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There should be a law about treating fans better… and it turns out there is
While the Independent Review into the chaos at last year's Champions League Final rightly excoriates UEFA, it also reveals a valuable tool for supporter groups – the Saint-Denis Convention
Martin Cloake
Feb 22
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If fans want a say in how our clubs are run, we have to to be prepared to deal with the tough questions.
Martin Cloake
Jan 19
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Value added? Final thoughts on a troubled World Cup
A tournament everyone had predictions about turned out as few predicted
Martin Cloake
Dec 19, 2022
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Let's get together and feel alright
The One Love armband saga prompts deeper consideration of how symbolism and gesture are used in football
Martin Cloake
Dec 1, 2022
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Martin Cloake
Nov 11, 2022
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Who's up for the World Cup?
A winter tournament in a state that does not respect human rights adds to a growing dissatisfaction with what football is becoming
Martin Cloake
Nov 11, 2022
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The Truth about the fan experience in UEFA competitions
The appalling scenes outside last weekend's Champions League Final were not a one-off. The reality of attending games organised by UEFA is far from the…
Martin Cloake
Jun 1, 2022
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TV times
We need to talk about the relationship between football and TV
Martin Cloake
Apr 6, 2022
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