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Winter presses Pardew to end ban on local papers
One of the most respected figures in British sports journalism has described the on-going ban of local newspapers from Newcastle United's home games a…
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Palace turn to their sponsors for breaking news
ANTON RIPPON reports on some "digital media innovations" at one Premier League club last week which could spell problems for local newspaper football …
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Bleacher Report signs Barclay for Premier League
Patrick Barclay, the SJA's Sports Writer of the Year in 1993, will be providing regular video analysis for B/R during the season…
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Dyke’s football Plan B is lacking any true support
The media debate about the introduction of B leagues for developing young footballers in England has been overwhelmingly against the idea. ANTON RIPPO…
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Sofa, so good? Pundits suffer a Savage-ing
Adrian Chiles, Phil Neville, Robbie Savage... ANTON RIPPON ponders television's World Cup coverage so far…
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World Cup accreditation fall reflects industry
Accreditations for the written press at the 2014 World Cup are down by around 20 per cent on four years ago, according to FIFA figures…
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Game of Shame memories puts focus on Klinsmann
ANTON RIPPON delves into the archives to find good reason for healthy scepticism about the potential outcomes of a significant World Cup group match t…
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Brazilian blend offers best World Cup since 1970
HILDA OGDEN stands in this week for Norman Giller, for whom watching every kick of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil so far is beginning to take its toll. …
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We’ve seen future of football writing, and it tweets
What has been the impact of Twitter and social media on football journalism? DAVID WALKER and JANINE SELF answer a student's questions on the future o…
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