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Pressure off Slovenia but they could surprise England

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Despite losing star player Kevin Kampl, controversially to fatigue, Slovenia’s defeat of Slovakia in their previous match means they can relax a bit against Gareth Southgate’s team

Tuesday, October 11th, 2016 - Stories

Photo of the week ~ The Shay, home to Halifax Town

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FC Halifax Town 1 Mickleover Sports 1, 23/04/2011, The Shay, Northern Premier League

Monday, October 10th, 2016 - Stories

Slovakia look to kickstart campaign against Scotland

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Jan Kozak’s team have disciplinary problems and are struggling to score but Martin Skrtel’s return is a boost and Group F remains wide open

Monday, October 10th, 2016 - Stories

Fare launch anti-discrimination Football People weeks

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Events will be held on issues including the participation and representation of women, homophobia and the involvement of ethnic minorities

Friday, October 7th, 2016 - Stories

Overpowering crowd noises are a rare thing of beauty

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It requires extremes of timing to drown out PA systems but nothing beats those roof-rattling, full-throated roars forced out by penalty box drama

Friday, October 7th, 2016 - Stories