Homosexuality is supposedly football’s last great taboo. Alastair Moncrieff decided to take that statement at face value, or as best he could, to discuss whether football and specifically the Premier League is ready for an openly gay star…
Thanks for the memories Pep
In case anyone has missed the news, Josep Guardiola has today announced that he will be stepping down as the Barcelona manager at the end of the season. After four gloriously successful years at the Camp Nou Guardiola has reached the decision that it is time for someone else to take over. Having won 13 major trophies at his beloved Barcelona the stress and strain of the job has finally taken its toll on a man who has left a legacy that will go down in history. Frank Rijkaard’s Barcelona were an excellent side. Pep Guardiola, whose only experience in
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‘With your feet in the air and your head on the ground’ – The diving debate
Nothing seems to anger the average fan watching football more than seeing a player diving. Whilst simulation is hardly a new thing, Ashley Young’s stronger than usual gravitational pull in recent times dragging the debate into the spotlight again. Jake Miller spoke to Jeff Winter, Alexi Lalas and Dave Farrar to gauge their thoughts on diving…
Goal-line technology isn’t for me
Goal-line technology has been a hot topic for some time now. Despite the media insisting that “everyone” wants it, there are a few who don’t. Paul Fisher is one such example…
The revolution will be televised
Alastair Moncrieff has been travelling into the future again, and has taken some time to discuss the tenth season of the European Super League. Just go with him…
Footballers who love to gamble
There is a wealth of sports stars that have forged a lucrative career in poker after their sporting days have finished. Football players, in particular, continue to flourish in a world where immense dedication, competitiveness, practice and focus are needed to succeed at the highest level of the game…
A day in the life of an extra official
As The Football Project grows, we are finding ourselves gaining incredible access to the most fantastic places in world football. We’ve sent Alastair Moncrieff out to meet an all-important extra official and help him keep a diary of a match-day…
Inter’s youth crowned kings of Europe
The very first NextGen Series drew to a close on Sunday afternoon. Ryan Keaney was there to see Inter Milan crowned champions following a dramatic game at Leyton Orient’s Matchroom Stadium…
Football has lost an element of surprise
The modern day and it’s all of it toys and tools means that any football fan can watch the beautiful game pretty much at will. The Football Project is delighted to welcome guest writer Alastair Moncrieff to the site. Alastair isn’t so sure if TV and the internet have a good effect on football. It seems to have killed a little bit of it…
