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Author: Craig McCracken

Peddler and purveyor of quasi obscure retro football nostalgia via the 'Beyond The Last Man' blog

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Through the Lens of Henk Blansjaar – Be Quick 1887

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April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Italy’s Last Foreigner Standing

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December 17, 2025

Deceased Eleven 2025

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September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

David Tagg’s Big Huddersfield Day Out

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May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Genoa 1991 – Osvaldo Bagnoli’s Second Coming

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April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

Dallas Tornados – The Tour To End All Tours

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March 5, 2025March 2, 2025

Fontaine & Kopa Revisit Reims, 1998

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December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Deceased Eleven 2024

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September 25, 2024September 22, 2024

Shorts From France

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