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Recovering from a bout of Slovak erasure syndrome, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 166 from December 2000 pops up to deliver news of Kevin Keegan’s shellsuit action, Tony Soprano’s England candidacy, Jim McLean’s flying fists, Ben Elton’s football musical and so much more. Plus, magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 457, Record Breakers brings us Dutch delight and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is writer George Harrison, whose football novel, Season, is out now in paperback.

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Sucking non-Conformist hard boiled sweets wi’ nowt taken out, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 125 from July 1997 pops up to deliver tidings of Sargeant Wilko’s reformist zeal, Bob Newton at the burger van, Channel 5’s brave new football world, Schuster to Reading, Trevor Francis’s toilet enquiry, Pontus Kåmark’s museum fakery and so much more. Plus, magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 456 and Record Breakers brings us a Bochum banger. 

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Sniffing scented satins to pass the time until the new season, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 351 from May 2016 pops up to spark discussion of yet more Super League plans, Tannoy mishaps, Wolstenholme on Wolves, Barca’s Cambridge United inspiration and much more. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 455, Record Breakers brings us a Selhurst sizzler and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Kevin Toms, creator of the original Football Manager computer game in 1982.

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Putting down their Infantino Panini swaps for a short while, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 288 from February 2011 pops up to spark discussion of Blackburn’s new chicken factory owners, Qatar forgetting to mention the weather, football novels, Rio Ferdinand’s armed forces solution and much more. Further, magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 454 and Record Breakers brings us some Parisian pop.

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Taking a break from the great coconut shy of life, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 198 from August 2003 pops up to spark discussion about unknown Russian businessman Roman Abramovich’s arrival at Chelsea, Carlton Palmer’s dream of taking Gazza to Stockport, a Richard Wright loft injury, the Dell’s Chocolate Boxes and much more. Further, magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 453 and Record Breakers brings us an Arminia anthem.

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Fuelled on Manchester Tarts, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss UK Football Figures Down Under from Frank Pimblett to Charlie ‘Steptoe’ Dempsey via Peter Wilson’s ripped badge. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 452, Record Breakers brings us a Deutsch delight and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Mark Perryman, writer and co-founder of Philosophy Football.

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Refusing to bite the ears off a Lindt koala bear, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray quite incredibly introduce a brand-new feature: Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 103 from September 1995 pops up to spark discussion about Nick Hornby and the Fever Pitch industry, work permit problems, Man Utd in crisis, Bayern snobbery, the Copa America, Don Howe’s monotone commentary and more. Further, magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 451 and Record Breakers brings us some Parisian pop.

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Bringing a ripple of class to help you through the winter, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Unlikely Footballers of the Year from The Oil Butcher to the Golden Fireman via Tony Book. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 450, Record Breakers brings us a Brest banger and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Dutch football writer Joris van de Wier from Staantribune magazine.

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In this special Christmas episode – i.e. there is no guest because everyone was busy – magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Footballing Families, from Hinshelwoods to Carrs via the Hertfordshire Chilavert. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 449 and Record Breakers brings us a Hartlepudlian hymn. 

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Taking a pause from counting footballs lost in trees, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Odd-Scoring Matches from six-goal-mad Charlton Athletic to rampant Hartlepools via Cornelius Bibby. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 448, Record Breakers brings us a Swedish sizzler and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Duncan McKay from The Terrace podcast and BBC Scotland’s A View From the Terrace television show.

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Feasting on biscuits from the Greggs of Seville, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Strops and Flounces from the Blond Angel to Jesper Blomqvist’s Moyes rebuke. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 447, Record Breakers brings us a Kenyan classic and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Phil Ball, football writer and author of Morbo: The Story of Spanish Football.

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Cracking open the gingerbread persons to celebrate San Marino’s win, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss notable players who won nothing from George Hardwick to Gordon Hodgson via leaping Ron Davies. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 446, Record Breakers brings us a Split stormer and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Richard Foster, author, journalist and voice of the podcast It Started With a Kick.

