To mark World Book Day, and as part of the ‘Us and Them’ football writing project, we are delighted to present two poems from Dumbarton FC Club Poet Stephen Watt . During Lockdown Stephen has been researching his home … Continued
Nil by Mouth this week launches ‘Neeps and Tatties’, a Scots book for use in primary schools across the country in the lead up to Burns Night on the 25th January. Written by author Carey Morning and illustrated by Anna … Continued
The turnstiles may still be closed but Gretna FC 2008 are still keen on highlighting the positives of the ‘Beautiful Game’ as they compete in the Scottish Lowland League. The Raydale Park side have agreed a deal with leading … Continued
As part of ‘Book Week Scotland’ we are delighted to present Archie MacPherson and Daniel Gray in conversation about ‘More Than a Game: Living with the Old Firm’, Archie’s new book on Glasgow’s football rivalry. Archie MacPherson is a … Continued
Two Ayrshire College students are setting aside their sporting differences and lining up together for a new book examining football rivalry across the globe. ‘Us and Them: New Journeys in Football Rivalry’ edited by the critically acclaimed author Daniel … Continued
As Nil by Mouth marks its 20th anniversary players, committee members and fans of an East End football club have donned their running shoes to raise funds for the charity. Dennistoun based Glasgow Saints FC, are keen to play their … Continued
Twenty years on from founding Nil by Mouth Cara Henderson spoke with BBC Scotland’s Andrew Picken to reflect on why she took a stand and what she thinks has been achieved…. Twenty years ago, in the aftermath of a senseless … Continued
In this dispatch, as part of the ‘Us and Them’ book project, Athletic Bilbao fan Debi Ritchie agreed to attend their Derby game against Real Sociedad and sit with the Real supporters… Saturday 2 February 2019 Real Sociedad … Continued
February 13th 2017 Today we are launching a survey to gauge fans opinions on the introduction of ‘Strict Liability’ into Scottish football. ‘Strict Liability’ is the UEFA standard for tackling offensive behaviour at games. Sanctions include fines, closure of sections … Continued
February 3rd 2017 The campaign to build bridges between religions in Scotland has been boosted by the efforts of big hearted East Renfrewshire kids. Pupils from Our Lady of the Missions Primary School in Thornliebank have raised £500 to support … Continued