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Stories for those who think about football more than everyone else. Edited by @jonawils and featuring writing from some of the best to cover the sport.
Joined December 2010
Issue 58 of The Blizzard, edited as ever by @jonawils, is out now and full of brilliant long-form football writing from @FirdoseM, @JohnnyDuerden, @samindrakunti, @ShelatNeel, @Davidsgoldblatt and more More here ๐ https://t.co/9MEjddcDrc
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Pepism is no longer the prevailing tactical template, with football and its innovator in a state of flux - @jonawils
https://t.co/COdMLZvkPe
theguardian.com
Pepism is no longer the prevailing tactical template, with football and its innovator in a state of flux
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Check out the latest from @jonawils' substack Read:
The Real Madrid sporting director who escaped Hungarian fascists in his underwear. #footballhistory #realmadrid #hungary
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Great to have the weirdest 10 game spell in Johan Cruyff's illustrious career featured in Issue 58 of The Blizzard. An extract from ๐ถ๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ป๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ณ๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐ which is now well and truly out and available. https://t.co/wvUb2E35ge
amazon.co.uk
Including the story of Johan Cruyffโs bizarre six month stint at Levante, how a student from the University of Notre Dame played for Ireland, an early attempt to turn football into drama, the rise of South Africa and the role of womenโs football, and much more
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It's an absolute wonder of issue. Just look at all those writers. Absolutely marvellous material about different aspects and moments on the game's history and identity.
Issue 58 of The Blizzard, edited as ever by @jonawils, is out now and full of brilliant long-form football writing from @FirdoseM, @JohnnyDuerden, @samindrakunti, @ShelatNeel, @Davidsgoldblatt and more More here ๐ https://t.co/9MEjddcDrc
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Issue 58 is available now in both print and digital โฌ๏ธ
Issue 58 of The Blizzard, edited as ever by @jonawils, is out now and full of brilliant long-form football writing from @FirdoseM, @JohnnyDuerden, @samindrakunti, @ShelatNeel, @Davidsgoldblatt and more More here ๐ https://t.co/9MEjddcDrc
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The @blzzrd is the best out there... always
The new @blzzrd is out, and it is great. Features my story about the incredible promotion of @telstar1963nv and their very special scoreboard. https://t.co/NAQCYso0cy
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Yes please! Hereโs me with some super cool people published in the @blzzrd.
๐๐๐ | @blzzrd #58 Latest issue of this football quarterly feat. @jonawils @FirdoseM @JohnnyDuerden @samindrakunti @ShelatNeel @Davidsgoldblatt and more ๐ https://t.co/Kfk83uJ5RH
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The new @blzzrd is out, and it is great. Features my story about the incredible promotion of @telstar1963nv and their very special scoreboard. https://t.co/NAQCYso0cy
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๐๐๐ | @blzzrd #58 Latest issue of this football quarterly feat. @jonawils @FirdoseM @JohnnyDuerden @samindrakunti @ShelatNeel @Davidsgoldblatt and more ๐ https://t.co/Kfk83uJ5RH
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Delighted to be featured in Issue 58 of @blzzrd football quarterly. My piece explores the unexpected connection between my family and the Mac Allister footballing dynasty.
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The apparent incompatibility of Ange Postecoglou and this Nottingham Forest - @jonawils Read: https://t.co/tmmb95bCPB
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๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ English non-league team Farnham Town have made headlines for including 44-year-old Peter Crouch among their mascots against Poole Town. As a forfeit for finishing bottom of his fantasy football league, Crouch walked out alongside defender Jack Dean, whom he towered over.
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Our next quiz and @FairfieldBooks_ event is this coming Monday, featuring the King of Spain himself, Ashley Giles
Join us in south London for the latest @FairfieldBooks_ book event and Nightwatchman Quiz Book: https://t.co/xBHa3QJkZd
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Wilson's World: Postcards from the Past 6 Budapest: Dohรกny utca to Real Madrid - @jonawils Read and watch: https://t.co/5wMvdhr4oT
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Including the story of Johan Cruyffโs bizarre six month stint at Levante, how a student from the University of Notre Dame played for Ireland, an early attempt to turn football into drama, the rise of South Africa and the role of womenโs football, and much more
Issue 58 of The Blizzard, edited as ever by @jonawils, is out now and full of brilliant long-form football writing from @FirdoseM, @JohnnyDuerden, @samindrakunti, @ShelatNeel, @Davidsgoldblatt and more More here ๐ https://t.co/9MEjddcDrc
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Including a football-themed cryptic crossword by me. Sample clue: Title winner to cost Man City flipping millions to get on board (5,9)
Issue 58 of The Blizzard, edited as ever by @jonawils, is out now and full of brilliant long-form football writing from @FirdoseM, @JohnnyDuerden, @samindrakunti, @ShelatNeel, @Davidsgoldblatt and more More here ๐ https://t.co/9MEjddcDrc
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Issue 58 of The Blizzard, edited as ever by @jonawils, is out now and full of brilliant long-form football writing from @FirdoseM, @JohnnyDuerden, @samindrakunti, @ShelatNeel, @Davidsgoldblatt and more More here ๐ https://t.co/9MEjddcDrc
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Brazilโs 1970 triumph, summed up by their captainโs brilliant strike in the final, was the gameโs Woodstock, a glorious moment offering an implausible future - @jonawils
https://t.co/N9MfpF3zZL
theguardian.com
Brazilโs 1970 triumph, summed up by their captainโs brilliant strike in the final, was the gameโs Woodstock, a glorious moment offering an implausible future
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