David Goldblatt Sees the World Cup Future

The author of 'The Ball Is Round' dives into the political and social context of the 2026 tournament in the United States.

Mar 28 • Jack Holmes

What is the role of the crowd?

The symbiotic relationship with the team on the pitch has faded, and fans are free to express themselves however they want. So how should they?

Mar 20 • Jack Holmes

You don't have to be miserable

Ipswich Town v Leicester City was good, clean fun. And despite all the top-tier handwringing, Newcastle 2-3 Everton was some premium Premier League…

Mar 13 • Jack Holmes

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February 2026

Mikel Arteta is in grave peril

The Arsenal manager has transformed the club and made them contenders, but he surely cannot survive a self-immolation.

Feb 21 • Jack Holmes

"Today, everything is different. There's no action!"

Henry Hill of 'Goodfellas' was a fanatical football fan working a 9-to-5.

Feb 14 • Jack Holmes

Surfing the Trollscape

Arsenal fans get trolled online more than any other football fanbase. Are the victims to blame?

Feb 6 • Jack Holmes

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January 2026

How to get Premier League match tickets that don't suck

A football tourist's guide, compiled by a frequent flyer.

Jan 31 • Jack Holmes

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The fire and flair we've lost: Arsenal v Man United

Thierry Henry was playing streetball. He was grinning, spinning, slaloming through opponents, stopping and starting and gliding and darting.

Jan 23 • Jack Holmes

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ESPN commentator Jon Champion on calling Wrexham's FA Cup triumph

Plus: TFW on Tour.

Jan 16 • Jack Holmes

The FA Cup Third Round is magic

Macclesfield F.C. will host defending champions Crystal Palace at a ground built in 1891.

Jan 9 • Jack Holmes

The Paris rebel club

The author of a new book on Red Star Paris joins The Football Weekend to explain why it's such a special institution.

Jan 2 • Jack Holmes

December 2025

Look how they massacred my Boxing Day

The Premier League has betrayed us on English football's High Holy Day, so we'll make our own program.

Dec 26, 2025 • Jack Holmes

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