Contents
REGULARS
5 Editorial
- The dedication of Grant Wahl to shine a light on FIFA’s machinations forced them to close ranks
6 Sidelines
- Coventry’s stadium saga continues; Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup fall-out; the games raising money for foodbanks; safe standing trial success; end of the Paul Scally era at Gillingham
12 Shot!
- The third round of the FA Vase sees Atherstone Town welcome Stourport Swifts to Sheepy Road
15 Harry Pearson column
Grassroots pitches in winter are not for the faint-hearted
40 Books
A revisit of Manchester United’s ˜°°° treble victory; the real story behind Zaire’s ˜°˛˝ World Cup; celebrating the poetry of great commentators
44 Letters
- never once in his entire career heard Rob Lee referred to as anything but Rob Lee...
46 Season in brief
How match-fixing controversy changed the destination of Poland’s ˜°°˙ˆ°ˇ I Liga title
FEATURES
16 Studio flat
- The BBC’s World Cup team try not to stick to football; ITV pundits play fair
20 Qat’s all folks
- Disinterest in Germany; Wales rejoin the world stage; FIFA’s overbearing hosts; global support for Morocco; the tournament in photos; France pay the penalty; destiny fulfilled for Argentina
“It feels like a proper game today,” says one Bolton Wanderers regular. “There’s a real atmosphere. And there’s a traffic jam”
Bolton Wanderers v Derby County p30
- Shopping spree The first January window winners
- Match of the month A big crowd as Bolton host Derby
- Team spirit: Blackburn An early target; Rovers’ ups and downs
39 Influencer status
- Pelé’s place among the greats is secure
42 Object lessons Tottenham exercise their right to reply
