Tag: Non League Blog

Who Ate All the Pies? Why Non-League Football Still Sings the Loudest and Keeps British Football’s True Spirit Alive

~ july1966

Few football chants are as instantly recognisable, or as gleefully insulting as the timeless insult: Who ate all the pies?Who ate all the pies?You fat bastard, you fat bastard,You ate all the pies! It’s a song that has resonated around British terraces for decades, aimed at hapless goalkeepers, aging full backs, portly linesmen, rival fans, … Continue reading Who Ate All the Pies? Why Non-League Football Still Sings the Loudest and Keeps British Football’s True Spirit Alive

The Tony Russell Experience: How Was It For You? An Outstanding Manager who Paradoxically Failed.

~ july1966

On Tuesday, 24 June 2025, a fascinating hour long interview appeared on YouTube, where Sian Marie sat down with Tony Russell. It was a revealing discussion in which Tony openly admitted he failed at Lewes FC. I agree with him, but it’s not quite as simple as that. At the beginning of his second season, … Continue reading The Tony Russell Experience: How Was It For You? An Outstanding Manager who Paradoxically Failed.