What Level of Football Coverage does the BBC Website Provide?
It is naturally to be expected that the BBC website provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of British football. The information is relevant, up to date and fairly detailed. It may not be so obvious to many, however, that the BBC also covers football from around Europe and even further afield, keeping us up to date with what is happening around the world. This site is dedicated to examining this truly excellent information service.
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What you can expect to find on this site
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- The BBC's Football Anthem
- Accessing the Football Front Page on the BBC
- British Football: An In-Depth History
- BBC Football - The Homepage
- The Latest Football News from the BBC
- Do you have your own Blog or Website?
- The Rivals Game
- Scottish Football without the Old Firm
- Which is Your Team?
- "My Club" on the BBC Football Website
- Would You Like To Learn More About theAuthor of this Page, Gordon Hamilton?
- Gordon Hamilton's Latest Blog Postings
- Is this Man British Football's Most Loyal Fan?
- UK Football Stadia in Pictures
- The Greatest Manager of our Time?
- Mini Football Sites on Hub Pages
- What do you think of the BBC's Football Coverage?
The BBC's Football Anthem
The theme tune to "Match of the Day"
I can remember this theme tune from my childhood and I am delighted that it is still used in similar form right through to this day. For me, it is the British football theme tune and I will forever associate it with the very best of football highlights.
Click on the arrow in the centre of the screen below to listen to this legendary music.
Click on the arrow in the centre of the screen below to listen to this legendary music.
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Accessing the Football Front Page on the BBC
It is possible to go straight to the football headlines page straight from the BBC homepage. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, to the panel entitled, "Explore the BBC." Under the sub-heading, "Sport," click on the word, "Football," and you will quickly be re-directed.
British Football: An In-Depth History
From its modest beginnings to its present day greatness
Football is Great Britain's and Planet Earth's most popular team sport. This magnificent book charts its rise in popularity from its modest beginnings to what it has become in modern times. Snap up your bargain copy today from Amazon!
The Association Game: A History of British Football
Amazon Price: $28.59 (as of 07/11/2009) 
List Price: $34.95
BBC Football - The Homepage
What will I find there?
The homepage is naturally where one will find all the top current headlines and the options to go directly to the section of choice. The headlines are featured in the centre and to the right hand side of the page, while to the left is the menu to assist in navigation.It is possible to select "Live Videprinter" for constantly updated details of matches presently underway involving British clubs, a particular division for specific headlines and further options or even "My Club" which will take you directly to the page dealing with the latest news issues to affect any specified British senior club.
But let us deal with each of these options - and other more popular ones - one at a time...
The Latest Football News from the BBC
Updates regularly and automatically
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byDo you have your own Blog or Website?
Have you promoted it and marketed it effectively?
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The Rivals Game
A fantastic work examining the biggest rivalries in British football
All the big cities have them and more than a few towns, too! The derby matches, be it Chelsea against Arsenal, Rangers against Celtic, Liverpool against Everton, or anyone of countless more. Derby day in football is about passion, hunger, elation and dismay. Every team wants to put one over their neighbours and every fan thinks that the biggest derby in the world is the one in which their team participates.
Douglas Beattie has gone one step further than most in his attempt to discover which British derby encounter deserves the title of, "The Big One." He has personally attended all the major contests in the country and in this fantastic book he examines each of them before drawing his own, informed conclusions...
Which is the biggest of all, and why? Snap up this book today to find out!
Douglas Beattie has gone one step further than most in his attempt to discover which British derby encounter deserves the title of, "The Big One." He has personally attended all the major contests in the country and in this fantastic book he examines each of them before drawing his own, informed conclusions...
Which is the biggest of all, and why? Snap up this book today to find out!
The Rivals Game: Inside the British Derby
Amazon Price: $29.66 (as of 07/11/2009)
Scottish Football without the Old Firm
What would happen to Scottish football if Rangers and Celtic moved on?
- What Would Happen to Scottish Football if The Old Firm Left the SPL?
- It has often been said that the Old Firm, Glasgow's Rangers and Celtic, are two big fish in a very small pond in terms of their status in Scotland and in the SPL, the Scottish Premier League. These two clubs...
Which is Your Team?
Everyone surely has a favourite?
