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February 2024 - Fixtures overload, Hillsborough law, Emma Hayes, climate change
Features
Held accountable The rejection of the Hillsborough Law recommendations is a bitter blow
International velvet Emma Hayes’ surprise departure for the US job leaves Chelsea in a spin
Game off The impact of climate change bites in another winter of postponements
Match of the month Leeds United and Coventry City do battle at Elland Road
Pig headed The abuse of referee Rebecca Welch shows football’s misogyny problem
Zig zag Full steam ahead for Lokomotive Leipzig; Chemie fans bring the light
Protection racket Why tiny shinpads are a trend
Cumbria way A mint time to be a Kendal Town fan; Cleator Moor Celtic flying the flag
Object lessons The Norwich mug with magic powers
Regulars
Editorial Prepare for more fixture list grumbling
Sidelines Strength in a union; the lucrative world of trading cards; fan ban controversy in France; new TV deal
Shot! A Boxing Day derby as Stourport Swifts host Bewdley Town
Harry Pearson column Jilly Cooper on football – at last
The perfect shot Tooting & Mitcham United’s FA Cup joy in 1976
World view Calendar change in the J League; Boca’s election drama; referee attacked in Turkey
Books How the Glazers took over; Brendon Batson tells his story; a Watford bond
Letters We Gloucester City fans kept quiet…
Season in brief Rhyl win the Welsh title in 2008-09
