Opta Power Rankings: Boro’s Place In The World
It’s not hard to work out Boro’s standing in the English pyramid – but what about the global game? It is a question the greatest thinkers and scholars have wrestled with since the dawn of time. By which, we mean 1976. It piqued our interest…
A Brief History of Stevenage FC
If Stephen Hawking had decided to write a book about our club, we’d imagine this is the title he’d choose. But, with the passing of that particular genius, a boat has long since sailed. And the title is ours to grab. The reason? To serve…
2023-4 League One: Who’s Who, What’s What & Why, Why, Delilah…
For the first time in a decade, Boro’ are back in the third tier – huzzah! If nothing else, it gives us the chance to banish the demons of the 2013-4 campaign; a season that (apart from 1987-8) stands apart as the only time we’ve…
10 Of The Best: Stevenage Songs
In a time now thankfully passed, we had what we’ll refer to as the Will Grigg debacle; Wigan’s biggest cultural contribution since the pier. Now, clearly, we all know that Insert Player Name Here’s On Fire did not originate in Lancashire. And that’s pretty much…
The Rise of Stevenage Football Club: From Non-League to League Football
It won’t be something that you’ll forget too much in a hurry. Our 2-0 win over Grimsby Town on 29 April 2023 meant that Boro’ were promoted to the third tier for the second time in the club’s (relatively short) history. It took the number…
5 Of The Best: Boro’ Matches 2022-3
It’s the end of another season; the conclusion to a memorable campaign for Boro’ that’ll be sure to live long in the memory. And what does the end of term mean? Yes – that’s right. An array of listicles! Best players, best songs, best away…
Stevenage Promoted: The Times Boro’ Went Up…
Stevenage promoted. That’s all the history books will say. Everything else will be a footnote; Boro’ completing a remarkable reversal in fortunes to earn their place in League One for the 2023-4 campaign. It’s the seventh time (if we counted right) that we’ve gone up…
Boro’s Fortunes: A Complete Switcharoo…
Life is good at the moment, isn’t it. We sit top of the tree after 13 games; more than a quarter of the campaign under our belt. Sure, you’re free to argue that Leyton Orient can reclaim that honour by virtue of their game in…
A Load Of Old Toffee – Episode 48
A Load Of Old Toffee – Episode 48: The ALOOT team is now back after a completely undeserved mini-break – that or they have been temporarily washed away. Either way, host Steve Watkins is joined by Deano and Mark as usual to discuss the latest…
A Load Of Old Toffee – Episode 41
A Load Of Old Toffee – Episode 41: After making our return from the windy heights of Wolverhampton Wanderers, it is time for another ALOOT. Host Steve Watkins is joined by Mark Hollis and Dean Thompson – standard – and guest Keith Bell. Naturally, we…
