Even before we discuss Football, Yogyakarta ticks all the boxes for visitors.
She sits comfortably in the centre of Java, the most Continue reading
Football in Yogyakarta
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Why Do Indonesian Football Clubs Have Such Similar Names?
This question first popped up when your trusted FBTG crew began to research Indonesian Football. It was phenomenally difficult as a newbie to the scene to browse through social media sites dedicated to Indonesian Football and tell the clubs apart. After having had our feet on the ground, we realised that an explanation behind this phenomenon could make an enjoyable short post.
The answer is remarkably simple.
Let’s take this moment to turn that question around 180 degrees. I remember Continue reading
Ultras Aufkleber of the Week – FC Metz
Longstanding occupant of mid-table Ligue 1, FC Metz from the Lorraine region of France spread their pyrotechnical achievements with this Aufkleber design.
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The Steeple Sinderby Wanderers FA Cup Run
J.L. Carr’s “How Steeple Sinderby Wanderers Won The FA Cup” published by Penguin Books is an enjoyable short story that chronicles the success of fictional amateur side Steeple Sinderby Wanderers as they nonchalantly decide to compete in the Football Association Challenge Cup and proceed to lift the trophy at Wembley the same season. The geographical location of Steeple Sinderby is ambiguous but the club’s players, employees and associates are all village folk from the English back-country.
It may be far-fetched but the narrative is witty and glorious in its representation of the unglamorous reality of 1970’s English Football as seen by players and fans alike. The book is filled with classic lines Continue reading
From Boothferry To Germany’s 2017
We take this moment to laze back on the couch, picking a bit of tinsel out of a glass of gifted spirit and making a toast at FBTG HQ to a fantastic year. When we make that toast, we extend it to You.
2016 was our dawn and in many ways FBTG experimented to find its feet in its first year. Our writing style and image were set for 2017, when we expanded the horizons and increasingly pushed the boat out (both literally and metaphorically), going further to bring you Football Culture Blogging like never before. The year has seen a mind-numbing amount of highs for us, and we Continue reading
2 Years of From Boothferry To Germany
Happy Birthday to your favourite Football Culture blog.
The past year has seen many games, many goals, many beers, many locations and many moments of spectacular action. Thank Continue reading
2017; FBTG Best Of
We present the best 12 snaps taken during our Football adventures across the year of 2017 that tell their Continue reading
Malaysian Football Culture
Malaysian Football culture and Malaysian culture in general can be difficult to define. After all, Malaysia is not really a country.
It’s best to think of Malaysia as a federation of different states each Continue reading
From Boothferry To Germany 