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This or That #4: Proxima Jornada

Our “This or That” series continues with Portuguese football writer, Proxima Jornada.

9th April 20207th February 2022 by lukealexdavis
Tennis

Questions I'd Ask Roger Federer If I Interviewed Him

Chances are slim but if I interviewed Roger Federer, these are the questions I’d ask him.

20th February 202014th January 2024 by lukealexdavis
Tennis

A Dictionary for Federer Fans

Rob York’s “Roger Federer Fan’s Dictionary” from 2009 is brief but funny.

6th February 202014th January 2024 by lukealexdavis
American Football

7 quick ways to get into American football

Struggling to get into American football? Here are 7 ways to start enjoying the sport.

11th January 202010th June 2025 by lukealexdavis
Soccer

10 of the best striped football kits in the world

Stripes are the second-most common pattern in football kit history. Here are 10 of my faves.

13th December 20198th July 2025 by lukealexdavis
Soccer

10 reasons why These Football Times is a better alternative to The Athletic UK

Struggling for a reason to subscribe to The Athletic UK? Sign up to These Football Times instead.

14th September 20198th July 2025 by lukealexdavis
Sport

This or That #3: Ashwin Raman

Our “This or That” series continues with football writer, Ashwin Raman. Find out whether he picked boxers or briefs and more on Playrface.

17th August 20198th July 2025 by lukealexdavis
Soccer

9 Unexpected South American Team Names

Pub football team names haven’t got anything on some of these South American gems.

19th June 201922nd July 2025 by lukealexdavis
Soccer

5 Afewee Academy Graduates Who Went Onto Play Pro Football

The Brixton-based academy has produced some great talent over the years. Here are 5 graduates who made it into the professionals.

17th May 201910th June 2025 by lukealexdavis
Sport

Shin-kicking and the weirdest sports in the UK

From shin-kicking in the Cotswolds to the Kirkwall Ba’ Game in Orkney, there are some odds sports in Great Britain.

11th May 20195th May 2025 by lukealexdavis
Sport

10 Sports Writers You Should Follow On Twitter

It all started with a simple question that I didn’t answer properly.

27th January 20194th June 2025 by lukealexdavis
Soccer

4 Ways To Reduce FMF (Football Manager Fatigue)

I am terrible for starting new Football Manager saves and never finishing them. Here are 4 tips to beat Football Manager fatigue.

14th July 20181st January 2025 by lukealexdavis

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