Fans don’t go to Brentford’s stadium for prestige, they go for the local character and, recently, the brilliant entertainment
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Monday, July 23rd, 2018 - Stories
Hodder & Stoughton, £20
Reviewed by Mark O’Brien
From WSC 374, March 2018
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 - Book reviews
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A failed World Cup, underdogs having their day and free drinks during VAR decisions – WSC contributors on what they are wishing to see in the coming year
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Thursday, December 28th, 2017 - Stories
There are plenty of good comedy writers who love football but almost all shows on the subject come up short, which is no surprise given the role the game plays in supporters’ lives – as Dave Cohen explained in WSC 336, February 2015
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Monday, December 4th, 2017 - Stories
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With John Motson soon to retire, the age of distinctive commentators’ voices has ended. In their place are a group of estate agentesque safe choices
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Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 - Stories