The Golden Generation

Oct. 7 | Rooney’s exit and Vassell’s arrival cost England Class of Euro 2004 should have gone all the way Sean Marland @seanmarland To some football fans an international break is like a weekend with the in-laws. Both occasions are necessary...

Fight Club

Aug. 23 | England fail to shine yet again Why country must come first in English football Elliott Florence [email protected] “What we need to do to make some sense of this is, once the dust has settled, to have a long, hard, cold, unemotional look at...

The Sport Collective Podcast 10

Aug. 23 | Every fortnight or so the team will attempt to discuss past and present sporting events, players and coaches from around the world with a measure of intelligence, a sprinkling of wit and a hefty dose of nostalgia. Episode Ten Description Chris Harris,...

Diamonds Aren’t Forever

Jun. 20 | Cole cuts a dejected figure these days Joe Cole’s frustrating descent to bit-part player Mark Segal @segalmark “When you’re older, you’ll be able to tell your grandchildren you were at Upton Park the day Joe Cole signed his...

Mana from Heaven

May. 26 | Echoes of Seve in victor Manassero Manassero can help lead new charm offensive Matt Ogborn @mattogborn There are very few sportsmen and women who transcend their sport; who exude so much charm and talent that the goodwill towards them threatens to...