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SHREWD JIMMY’S SMART IDEA
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Robert J Wilson examines the state of play for two English football legends as they seek to overcome managerial setbacks… […]
Championship kings
As Burnley power to this season’s second tier title Sam Sheppey looks back at those who have shone brightest in […]
Sunderland’s glory day
Collin Allan revisits a famous FA Cup Final from half a century ago… Bookies had quoted odds of 250-1 on […]
My Scottish Odyssey
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How to improve football
Keith Dixon tells us about the things that annoy him in the modern-day game – and suggest what can be […]
When England crushed the Scots
Kevin Halls recalls a goal-laden match between the famous old rivals just over 60 years ago As along-time Coventry City […]
WELCOME TO LATE TACKLE!
Well, it’s shaping up to be one hell of a battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League, isn’t it? […]
Forgotten football clubs
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Thanks, Joe
Harri Burton reflects on the key role midfielder Joe Allen played in Wales’ football revolution A servant. A leader. A […]
Grand Masters
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The magic of Jay-Jay Okocha
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Motty’s magic moments
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Come on Ref
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Fergie time and three games in May
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Mick’s vital message!
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Rebecca and the Blues
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Fab five
Sam Sheppey selects a handful of uncapped England players who could feature at Euro 2024… Top gun: Eddie Nketiah has […]
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 […]
ROBERT’S PLANS BEAR FRUIT
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UNITED’S EUROPEAN BOW
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Magpies on the march
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Non-league family
Dave Colmer explains how highly addictive the lower levels can become If you give Non-League football a try, you might […]
Gino’s wacky Watford way!
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AGUEROOOO!!!!!!!!!
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Captain Marvel!
Dave Flett talks to skipper Craig Eastmond about his adventures with Sutton United Glory day: Craig Eastmond lifts the National […]
WELCOME TO LATE TACKLE
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