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England is not the only country to have phrases relating to the game, and many across the planet have fascinating origins
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Monday, June 11th, 2018 - Stories
The age at which children are signed by professional clubs is getting younger, but the consequences for those stuck in the world go far beyond disappointment at not making the first team
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Thursday, May 31st, 2018 - Stories
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A 1990 FA Cup semi-final was the first staging of a derby against Manchester United in Dan Turner’s lifetime and a 3-3 draw still constituted nirvana, as he explained in WSC 213, November 2004
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Monday, May 14th, 2018 - Stories
March issue available online and in stores
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Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 - Stories
Mark E Smith, frontman of The Fall, has died aged 60. He was a long-term reader of WSC and left a legacy which included some contributions to the magazine over the years. In WSC 157, March 2000, Mark discussed his football experiences, which included encounters with a goalkeeping plumber and a controversial match against the Icicle Works
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Thursday, January 25th, 2018 - Stories