It’s that time again: the 2018 FIFA World Cup is upon us, so join hosts…
Podcasts
The Lob is a podcast by These Football Times looping through the ages of football, discussing the best names, games, teams and eras in the sport’s elongated history, with a bit of current affairs and coaching thrown in for good measure.
The World Cup Series: 2010 and 2014
As Spain shook off their demons playing a brand of football as good as anything…
Reviewing Cheers, Tears and Jeers: A History of England and the World Cup
We review senior writer Gary Thacker’s brilliant new book, Cheers, Tears and Jeers: A History…
Previewing the CONCACAF nations at the 2018 World Cup
Outside of the region, little is known about Costa Rica and Panama ahead of their…
The World Cup Series: 2002 and 2006
The first World Cup held outside of Europe and the Americas, 2002 in Japan and…
The World Cup Series: 1994 and 1998
Join host Jim Hart and World Cup experts Steven Scragg and Dan Williamson as they…
The Coaches’ Forum talks to Oliver Sifkovits
Oliver Sifkovits is a high-performance coach who’s worked with athletes from different sports, levels and age…
The World Cup Series: 1986 and 1990
Join host Jim Hart and World Cup experts Steven Scragg and Stuart Horsfield as they…
The World Cup Series: 1978 and 1982
Join host Jim Hart and World Cup experts Steven Scragg, Dan Williamson and Stuart Horsfield…
The World Cup Series: 1970 and 1974
Join host Jim Hart and World Cup experts Gary Thacker and Steven Scragg as they…
The World Cup Series: 1930-1966
The first of an eight-part series. Join host Jim Hart and World Cup experts Gary…
The Coaches’ Forum talks to Matt Smith
During his 18-year career, Matt Smith has juggled life and football during stints at the…
Spanish stadia: the icons and the white elephants
From the Camp Nou to the Santiago Bernabéu, Spain boasts some of the most iconic…
The Lob talks to Tariq Panja
Tariq Panja is a leading journalist focusing on the business and politics of football. Author…
The Coaches’ Forum talks to Saul Isaksson-Hurst
Jon Townsend talks technical development for players of all ages with coach Saul Isaksson-Hurst, a…
In celebration of the greatest number 10s in history
When it comes to pure football romance, the number 10 position is in a class…
The Coaches’ Forum talks to Jamie Hamilton
Jamie Hamilton is one of the most engrossing writers in the game today, with a…
The Lob talks to Jonathan Wilson
Jonathan Wilson is the acclaimed author of Inverting The Pyramid, The Outsider and Angels With…