Far From Home: British Footballers Go Global
By now, we are used to seeing British footballers play abroad. Harry Kane scoring goals for fun in Munich, Bellingham lighting it up in Madrid, and more recently, a gold rush of players to the Saudi Pro League.
But beyond the headlines, there’s a wave of British footballers making names for themselves in unexpected corners of the world, away from the bright lights of Europe or the money from America or Saudi Arabia.
The Strangest Transfer Fees Ever Paid
Money. That is the be all and end all of football nowadays. Millions upon millions being spent on players, players that can be a revelation to a club and bring a legacy with them, sometimes it ends in failure though and players are shipped on just as quickly as they come in.
Rags, Riches and Liquidation: The Story of Gretna FC
What is the most impressive rise of a football team climbing through their respective nations league system? A quick answer would be that of Luton Town currently playing in the Premier League having been sat in the non-league system as recently as the 13/14 season, or perhaps AFC Bournemouth also playing in the Premier League who in 2009 were playing in League 2.
Both respectively excellent climbs through the divisions, but are they really that impressive? What if there was a team that had climbed up from the 4th tier of football in their nation, up to the top league? Stopping to pursue a European football opportunity whilst in the third tier?