Writings on the Beautiful Game
The narrow footpath widens as I approach the now abandoned football pitch. At my foot is a scuffed football and in tow are my two nephews aged five and nine. My nephews have just returned from Ireland and brought with them a new love for football. The moment I show up to visit my parents …
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This content was written for http://www.thesefootballtimes.net and appeared there first on April 4, 2014. The General’s Death By: Jonathan Townsend I recently found myself watching a replay of the 1988 FA Cup Final between the ‘Crazy Gang’ of Wimbledon and a heavily-favoured Liverpool side on late-night television. As the footage cut out, I flipped …
Crossing the Line By: Jonathan Townsend @jon_townsend3 March 18, 2014 Football is the physical manifestation of pure passion on the pitch. The modern game’s stakes are increasing at an alarming rate as the season becomes more unforgivable. The pressure on each player’s shoulders is matched by the blood pressure of the managers on the touchline. …
Taking Football To The Streets Part Two In part two of a special feature looking at taking football back to the streets, Jon Townsend interviews John Farnworth on his remarkable journey into freestyle football. By Jonathan Townsend | 4 March 2014 Every footballer has their own story. Some are more akin to war stories of …
Taking Football To The Streets Part One In a stunning follow-up to his acclaimed 10,000 Touches article, Jonathan Townsend looks at taking the game back to the streets and interviews freestyle football legend, Edward Van Gils. By Jonathan Townsend | 3 March 2014 A heavy rain and the repeated chops, turns, and drags of my …
The League of Shadows By: Jon Townsend Since its inception at the start of 1992-93 season, the Premier League has redefined the global branding of football. In a league known for its pace, power and competitiveness, the game has thrived with higher attendance figures, television monies and a massive injection of foreign finances and talent. …
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