And finally… Charlie Nicholas is sitting there, thinking

Posted on 10th October 2014

This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.

Soccer Saturday has become a staple for many football fans at the weekend, and while we all assume they make it up as they go along and spout nonsense off the top of their head (hello, Paul Merson), there’s a lot more contemplation going on than you might think at first glance. Charlie Nicholas, for one, is often sat there thinking…

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FSA statement: Fan opinion must be heard, but there’s a line…

Posted on 29th January 2020

Following reports that Ed Woodward, executive vice-chairman of Manchester United, had his home targeted by protestors last night, the Football Supporters’ Association has issued the following statement…

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And finally… Pepehands

Posted on 25th January 2019

Lille’s Nicolas Pepe is our latest entrant into the dodgey penalty section of the And finally… archive seen her dragging his shot meekly wide against Amiens. The penalty looked a bit iffy, with hints of a dive, so maybe it was for the best.

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And finally… bold

Posted on 8th February 2019

To Denmark for this week’s And finally… where Odense Boldklub hosted Helsingborg in a friendly. Anders Randrup brought the occasion to life with this truly remarkable own goal, beating his own keeper from 30-plus yards…

#ICYMI

And finally… Micai Mouse

Posted on 15th February 2019

To Serie B for this week’s And finally… where Salernitana goalie Alessandro Micai scored a bizarre own goal while attempting an eye-catching diving-punch. Michai’s tom foolery cost the Salerno side dearly as Benevento took all three points.

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And finally… Charlie Nicholas is sitting there, thinking

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