In defence of the television blackout
A TV law from the 1960s remains central to the health of English football, despite backlash from a vocal number of football fans
Tyrants rule Manchester with an iron fist: UoM Tyrants 36-24 MMU Eagles
A convincing win against city rivals the MMU Eagles, makes it four wins in a row for the UoM Tyrants
Tyrants top BUCS Northern Division 1 after back to back wins
The Tyrants beat the undefeated Leeds Gryphons after an incredible catch from wide receiver Max Simmons
A state of manufactured chaos: a day out at Invades races
A day out at the races is the new staple of student social lives throughout the country
Barcelona Femení 5 – Real Madrid Femenino 0: The women´s Clásico and why it matters
For just over £100 from Manchester, you can visit Barcelona’s Olympic stadium and see one of the world’s greatest historical fixtures with some of the greatest footballers in the world right now
“This is the best job in the world”: UOMWFC’s Head Coach Rob McKay on how women’s football at university is thriving
UoM’s Women’s Football Club is breaking norms usually accepted within the sport, with Coach McKay bringing community and ambition to his teams
A week with the Manchester Tyrants
The team face a big rebuild after the loss of a lot of players last year
Why are women’s footballers in the WSL still confined to tiny stadiums?
Small and far away; it’s time to reevaluate whether the football stadiums of the WSL are still adequate to accommodate the women’s growing game
“There’s only one Bobby Charlton”
A footballing legend, Bobby Charlton passed away on October 21, 2023, leaving a legacy that most could only dream of
West Didsbury and Chorlton – the future of the beautiful game?
Community is at the root of everything this football club do, in sharp contrast to the hyper-commercial professional sport
Fighters and mental health
It takes a certain calibre of brain chemistry to be a fighter. One filled with demons striving to become angels. What happens when the demons lay idle for too long?
The blurring of the lines: It’s time to bring an end to tragedy chants
Tragedy chanting – songs about the Hillsborough Disaster, the Munich Air disaster, and others – needs to go
What if? Zuck v Musk
In the centre of a Roman coliseum, Mark Zuckerberg could be slithering out of his human skin to unveil his lizard form as Elon Musk crash lands in his prototype iron man suit ready to throw fists in an MMA fight. The question is, who would win?
Let’s talk about Mary Earps’ World Cup final penalty save: Controversy, backlash, and one big “f*** off”
A World Cup final penalty save and celebration that should have been a joyous moment for a nation. Why the backlash?
Why have Red Bull been so dominant, and what does this dominance mean for Formula 1?
Red Bull have re-emerged as the dominant force in F1. But, what does this mean for their competitors, and F1’s media coverage?
Lancashire cricket team begin home Blast campaign with two wins
Lancashire Lightning start their T20 Blast campaign strongly, knocking out British cricket rivals Lancashire Lightning start their T20 Blast campaign strongly, knocking out British cricket rivals left right and centre. But will the winning streak continue into the summer?
Manchester is purple: UoM vs MMU’s first rugby varsity clash in six years doesn’t disappoint
Against the odds UoM pulled off a stunning derby win against rivals MMU. We give a match break down to see just how they did it.
How a climate protest masked Formula E’s growing crisis
Formula E’s latest race exposed some of its biggest flaws from potentially dangerous driving to limits to low energy consumption.
Cage Warriors 152: Manchester
Combatants blessed by the gods of war put on a spectacle for a bloodthirsty crowd in Manchester.
“A season like no other” – Four things that made the 2022-23 football season great
The 2022/23 English football season has been one of the greatest in living memory, with great narratives from all tiers of the football pyramid.