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Returning to our philosophical roots

By Owen Mather, 1 September 2014

After twenty years, Philosophy Football FC has put aside its 11-a-side playing commitments – although it may sporadically return for special events, even the odd cup-tie – in order to focus on the burgeoning 3sided phenomenon, which our club has … Continue reading →

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‘God curse Dundee United’

By Owen Mather, 16 April 2014

With the current attempts of the ‘Bitter Together’ campaign to scare and frighten the Scottish public into remaining a part of the UK resulting in a spectacular reversal of fortune and a significant narrowing of the gap in the opinion … Continue reading →

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The gospel according to Shankly: David Peace’s Red or Dead

By Owen Mather, 27 August 2013

In 2006 David Peace wrote the outstanding The Damned Utd, which fictionalised Brian Clough’s calamitous 44-day reign at Leeds United. Now he brings his unique writing style to the legendary Bill Shankly in Red or Dead. There are already many … Continue reading →

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Top Ten football songs

By Owen Mather, 30 December 2012

10. Everton FC – ‘Here We Go’ (1985) / Nottingham Forest and Paper Lace – ‘We Got The Whole World In Our Hands’ (1979) This is proper old school. You wouldn’t catch a Premiership footballer doing anything like this: appearing … Continue reading →

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