These are some examples of the magnificent branded merchandise available to buy for the UK's top sides. Click on the image to enlarge or the shop name for lots more similarly branded items.
Loyal and True Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Price: 28.49
"My Club" on the BBC Football Website
Get all the latest news, specific to your club
The BBC Football website of course provides all the latest news on football in general but did you know that it is possible with a mere couple of clicks to specify the news relevant specifically to your own UK club?
From the left hand tool bar on the BBC Football homepage, select the option, "My Club," then either select your club's division from the menu at the top of the new page or scroll down to it and click on your club's name. You will subsequently be re-directed to the page giving all the latest headlines and news affecting your favourite team.
From the left hand tool bar on the BBC Football homepage, select the option, "My Club," then either select your club's division from the menu at the top of the new page or scroll down to it and click on your club's name. You will subsequently be re-directed to the page giving all the latest headlines and news affecting your favourite team.
Would You Like To Learn More About theAuthor of this Page, Gordon Hamilton?
Click on the link to his home page below
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Gordon Hamilton
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Gordon Hamilton has been a Freelance Writer, writing for and creating Web 2.0 sites on the Web since April 2007. The first site which he joined was Helium.com, followed by Squidoo in August 2007 and Hub Pages a month later. Those three sites remain t...
Gordon Hamilton's Latest Blog Postings
A bit of a mixed bag so hopefully something for everyone!
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byIs this Man British Football's Most Loyal Fan?
He surely can't be far away from the title!
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Archie Park
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In every country of the world, encompassing more sports than I would care to try and name, there are those who are dedicated to following their particular team. It is a passion for many and no doubt an obsession for some...but the dedication displaye...
UK Football Stadia in Pictures
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Stamford Bridge
Old Trafford
Emirates Stadium
Anfield
Wembley Stadium
Hampden Park
Ibrox Stadium
Celtic Park
Millenium Stadium
Windsor Park
City of Manchester Stadium
St James' Park
The Greatest Manager of our Time?
Sir Alex Ferguson - one of football's biggest success stories
Whether you are a Manchester United fan or not, whether you are an Alex Ferguson fan or not, it is impossible - if we are honest with ourselves - to deny the incredible success this man has known in his career in football management. From his earliest days at Clyde and then St Mirren, to the incredible transformation he brought about at Aberdeen, to scaling the heights of Euopean Glory with Manchester United, Ferguson has seen and achieved just about everything in the game.
This book is the story of his incredible success and adventure, told in his own words. It is a magnificent read for any and all fans of the game and provides a wonderful insight into who the man is and what makes him tick. Why not snap it up today at this great bargain price on Amazon.com? You will not be disappointed!
This book is the story of his incredible success and adventure, told in his own words. It is a magnificent read for any and all fans of the game and provides a wonderful insight into who the man is and what makes him tick. Why not snap it up today at this great bargain price on Amazon.com? You will not be disappointed!
Managing My Life: My Autobiography
Amazon Price: $11.55 (as of 07/11/2009)
List Price: $16.99
Mini Football Sites on Hub Pages
A hand-picked mixed bag for your pleasure
- Funny Soccer Videos
- Funny soccer videos are fun to watch. Soccer players are such athletes and soccer is such a demanding sport that when there are funny moments during the game, they usually are downright hilarious. For my...
- Soccer Drills
- A question soccer coaches and dads ask is this - how do I get my son to be good at soccer? Does it really just involve bonding with your kid until he finally understands the sport well enough? Does it really...
- Coaching Made Easy
- Quite a claim, is it not...?
- Soccer Skills for the Beginner
- Learning Basic Soccer Skills for the Amateur Player A boy's life is never complete if he hasn't had a game of soccer. Compared to other sports, soccer is different, in that it gives a person the liberty to...
- Practice Drills For Kids Soccer
- Soccer practice should be fun. One of the best ways to keep soccer fun during practice is to challenge the players by using soccer drills that involve all the players and develop their skills. A good goal to...
What do you think of the BBC's Football Coverage?
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Posted February 27, 2009
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My name is Gordon Hamilton and I live in the United Kingdom. As well as writing on Squidoo, I am the Food and Drink Channel Steward on Helium.com....
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