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An ode

An ode to the fractious border between home and away fans

Here follows a passionate footballing ode to that small strip of seats, that unstable gap, which separates away fans from home fans.

Flint Mountain

Flint Mountain FC and the joys of Welsh football

The club intrigued me as I had never come across a team with ‘mountain’ in the name and from the outset assumed there was a mountain there.

The highs

The highs and lows of following a match on social media

One of the best aspects of football is that we follow our teams through thick and thin, in all kinds of weather, and from various places.

Newcastle United: The Cathedral on the Hill and Unforgettable Memories

When you say the words Newcastle United, it conjures up thoughts of entertaining football, famous names and famous managers, but ultimately it’s a tale of almosts, close calls...

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Sam Todd: Barry Davies was pure commentating genius

Sam Todd looks back at the career of broadcasting legend Barry Davies The 1986 Argentina-England World Cup quarter-final has recently resembled the Master-Card adverts you may have seen...

Singing the Blues: A look back at Chelsea’s inaugural title

Liam Harding looks back at the first time Chelsea became champions of England  This year marks the 70th anniversary since Ted Drake’s Ducklings secured the first major honour...

Rod Stewart’s football passion: David Ohl reflects on his love for the beautiful game

David Ohl reflects on legendary singer Rod Stewart's love of the beautiful game and gets to the heart of his Brentford football past...  It is well known that...

England and

England and Fabio Capello: An underwhelming story

With Thomas Tuchel just the third foreign manager in the history of England, there has been much discourse around his appointment.

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Book Review: Sir Geoff Hurst hits net

Last Boy of ’66: My Story of England’s World Cup Winning Team, by Sir Geoff Hurst, published by Ebury Spotlight, Price: £22 Hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst is...

Book Review: Chris Towers finds right mix

Return to the Hinterlands, by Chris Towers, published by Big White Shed, Price: £10 A follow-up to ‘Hinterlands’, Chris Towers once again combines his love of football and...

FEARS FOR OUR GAME: A review of States of Play by Miguel Delaney

THE Independent’s chief football writer Miguel Delaney has produced a forensic investigation into sportswashing and how it has damaged the beautiful game.

A DECADE TO REMEMBER: A review of Don’t Cry For Me, Next Door Neighbour, by Michael Fahey

IN Don’t Cry For Me, Next Door Neighbour, Michael Fahey charts the fortunes of the national sides of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland...

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LIFTING THE LID ON THE DUSTBIN FINAL: Colin Allan on the 1960 FA Cup showpiece

THE outcome of the 1960 FA Cup final between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers was virtually decided within the space of a few minutes just before half-time.

REVIEW: Extra

REVIEW: Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom by Adam Hurrey

Extra Time Beckons, Penalties Loom: How to use (and abuse) the language of football - Adam Hurrey, published by Headline, Price: £20.

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England appoint Thomas Tuchel: What happens next

Considering the storied history between the two nations, it would be the ultimate irony should a German lead England to a major trophy.

REVIEW:

REVIEW: Badger’s Football Slang & Banter by Niall Edworthy

Badger’s Football Slang & Banter - Niall Edworthy, published by Badger Books, price: £9.99.

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Lamine Yamal: Following in famous footsteps

Robert J Wilson on the challenge for young footballers when comparisons abound...  Comparisons always tend to occur when a promising footballer arrives on the scene. It’s difficult to...

Johan Neeskens:

Johan Neeskens: A tribute to the Dutch legend

The football coming out of the Netherlands in the 1960s and 1970s was joyous and different. No one had seen anything like Total Football.

Joe McGinniss:

Joe McGinniss: Recalling ‘The Miracle of Castel di Sangro’

If the study of football was on the national curriculum, then Joe McGinniss’ The Miracle of Castel di Sangro would be on the GCSE syllabus.

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England v Italy, 1934: Battle of Highbury remembered for brutality

On November 14, 1934, England met reigning World Cup winners Italy in a game that became known as the Battle of Highbury.

WorldMore World

Callum Humphrey: Thomas Tuchel needs a real test

Callum Humphrey gives his thoughts on England's first steps under their new German boss and the road ahead So, what did we learn from Thomas Tuchel’s first camp...

Superclasico: A

Superclasico: A young man’s experience of La Bombonera

Countless confetti flutter through La Bombonera. Ahead of the slowly descending pieces of paper, the huge blue wall behind the goal shimmers.

REVIEW: Panini

REVIEW: Panini Legends by Greg Lansdowne

Panini Legends: A Celebration of the World's Greatest Football Stickers - Greg Lansdowne, published by Bloomsbury Sport, price: £16.99.

TRIVIA:

TRIVIA: 20 unusual but totally true football facts

We all have something that fascinates us about football. That magic that keeps us coming back for more and more.

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