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More tales from the product frontline
Why the time has come to push harder on ticket pricing, Governance Bill battle lines become clear, and that Spurs brand revamp
Nov 19
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Martin Cloake
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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.
Nov 11
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Martin Cloake
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Review: States of Play by Miguel Delaney
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October 2024
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
Oct 28
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Martin Cloake
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Fan engagement a big gain in new Football Governance Bill
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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?
Oct 11
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Martin Cloake
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We built this City…
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August 2024
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"?
Aug 30
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Martin Cloake
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Why VAR is the worst thing that has been inflicted on football
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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.
Aug 9
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Martin Cloake
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We need a conflab over FABs
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July 2024
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.
Jul 17
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Martin Cloake
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The Business
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June 2024
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…
Jun 27
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Martin Cloake
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Notes from a football summer
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May 2024
The Football Governance Bill has fallen, long live the Football Governance Bill
The snap General Election is another delay in efforts to reform the game, but it could and should inject new life into the legislation
May 29
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Martin Cloake
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The Football Governance Bill has fallen, long live the Football Governance Bill
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The real face of Premier League ticket price inflation
I've worked with Nick Harris of Sporting Intelligence on an investigation into the astonishing rise in prices for fans in English football's top flight.
May 20
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Martin Cloake
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Nick Harris
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The real face of Premier League ticket price inflation
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April 2024
The Great FA Cup Replays Controversy of 2024
The furore over the abolition of FA Cup replays has led to an awful lot of nonsense being talked.
Apr 23
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Martin Cloake
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The Great FA Cup Replays Controversy of 2024
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March 2024
Tourist rap
The idea of what it means to be a fan is up for grabs again - but it's a debate that distracts from the real issues in football.
Mar 21
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Martin Cloake
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Tourist rap
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