RECENT PITCH INVASIONS & ASSAULTS ON PLAYERS & MANAGERS

Being aware of the fact that there is an awful lot of fuckwits out there. Invading the pitch is never a good idea, unless you want a lifetime ban from grounds & a possible custodial sentence. But it takes a monumental arsehole of epic proportions to celebrate a win by assaulting members of the opposition.

GIANNI INFANTINO: PART OF THE PROBLEM & NOT THE SOLUTION

FIFA, an organisation that has been exposed as corrupt by the FBI, sees fit to have as its leader, an individual being investigated for corruption. As the old saying goes, you couldn't script that shit & get away with it. Overseeing a world cup in Qatar that has lead to the deaths of thousands of migrant workers.

VAR: TRUST THE PREMIER LEAGUE TO GET IT COMPLETELY WRONG

So many were calling for the introduction of technology to help referees, myself included, especially after its effective use during the Russia world cup. However, its introduction to the Premier League has been a monumental fuck-up that is ruining the game for those the game need most, the fans.

ROMAN ABRAMOVICH SANCTIONS:

WHY THE TORIES ARE HYPOCRITES

The sanctions against Roman Abramovich as a direct result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and his ties to Putin, come at a time when an even worse regime takes control of Newcastle United. The difference being, the Saudi's buy their weapons from the UK and Russia do not. It really says something when Abramovich is no longer...

FORGOTTEN HEROES SERIES:

BADDIEL, SKINNER & STATTO

The Back4 unsung heroes series kicks-off with a tribute to the football comedy pioneers of the 1990s TV show, Fantasy Football League. Many a gloomy winter evening were spent laughing our arses off at Baddiel, Skinner & occassionally Statto whom were always able to find and mock the funny side of football. After all, it's not all serious.

FORGOTTEN HEROES SERIES:

LAURIE CUNNINGHAM

The Back4 unsung heroes series continues with a tribute to one of the most technically gifted English footballers ever to grace the game. Emerging at Leyton Orient in the late-1970s he made his name at WBA, later playing for Real Madrid, Manchester United and gaining an FA Cup winners medal at Wimbledon.

THE LEAST DESERVING BALON D'OR OF LIONEL MESSI'S CAREER

One of the greatest players ever to play the game, yet his performances in the year building up to his latest Balon D'or award have been a half-baked bag of shit in comparison to previous years & the abnormally high standards that he sets for himself.  It begs the question, has this award been given for financial reasons.

FIFA DEMAND A BILLION DOLLARS TO ENDORSE EA SPORTS GAME

Only an organisation like FIFA and its monumental arrogance can think it's justified to demand a billion dollars to endorse a popular video game for literally doing fuck all in return. Getting paid vast amounts to sit on their fat arses, wanking all the way to the bank is well & truly in FIFA's remit.

MIKE RILEY: THE REASON ENGLISH REFEREES ARE SHIT THESE DAYS

Wondering why refereeing gets worse by the year in the English leagues? Look no further than the head of the PGMOL, Mike Riley. One of the worst referees to ever shit all over the game, his paymasters saw fit to put him in charge despite doing everything he could to ruin everything he officiated in the 1990s.

THE DISGRACE OF SPORTS WASHING REGIMES IN FOOTBALL

The regimes at Manchester City, Paris Saint Germain and Newcastle United as well as the upcoming World Cup being hosted by Qatar are examples of sports washing by brutal regimes that are responsible for numerous human rights abuses and even murder. As time goes on, do the general public and football fans?

BLACK LIVES DEFINITELY MATTER:

THE SANCTIMONY OF TAKING A KNEE

Black lives most certainly matter and making a stand since the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Police in Minneapolis, USA has helped illustrate the plight of black people when it comes to policing and the state. However, is taking the knee losing its power and diluting the issue? After all, racism  is still prevalent.

FORGOTTEN HEROES SERIES:

LEN SHACKLETON

The Back4 unsung heroes series continues with a tribute to one of the greatest English goalscorers of all-time and sadly, much like our previous subject, Laurie Cunningham, was largely ignored by the English national team. A powerful and skillful inside forward, Shackleton spent much of his career at Newcastle United and Sunderland.