Running down seconds during a match is no longer simply a case of taking the ball to the corner, with the famous Pickford Flop one of many modern methods
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In this bloated post-Christmas podcast, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss being at record-breaking matches, Brian Kilcline’s metal dragons and the team that had its pitch stolen. Plus, young stars who fade away, Andy and Harry’s school playing days, football documentaries from Peter Reid to John Sitton and Ryan Giggs’ love of the WSC wallchart.
The bookmaker’s garish sponsorship of a short-lived Huddersfield Town kit got them the publicity they wanted, as the latest example of how betting has embedded itself in football
After putting all that effort into winning them, it’s surprising how many players allow their awards to go astray – some never to be seen again
Pitch Publishing, £19.99
Reviewed by Joyce Woolridge
From WSC 385, April 2019
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