grassroots football
Meet Guru Nanak FC, The Football Club Bridging The Divide Between the Punjab and Gravesend
While one might imagine that there is a significant cultural gulf between India and suburban Kent, Guru Nanak FC have done much to forge a bond between the two. Now a multicultural football club, they have their roots in the local Sikh community.
Meet Indian Gymkhana, London’s Longest-Standing Diaspora Sports Club
With Indian diasporas some of the longest-standing communities in Britain, it’s little wonder they have one of the oldest diaspora clubs. We spoke to two volunteers at Indian Gymkhana about the club’s handling of its cultural milieu.
The Art Of Hackney Marshes: Photographing The Home Of Sunday League Football
For the past few years, Simon Di Principe has been trying to capture the spirit of Hackney Marshes on camera. We spoke to him about the culture, history and personal significance of East London’s footballing paradise.
Introducing United London FC, the Team That Allows Fans To Vote On the Starting Lineup
United London bills itself as “the world’s first manager-less football club”, but that’s not quite true. Via a unique voting system, they aim to make managers of supporters worldwide.
In Search of Real Football
What do you do when the Premier League begins to feel overtly corporate and lacking in a soul? Go watch a Scottish League 2 match, of course.
Behind the Scenes at Britain's Most Misunderstood Football Club
Met Police FC represent the long arm of the law, but there's a lot to like at this often-misunderstood non-league club.
London's Left-Wing Utopian Non-League Ultras Are Reclaiming Football
Non-league side Dulwich Hamlet draw large and colourful crowds, who come seeking an antidote to the evils of modern football.