Football | War History

Ron Jones – The Goalkeeper of Auschwitz

Ron Jones was 23 when he became a POW in North Africa in 1942. He recalls the moment of his capture very well ― he…

Three Cheers for Blyth Spartans Munitionettes

The ladies of Britain took the field to keep the public in good spirits while the men of Britain were off fighting during the First…

World War I Scots Refuse to Play Ball with the Enemy

December 25th may be best remembered during the First World War by the soldiers because of a football game held between the British and German…