The Goal Hanger Gallery
From 17-24 November the Goal Hanger is hosting a gallery in Angel, Islington, London featuring some of the biggest football illustrators such as David Squires and prints signed by BBC’s John Motson.
Dennis Bergkamp & Ian Wright: “We felt like Arsenal could be champions.”
Ian Wright visits Dennis Bergkamp at his home in the Netherlands and the interview is superb viewing.
Gallery: The Empty Pitch
Rick Stolk is a photographer from The Netherlands. For 3 years he’s been capturing empty football pitches around Italy.
Where Eagles Dare, Switzerland’s Immigrant Story
Irish teams of the past have relied on the sons of emigrants. As Ireland get set to face Switzerland in a crucial Euro 2020 qualifier, the visitors will boast a side with players whose families fled war and poverty to settle in the Alpine nation, and their football team is reaping the rewards, as Jamie Whelan explores.
Issue 5: The Victory That Got Away?
On their way to becoming the legendary Lisbon Lions, Jock Stein’s Celtic took on a plucky Yugoslavian side who nearly derailed the Hoops’ trophy winning campaign. Jelena Đureinović from Issue 5 of Póg Mo Goal Magazine.
The Wandering Football Fan – Bray Wanderers
A business trip to Dublin sparked Ben Bray’s love affair with the League of Ireland and, in particular, the club that bears his name.
Is Qatar Ready for the 2022 World Cup?
Thousands of migrant labourers have been holding strikes in Qatar this month as they protest poor working conditions on World Cup 2022 construction sites.
Issue 5: Ticker Tape & Argentinian Steak
For a motley crew of the League of Ireland’s finest, football paradise was found in South America, writes Macdara Ferris from Póg Mo Goal Magazine Issue 5.
Irish Eagles: How Nigerian Influence Could See Boys in Green Soar
Feargal Brennan examines differing trends in migration, new players and their connection with the country and how the Boys in Green are set for a new era led by young players that reflect modern Irish society.
Issue 5: Gentleman John, Ireland’s First Superstar
Plucked from the streets of Dublin, Jackie Carey became a hero in both his homeland and Britain leading Manchester United to FA Cup and First Division wins, on the way to being named Footballer of the Year.