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While their Lamington Cake bakes in the oven, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Olympic Football from ‘Krølben’ Nielsen’s magnificently talented bandy legs to fearsome Willie Hastie via Hitler’s first match. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 445, Record Breakers brings us a Red Star romp, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Rob White, son of former Spurs star John and co-author of the book about him, The Ghost of White Hart Lane – now a play at the Edinburgh Fringe. 

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Euphoric having found the Croatian equivalent of Toffifee, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Bargain Buys from Jimmy Case’s freebie to Ian Wright’s weight exchange via Bobby Collins’ mercifully short arms. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 444, Record Breakers brings us a Basque banger, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Gareth David, singer with the band Los Campesinos!, whose new album All Hell is out this very week.

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Leaving aside deep thoughts about the demise of Happy Shopper outlets, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Forgotten Euros Heroes, from shirty Latvians to an infamous coin via an unfortunate case of whistle flatulence. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 443, Record Breakers brings us a Sturm stormer, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Kit Holden, author of the new book Played in Germany: A Footballing Journey Through a Nation’s Soul, which is available from the WSC Shop.

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Plumping their inflatable cushions and popping some chocolate limes, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss ‘What If…?’ moments, from Bill Shankly at Boro to  Maradona the Mackem via Bryan Gunn’s ankle. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 442, Record Breakers brings us a Brazilian banger, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is WSC photographer and contributor to our new At the Match photobook, Simon Gill.

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Beyond cock-a-hoop at reaching podcast 100, in this special centenary episode (i.e. there’s no guest, just a bit more of them talking) magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss issue 100 of WSC magazine, published in June 1995. There is also chatter of some things 100, from the Mercantile Credit Centenary Trophy to Swindon Town’s record breakers via Malaysia’s Golden Quartet. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 441 and Record Breakers brings us a Polish pop pick.

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Deploying a white Crème Egg as a game-changer, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Football in Far-Flung Places, from the Naval Frigate Captains’ Derby to the Well-Padded Hand of God via a Patagonian mystery and the Bellboys of St Helena. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 440, Record Breakers brings us a tune from Tokyo, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is an actual curator – Dr Alexander Jackson of the National Football Museum, also the author of Football's Great War.

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Dodging the Dripping Pan ducking stool, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Football Art and Statues from Jody Craddock’s paintwork to The Erratic Clown of Belgrade via Arsene Wenger’s Miss Marple likeness. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 439, Record Breakers brings us a Beckenbauer ballad, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Andy Powell, author of Doing the 92 Haiku.

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With the Random Topic Generator in for its annual service, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray deploy a special festive tombola to prompt chatter of Christmas cards from football figures, Boxing Day fixtures, football presents and much more. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 438, Record Breakers brings us some singing Seagulls, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is comedian Jim Burke (@Barcajim3).

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Beguiled by the anti-flatulent properties of Abernethy Biscuits, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss International Disappointments, from Pelé’s poor predictions to the frustration of Ronny Martens via multiple Denilson stepovers. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 437, Record Breakers brings us Rio rhythms, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is retro football expert and Panini stickers author Greg Lansdowne.

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Having decided they prefer cough drops that have a narrative, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Celebrity Fans, from Tommy Trinder’s Johnny Haynes infatuation to Judi Dench’s Brett Angell misery. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 436, Record Breakers brings us a Sheffield song, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time photographer, writer and WSC stalwart Colin McPherson.

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Taking a break from considering the highbrow works of The Clitheroe Kid, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Old-Fashioned Wingers – or ‘offensive laterals’ – from low-socked loco Rene Houseman to scuttling Leighton James via Eddie Gray’s pineapple arms. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 435, Record Breakers brings us a banger from Bremen, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Jon Harvey, comedy writer, producer and performer, and author of the new book A Fan For All Seasons: A Journey Through Life and Sport.  

