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How a fixture (and injury) pile-up saw Leeds finish 1969-70 empty-handed

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Don Revie’s side were challenging for three trophies as the season neared its end, but 15 games in 46 days proved too much for his stretched squad

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Harry Pearson column: Hugh McIlvanney, Eric Batty and football writing’s deep divide

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The two journalists have now passed away but their contrasting appreciations of the game will live on for many years to come

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“Outrage culture” of phone-ins and social media betrays most fans’ experiences

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The barrage of instant-reaction anger ignores the central traits of most match-going supporters: cynicism, resignation and a sense of perspective

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Barnsley’s Premier League adventure: joys, drubbings and “establishment” refs

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New film Daydream Believers documents the highs and lows of Barnsley’s 1997-98 campaign, with one particular refereeing performance at Oakwell still riling fans to this day

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Counting down: the joy and awe of small attendances

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Forget statistics such as results and goalscorers, it is crowds that can provide fascinating context for matches, especially if they drop below the magical 1,000

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