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BLUENOSE KEITH SCENTS A STORY
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TIME,S TICKING FOR THE DINOSAUR
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CHECK IT OUT?
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SPEND IT LIKE, ARRY!
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TRANSFER MADHOUSE
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FOOTBALL VS RUGBY
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THE POWER OF SIMEONE
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WHO IS MAURICIO PELLEGRINO?
SAM COX examines the career of the new Southampton manager… SAM COX WHEN appointing a new manager, it’s imperative that […]
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH…
KEVIN HALLS says fans need to be fully prepared for a long, hard season… KEVIN HALLS THE new season has […]
THE ADAMS FAMILY
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We’re always on the look out for contributions for future issues of Late Tackle. If you fancy writing for the […]
THE GENIUS IN THE BAGGY PANTS
DAVID DOCHERTY looks back at the career of Arsenal legend Alex James… DAVID DOCHERTY COMPARING footballers from different generations is […]
BRITS ABROAD
SIMON SHELDON says the money in our game is stopping players spreading their wings… SIMON SHELDON WITH the summer transfer […]
WG CORNER
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THIRD TIME LUCKY FOR THE OWLS?
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THE ROCKY ROAD TO SUCCESS
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GIVE STARLETS CHANCE TO SHINE
MATT BELL says it’s vital England’s new hopes are handed first-team opportunities at their clubs… MATT BELL Sessegnon BACK in […]
DEREK KEVAN: MY BOYHOOD HERO
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WHEN COMICS WERE TOP OF THE LEAGUE!
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THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, WAYNE
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NET-BUSTING!
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