Tottenham's Postecoglou Revolution: Can Ange End the Trophy Drought?
Ange Postecoglou brought attacking football back to Tottenham in 2023-24, finishing 5th and playing the most entertaining football in…
Tom Bennett
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Tom Bennett
Sports Writer
Tom Bennett writes about sport, performance science and the human stories behind the games.
VAR in Football 2026: How the Technology Works, Why It's Controversial, and Whether It's Here to Stay
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology has transformed football since 2018, but it remains deeply controversial. Here's how VAR works…
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Women's Football Boom: How the Game Grew from 100 Fans to 90,000 Sell-Outs in a Decade
Women's football has exploded in popularity since 2015, with record attendances, multi-million pound broadcasting deals, and professional…
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Premier League TV Rights Explained: Why Sky and TNT Pay Billions and What It Means for Fans
Sky and TNT pay £5 billion for three years of Premier League rights — here's how TV deals work, why they're so valuable, and why fans pay…
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The Checklist Every Junior Athlete's Parent Needs Before Signing Up
Before your child joins a club team, there is a short list of practical things worth checking — most of which have nothing to do with…
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Ballon d'Or Explained: What It Is, Who Votes, and Why Messi Has Won It Eight Times
The Ballon d'Or is football's most prestigious individual award — here's how it works, who has won it, and the controversies around it.
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Parkrun vs Gym Membership: Which Is Actually Better Value for Getting Fit?
One is free forever; the other typically costs £25-£45 a month. Here is an honest comparison of what each actually delivers for general…
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The UK Summer of Sport 2026: A Calendar of the Season's Biggest Events
British summers are packed with major sporting fixtures, from Wimbledon to Test cricket. Here is how the season's calendar typically lines…
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Premier League vs Championship: The Financial Gulf Explained
The gap between English football's top two divisions is the largest in world club football. Here is how big it actually is, and why…
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