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5 Events to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: Football Manager Therapy, Pussy Riot and More

Mon 07 Nov 2022

Adam Kay, Alan Carr and an important exhibition are also coming to the city this week...

University of Nottingham Graduate Ayo Oyelola Chats American Football, Chasing Crazy Dreams and Joining the Jacksonville Jaguars

Mon 15 Aug 2022

Nottingham and the NFL have hardly gone hand-in-hand over the years - but with the University of Nottingham graduate Ayo Oyelola recently joining the Jacksonville Jaguars, they do now. We catch up with the defensive back ahead of the 2022/23 season…

Inside Art of Football’s Mission to Make the Beautiful Game a Source of Community, Identity and Celebration

Fri 22 Jul 2022

Just a couple of avenues up from the LeftLion offices sits Art of Football, a Sneinton-based arts and fashion brand that centres around - you guessed it - football. They’ve seen their bucket hats on Ian Wright’s head, they’ve collaborated with Umbro, and they’re still only just getting started. We chat to Director Luke Cuthbert about immortalising people’s memories, the importance of community, and their plans for the future…

Meet the Nottingham Lions, the LGBT+ Football Club Aiming to Make the Sport a Safe Space for All

Thu 21 Jul 2022

Founded over sixteen years ago, the Nottingham Lions have been trailblazers in our city’s sporting scene ever since - with the LGBT+ friendly football club bringing together people of all abilities and walks of life to enjoy the beautiful game. We sit down with Robbie Jacques, the club’s Social Media and Commercial Officer, to hear all about their story so far, and explore how the world of football can become a more inclusive, tolerant place…

We Took a Trip to the Nottingham Caesars to Learn More about American Football, the History of The Club and Making International News

Fri 06 May 2022

It’s fair to say that the rise of American Football in the UK has been meteoric. From the NFL regularly playing games at Wembley Stadium, to viewing figures and Google searches rising year after year, the sport now has an estimated 27,000 active players in the country. And Nottingham is no exception. Established in 1984, the Nottingham Caesars are one of the oldest American Football clubs in the UK, playing in the BAFA National League NFC South. We caught up with Caesars’ defensive linesman and Gameday Co-Manager Jamie Gatley to talk about the past, present and future of the club, and how a group of hungry mice recently helped the club gain international press…

Nadia on... the Magic of Football

Mon 04 Apr 2022

Regular columnist and Labour MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome shares her thoughts on the magic of football and Nottingham Forest's impressive FA Cup run...

Diary of a Framework Street Outreach Worker

Tue 05 Jan 2021

Framework’s Street Outreach Team directly engage with and help rough sleepers, assessing their individual needs and either providing help or referring them to other relevant services. Former Police Community Support Officer, Zoe Wade has been in the homelessness sector for thirteen years and, having worked as a member of the Street Outreach Team for the past two months, takes us through what an average day entails, and what inspired her to choose this career...

LeftLion Football Podcast Episode 10: End of the Season

Tue 04 Aug 2020

In the final episode of the season, Gareth calls Colin fresh from his Wembley heartbreak, as County miss out on promotion back into the football league. Things aren't much rosier across the Trent either, as they discuss Forest's recent capitulation in missing out on the playoffs in spectacular style. So what about the future for both clubs? Transfers in, transfers out and the wider issues around football ownership are all explored.

LeftLion Football Podcast Episode 9: Paul Severn

Wed 22 Jul 2020

Gareth, Colin and Jim welcome Paul Severn to try to make sense of Forest's meltdown as they lose a grip on their playoff place. The team look forward to Notts County's upcoming playoff match as well as get excited by new signings at Mansfield. As well as continuing to reflect on lockdown mental health issues, there's also discussion on the situation at Wigan and the murky world of FFP.

The Thompson Brothers on the Return of Football, Pubs and Holidays

Thu 02 Jul 2020

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

LeftLion Football Podcast Episode 8: Football is Back

Fri 26 Jun 2020

Gareth, Colin and Jim discuss the return to Championship action for Forest, play-off promise for Notts County and a new face in the boardroom at Mansfield. They also explore the role of coaching during lockdown and reflect on the ways the Black Lives Matter movement has been received in Nottingham.

Football Without the Margins: Return of Nottingham Forest

Fri 26 Jun 2020

Even before the return of Nottingham Forest to active duty against Sheffield Wednesday this weekend, I’d had a realisation...

A Professional Footballer in Notts

Thu 25 Jun 2020

From high-profile mystery illnesses to scoring on his first team debut... Can you figure out who our Professional Footballer in Notts is?

LeftLion Football Podcast Episode 7: Lockdown with Jim McCrae

Fri 05 Jun 2020

Colin and Gareth are joined by Jim McRae to discuss the effect of lockdown on County, Mansfield and Forest, whilst also looking at the role football plays in our lives and the mental health challenges we all face in lockdown.

LeftLion Football Podcast Episode 6: Tom Head (@wiggumcharm)

Fri 07 Feb 2020

Colin and Gareth welcome guest Tom Head (@wiggumcharm) with an optimistic take on Forest's fortunes, a revolving-door goalkeeper situation at Notts and Jim brings good news for the catering department at Mansfield

LeftLion Football Podcast Episode 5: Jim McRae on the Managerial Change at Mansfield

Fri 03 Jan 2020

Colin and Gareth are joined on the line by Jim McRae to discuss the managerial change at Mansfield. Largely positive festive results at both Forest and Notts PLUS why ‘The Snowman’ is to blame...

Leftlion Football Podcast Episode 4: Kevin George of LGBT Trickies

Sat 30 Nov 2019

Hosts Colin Sisson and Gareth Watts bring Episode Four of the LeftLion Football Podcast, featuring an interview with Kevin George of LGBT Trickies

The LeftLion Football Podcast #3: Lyndsey Harkin & Precious Hamilton

Sat 19 Oct 2019

Hosts Colin Sisson and Gareth Watts bring Episode Three of the LeftLion Football Podcast, featuring interviews with Nottingham Forest Ladies' captain Lyndsey Harkin and top goalscorer Precious Hamilton

The LeftLion Football Podcast - Episode 2: August Review

Mon 02 Sep 2019

Hosts Colin Sisson and Gareth Watts bring Episode Two of the LeftLion Football Podcast, covering all the happenings from Forest, County and Mansfield Town.

Sherwood FC Support Malawian Footballers

Thu 29 Aug 2019

Local Notts football team, Sherwood FC will play a charity match on Sunday 1st September at Radford FC to raise money for the five junior teams they sponsor in Malawi. The match will feature former players and coaches from Sherwood against St Nics FC, a church team from Derbyshire. I spoke with some of those involved to find out more about the match and this unique relationship.

The LeftLion Football Podcast - Episode 1

Thu 22 Aug 2019

Hosts Colin Sisson and Gareth Watts bring you the brand new LeftLion Football Podcast, covering all the happenings from Forest, County and Mansfield Town.

Notts Bloke Promotes Footie for Wellbeing

Mon 15 Jul 2019

Mental health has been a topic which has gained considerable attention in the mainstream media over the past few years. Musicians to movie stars have raised awareness over the growing mental health problems that more and more people appear to be suffering from. Local Man Nathan Kenny is using his experience and the beautiful game to tackle the issue; Isaac Seelochan went along to a session to find out more.