Stories for those who think about football more than everyone else. Edited by Jonathan Wilson and featuring writing from some of the best to cover the sport. theblizzard.co.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mk5mz2rqik22With the FA Cup semi-finals on this weekend, use the discount code SF10 to get 10% off all Blizzard posters for just one week only This includes our All Roads to the FA Cup poster, detailing the routes of all winners from 1872 to 2025 Shop: https://theblizzard.co.uk/shops/merchandise/23 Apr 2026 08:50 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5mz2rqik22https://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mk3ius7yik2oTo celebrate Tifo: The Art of Football Fan Stickers, we’ve teamed up with publisher Soi Books to give away a copy. For your chance to win, email your answer to the below question to info@theblizzard.co.uk with TIFO in the subject. Where does the word “tifo” come from?22 Apr 2026 12:31 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3ius7yik2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mjyoibrzrk2mArsenal are despondent, but the Premier League race is far from over Manchester City eked a win by the slimmest of margins on Sunday, setting up a season finale that will be determined by nerves - @jonawils.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/20/premier-league-title-race-is-far-from-over21 Apr 2026 09:33 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyoibrzrk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mjw53nv3uk22The British Are Coming Ron Newman, Freddie Goodwin, Gordon Bradley and the English takeover of NASL This piece was written by @nigetassell.bsky.social for issue 43 of The Blizzard Read: https://theblizzard.co.uk/the-british-are-coming/featured/20 Apr 2026 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjw53nv3uk22https://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mjejjmdmkk2tCheck out our latest back issue article This one by Alberto Facchinetti is from issue 42 published in September 2021 [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Apr 2026 09:11 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjejjmdmkk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mjcaycuvpk24Real talk: Chelsea punished Enzo Fernández for exposing project’s fatal flaw Manchester City can brush off Rodri’s comments but Chelsea’s existential angst helps explain suspension of midfielder - @jonawils.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/11/real-talk-chelsea-punished-enzo-fernandez-for-exposing-projects-fatal-flaw12 Apr 2026 11:33 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjcaycuvpk24https://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mj4y5gywg22gThe latest from Jonathan Wilson's Substack [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Apr 2026 09:12 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj4y5gywg22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mj2v3ncgq22xThe Reserve Net Gipo Viani and the development of catenaccio at Salernitana Alberto Facchinetti for issue 42 Read: https://theblizzard.co.uk/the-reserve-net/featured/09 Apr 2026 13:12 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2v3ncgq22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mixwr6yxtk2oOur latest issue, issue 60, is available now in print and digital. Perfect reading for football obsessives Buy here: https://theblizzard.co.uk/shop/issues/issue-sixty/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Apr 2026 09:04 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mixwr6yxtk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mivgewil5c2wThe FA Cup still has an important place. This weekend was proof From exposed anxieties to unexpected heroes, this weekend’s cup contests papered over a weird three-week Premier League break - @jonawils.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/06/fa-cup-premier-league-arsenal-southampton07 Apr 2026 09:05 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivgewil5c2whttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3miqrbrw2qc2bIf Newcastle really want to be taken seriously, then Eddie Howe must join the exodus Most of what has gone wrong this season can be put down to poor recruitment – but the manager must share the blame - @jonawils.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/04/newcastle-eddie-howe-join-exodus05 Apr 2026 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3miqrbrw2qc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mio5ypnyek2uThe Molesworth Hall Revolution How a drab Cup semi-final provoked the split between the two Irish football associations David Owen for issue 41 Read: https://theblizzard.co.uk/the-molesworth-hall-revolution-2/writing/04 Apr 2026 11:46 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mio5ypnyek2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3miiu7chb3c2iGraham Potter and Sweden revel in second chances to seize World Cup place Manager and team had hit rock bottom, but together they found redemption and are heading to North America - @jonawils.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/01/graham-potter-sweden-second-chances-world-cup02 Apr 2026 09:08 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3miiu7chb3c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3migdl5pfbk22Sweden qualify for World Cup after Viktor Gyökeres hits late winner against Poland @jonawils.bsky.social was at the Strawberry Arena https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/31/sweden-poland-world-cup-playoff-match-report01 Apr 2026 09:05 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3migdl5pfbk22https://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3midt4u4zjs2dDrink in the jeopardy of the World Cup playoffs, it’s the last we’ll get for a bit The expansion of this summer’s 48-team tournament mean Tuesday’s games will be the best we see until the round of 16 - @jonawils.