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Downing a 50p Baileys and accepting a crowd plea to “Get involved”, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray talk Terrible Teammates, from Len Shackleton to Millwall Russians via the man who showed them all. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 434, Record Breakers brings us a Jamaican jingle, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Michael Walker, football writer with The Athletic and the Irish Times, and author of the excellent Up There: The North East Football Boom & Bust and Green Shoots: Irish Football Histories.

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Turning off into the great service station of life, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss hectic schedules and season ends from Canvey Island chaos to Alvechurch versus Oxford City and the activation of Nigel Davey. Magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 433, Record Breakers brings us a Tbilisi tune, and we continue our sprightly feature The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Jen Offord, author of The Year of the Robin: Watching It All Go Wrong for Charlton Athletic and the World. 

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Still awaiting an invite to the Crystal Palace Dinner Party, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Injuries, Physios and Medical Staff from men in white coats to the Gordon Banks beer bottle mystery. Record Breakers brings us a Mozambique melody, and we continue our sprightly feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is journalist Nooruddean Choudry,  Bearded Genius on Twitter and author of the excellent Inshallah United: A story of faith and football.

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Taking a break from reading the match reports of Dmitri Shostakovich, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Last Days and Season Ends, from Basque delight to flip flops in Paisley, via the bonkers Bundesliga of 1999. Record Breakers brings a West Flanders wonder, WSC Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas takes us inside the pages of magazine issue 431 and we continue our giddy feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is The Times newspaper’s Scottish football correspondent, and author of Fergie Rises, Michael Grant.

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Fresh from booting penny floaters into a nearby tree, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss players and managers who were only good at one club, from Mike Walker’s Norwich to Puskas’ Panathinaikos. WSC Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas tells us about magazine issue 430, Record Breakers brings a Bremen banger and we continue our sprightly feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is poet and Leeds United fan Matt Abbott.

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Contemplating using a Fat Rascal to dislodge a ball from a tree, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss footballing light entertainers, from the tantalising conversion of Bobby Hoy via Spike Rawlings of Barrow and the Peter Beardsley pantomime experience. WSC Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas takes us inside the pages of magazine issue 429, Record Breakers brings Wearside wailing and we continue our sprightly feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is the writer, broadcaster and West Brom fanatic Adrian Goldberg.

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Fashioning a goal from Mini Twiglets and asking a Jelly Baby to be keeper, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss great players who were terrible managers, from Jackie Milburn’s Ipswich to Gazza’s Kettering via Lothar Matthäus’ Cameroon canoodle problem. Record Breakers brings a ballad from Brann, and we continue our sprightly feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is BBC Newcastle’s Sunderland commentator, Nick Barnes.

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Avoiding heavy cake falling from the heavens, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss teams who have only appeared at one World Cup, from East Germany to the Dutch East Indies via Kuwait’s loveliest camel and the Uruguay loophole. Record Breakers brings a desert disc, and we continue our sprightly feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is film director and Grimsby Town fan Jack Spring, whose new feature, Three Day Millionaire, is out now.

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Filing through their multi-tier in-tray for nothing in particular, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss One-Off Champions, from Riva’s Cagliari to West Bromwich via Betis Balompié. WSC Deputy Editor Tom Hocking talks us through the pages of magazine issue 426, Record Breakers brings a lullaby from Lucerne, and we continue our sprightly feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is football writer and novelist, John Nicholson.

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Contemplating a 96-pack of Toffifee, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Tactical Pioneers, from Bill McCracken’s offensive offside to trap to Malcolm Allison’s whirl via the Austrian Jimmy Hill. Record Breakers brings a Turin tune, and we continue our sprightly feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Father Ted, Fast Show and Toast co-writer Arthur Mathews.

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Shuffling up close in the great bus shelter of life to bring you a bumper Bank Holiday episode, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Goalkeeping Gaffes from Luis Arconada to Massimo Taibi’s culpable studs. WSC Assistant Editor Ffion Thomas delves into the pages of magazine issue 424, Record Breakers brings frolics from Flanders, and we continue our perky feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is writer and broadcaster Charlie Connelly. 

