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THIS is what being a fan in the 1980s was like – and what the Hillsborough verdict means
Simon Curtis was a match-going Manchester City supporter in the 1980s – a very different era for football fandom stained with tragedy. He explains why Tuesday’s Hillsborough verdict provides justice beyond the 96 fans who tragically lost their lives in April 1989...
Ex-Argentina goalkeeper Carlos Roa: “I decided to devote myself to religion…”
What Happened Next? Roa helped knock England out of the 1998 World Cup on penalties – then joined a religious retreat, saying the end of the world was nigh. We caught up with him in April 2005 to find out more...
Remember when Chelsea really were rubbish? FFT recalls the class of '86
Chelsea Sure, the Blues have had it rough at the start of the season – but Richard Edwards remembers when it was a lot worse...
How US soccer rescued Arsenal in the mid-80s – and changed English football
Arsenal With Arsenal in the middle of their US pre season tour, Jon Spurling explains how ex-vice chairman David Dein's obsession with stateside soccer helped transform an ailing club
Graeme Sharp: Perfect XI
Perfect XI He was up top as Everton shined in the 1980s, but which players would the Goodison legend pick for his perfect line-up?
Henry Norris: The man who moved Arsenal to Highbury – and became Tottenham's first true enemy
Arsenal Jon Spurling on the controversial figure who took Arsenal to Highbury over a hundred years ago
Howay the entertainers: Reliving Newcastle's 1995/96 title challenge, by the players
Newcastle United It’s 20 years since one of the Premier League’s most exciting teams faltered after leading by 12 points. The Magpies' main men from that era talk you through the key games of a thrilling season. You’ll LOVE it...
