When Saturday Comes No 425 October 2022

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REGULARS 5 Editorial

The authorities’ distrust of fans is royally clear 6 Sidelines

Cambridge United secure their home; the rise of the player-owner; Fort William start climbing the mountain; fans flock to Norwich Market 12 Shot!

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A bottom of the table clash in the National League as Altrincham take on Scunthorpe United 15 Harry Pearson column

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Spitting with style is something to be celebrated

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Bernd Schuster, who stirred up rivalries in Spain 32 World view

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Paul Pogba’s family feud; cross-border support in Bosnia; top-level football returns in Ukraine 40 Books

Rev up 42 Lette

Revisiting the Charlton brothers; how Scotland shook up Spain ; keeping up with change in the Middle East 42 Letters

I’m keep 46 Seaso

I’m keeping the faith – £ million is hard to entirely waste... 46 Season in brief

The title

The title that kicked off Manchester City’s s success

FEATURES 16 Managed decline Scott Parker’s sacking was down to

more than a defeat; Graham Potter leaves Brighton fans with a bitter taste 19 Stand accused

A sense of perspective is needed for those who stew on referee grievances 20 Match of the month Harmonious times at Luton Town as

the Hatters welcome Wigan Athletic

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Kenilworth Road, for all its old-fashioned charm, is a dump. It’s our dump, and it can generate an amazing atmosphere, but it’s a dump nonetheless Luton Town v Wigan Athletic p20

26 Minute taker

Time wasting has been elevated to art 29 Object lessons

A team photo of a mysterious Rovers 30 Baller bearings

Why some areas are football hotbeds 36 Team spirit: Swansea

The three men who sum up the Swans; a rollercoaster club to support 39 Blackout blind

The protected kick-off time is at risk