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This is where you will find all of Late Tackle’s News articles and content.

Thanks, Joe

Harri Burton reflects on the key role midfielder Joe Allen played in Wales’ football revolution A servant. A leader. A […]

The power of partnerships

Alan Ayre explains how cohesive combinations can make all the difference Influential: Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk Not everyone agrees […]

Joining the City slickers

Harri Burton tells us about a memorable day following his favourite team… As a lifelong Manchester City fan, influenced to […]

Come on Ref

John Lyons talks to film-maker Greg Cruttwell about his documentary on grassroots referees… WE’VE probably all asked the question at […]

Grand Masters

Matthew Mann talks to Aberdeen legend John McMaster about how Alex Ferguson changed the mindset at the club and made […]

Championship kings

As Burnley power to this season’s second tier title Sam Sheppey looks back at those who have shone brightest in […]

The importance of matchday 37

Ray Harper examines occasions when the penultimate game of the season has proved significant  Full flight: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink dives […]

Magpies on the march

 Harri Burton looks at the rise of Newcastle United Whether you’re a fan of their Saudi Arabian takeover or not, […]

Non-league family

Dave Colmer explains how highly addictive the lower levels can become If you give Non-League football a try, you might […]

Captain Marvel!

Dave Flett talks to skipper Craig Eastmond about his adventures with Sutton United Glory day: Craig Eastmond lifts the National […]

Rebecca and the Blues

Birmingham City fan Keith Dixon reports on two special days at St Andrew’s… January 8, 2022 and January 21, 2023 […]

Lionesses Letdown

Sam Todd laments the paltry new year honours for England’s Euro 2022 heroines… WHO knew that women’s football was a […]

AGUEROOOO!!!!!!!!!

Daniel Moffat looks back at the impact of lethal marksman Sergio Aguero at Manchester City… After Sheikh Mansour completed his […]

UNITED’S EUROPEAN BOW

COLIN ALLAN RECALLS WHEN MANCHESTER UNITED LED THE WAY FOR ENGLISH FOOTBALL IN 1956-57… SUNNY Spain it wasn’t. Manchester United […]

LIBRARY TALK

JONNY BRICK PICKS OUT SOME OF HIS TOP GUESTS FROM THE FOOTBALL LIBRARY HE CREATED TWO-AND-A-HALF YEARS AGO… I DECIDED […]

MEMORY LANE FEB 1972

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Thanks Ronnie

Sam Todd recalls Ronnie Radford’s magical FA Cup moment – and its lasting legacy… Magic moment: Ronnie Radford celebrates his […]

Football fashion

Steve Tolmie examines the changes to the game’s attire down the years… Sock it to ’em: Arsenal’s trendy long socks […]

RIO’S FIGHT

DAVE FLETT TALKS TO FORMER FOOTBALLER TOMMY SPURR ABOUT HIS YOUNG SON’S BATTLE WITH CANCER – AND THE BACKING HIS […]

Ronaldo at the Crossroads

Robert J Wilson examines what could be next for the football great following his Manchester United and Portugal pain… THERE […]

CUP HIGHS AND LOWS

LATE TACKLE EDITOR JOHN LYONS TALKS TO ACCRINGTON STANLEY BOSS JOHN COLEMAN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FA CUP TO […]