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Review: States of Play by Miguel Delaney
Extensive reach, meticulous research and astute insight make this an essential chronicle of what modern football has become.
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Fan engagement a big gain in new Football Governance Bill
The new legislation is a considerable improvement on the previous version and the battle is now on to show that it can make a real difference
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We built this City…
As legal battles between the Premier League and Manchester City continue, what does it say about what the game has become?
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Why VAR is the worst thing that has been inflicted on football
I'm going studs up on VAR – bear with me. Plus, what do we mean by "best-run club"?
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We need a conflab over FABs
Why clarity over the purpose of Fan Advisory Boards is needed, and why the way we talk about football fans is important.
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The Business
The more you look at the way football is run, the more the case for change becomes clear. It's important fans understand the opportunity.
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Notes from a football summer
A summer roundup with thoughts on England, the way fans show support, the unacknowledged success of the Champions League final, and between the lines…
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