Okan Buruk’s Galatasaray are a thrilling throwback
by Ryan Ferguson
November 9, 2024
How a return to basics rebuilt Cimbom.
Tranmere once beat Liverpool and Everton on back-to-back days
by Ryan Ferguson
July 15, 2024
Inside the chaotic mirage of wartime football.
Marvin Park: From Tranmere Rovers youth to Real Madrid phenom
by Ryan Ferguson
July 8, 2024
From Birkenhead to the Bernabéu, in search of lost treasure.
Notes + Scribbles 6
by Ryan Ferguson
December 1, 2023
On the continued dominance of Baseball Twitter; the AI debacle at SI ; the Paul Mullin-Micky Mellon feud; the Tranmere tactics of Nigel Adkins; the demise of Belichick’s Patriots; the Yankees’ Evil Empire; the brilliance of Jude Bellingham; the transformation of Galatasaray; the devilish proliferation of Tupperware; and more.
Notes + Scribbles 5
by Ryan Ferguson
November 27, 2023
On the gradual resuscitation of Tranmere; the difference-making acumen of Nigel Adkins; the rise of Rob Apter; the immortal Connor Jennings; the Dallas Cowboys’ annual tease; the absurdity of Dolly Parton’s Thanksgiving halftime show; the genius of Mike McDaniel; and the Mariners doing Mariners things.
There are two Tranmere fans named Ryan Ferguson, and I’m not the hooligan
by Ryan Ferguson
September 8, 2023
CSI: Prentonia. A case of mistaken identity.
The Seattle Mariners are my spirit animal
by Ryan Ferguson
August 11, 2023
On the strange comfort of rooting for a team that never wins.
The future of Planet Prentonia
by Ryan Ferguson
June 10, 2023
Placing the social media branch on indefinite hiatus.
The return of your father's Red Sox
by Ryan Ferguson
December 18, 2022
How a baseball powerhouse fell into existential crisis.
Why sports team owners suck
by Ryan Ferguson
November 9, 2022
How private equity firms are destroying partisan ownership.
The full story of Tranmere 6-6 Newcastle, 1991 ZDS Cup
by Ryan Ferguson
August 23, 2022
Twelve goals, two hat-tricks, a penalty shootout and a mountain bike.
Notes + Scribbles 2
by Ryan Ferguson
August 20, 2022
On Tranmere’s upturn; the heroics of Mateusz Hewelt; Micky Mellon’s project; the suspension of Fernando Tatis Jr.; Aaron Judge’s home run chase; and why the Red Sox need new ownership.
Notes + Scribbles 1
by Ryan Ferguson
August 6, 2022
On the Yankees’ slide; the random Jordan Montgomery trade; flawed front office idealism; the Rockies refusing to conform; Druw Jones’ injury; Vin Scully; MLB returning to London; Tranmere apathy; Dries Mertens at Galatasaray; and the inherent pleasure of writing.
Did Dixie Dean really lose a testicle in a Tranmere Rovers match?
by Ryan Ferguson
January 20, 2022
Decoding a notorious injury.
A fond farewell to Scott Davies, leader of the Tranmere resurgence
by Ryan Ferguson
January 10, 2022
Saying goodbye to a consummate captain.
Peter Clarke, fine wine, and the art of staying relevant
by Ryan Ferguson
October 13, 2021
Almost 40, Tranmere's captain is rolling back the years.
When Pat Nevin turned down Galatasaray to join Tranmere Rovers
by Ryan Ferguson
August 31, 2021
Exploring an iconic transfer saga.
Meet Bruk-Bet Termalica, Europe's smallest top flight football club
by Ryan Ferguson
August 29, 2021
How a village of 750 people sustains an Ekstraklasa team.
Micky Mellon returns for a second spell as Tranmere Rovers manager
by Ryan Ferguson
June 2, 2021
Thoughts as The Gaffer comes home.
Where do Tranmere Rovers go from here?
by Ryan Ferguson
May 24, 2021
Notes from a premature playoff exit.
It is time for the real Tranmere Rovers to roar again
by Ryan Ferguson
May 18, 2021
On the divorce from Keith Hill and the playoff challenge ahead.
What happened to Wisła Kraków? Inside the fall of a Polish juggernaut
by Ryan Ferguson
April 23, 2021
A decade of crime, corruption and catastrophe in the Ekstraklasa.
Notes from a Covid cup final with Tranmere Rovers
by Ryan Ferguson
March 15, 2021
Chasing the pizza cup from Birkenhead to Wembley.
Inside narco soccer: A complete history of Pablo Escobar and football
by Ryan Ferguson
February 18, 2021
How El Patrón bankrolled Colombian football.
26 times Tranmere have made Bolton fume
by Ryan Ferguson
January 22, 2021
Inside English football's strangest rivalry.
Inside the cult of Diego Maradona, football's devilish demigod
by Ryan Ferguson
January 10, 2021
Thoughts on the sad death of a transcendent football icon.
Shelbourne, Rangers and the UEFA Cup tie at Prenton Park, Tranmere
by Ryan Ferguson
December 17, 2020
When Dick Advocaat brought his Bears to Birkenhead.
The Mike Jackson era at Tranmere Rovers has been awful so far
by Ryan Ferguson
October 28, 2020
Thoughts on a frustrating start to 2020-21.
Buy it now! How Tranmere Rovers ended up on eBay in 2009
by Ryan Ferguson
October 14, 2020
The online auction chronicles.
Revisiting the failed New York Yankees-Manchester United partnership
by Ryan Ferguson
July 19, 2020
The rise and demise of a synthetic superclub.
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