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A Paris Revolution: Kevin Quigagne on how Paris FC are bringing new life to football in the capital
BY DRAWING 1-1 against Martigues on Friday, May 2, Paris FC sealed their promotion to Ligue 1. For the first time since 1990, Paris has two...
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/ 1 month agoUnited behind Pools: Author Stephen Poxon on what it’s like to follow a team down the ladder
SUPPORTING Hartlepool United is not for the fainthearted. In common with devotees of pretty much any lower league or non-league club...
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/ 1 month agoDouble Trouble: A look at how clubs have reacted to back-to-back relegations
Last season, Luton became the fourth team to suffer back-to-back relegations to the third tier during the Premier League era. The...
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/ 1 month agoWelcome to Late Tackle! Edition #100
There’s usually optimism at the start of a new season – this could be the one where it finally all comes...
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/ 1 month agoFamily Ties: Gary Imlach’s eulogy to his dad Stewart
IN 2005, GARY IMLACH WROTE A EULOGY TO HIS DAD STEWART THAT CELEBRATES A LONG-GONE ERA. JONNY BRICK SUMMARISES ANOTHER BOOK...
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/ 1 month agoUp for the Cup: Michael Grimes on a bumper bill of Scottish League Cup action
On the spot: Shoot-out action from Arbroath versus St Mirren IF YOU’RE looking for an early summer dose of competitive football,...
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/ 1 month agoDodgy Signings – Looking at the transfer deals that spectacularly failed to deliver
Michael Stewart looks at the transfer deals that spectacularly failed to deliver... Chelsea's business acumen was called into question when they...
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/ 1 month agoFeeling Ton-Derful! Late Tackle’s landmark 100th Edition!
Editor John Lyons reflects on Late Tackle reaching its landmark 100th edition As newspapers and magazines continue to feel the squeeze,...
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/ 1 month agoWolves’ golden scout Mark Crook: The story of a visionary talent spotter
AT A time when data in football has become all the rage, it’s worth remembering that a scout’s eye for a...
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/ 1 month agoClub rosettes: David Ohl recalls the time of simple football souvenirs
Long before the advent of the Premier League and Championship, there wasn’t much in the way of souvenirs and merchandise available...
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/ 1 month agoAll fun and games: Reporting on the 2025 Island Games
Cavan Campbell reports on the football tournament at the Island Games 2025 in Scotland's Orkney islands While the men’s Club World...
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/ 1 month agoWORK AND PLAY
DAVE PROUDLOVE LOOKS AT HOW THE ORIGINS OF FOOTBALL LAY IN THE FACTORIES, MINES AND SHIPYARDS OF INDUSTRIAL ENGLAND Looking the...
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/ 1 month agoA Fabulous Finals Day: Reflecting on one of the best days in the Non-League calendar
Liam Harding reflects on one of the best days in the Non-League football calendar On the morning of Sunday, May 11,...
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/ 1 month agoRobert J Wilson: Time to deliver with Arsenal, Mike Arteta
Robert J Wilson on a crucial season for the Gunners boss - and the latest recruits he's banking on Mikel Arteta...
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Europe
/ 1 month agoA proper English success: Reflecting on the Lionesses’ Euro 2025 victory
John Lyons on the Lionesses incredible journey to Euro 2025 glory Once the dust had settled on England Women’s remarkable Euro...
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Late Tackle
/ 1 month agoCartoon: Liverpool 1-2 Brighton, February 1983
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/ 1 month agoCrackers over Corinthians: Craig Robinson on his passion for collecting popular football figures
LIKE many collectors, my Corinthian journey started one Saturday morning with a routine trip to Woolworths. Walking through the magazine aisle...
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Features
/ 4 months agoMichael Cheek’s long journey to reaching the EFL with Bromley
Barnaby Rostant takes a look at Michael Cheek's lengthy journey to reach the EFL and his stunning impact in it.
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/ 4 months agoA look at the world’s most unusual football league formats
Tom Winch sets out to explore some of the world's more unusual football league formats and makes some interesting discoveries.
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Features
/ 4 months agoWelcome to Late Tackle! Edition #99
Can Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses overcome change and challenge to retain their European crown in Switzerland this summer?
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/ 4 months agoFootball against the enemy: Simon Kuper on the game’s influence
Jonny Brick heads back to 1994, when a young Simon Kuiper went on a picaresque voyage through world football.
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Fans View
/ 4 months agoMartin Mazur on Diego Maradona’s drug ban and comeback
Martin Mazur reflects on when Argentina legend Diego Maradona was banned for drug use and then made his comeback at Boca...
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/ 4 months agoWelsh football and the invincibles of Cwmbran Town
Poet and travelling writer Chris Towers heads to South Wales to watch a side win promotion without losing any of their...
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/ 4 months agoWhy EFL and PL clubs are going after East Asian talent
Sam Sheppey explains why Football League clubs are increasingly honing in on players from Japan and South Korea.
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Features
/ 4 months agoEuro 2025: Can Lionesses defend title in Switzerland?
John Lyons reports on England women's prospects as they prepare to defend their European title in Switzerland this summer.
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Features
/ 4 months agoMemory lane: March 1995 – Southampton 2-6 Tottenham
Bob Bond takes a look at a classic game between Southampton and Tottenham from March 1995 that saw Spurs trump the...
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/ 4 months agoCarlisle United to arrest slide after two consecutive relegations
Jon Tait says the Blues need the fighting spirit of the past as they bid to recover from back-to-back relegations.
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Europe
/ 4 months agoTrent Alexander-Arnold’s big decision to leave Liverpool for Madrid
Robert J Wilson reflects on Trent Alexander-Arnold's recent big move from Premier League champions Liverpool to Real Madrid.
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/ 4 months agoHillsborough memories: John Anthony on education through theatre
John Anthony finds out about a book and play that are helping to educate people about one of English football's worse...
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Features
/ 4 months agoLong-term solutions needed for teams promoted to Premier League
Sam Todd looks at the many issues facing clubs promoted to the Premier League and suggests possible solutions.
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Cartoon: Liverpool 1-2 Brighton, February 1983
