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How Birmingham star Jeff Hall’s tragic death left a public health legacy

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The 29-year-old full-back’s sudden and avoidable death from polio in 1959 sparked a national clamour for inoculations and a dramatic fall in the number of cases of the disease

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Podcast bonus interview: Josh Widdicombe on Plymouth, double relegations & 90s kits

Host Daniel Gray interviews comedian, TV presenter, WSC contributor and Plymouth Argyle fan Josh Widdicombe. The two discuss Ceefax hacks and all things Argyle, from a centre-forward who played with a cigarette on his ear to Peter Shilton, double relegation and Tommy Tynan’s Uber strife. Plus, 1990s kit makes from Ribero to Super League, Hans Segers’ tie range, football comedy and the wonders of club nicknames. And finally: dog bites man at Plainmoor, Roger Freestone Championship Manager legend and the time Jimmy Case sold Dan a biro.

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Editorial: Liverpool’s title procession is no Premier League power shift

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There’s no doubt who will be champions this season, but the top-heavy nature of the Premier League makes it unlikely another new name will be on the trophy any time soon

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Episode 7: On-pitch proposals and animal magic

In this exclusive WSC Supporters’ Club edition of the podcast, magazine deputy editor Tom Hocking, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray talk romance from pitch proposals to taking a partner to a match, and the many roles of animals in football. Plus, transfer oddities and a welcome contribution from Harry’s pet dog, Manny.

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WSC 396 out now

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March issue available now online and in store

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