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The Art of Dissent: twenty years of Philosophy Football

By Geoff Andrews, 10 October 2014

It started in October 1994 after a match in the relatively new Premier League. Mark Perryman and myself, friends and activists in the recently defunct British Communist Party, were in the habit of reciprocating hospitality after each of the fixtures … Continue reading →

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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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The progressive patriot

By 'Engels', 19 December 2013

Earlier this month Alan Rusbridger, the editor of the Guardian, the British newspaper which has been publishing Edward Snowden’s revelations of state spying revelations by the NSA and GCHQ, was quizzed by the Home Affairs select committee. At one point … 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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History battles: Paolo Di Canio and ‘good fascism’

By Geoff Andrews, 5 April 2013

The controversy which has engulfed Paolo Di Canio, the new Sunderland manager, has taken many Italians by surprise. In extreme cases, some have even attempted to turn the accusation of ‘intolerance’ on to his critics. His views are his private … Continue reading →

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The Great Turnstile Swindle

By 'Engels', 22 February 2013

In season 1981/82 my brother and I were taken to watch an established First Division team take on Bobby Robson’s Ipswich Town. The grand total for the ‘match-day experience’ was a mere £6.35 (£2.75 for an adult ticket, £1.50 each … Continue reading →

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A beautiful game in troubled places

By 'Oscar', 20 November 2012

We’re very pleased to introduce a new blogger, ‘Oscar’, who finds himself in many troubled places around the world. This is, we hope, the first in an occasional series of his reflections on life in some of these places, and … Continue reading →

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The Truth

By 'Engels', 20 September 2012

As Michael Mansfield and former Lord Chancellor Charlie Falconer help the families of the victims of the Hillsborough tragedy search for justice, it appears likely that the Attorney General, Dominic Grieve, will make a request for the original inquest verdict … Continue reading →

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Welcome to our new blogger, ‘Engels’

By Philosophy Football FC, 19 September 2012

We’re pleased to welcome a new author to our blog. ‘Engels’ will be blogging about politics, football, and the politics of football (and perhaps the kickabout nature of contemporary party politics) in a regular series. His first article, on the … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Philosophy Football FC’s blog

By Philosophy Football FC, 9 September 2012

Welcome to our new blog. This will be the best way to keep up with Philosophy Football FC’s news, as well as our writing, cultural and political activities. Please take a moment to subscribe to the blog so that you’re … Continue reading →

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