From the story of the great manager Clough to the life of a modest club from Sunderland – here is a selection of 3 great projects about football from the British Isles.

English football is more than a sport. It's culture, passion, drama. It's no surprise that many documentary and feature films have been made about the English.

We tell you about three of the most notable films. Each reveals the spirit and reality of football in England.

'Sunderland 'Til I Die': How to Hit Rock Bottom in Two Years

'Sunderland 'Til I Die' is an emotional documentary series about the life of the eponymous club after relegation from the Premier League (England's top division). The creators of the project gained unique access to the team, coaches, management, and fans. All this allowed them to show not only the inner workings of the club but also the atmosphere surrounding it.

The first season covers the 2017/18 season, when Sunderland fought to return to the Premier League but instead dropped even lower — to League One. The second season shows the club's attempt to climb out of the third tier.

The series received high praise from critics and viewers for its honesty and drama. This is not a story about the glamour of the Premier League, but a tale of the reality of provincial English football: financial problems, management mistakes, fan suffering, and true loyalty to the club.

'Sunderland 'Til I Die' has been renewed for a third season, but there is no information yet on its release date. As for the club's affairs, things have improved somewhat since then. For the third consecutive season, the 'Black Cats' are playing in the Championship (the second tier of English football).

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'Green Street Hooligans': How English Fans Live

The feature film tells the story of English students and football hooligans. The main character is an American, Matt, who is unfairly expelled from Harvard. He goes to London to visit his sister and accidentally finds himself in the world of football fans of West Ham United. He gets drawn into the life of the GSE (Green Street Elite) gang, where he encounters violence, loyalty, honor, and boundaries that can easily be crossed.

The film raises complex themes: how football passion can turn into cruelty, where love for the club ends and crime begins. 'Green Street Hooligans' is a landmark film about the dark side of football culture.

'The Damned United': How to Make Everyone Hate You

'The Damned United' is a story not so much about football results as about human character, ambition, leadership, and loneliness. The atmosphere of the 1970s is accurately conveyed: from the training format to the football politics of the time. Don't expect constant action. It's not a blockbuster, but a deep and thoughtful drama that will surely appeal to fans of English football history.

The film tells the story of Brian Clough — one of the most brilliant and controversial managers in English football history. The film is based on the book by David Peace, and the role of Clough is played by Michael Sheen. The plot focuses on his short but scandalous tenure at Leeds United in 1974. Clough replaced Don Revie, a legendary manager with whom he had a personal feud. However, due to conflicts with players, management, and poor results (1 win in 7 matches), he coached the 'Peacocks' for only 44 days.

After Leeds, the Englishman took over Nottingham Forest, led them to the top division, and won the league title. Under Clough, the 'Reds' became a formidable force in Europe, winning two European Cups.

Nottingham Forest is gaining momentum now as well. Following the 2024/2025 season, the team returns to European competition after 30 years. Experts from Legalbet.ru (a site about sports and sports betting) believe that in the upcoming tournament, they will certainly make noise on European fields and possibly reach the decisive stages.