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Features
Hot under the collar Nike’s “playful” England shirt design has got all the usual suspects excited
Paying the penalty Despite sitting out this summer in Germany, there’s optimism for Wales
Fine print County and Forest fans join forces; the photo zine curating the game
Match of the month Shrewsbury Town welcome play-off chasing Oxford United to Shropshire
Long time coming Party time at Ochilview as Stenhousemuir secure a first title
Professional style The new fashions of Sunday league
Leafy surrounds The joy of trees in football grounds
Seconds out How some of the laws of the game have been allowed to lapse
Object lessons A tournament trophy won thanks to an inglorious deception

Regulars
Editorial There’s no justification for raising ticket prices
Sidelines A fixture backlog has Dunston on tour; pyro controversy in Ireland; Old Firm away fan ban in the SWPL; AFC Wimbledon’s last-minute joy
Shot! Wakefield AFC host Louth Town
Harry Pearson column The secret to eternal youth? Become an assistant referee
The perfect shot Billy Whelan’s poignant moment at Old Trafford
World view Porto fans consider a change; MLS get their way with the Open Cup; Rayo Vallecano resistance
Books Al-Fayed’s Cottage industry; analysing Japanese football;  the state of play in the women’s game
Letters Kev asked me to throw the ball up for him…
Season in brief Worcester City win the Southern League in 1979