Articles - Lower Block

Glentoran’s Oval | The Beauty of Stillness

Guirec Munier turns his lens toward The Oval, home of Glentoran FC, to capture a rare kind of beauty – the quiet dignity of an old football ground at rest.

Keep Off the Grass Exhibition | Peter Robinson Capturing the Humanity of Football

A major exhibition at De Montfort University’s Leicester Gallery celebrates the life’s work of renowned sports photographer Peter Robinson. Featuring more than 200 images, Keep Off the Grass showcases the “quirky humanity of the beautiful game” through the eyes of a man hailed as “the world’s greatest living soccer photographer.”

Roger Mayne’s 1950s Street Football Photography Kicks Off at OOF Gallery

OOF Gallery will host Roger Mayne: Football, a new exhibition running from 28 November 2025 to 1 March 2026, celebrating one of Britain’s most important post-war photographers and his enduring connection to the game played on the streets.

FUTCON 2025 x LOWER BLOCK

Lower Block heading to FUTCON ‘25, the international football and creativity festival taking place on November 22–23 at CC Konex, Buenos Aires.

Lamppost Legacies | The Art, Rebellion and Culture Behind Football’s Smallest Canvas

For Chris Connolly, a sticker on a lamppost can tell you everything about football’s real soul. His zine, Ultra Culture, dives into over 600 fan-made stickers from across the UK and Europe – rudimentary snapshots of tribalism, humour, and creative rebellion.

From Griffin Park to the Premier League via Wembley

For lifelong Brentford fan and photographer Adam Rosenbaum, the final seasons at Griffin Park were about more than just the football – they were about community and belonging.

Stanchion London Football Book Market 2025

Lower Block at the London Football Book Market 2025 – Creativity and Culture Take Centre Stage.

England Fans Italia ’90 | Nights Under the Stars, Tear Gas and the England Buzz

Robert Davro, a Manchester United fan from Bournemouth, followed England to Italia ’90 in a wild summer of tear gas, campsites and unforgettable camaraderie. From clashes with police in Sardinia to nights under the stars, it was a raw, chaotic farewell to his days following the national team abroad.