CHRIS HORRICKS appeals for help to create musical tributes to players of the past… CHRIS HORRICKS IN THE modern game, […]
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THE CASE FOR SAFE STANDING
KEVIN HALLS explains why he’s in favour of standing areas returning at the top levels of the game… KEVIN HALLS […]
RED HEAVEN
SIMON SHELDON recalls when Liverpool won the European Cup for the first time – 40 years ago… SIMON SHELDON THERE […]
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 […]
AGAINST THE ODDS
COLIN ALLAN looks at countries where football is not the number one sport… COLIN ALLAN Hoop dreams: Lithuania, seen here […]
EUROPA LEAGUE? I LOVE IT
DAVE PAGE says the much-maligned competition deserves a break… DAVE PAGE THURSDAY nights, Channel 5! as the jibe used to […]
FATHER AND SON
SAM STAFFORD reflects on an unforgettable campaign that captured hearts… SAM STAFFORD IT IS difficult to put into words how […]
MISSING YOU, MARIO…
SIMON ASHURST on the enigma that is Mario Balotelli… SIMON ASHURST Nice one: Mario is in France now BALOTELLI, WHY […]
WAG CORNER
Spanish stunner: Joana Sanz AS LATE Tackle went to press, it appeared almost certain Dani Alves was going to sign […]
HAPPY RETIREMENT, MARTIN
IAN McFARLANE looks back at the highly successful career of former Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis IAN McFARLANE HE HUNG […]
ENGLAND’S AMPUTEE ACES
JOHN LYONS talks to national team head coach Owen Coyle Jnr and Man City FC Amputees’ Lee Dobson about the […]
CRUNCH TIME FOR KLOPP
DAN BILLINGHAM explains why the coming season is a big one for the Liverpool manager – and asks whether he […]
MEMORY LANE: SEP 1973
SPURS 0 LEEDS 3 ROGER KIRKPATRICK WAS THE REFEREE AT WHITE HART LANE ON SATURDAY, HE WAS HIGHLY VISIBLE, AS […]
JOHN TERRY – THE MANAGER…
ROBERT J WILSON says the Chelsea legend will have to adapt if he becomes a boss in the future… ROBERT […]
ALLI REMINDS ME OF GAZZA!
MATT BELL on the similarities between one current Tottenham star and another from yesteryear… MATT BELL Catching the eye: Spurs’ […]
PREMIER LEAGUE II?
DAVE PAGE suggests the Championship is rapidly turning into a division of haves and have-nots… DAVE PAGE Shrewd move: Burnley […]
THE ONE AND ONLY CARLOS KAISER!
CHRIS LINCOLN tells the remarkable story of the best footballer never to have played the game… CHRIS LINCOLN Dreamer: Carlos […]
Lev Yashin – The Greatest Ever ‘Keeper
Kevin Halls explains why the Soviet Union legend is his number one…
England Down Under – When The Three Lions Went To Australia
Colin Allan look back to 1980, 1983 and 1991 when the Three Lions went on their travels…
English Football Must Do More For The Next Generation Of Fans
Ben Robinson says the cost of tickets needs to be looked at if the next generation of fans are going to be able to afford to attend matches…
All Abroad? English Manager’s Need To Up Their Game
Sam Cox looks at the difficulties faced British bosses in the wake of so much competition, and believes they need to up their game…
Granit Xhaka Sneaks Under The Radar
Don’t sleep on the Swiss midfielder
The Wonderful World Of Vintage Programmes
Neil Cotton decides to clear out his collection – and then finds it’s a lot harder to do than first thought…
The Brain Game: Christian Edwards Is Combining Football With Education
Tom Coleman talks to former Swansea, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers defender Christian Edwards about combining football with education…
Why Don’t Manchester United Have A Women’s Team?
Matt Bell suggests the Red Devils are missing a trick by not having a women’s senior side…
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, XABI
TOM SEYMOUR reflects on the remarkable career of former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso TOM SEYMOUR AS THE 2016/17 season draws […]
THE CHANGING GAME
CHRIS DUNLAVY looks at how traditional, old-school managers are being replaced by a coach and director of football model… CHRIS […]
TO HULL AND BACK
CHRIS LINCOLN reflects on Hull City’s rollercoaster ride in the Premier League this season… CHRIS LINCOLN False dawn: Hull beat […]
DREAMS OF PARADISE SO EASILY LOST
NO HUNGER IN PARADISE –THE PLAYERS. THE JOURNEY. THE DREAM, BY MICHAEL CALVIN, PUBLISHED BY CENTURY, PRICE £16.99, RATING OUT […]
A SUPER SCOTTISH ADVENTURE
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