Mat Guy

I write books on football, travel, people, and now spooky mysteries. The Franklin Mews & Standing on the Shoulders of Titans out 2025

[Mat Guy @MatGuy5]

The Franklin Mews - out June 30

Available to preorder now!

https://t.co/sQlezT41OW

[Mat Guy @MatGuy5]

A statement from the fan groups of Europe’s smaller footballing nations on UEFAs decision to change World Cup qualifying

I wrote a book on these amazing nations - supporting every word of this statement

Check it out

https://t.co/eU6HXo6KAH

[Mat Guy @MatGuy5]

Been having a blast creating The Franklin Mews survival kits for its book launch (date and venue details coming soon) and beyond.

I couldn’t, in all good conscience, let it get published without providing a bit of protection from what lies within…

https://t.co/9GqR5ge4jm

[Stanchion Books - the football bookshop 📚 @StanchionBooks]

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊 | STANDING ON THE SHOULDER OF GIANTS by @MatGuy5

🇸🇲 Join San Marino's ever faithful supporters - to explore the passion, pride and dedication of following their team, to places like Malta, Liechtenstein, Latvia and Moldova.

🛒 https://t.co/fsI0MuEA1b

[Stanchion Books - the football bookshop 📚 @StanchionBooks]

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊 | STANDING ON THE SHOULDER OF GIANTS by @MatGuy5

🇸🇲 Join San Marino's ever faithful supporters - to explore the passion, pride and dedication of following their team, to places like Malta, Liechtenstein, Latvia and Moldova.

🛒 https://t.co/fsI0MuEA1b

[Mat Guy @MatGuy5]

The Franklin Mews - out June 30

Available to preorder now!

https://t.co/sQlezT41OW

[Mat Guy @MatGuy5]

Some amazing adventures here - if only money wasn’t an issue

[Stanchion Books - the football bookshop 📚 @StanchionBooks]

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊 | STANDING ON THE SHOULDER OF GIANTS by @MatGuy5

🇸🇲 Join San Marino's ever faithful supporters - to explore the passion, pride and dedication of following their team, to places like Malta, Liechtenstein, Latvia and Moldova.

🛒 https://t.co/fsI0MuEA1b

[Stanchion Books - the football bookshop 📚 @StanchionBooks]

𝐍𝐄𝐖 | STANDING ON THE SHOULDER OF GIANTS by @MatGuy5

🇸🇲 Join San Marino's ever faithful supporters - to explore the passion, pride and dedication of following their team, to places like Malta, Liechtenstein, Latvia and Moldova.

🛒 https://t.co/fsI0MuEA1b

[Mat Guy @MatGuy5]

Today is the one year anniversary of ‘The Miracle of Vaduz’ - San Marino’s first ever away victory, resulting in them winning their Nations League group.

It was a privilege to be there - documented in Standing on the Shoulders of Titans https://t.co/7Nz547VJHK

[Mat Guy @MatGuy5]

Today is the one year anniversary of ‘The Miracle of Vaduz’ - San Marino’s first ever away victory, resulting in them winning their Nations League group.

It was a privilege to be there - documented in Standing on the Shoulders of Titans https://t.co/7Nz547VJHK

[Paul Grech @paul_grech]

Finally did something I’d been planning for months: published a book extract on Cultured Football.

Huge thanks to @MatGuy5 for letting me feature Among the Minnows. It a beautiful reminder of why we love the game and well worth reading.

https://t.co/j4kCYjNxLm

[Mat Guy @MatGuy5]

Many thanks @paul_grech & Cultured Football for including an extract of Standing on the Shoulders of Titans in their latest newsletter

https://t.co/jV4awkVr1F

Very grateful for your support

#SanMarino #Malta #NationsLeague #Football #Writing

[Paul Grech @paul_grech]

What's Cultured Football about? Each week we read dozens of football related articles from all corners of the internet so that by Saturday evening we can share with the five great articles we feel you would enjoy reading most.

https://t.co/p7uVufe6F3

[Paul Grech @paul_grech]

Tomorrow, subscribers to Cultured Football will be receiving an extract from @MatGuy5’s book Standing on the Shoulders of Titans. Honoured that Mat has trusted Cultured Football to share this extract and certain that readers will love it.

[Salisbury FC @SalisburyFC]

A Huge Thank You to the Salisbury FC Supporters Club
We are delighted to share that the new SALISBURY FC lettering behind the Home End has now been installed at the Ray Mac — and it simply looks fantastic. The response from supporters has been overwhelmingly positive, and it’s already added a real sense of identity and pride to our ground.
This wouldn’t have been possible without the Salisbury Supporters Club, who generously donated the funds to make this happen. The Supporters Club work tirelessly behind the scenes year after year, raising money and supporting the football club in ways that are often unseen. Many of their contributions in the past have gone toward essential day-to-day equipment and running costs — things that are crucial, but not always visible.
This time, their hard work has resulted in something every fan can see and enjoy, and we are incredibly grateful.
On behalf of everyone at Salisbury FC:
Thank you.
Thank you for your continued commitment, your passion, and your belief in the club.
Thank you for helping to make our matchday atmosphere even better.
Thank you for supporting Salisbury FC — not just today, but always.
We have more improvements and matchday experience plans ahead, and we look forward to continuing to build the Ray Mac into a place supporters are proud to call home.
Up the Whites. 🤍🦅 #salisburyfc #COYW

[Europe's Winless @EuropesWinless]

🇦🇫 The Afghan women’s team have won for the first time since it was dissolved in 2021.

Football is still banned for women in their home country but a FIFA sanctioned refugee team is now representing the nation.

This was the last of three games in the FIFA Unites Women's Series.

[Micky Jnr @MickyJnr__]

Al Hilal have officially touched down in Rwanda, where they’ll be competing in the 2025/26 Premier League season. 🇷🇼⚽️

With no domestic league action possible in Sudan due to the ongoing unrest, the country’s top two clubs Al Hilal and Al Merriekh have once again been forced to find a temporary home.

Last season, both giants featured in the Mauritania Premier League.

This time, they’ll be playing in Rwanda, marking another chapter in their remarkable journey to keep Sudanese football alive despite all odds. 💙🇸🇩

#AfricanFootball #AlHilal