Posts by Rob Conlon
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Quick ReadsRanking every Leeds United season since relegation from the Prem
Lots of Leeds fans only know the bad and mediocre.
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NostalgiaThe story of Leeds 2-1 Bristol Rovers: ‘All the best getting off this f*cking pitch’
A day of redemption for Leeds United.
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NostalgiaA tribute to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: Complex, controversial, clinical
It was always eventful when Jimmy was around.
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NostalgiaThe curious case of Matteo Brighi, once rated FIFA’s best player in the world
One of football's enigmas.
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In DepthHospitals, secret police & the English explorer who managed an African state
Justin Walley is the Indiana Jones of football.
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In DepthA tribute to Pablo Escobar, football’s greatest cult hero you never knew
Your new favourite cult hero you never knew.
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NostalgiaJohan Cruyff: An incredibly cool footballer, a terribly uncool musician
Even Johan Cruyff made mistakes.
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In DepthSimon Grayson: Ken Bates didn’t have ambition to get Leeds Utd promoted
"We were *that* close to getting there."
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NostalgiaThe inside story of Man Utd 0-1 Leeds: ‘We had players who could mix it’
One of the great FA Cup upsets.
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NostalgiaA celebration of peak Joe Cole: ‘A special player, full of fantasy’
We've got an enormous amount of love for Joe Cole.
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Quick ReadsThe story of the Norwegian referee who cursed a team to relegation
Don't f*ck with Sami shaman.
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In DepthI went to the World Football Summit & heard two agents broker a transfer
I didn't expect this as I ate my cheese toastie.
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In Depth‘This is year zero’ – Why we’re set to see a revolution in football shirt design
2018 could be a landmark year.
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NostalgiaA history of Steve Bruce and Wigan’s love affair with Honduran footballers
It was all thanks to Arsene Wenger...
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In DepthFires, threats & friendship: Inside the worst season in Football League history
The incredible story of Doncaster Rovers 1997-98.
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In DepthFábio Paim: The wonderkid Chelsea and Jorge Mendes couldn’t save
“You think Cristiano is good? Wait to see Fábio."
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In DepthThe man trying to stop PL players being ‘scared’ of psychology in football
Inside the world of Soccology.
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In DepthIf Eden Hazard leaves Chelsea the full PL should be sad…except Phil Jones
Except maybe Phil Jones
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In DepthFootball hasn’t come home, so let’s talk about the *real* football song of 2018
It's time to stop listening to Three Lions now.
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NostalgiaA forensic analysis of Zizou’s amazing World Cup 2006 QF display vs Brazil
One of *the* great individual displays.
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NostalgiaDiego Maradona the manager: When Argentina was ruled by the hand of God
When Argentina embraced the madness.
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In DepthAway Days: Chasing the American dream in New York, Seattle & Portland
New York - Seattle - Portland: Simple.
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NostalgiaRobbie Elliott: Asprilla lost his deposit as there were bullet holes in the walls
"He was mental. He just had an open house."
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NostalgiaA forensic analysis of Ronaldo’s hat-trick vs Manchester United in 2003
The night O Fenomeno ruled Old Trafford.
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NostalgiaA forensic analysis of Lucas Radebe playing in goal against Man Utd
The Chief could do no wrong at Leeds United.