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England is not the only country to have phrases relating to the game, and many across the planet have fascinating origins
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Monday, June 11th, 2018 - Stories
Mark E Smith, frontman of The Fall, has died aged 60. He was a long-term reader of WSC and left a legacy which included some contributions to the magazine over the years. In WSC 157, March 2000, Mark discussed his football experiences, which included encounters with a goalkeeping plumber and a controversial match against the Icicle Works
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Thursday, January 25th, 2018 - Stories
edited by Neville Gabie, Alan Ward and Jason Wood
Axis Projects, £30
Reviewed by Chris Stride
From WSC 371, January 2018
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Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 - Book reviews
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The days of neat and tidy football played by a team of slight players is gone – from Phil Jones to Chris O’Grady, it’s now all about the upper body
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Thursday, November 23rd, 2017 - Stories
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From Mario Kempes to Lee Hendrie to Carlton Cole, Indonesia has produced mixed experiences for players looking to wind down their careers
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Thursday, October 26th, 2017 - Stories