Stories for those who think about football more than everyone else. Edited by @jonawils and featuring writing from some of the best to cover the sport.
Joined December 2010
- Tweets35K
- Following1.2K
- Followers48.5K
- Likes4.2K
Pinned Tweet
Issue 62 of The Blizzard, edited by @jonawils, is out now and full of great long-form football writing from the likes of @ShelatNeel, @samindrakunti, @Jon_Mackenzie, @IsaanKhan_ and more.
More here👇
theblizzard.co.uk/shop/issue…
The horse that ushered in Manchester United’s 21-year tragic arc
There’s plenty of blame to go around at Old Trafford. Like all downfalls it started with a seemingly small, unconnected moment - @jonawils
theguardian.com/football/202…
Pierre Sage regrets ‘missed 15 minutes’ as defeat increases heat on Crystal Palace manager
@jonawils was at Selhurst Park
theguardian.com/football/202…
Why Stanley Matthews’ Ballon d’Or triumph echoes down the years for Harry Kane
In 1956, the Blackpool great was recognised for his force of individual will, the very thing that makes the Bayern and England striker the standout candiate - @jonawils
theguardian.com/football/202…
The Blizzard retweeted
An Indonesian player scored after ONE SECOND in the U15 World Cup vs Fiji yesterday… 😅
The Blizzard retweeted
𝐍𝐄𝐖 | @blzzrd #62
Latest issue of this football quarterly feat @jonawils @ShelatNeel @samindrakunti @Jon_Mackenzie @IsaanKhan_ @GorskiPark + more!
🛒 stanchionbooks.com/collectio…
"No football kit has ever encapsulated the mood of a nation at a particular time as much as the one worn by South Africa at the 1996 African Cup of Nations."
Read: theblizzard.co.uk/rare-home-…
It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas presents!
Check out our offers: theblizzard.co.uk/the-blizza…
Punk and the Terraces
The greatest inspiration for John Lydon and Jah Wobble was football chanting, writes Richard Purden.
Read: theblizzard.substack.com/p/p…
Brighton are the apex B club – their next target should be a Champions League place
Diego Gómez’s wondergoal in a five-star demolition is just the latest in an impressive run of results for the south coast team - @jonawils
theguardian.com/football/202…
Rare Home Shirt 🇿🇦
One man’s search for the kit that seemed to represent a better world
By @danielgallan
Read: theblizzard.co.uk/rare-home-…
Another unremarkable win shows Arsenal’s strength is depth rather than creativity
Champions so risk-averse Forest were lured into thinking they had a chance, until bench was used to see them off - @jonawils
theguardian.com/football/202…
"When Don Kichenbrand arrived in Glasgow in the autumn of 1955, he brought with him a pair of old-fashioned ankle boots. His teammates in the Glasgow Rangers reserves took one look at the six-studded boots and howled with laughter"
The Rhino in Glasgow
The Rangers and Sunderland forward Don Kichenbrand on leaving South Africa, by Luke Alfred
Read: theblizzard.co.uk/don-kichen…
In issue 62: Football’s growing struggle between sporting integrity and commercial ambition
Balkan emigration shaping identity, belonging and national teams
How the 2027 World Cup offers Brazil a chance to transform women’s football for good
Order: theblizzard.co.uk/shop/issue…
Home from Home 🇧🇩
How Hamza Choudhury embraced his Bangladeshi roots. By Tawhid Qureshi
Read: theblizzard.substack.com/p/h…
The Blizzard retweeted
One of the greatest penalties you'll ever see 😅
Watch the Concacaf Caribbean Cup on @paramountplus 📺
ICYMI: Spectre of ghost football hangs over Manchester City win of unknown significance
Football felt secondary on the first weekend of action since club were found guilty of breaking financial rules - @jonawils
theguardian.com/football/202…
The Rhino in Glasgow
The Rangers and Sunderland forward Don Kichenbrand on leaving South Africa, by Luke Alfred
Read: theblizzard.co.uk/don-kichen…
Winning is not enough for Manchester City to move on from this crisis
It’s not just that the club’s recent charges themselves are unprecedented – it’s the language used to describe them too - @jonawils
theguardian.com/football/202…
