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Harry Pearson column: Spotting the vital signs of dressing room banter withdrawal

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A return to normality will come as a relief to squad pranksters, who for more than a year have had limited opportunities for tomfoolery

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Editorial: Derby’s Wayne Rooney gambling tie-up a deal driven by desperation

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With clubs under increasing financial pressure to achieve promotion to the Premier League, the role of a betting sponsor in making the move happen is a sign of things to come

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Decorated players: How adding stars for historic honours became a kit trend

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In both the domestic and international game, past glories are increasingly shown off on and around the badge – but it’s not always obvious exactly what achievements they denote

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Harry Pearson column: The no-nonsense centre-back, a comfort to us all

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From tricky wingers to reliable shot-stoppers, there’s a reassuring familiarity to the pen pics in a non-League match programme – and one archetype that towers above the rest

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On the spot: The case for changing the format of the penalty kick

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It seems an excessively arbitrary reward that a foul committed anywhere inside the area earns a clear shot from 12 yards. Is it time FIFA’s law-makers went back to the drawing board?

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