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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
HADEN TYE reflects on Plymouth Argyle’s revival – and the man at the heart of it… HADEN TYE Party time: […]
WELCOME TO LATE TACKLE
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
New colours: Morata in Chelsea blue Having a ball: Alvaro Morata and Alice Campello AS ALVARO Morata settles into London […]
THIRD TIME LUCKY FOR THE OWLS?
LOUIS SHACKSHAFT looks at Sheffield Wednesday’s prospects as they seek a place back at English football’s top table… LOUIS SHACKSHAFT […]
THE ROCKY ROAD TO SUCCESS
JONATHAN SHEIKH-MILLER explains why England’s exciting youngsters should keep their feet on the ground… JONATHAN SHEIKH-MILLER On top of the […]
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
PETER NASH explains how the legendary West Bromwich Albion striker captured his heart… PETER NASH ON MARCH 19, 1960, Derek […]
WHEN COMICS WERE TOP OF THE LEAGUE!
BARRIE TOMLINSON reflects on his adventures with the likes of Roy of the Rovers, Tiger, Billy’s Boots and Hot-Shot Hamish… […]
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, WAYNE
SIMON ASHURST reflects on Wayne Rooney’s success-laden years with Manchester United… SIMON ASHURST Magic moment: Wayne Rooney scores his wonder […]
MEMORY LANE: OCT 2002
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NET-BUSTING!
IAN McFARLANE reveals all about his secret obsession… IAN McFARLANE THROUGH a passion for football since 1992, there have been […]
YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST!
WITH the new season in full flow, CHRIS LINCOLN takes a tongue-in-cheek look at what will happen over the next […]
CASH IN WHILE YOU CAN
JAMES RICHARDS says players shouldn’t be criticised for seeking bumper contracts – because injury could be just around the corner […]
Royals in need of goalscoring king as striking crisis looms
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SO LONG, SAM…
TOM SEYMOUR looks back at the colourful managerial career of Sam Allardyce TOM SEYMOUR ON MAY 24, 2017 and to […]
GAME FOR A LAUGH!
We asked comedians and Manchester United fans ANDREW RYAN and IAN SMITH, who will both be appearing at the Edinburgh […]
YOU JUST NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’LL GET…
CAESARS, SAVIOURS AND SUCKERS – THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY OF FOOTBALL’S FOREIGN OWNERS, BY BOB HOLMES, PRICE: £13.99, RATING […]
OCEANIA: SWIMMING AGAINST THE TIDE…
ED STUBBS looks at the battle facing world football’s small-fry ED STUBBS IRRELEVANT is probably, and sadly, how most of […]
WHITE-HOT!
DANNY PRYER chats with former Manchester City winger David White about the club – past and present… DANNY PRYER HE’S […]
SUPER SEAN
BARNABY ROSTANT looks at the impressive job Sean Dyche is doing at Burnley BARNABY ROSTANT SEAN Dyche displayed leadership qualities […]
A TALE OF TWO SEASONS…
JOHN LAWSON compares Hull City’s miserable 1959-60 campaign with Maidenhead United’s magnificent 2016-17 title success JOHN LAWSON DURING my formative […]
VIDEO NASTY
JOHN LYONS reports on the use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system at the Confederations Cup – and its […]
ALAN MULLERY: THE POWER AND THE GLORY
DAVID DOCHERTY takes a look back at the career of The Tank, who shone in the white of Fulham, Tottenham […]
TACTICS? JUST PUT IT IN THE MIXER!
DAN BILLINGHAM suggests that sometimes you can’t beat a bit of good old spirit, determination and willpower… DAN BILLINGHAM THERE […]
WE , LL MISS YOU, CHEICKY
Newcastle United fan ALEX STOREY reflects on the career of Cheick Tiote after his untimely passing… ALEX STOREY IN EARLY […]