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Author: Aidan Williams

Years of enthusiastic sports loving, and a lack of any significant sporting ability, have led me to look at the world of sports writing to share my views and have my say. I write on various blogs and websites, providing analysis, opinions, book reviews and my first book - The Worst in the World: International Football at the Bottom of the FIFA Rankings - is due for publication soon.
Germany v Poland - The Water Battle of Frankfurt

Germany v Poland – The Water Battle of Frankfurt

September 4, 2015 by Aidan Williams

With Germany facing Poland tonight in Euro qualifying, Aidan Williams looks back at a classic clash between them when a World Cup final place was at stake.

Billy's Boys - When Northern Ireland so nearly reached Euro 1984

Billy’s Boys – When Northern Ireland so nearly reached Euro 1984

August 21, 2015 by Aidan Williams

Northern Ireland are in the midst of their best qualifying campaign for years, evoking memories of when they almost went to Euro 84, writes Aidan Williams.

Blood and heat - Spain, Italy and the 1994 World Cup

Blood and heat – Spain, Italy and the 1994 World Cup

August 4, 2015 by Aidan Williams

Spain and Italy were drawn together in World Cup qualifying for the latest in a line of key clashes; with 1994 being the most dramatic, writes Aidan Williams.

The sound of silence - Alcides Ghiggia and the Maracanazo

The sound of silence – Alcides Ghiggia and the Maracanazo

July 28, 2015 by Aidan Williams

Alcides Ghiggia was the World Cup winning hero for Uruguay in 1950. His tale is as dramatic today as it was then, writes Aidan Williams.

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