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Leaky roofs and stands on three sides: the stadiums that opened unfinished

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There’s not always the luxury of more time if a new ground isn’t quite ready – and whether they end up dodging raindrops or piles of rubble, it’s usually the fans that suffer

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Editorial: Football’s authorities must start at the top to root out racism

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Racist chanting across Europe continues to be met with feeble punishment, while glacial progress has been made at home on increasing BAME representation in boardrooms and dugouts

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Editorial: Pitch invasions by fans are a symptom of a wider problem

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A spate of recent on-field incidents in which players have been targeted for abuse or assault reflect a warped view among some where they are deemed to be fair game

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Havant & Waterlooville’s part-time squad facing up to National League challenge

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Back-to-back league titles have propelled the Hampshire side to the highest level in their 21-year history, but it has proved a bigger step than their tightly-knit team anticipated

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From selective snow clearing to overnight sprinklers – the subtle art of turf tampering

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It might not be the most ethically sound of practices, but managers throughout history have looked to reinforce home advantage with a word in the ear of the ground staff

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