It sure as hell didn't start with Goal, or Escape to Victory, or even the Highbury Stadium Mystery.  Football as a celluloid delight started with a Teutonic sheen, not a Hollywood gloss.

"He flicked to kick, but I didn't know" warbled a young Fergal Sharkey circa 1981 as Subbuteo entered it's final throws of toyshop domination.  While the 'suits' decide to move on, an Italian firm makes a stand. 

Football fans tend to be hoarders. Paul Brown uncovers the origins of this most pervasive of characteristics.

Jet heeled, rocket paced....when you're fast, it makes a difference. Ben Shave looks at the development of ever-increasing acceleration in football.

Sometimes, it helps to talk. Welcome to IBWM, Jude Ellery. 

Robin Cowan examines the nascent New York Cosmos' marketing campaign, and asks whether a new paradigm is emerging.

They might have been snooker loopy, but as Greg Theoharis argues, Chas 'n' Dave were also part of a wider football culture that deserves recognition.

He's back, but he's not changed much.  Jeff Livingstone considers the latest offering from Casa Maradona.

We all want better punditry and presentation levels on television, but don't think this is just a modern day issue.  Welcome to IBWM William Abbs.

Developments in textile, manufacturing and design over the last 30 years have ensured that 500 volt nylon related shocks and (ahem) 'joggers nipple' are no longer an issue for your modern day pro, or fan for that matter.  But have we lost something?  Chris King thinks so.

The story behind the FA Cup Final between Sunderland and Leeds United in 1973 is one of the most romantic the competition has witnessed.  Lance Hardy's book offers a wonderful insight into a year to remember.  For IBWM, Mike Grady caught up with the author.

Football.  Opium laced with bullshit.  Yes, we'll go with that.  Here's Andrew Thomas.

Andreas Brehme's hair, Paul Gascoigne's tears and Frank Rijkaard's phlegm never came close to representing the defining image of Italia 90.  Here's Matt Nelson on the only show in town and his subsequent actions.

Football.  You all encompassing, growling, snarling beast you.  Roll over and let Jamie Cutteridge take a look at you.

IBWM doesn't do radio shows, but if it did.....Here's Jeff Livingstone.

We can all recall the route here.  We were led to football by parents, friends, reading, computer games, shirts, subbuteo or sticker collections.  A few others too.  When you are a parent though, are you obliged to do some pushing?  Welcome to IBWM Chris King.

Juliet Jacques & IBWM called for a television revolution & it appears people were listening. Now, who's with us?

Chris Ledger reports on how a 1994 academic study highlighted the links between the Madchester music scene and the decline in football hooliganism.

Normally we'd be the last to get involved in any of that 'social networking' carry on, but we really love Twitter.  Sadly, the English FA take a dim view and see only evil in a 'tweet'.  Here's David Bevan.

You may have seen it, you may not, but Mattias Löw's 2010 documentary following controversial referee Martin Hansson is a fine piece of work.  Give us half an hour of your time. Adam Bate is your host.

You're reading this so you are now part of the revolution.  Can we change the world?  Juliet Jacques thinks it's time we did.

Every once in a while, an individual comes along that just excels in their chosen profession.  This isn't an introduction to Leo Messi though, here's Eric Beard to tell you more.

Ladies and gentlemen, please be upstanding.......