legend pick for his perfect line-up? 

Arsenal Jon Spurling on the controversial figure who took Arsenal to Highbury over a hundred years ago

Newcastle United It’s 20 years since one of the Premier League’s most exciting teams faltered after leading by 12 points. The Magpies' main men from that era talk you through the key games of a thrilling season. You’ll LOVE it...

FIFA Wooooohooooo! An unprecedented rise in the number of playable teams, a kicking soundtrack and, best of all, indoor mode. Over 20 years on, FIFA 98's allure endures

What Happened Next? "Players used to take the mickey out of me, but it didn’t bother me because I could see that you wouldn’t still be playing at 40..."