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/30/world-cup-playoffs-jeopardy31 Mar 2026 09:05 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3midt4u4zjs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mibd7fhlok2tIssue 60 is available now in both print and digital [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Mar 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibd7fhlok2thttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mi7l5ygse22qRunning on empty? Premier League teams falter under weight of an endless schedule Players are not covering the distances of old – they are not being lazy but adapting to demands of an arduous campaign - @jonawils.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/28/running-on-empty-premier-league-teams-falter-under-weight-of-endless-schedule29 Mar 2026 16:32 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi7l5ygse22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mhztyfwha22pBielsa back in England seeking end to boom-bust pattern after Luis Suárez attack The Uruguay coach, who had such an impact at Leeds, needs a result at Wembley on Friday after a downturn for the South American side - @jonawils.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/26/marcelo-bielsa-friendly-uruguay-england-world-cup-hopes-202627 Mar 2026 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhztyfwha22phttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mhxeeip2vs2vThe latest from Wilson's Substack ⬇️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Mar 2026 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxeeip2vs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mhuuf6coo224Difficult end will soon be forgotten as Salah takes his seat among Liverpool legends Forward has struggled for form and focus this season but Galatasaray display was reminder of his brilliance - @jonawils.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/24/mohamed-salah-leaving-liverpool25 Mar 2026 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhuuf6coo224https://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mhsee6kh2k2hThe ghost of Aprils past: is Arsenal’s title anxiety returning? The Gunners have a nine-point lead in the Premier League. But recent run-ins, and their loss to City on Sunday, will keep them wary - @jonawils.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/23/is-arsenals-title-anxiety-returning24 Mar 2026 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsee6kh2k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mhpsfqb5xc2nSpurs struck by strange mix of panic and resignation as the abyss draws them in It seems that no matter what Tottenham do, they are unable to stop themselves plummeting towards the Championship - @jonawils.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/22/tottenham-hotspur-nottingham-forest-premier-league-relegation23 Mar 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhpsfqb5xc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mhkyb4jes22hThe Years of Lead Juventus, Torino and visiting Turin during Italy’s decade of political violence This piece was written by John Irving for issue 40 Read: https://theblizzard.co.uk/the-years-of-lead/featured/21 Mar 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhkyb4jes22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mhiapmoh5c2fIt’s a knockout: why are there so many goals in the Champions League? Theories range from obvious mismatches to Premier League clubs not being able to defend from open play - @jonawils.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/19/champions-league-goals-premier-league-arsenal-chelsea-liverpool-newcastle-tottenham-manchester-city20 Mar 2026 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhiapmoh5c2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mhfqf4akbk2vLinkedIn Liam and Chelsea run out of excuses to explain away PSG humbling The mood already appears to be turning against the earnest coach with the fashionable glasses and box-fresh trainers - @jonawils.bsky.social was at Stamford Bridge https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/17/liam-rosenior-chelsea-psg-champions-league-last-1619 Mar 2026 09:56 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhfqf4akbk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mhapzw6qpc2gFootball has not been ‘unfair’ to Manchester City. They just lack consistency Pep Guardiola’s team have ground down other title contenders in the past with their relentless winning streaks. But those days appear to have gone - @jonawils.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/16/manchester-city-premier-league17 Mar 2026 10:07 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhapzw6qpc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mh67dimnjc2eBiggest positive in Spurs’ draw with Liverpool? At least they are still fighting @jonawils.bsky.social was at Anfield https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/15/spurs-draw-liverpool-still-fighting16 Mar 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh67dimnjc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mh3vpqom7226Expansive Europeans befuddle Premier League elite as set-piece shtick backfires Humbled English clubs must realise that what works against the very good turns out to be inadequate against the best - @jonawils.bsky.social https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/14/european-clubs-befuddle-premier-league-set-piece-champions-league15 Mar 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh3vpqom7226https://bsky.app/profile/theblizzard.bsky.social/post/3mgzcjolqjs26We produce some of the best, nichest football posters on the market with help from the brilliant The Goal Hanger All Roads to the FA Cup 🏆 The Universe of Goals 💫 The Premier League Fibonacci Sequence 🧮 The Evolution of Football ⚽️ Shop now: https://theblizzard.co.uk/shops/merchandise/14 Mar 2026 11:16 +0000at://did:plc:2r25f4amzhfzbitveybpw7ef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgzcjolqjs26