A self-confessed football nerd, Ultra United ('Ultra UTD') is the product of everything Dev Bajwa believes in when it comes to football. The antithesis of your typical football outlet, Dev appreciates the unappreciated and will spend as long as it takes to bring the beauty of the game to light.
Usually, times like these rely on Netflix or Amazon Prime to get through. But these football books could really help to diversify your downtime this winter! 5. Johan Cruyff: ‘My Turn’ Beginning easily with one of the greatest legacies that this game has ever seen,… Read More »5 Football Books To Keep You SANE in Lockdown!
So often we see book titles be far more boring than the content. But credit to Shay Given here … and it really sets the tone! When you’re from the UK, you are ensconced within a world where the humour is as dry as the… Read More »Shay Given: ‘Any Given Saturday’
If you’ve ever wondered what drove Didier Drogba to do what he’s done … then here’s your chance to find out! Ark your head and attention away from this article for a brief moment and cast your mind back to the career of Didier Drogba.… Read More »Didier Drogba: ‘Commitment’ – My Autobiography
Imagine being chosen by Johan Cruyff to be his creative outlet, yep, that’s how good Michael Laudrup was. We’ve already spoken about Johan Cruyff a few times throughout Ultra UTD. but as you know, I’ll never pass up the opportunity to wax lyrical about the… Read More »Michael Laudrup: The Heart of Barca’s ‘Dream Team’ (1989-94)
I love football … dammit, we all do! But why should Papu Gomez have to play for a ‘bigger club’ before he gets the recognition he deserves?! Atalanta may not hold as much gravitas as other Serie A sides like Juventus or any of the… Read More »Papu Gomez – The Soul of Atalanta
Say whatever you want … you just cannot deny how much style Asamoah Gyan has. To some, it’s this very ‘flashy‘ nature which has brought Asamoah Gyan’s overall footballing legacy into some form of infamy – in that he seems to have departed from his… Read More »Asamoah Gyan: One of Ghana’s OG Superstars!
I went to Barnet FC with very little pre-conceptions in mind. Yet even then, I was rather surprised when I arrived at the Hive. In case you were wondering, no, I am not a fan of Barnet FC. I have nothing against ‘The Bees’ or… Read More »‘The Hive’ – Barnet FC’s New Modern Home
Let’s face it, you think of the term ‘underrated’ in football … and you’re probably thinking of Michael Carrick! Don’t get me wrong, when it comes to being valued by your peers, I reckon Michael Carrick is right at the tip of everybody’s tongue. Be… Read More »Michael Carrick: ‘Between the Lines’
IMO, all books should have you feeling some kind of way. And for biography lovers, this Johan Cruyff production is one of the best! If you’ve been a regular visitor to the Ultra UTD site, then first let me express my ‘thanks’ for your support… Read More »Johan Cruyff: ‘My Turn’
Introducing … ‘The Football Spider Web: How the Beautiful Game has Evolved’ … by Dev Bajwa! Yes! That’s me! Let’s be real, I couldn’t really begin this new chapter of Ultra UTD with the ‘Library’ without talking about one of the proudest achievements of my… Read More »‘The Football Spider Web’ by Dev Bajwa