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The Archive
Stories of football's Greatest Teams, Players, Eras


St Pauli: Cult Heroes
In Hamburg’s heart, St Pauli have built a movement as much as a football club. Mixing punk rebellion with political activism, they stand for equality, sustainability, and community. From their skull-and-crossbones emblem to fan-run ethics and DIY kits, St Pauli’s story proves football can be radical, inclusive, and loud. A cult club in brown, still fighting the good fight on and off the pitch.
Graham Dunn
Jan 23, 20254 min read


Hearts 2005-06: Romanov's heart-breaking revolution
The Hearts 2005–06 season was Scottish football’s great soap opera. Under the unpredictable Vladimir Romanov, Hearts started fast, changed managers three times, and still finished second — the first club to split the Old Firm in a decade. With Rudi Skacel scoring freely and the chaos never far away, Hearts’ rollercoaster run ended with Scottish Cup glory and a rare moment of revolution at Tynecastle.
Graham Dunn
Dec 26, 20245 min read


Millwall 1988-89: Who let the Lions out?
The Millwall 1988–1990 era was short but unforgettable. Under John Docherty, the Lions stormed into the First Division with Tony Cascarino and Teddy Sheringham forming one of England’s most prolific strike partnerships. For two seasons they mixed muscle, menace and magic, topping the table and terrifying the elite. Millwall’s golden moment may have been fleeting, but its spirit — led by Terry Hurlock and The Den faithful — still roars in football folklore.
Graham Dunn
Nov 14, 20247 min read


Argentina 1978: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Argentina 1978 World Cup mixed football brilliance with political darkness. Under a military dictatorship, César Luis Menotti’s free-flowing side, led by Mario Kempes and Osvaldo Ardiles, lifted the trophy amid controversy, suspicion, and ticker-tape glory. From alleged match manipulation to Kempes’ golden-boot heroics, this story captures football’s uneasy alliance with power — a defining moment in World Cup history.
Graham Dunn
Oct 24, 20245 min read
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