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Football nostalgia, culture, literature and history.
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Sincil Bank. Lincoln City.
July 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
June 27, 2025 at 6:56 AM
He’ll need some of those tablets after today’s match.
Auckland City goalkeeper Conor Tracey works in a warehouse for a pharmaceutical company in New Zealand. Today he realized his dream of meeting Manuel Neuer ⚽🧤

📸 @TNTSportsBR
June 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Iconic striker partnerships don't come much better than these 2.
May 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
@rickhough.bsky.social
Book finished. Review posted.

Like Tim Parks' book on Verona, I didn't want the season to end. Loved the weaving of detail throughout the general narrative of the season itself.
Nuggets of gold like what the speciality dish of Ascoli is!!!

That's what makes a great book!!
May 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The Jim Reaper.
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆 Man Utd Begin Second Round of Job Cuts

Up to 200 Man Utd staff face redundancy in the latest cuts under Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Sports science, medical, and scouting may be hit. Morale is low after a Europa League final loss and looming £100m financial shortfall without European football.
May 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Leeds Road. Huddersfield.
May 23, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Sampdoria. #panini
May 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
@rickhough.bsky.social

Genuinely can’t wait to get stuck into this. 🔵🟡
May 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Leeds Road. Huddersfield Town.
May 2, 2025 at 8:21 AM
April 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
#FloodlightFriday at Portman Road. Ipswich Town.
Late 80s perhaps with that Fisons sponsorship on the home shirt.
April 11, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Oakwell. Barnsley.

📸 Daniel Storey.
April 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Huddersfield Town.
March 28, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Inver Park.
Home of the current (but soon to be deposed) champions of N.Ireland, Larne FC.
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March 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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NEW PODCAST 🎙️

My new book about discovering Irish soccer as an outsider is out TOMORROW and James Hendicott has kindly stood in as guest host to interview me (!) about it

Have a listen 👇 #groundhopping #Ireland

bit.ly/41BQlV6
Podcast: Book Launch - Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football - Outside Write
Follow us on Social Media instagram youtube spotify My new book, Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football, is out NOW!Read more...
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March 9, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Postman good today.
Mighty reading ahead from @theblizzard.bsky.social and @outsidewrite.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Love a good Subbuteo stadium set up. Hats off to this one.
March 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
February 28, 2025 at 10:08 AM
How did this team not win a league title??!!
Vol.1 - Parma.

Buffon in goals with Thuram & Cannavaro in front of him.
Anchored in midfield with Dino Baggio and the silky Veron playing ahead of him.
Up front with the riches of Crespo and Chiesa.

Incredible talent.
February 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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(1/11) 🧵Quick thread about my new book

Two weeks to go...📗

My third book, 'Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football' is out via @pitchpublishing.bsky.social on 10 March

If you're pushed for time, here's an overview in 41 seconds...

youtu.be/DnQZ0jyZCU4?...
Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football - Book Promo
YouTube video by Outside Write
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February 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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@outsidewrite.bsky.social will be launching his new book with a St Patrick’s Day talk at @dulwichhamletfc.bsky.social
hosted by @blitzwalker.bsky.social & @footballandwar.bsky.social

@stanchionbooks.bsky.social will be selling the book at this free entry event

More info👇🏼
bit.ly/3WG66bS
Book Launch Talk: London, 17 March 2025 - Outside Write
What are you doing on St. Patrick’s Day, Monday, 17 March? I am going to be launching my new book at Dulwich Hamlet’sRead more...
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February 22, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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The old Kop Stand. Windsor Park. Belfast
February 21, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Elland Road. Leeds. 1984.
📷 Bob Lilliman.
February 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
#FloodlightFriday from the old terracing at Easter Road. Hibs
February 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM