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In praise of The Cowshed – the rickety heart of Huddersfield’s old Leeds Road

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The award-winning arches of the Terriers’ current home will never replace the pleasures of their old stadium, according to Steve Wilson in WSC 204, February 2004

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“There won’t be Nazis at Eintracht Frankfurt” – German club ban far-right voters

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A move by club present Peter Fischer to stop neo-nazis attending Eintracht Frankfurt matches has prompted a wider debate about political neutrality in German football

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Quality is up but falling crowds leave A-League relying on national team

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With football improving at all levels the FFA need a strong Australia showing at the World Cup to boost interest – just like the Matildas have done for the W-League

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Outdated attitudes mean football fans still tolerate unfair treatment by police

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The steel pens and baton charges of the 1980s may be gone, but harsh and degrading actions by authorities are still part of the match day experience

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Photo of the week ~ Umbrellas needed at Harrogate Railway’s Station View

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Harrogate Railway 3 Shepshed Dynamo 2, 11/10/2006, Station View

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