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The Home Room: romance and realism explored in episode 2 of our podcast by Aaron › 17 May 2013

In the second episode of our podcast The Home Room, we explore romance and realism with guests including Stand AMF, football expert Professor Tony Collins and former player David Johnson

The FA Cup Final – what do the fans think? by Aaron › 10 May 2013

Ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup Final, we speak to big fans of both clubs about what they're expecting from Wembley.

Along The Corridor Of Uncertainty: we speak to the man behind Football Clichés by Aaron › 23 Apr 2013

We speak to the man behind Football Cliches, the website that brilliantly captures skewers the language of football - click here to read more.

The Home Room: Umbro's new podcast exploring the world of football by Aaron › 12 Apr 2013

The first edition of The Home Room - a new podcast bringing a range of personalities and professionals from inside the game offering anecdotes, intelligence and insight from the world of football.

Adventures In Argentina: more from our scout in South America by Aaron › 9 Apr 2013

More from our top scout over in South America, checking out the football talent at the Under-17 national championships in Argentina.

In A Field Of Its Own: a new take on the matchday magazine by Aaron › 5 Apr 2013

We speak to the guys behind Field, a new matchday magazine that will appear at Premier League grounds from this weekend.

Adventures In Argentina: Umbro scouts head to South America by Aaron › 3 Apr 2013

An insight into the world of football scouting as Umbro travels to the U17 South American Championships to check on the continent's emerging talent.

Toni Pacheco: we speak to another Uruguayan legend by Aaron › 1 Apr 2013

As his team prepare for a vital Copa Libertadores game this week, we speak to another Uruguayan legend, Antonio Pacheco.

Clube Atlético Juventus: a slice of Italy in Brazil by Aaron › 18 Mar 2013

Clube Atlético Juventus, a Brazilian club with a very special history, are celebrating their unique history with the launch of their new football shirts.

Alvaro Recoba: the Uruguayan legend talks Copa Libertadores by Aaron › 14 Mar 2013

Alvaro Recoba is a legendary figure in Uruguayan football, and he's playing for Nacional in the Copa Libertadores tonight. We speak to him about why the tournament is so important to fans in South America.

Back Of The Net: football-themed distractions for a Friday by Aaron › 1 Mar 2013

Europe's highest pitch, playmaker portraits, who'd be a ref, Irish football and farewell to a classic stadium in our round up of the week's best football stories.

Back of The Net: tasty morsels of football nourishment by Aaron › 22 Feb 2013

Football food, great graphics, German football, underdog stories and a mammoth list of goals all feature in our round up of the week's best stories.