The Football Lad blog
Guides, lists & football nerdery
Deep dives, quiz prep and Football Manager scouting shortcuts — written by the same lads who build the quizzes.
Football Shirts · 9 min read
Football Shirt Size Guide
Find the right football shirt fit with chest and waist measurements for Nike, adidas, Puma, Umbro and more — including youth, women's and vintage shirt advice.
24 September 2026
Football Travel · 7 min read
5 Stadiums You Have to Visit as a Football Fan
Five extraordinary football grounds worth travelling for — from Braga's quarry to a rooftop pitch in Belgrade and a Croatian ground between two fortresses.
17 September 2026
Football Manager · 8 min read
FM26: Top 10 Leagues for Finding Hidden Gems
Want to build a squad without blowing your transfer budget? These are the 10 best leagues to scout for cheap Football Manager 2026 wonderkids — plus the £1m hidden gem rule.
16 September 2026