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High on a surprise package of CBD gummies and pondering Nobby Stiles’ doll collection, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss technological changes in the game, from crossbars to scoreboards via lethal rattles and referees’ kazoos. WSC Assistant Editor Ffion Thomas delves into the pages of magazine issue 423, Record Breakers brings tunes from Trondheim, and we continue our perky feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Ian Plenderleith, long-time WSC writer and author of a brand new book, Reffing Hell: Stuck in the middle of a game gone wrong.

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Terrified at the thought of a Cabbage Patch Kid uprising, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss unlikely cup finalists, from the London XI to Catanzaro via Bobby Gould’s tears and Johnny Crossan’s Tongeren insomnia. WSC Assistant Editor Ffion Thomas delves into the pages of magazine issue 422, Record Breakers brings delight from Denmark, and we continue our sprightly feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Suzy Wrack, Guardian sportswriter and author of the new book, A Woman’s Game: The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Women’s Football.

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Avoiding a ticking off from a kid in a referee’s kit, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Unexpected Promotions and Relegations, from Torquay United dog bites to Eddie Large the dug-out Jonah via Wiggy Threlfall’s Morecambe and Don Scrimgeour MacKay’s Coventry. WSC Deputy Editor Tom Hocking talks us through the pages of magazine issue 421 and Record Breakers brings Grecian glamour. We continue our rapidly maturing feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is author and broadcaster Ned Boulting.

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Taking a toffee hammer to life’s great stick of rock, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Trial Rules, Experiments and Fleeting Innovations, from a Norwegian pioneer to Yugoslav penalty points via the Diadora League’s offside misadventure. WSC Assistant Editor Ffion Thomas probes the pages of magazine issue 420, Record Breakers brings verses from Vienna, and we continue our state-of-the-art feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is Football Cliches writer and podcaster, Adam Hurrey. 

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Taking time out from their hunt for Newcastle United’s missing fluorescent tabards, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray talk Caretaker and Saviour Managers, from the Spanish Tony Parkes to Frank Barlow’s honeymoon period via adairs, Houdinis and Keystone Cops. WSC Deputy Editor Tom Hocking delves into the pages of magazine issue 419, Record Breakers brings marching from Munich, and in our sort-of new feature The Final Third, author Jon Spurling selects this episode’s match, player, object and snack for the WSC Museum.

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Taking time out from pondering which footballer’s haircut to get at the barbers’, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Representative XIs, B-Teams and C-Teams, from Jim Baxter versus the Nordics to Great Britain taking on Europe, via a flat share with Jimmy Hill. WSC Assistant Editor Ffion Thomas delves into the pages of magazine issue 418, Record Breakers brings rhymes from Reims, and we continue our nearly-new feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is comedian and radio presenter, Charlie Baker, who also discusses falling for the Vanarama and being the son of a man with an advertising hoarding at a Football League ground.

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Munching on the sweetie version of a veteran reserve goalkeeper, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss players’ Indian Summers, from Horst Hrubesch to Wilfried van Moer via untucked shirts and Pools Panel hotel trifle. WSC Deputy Editor Tom Hocking talks us through the pages of magazine edition 417, including Big Match Festive Specials and issues around colour blindness in football. Record Breakers brings crooning from Cagliari, plus Steve McManaman’s iconic hands and Maurice Fussey’s wig.

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Supping sarsaparilla from a dirty glass, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray think outside the bin cupboard to talk Alternative World Cups from the CONIFA to the Island Games via the Mundiavocat. WSC Deputy Editor Tom Hocking talks us through the pages of magazine edition 416, including Maoist reform of the Premier League, refereeing crises and a trip to Arbroath. Record Breakers brings rabble-rousing from Rotterdam, and we continue our almost brand new feature, The Final Third, in which a guest contributes a match, a player and an object to the WSC Museum of Football. Joining Dan as our visiting curator this time is ace WSC writer, Cameron Carter.

