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Book Reviews
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 3 months 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 4 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
/ 5 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
/ 6 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
/ 6 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...
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Premier League
/ 6 months agoFLORIAN KOPS FLAK: Robert J Wilson looks at big money capture Florian Wirtz’s early season struggles at Liverpool
Robert J Wilson looks at big money capture Florian Wirtz’s early-season struggles at Liverpool
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Late Tackle
/ 6 months agoBOXING DAY FEAST: Colin Allan on when Fulham led the way in a goal-crazy round of festive games
BOXING Day 1963 would live long in the memories of Fulham fans. It was the day their team beat Ipswich Town...
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Book Reviews
/ 6 months agoENTERTAINING CUP TALES: Whatever Will Be, Will Be – A Matter of Life and Football
Whatever Will Be, Will Be – A Matter of Life and Football, by Felix White, published by Cassell, Price: £22 I’VE...
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Book Reviews
/ 6 months agoA WORTHY TRIBUTE: The Football Battalions – The Elite Players Who Fought in the Great War
The Football Battalions – The Elite Players Who Fought in the Great War, by Christopher Evans, published by Bloomsbury, Price: £20...
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Book Reviews
/ 6 months agoLESSONS FOR PARENTS
Doing It For The Kids, by Chris Hunt, published by Mile Away Publishing, Price: £7.99 THE blurb that goes along with...
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Book Reviews
/ 6 months agoTAKE A BOW, KEITH: Birmingham City – 150 Years of a Remarkable Football Club
Birmingham City – 150 Years of a Remarkable Football Club, by Keith Dixon, published by Pitch Publishing, Price: £40 IT’S not...
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Retro
/ 6 months agoTHE HUNDRED GRAND DAYS: Robert Pateman on a time when £100k would buy a top player
IT’S no exaggeration to say that £100,000 today is more likely to be a weekly wage than a transfer fee, but...
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EFL
/ 6 months agoSIZZLING SKY BLUES: Coventry City fan Kevin Halls examines their flying start to the season
When Mark Robins was sacked by chairman Doug King just over a year ago, it came as a shock to us...
