News By The Late Tackle Magazine Team
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Guest Blogs
/ 4 days agoBetting.za.com supports amendments strengthening South Africa’s voluntary exclusion system and compliance requirements
Betting.za.com, a leading South African information site for online betting and gambling, has welcomed the publication of draft amendments to the...
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Late Tackle
/ 1 month agoWelcome to Late Tackle Magazine – March/April 2026
Did anyone really think that National League North outfit Macclesfield would knock holders Crystal Palace out of the FA Cup?
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Late Tackle
/ 1 month agoSMOOTH AS SILK: Matt Badcock looks at where giantkillers Macclesfield stand in the FA Cup pantheon
Matt Badcock, of our sister publication The Non League Paper, explores where giantkillers Macclesfield stand in the FA Cup pantheon
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Late Tackle
/ 1 month agoLET’S BACK, NOT ATTACK, STAR JUDE: Robert J Wilson says the critics should give Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham a break
Robert J Wilson says the critics should give Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham a break
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Retro
/ 1 month agoMEMORY LANE – JANUARY 1975
BY BOB BOND ... Continue reading... Access all our premium content for less than 50p per week! SUBSCRIBE Already a subscriber...
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Late Tackle
/ 1 month agoTHE DANGER OF TEENAGE KICKS
IS IT RIGHT FOR ANY PLAYER, NO MATTER HOW TALENTED, TO PLAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL AT 15? ALEX KEBLE REPORTS... Fresh-faced: Everton’s...
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Book Reviews
/ 1 month agoTOP TRAVELS: The Beautiful Grounds 3
The Beautiful Grounds 3, by Ray Margetson, published by Margetson Publishing, Price: £15 IF YOU enjoyed Ray Margetson’s previous two books...
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Book Reviews
/ 1 month agoSPECIAL TIMES: In the Pink: The Legend of the Pink ’Un
In the Pink: The Legend of the Pink ’Un, by Ian Addis, published by Bowden Publications, Price: £12 SUPPORTERS of a...
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Book Reviews
/ 1 month agoAN EPIC PRODUCTION: The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup
The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup, by Jonathan Wilson, published by Abacus Books, Price: £25...
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Non-League
/ 1 month agoNORTH-EAST PRIDE: Simon Baxter sees Ashington face Blyth Spartans on Boxing Day
THE A189 Derby, two World Cup heroes, a Newcastle United legend and a fast bowler. As I leave the A189 spine...
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Late Tackle
/ 1 month agoMY SCOTTISH CUP HAT-TRICK: Michael Grimes takes in three games in a marathon day
AS PART of my plans to visit all 42 Scottish League grounds, I planned a treble-header on the day of the...
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Late Tackle
/ 1 month agoREBELS WITH A CAUSE: Chris Towers takes a trip to the South Coast to watch high-flying National League South side Worthing
You don’t normally find that the mother of a man who owns the football club will serve you tea from a...
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Late Tackle
/ 1 month agoTIGERS ON TOP OF THE WORLD: Colin Allan recalls when Hull City got the better of South American heavy-weights Nacional
Colin Allan recalls when Hull City got the better of South American heavy-weights Nacional
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Features
/ 1 month agoMILLION POUND MADNESS: Bob Pateman looks back to the days when transfer fees hit an astronomical level
Bob Pateman looks back to the days when transfer fees hit an astronomical level
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Late Tackle
/ 1 month agoPADOVA BATTLE BACK: Lyle Kilbane watches Padova take on derby rivals Venezia
IT’S been a long last decade-plus for fans of Padova. In 2014, the team’s five-year run in Series B came crashing...
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Late Tackle
/ 1 month agoDAWN OF THE WORLD: Steven Kennedy looks at the first World Cup in Uruguay in 1930
THE World Cup returns to the Americas once again this summer, but under circumstances utterly unimaginable to those who crossed oceans...
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Retro
/ 1 month agoANGLO-ITALIAN CUP MEMORIES: Tom Bourne on the final season of the much-maligned competition
A COMPETITION marred by chaos and controversy from its inception, the 1995-96 season proved to be the final edition of the...
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Late Tackle
/ 1 month agoTHE POWER OF FANTASY FOOTBALL: Matthew Dunn on now the game helped his mental health
WHETHER it’s from the NHS, Office for National Statistics or the charity Mind, the message is consistent – one in four...
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World
/ 1 month agoALL HAIL THE GROUP OF DEATH: Sam Todd on a World Cup staple that could be under threat
FEW concepts capture the World Cup imagination like the ‘Group of Death’. Coined by Mexican journalists as ‘El Grupo de la...
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Retro
/ 1 month agoMILLENNIUM MOMENT: Garry White on Derby County striker’s record breaker Branko Strupar
THEY say that records are made to be broken. The tattered bag in the boot of my car, full of old...
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World
/ 1 month agoSTEPPING INTO THE STARS: Jeff Jones gives the low-down on a small Welsh club attracting attention
FOR groundhoppers, a must-visit ground in South Wales is Bush Park, home to Treowen Stars Football Club. The venue is one...
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Late Tackle
/ 1 month agoPROFIT AND PRODUCTION AT LA FABRICA: Paul Grech on how Real Madrid are making the most of their talented young stars
Paul Grech reports on how savvy Real Madrid are making the most of the talented young players they develop...
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Late Tackle
/ 1 month agoENGLISH MANAGERS ON THE MOVE: Matt Singfield on why up-and-coming bosses are increasingly tempted to look abroad for work
Liam Rosenior joined Chelsea from Strasbourg recently. A young English manager given an opportunity at the elite level after a period...
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Late Tackle
/ 1 month agoALAN BALL – UNSUNG HERO: Michael Stewart looks back at the vital role played by a young England midfielder in 1966
July 30, 1966 is ingrained in the memory of every England fan. It was the day the nation came together to...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 months agoLaunch of Fresh Online Casino Guide for South Africa 2026
SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za, the leading gambling guide for South Africans that has been operating since 2003, has published its refreshed 2026 online casino...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 months agoBetting.za.com Publishes its 2026 Guide to Online Betting in South Africa
Betting.za.com, South Africa’s leading source for legal online betting information, has released its 2026 update aimed at helping local punters find...
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Guest Blogs
/ 2 months agoThe Most Explosive Football Matches Ever
Football thrives on rivalry, pressure, and pride, and most of the time, that intensity stays within the lines. Occasionally, it overwhelms...
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Guest Blogs
/ 3 months agoThe Top South African No-Deposit for 2025
As online gambling continues to grow rapidly in South Africa, players are increasingly seeking reliable, transparent and trustworthy information to guide...
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Late Tackle
/ 3 months agoWelcome to Late Tackle Magazine – January/February 2026
Last season, Burnley grafted their way to promotion to the Premier League by keeping it tight and stacking up a laundry...
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Late Tackle
/ 3 months agoA DEVIL OF A JOB: Callum Humphrey reflects on the short time given to modern day managers
Callum Humphrey reflects on the short time given to modern day managers – and one potential upside...