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Tumbling down the hill of life on wheeled goalposts, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Distinctive Managerial Looks and Traits, from Nerro Rocco’s newspaper hat to Scott Parker’s tie knots via Dave ‘Coco’ Smith and the 38th greatest Belgian of all time. Elsewhere, an injury time incident in a Hartlepool game sparks fears of the apocalypse, the trio delve into the pages of WSC magazine issue 415 and Dan talks all things Crystal Palace with Jack Pierce of the Five Year Plan fanzine and podcast. 

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Before heading off to Walthamstow market to buy Carlisle United bath mats, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray get together to talk all things Points Deductions, from Tinsley Lindley and his wandering brogues to Peterborough United’s 1967 nightmare and the 1980 Totonero scandal. There is a delve among the pages of WSC magazine issue 414 and Record Breakers takes us to Székesfehérvár, Deventer and Algiers. Dan chats all things Heart of Midlothian with Laurie Dunsire from the Scarves Around the Funnel podcast.

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High on torula yeast from a packet of Andy Capp’s Red Hot Fries, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss British Referees Abroad, from the Argentinian Influx to Clattenburg of Arabia. There is talk too of Jimmy Greaves and football’s oldest living professionals, and Record Breakers takes us to Dortmund, Lier and Maputo. Dan is joined by Hugh Bunce from the PO4Cast to talk all things Portsmouth.

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Having issued warnings about the perils of sucking Yorkshire Mixtures whilst walking, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Hotbeds of Soccer, from Hetton-le-Hole to the Chota Valley. There is a delve inside the pages of WSC magazine issue 413 including Kidderminster catering, solo Subbuteo and football grounds as neighbours, and Record Breakers takes us to Munich, Rotterdam and Newcastle. Dan is joined by Gary Hutchinson of The Stacey West website and podcast to talk all things Lincoln City, including Gary’s time as Sincil Bank mascot, Poacher the Imp.

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Taking time out from pondering who would win a game between Banoffee Thistle and Mulligatawny Town, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray talk Terrible Starts, from Southport’s Showaddywaddy season to Mick McCarthy’s no-nonsense, no points beginning at Sunderland. The three delve into the pages of issue 412 of When Saturday Comes magazine and consider alternative super leagues, and Record Breakers takes us to Brussels, Dresden and Bolton. Our Dan is joined by Dan Porritt of the And He Takes That Chance podcast to talk all things Huddersfield Town. 

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Celebrating their big 4-0 with a disgusting Coconut Kinder Bueno, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss the Euros so far, from Lukas Carnival to Bovril Popsicles via players who ‘know where the goal is’. There is an important update on the train station situation in Horden, parakeet news and talk of players who were good at other sports, including Lev Yashin and Reginald ‘Tip’ Foster. Record Breakers takes us to Amsterdam, Helsinki and Ischia, while Dan talks all things Newport County with Ed Bridges of the 1912 Exiles podcast.

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Cock-a-hoop after receiving a treasure trove of Tunnock’s wafers, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Disappearing Skills, from the donkey kick to the body swerve via ball juggling skillz and the Wharton Sit. Plus, a chance meeting in Rothbury and a glimpse inside the pages of WSC magazine issue 410. Record Breakers takes us to Madrid, Vienna and York, and Dan is joined by Glen Wilson from Popular STAND fanzine to talk all things Doncaster Rovers.

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Taking a break from pondering when their Crème Eggs are going to hatch, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray discuss Yo-yo Clubs from Dunfermline to Limassol, via the unstable world of Luxembourgian football and paternoster lifts. There is a glimpse between the pages of WSC magazine issue 409, including brick buying with John McGinlay and jury service with Kenny Burns. Record Breakers visits Vienna, Bergen and Teesside, and Dan is joined by Natalie Bromley from the No Nay Never podcast to talk all things Burnley. 

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