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August 16, 2017

Malmö FF – The ‘model’ Europeans of ’79

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Brazil Vintage 1969-73

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August 11, 2017August 5, 2017

The Lost Champions Of Yugoslavia Reimagined

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The Lost Champions Of Yugoslavia

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July 31, 2017

Have Transfer Fees Spiralled out of Control?

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July 26, 2017July 25, 2017

Switzerland Vintage 1962-85

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July 24, 2017July 19, 2017

Remembering Brighton’s Previous Exploits in England’s Top Flight

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Partick Thistle Vintage 1960-65

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Newcastle United: The Jackie Milburn Years

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