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Stories for those who think about football more than everyone else. Edited by Jonathan Wilson and featuring writing from some of the best to cover the sport. theblizzard.co.uk
LOWER BLOCK → FUTCON ‘25 🇦🇷
We’re heading to Buenos Aires for FUTCON, Nov 22–23
Featuring editions: MUFC Rotterdam ‘91, The Famous CFC, Baby Squad, Blades ‘89–90, Toon Army ‘96. Plus
Dani Spina on Huracán + her Lower Block project. Football. Art. Culture.
TICKETS and more INFO --- lafutcon.com
Is it Arsenal’s title to lose? - @jonawils.bsky.social
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Our classic subscription bundle returns this Christmas, where you get four issues of The Blizzard a year for £40* (+p&p) and a free gift bundle worth £49.99 (+p&p)
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Recent history has seen all three sides promoted from the Championship be relegated the same season – Régis Le Bris’s side could break the spell - @jonawils.bsky.social
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Grandees River Plate all at sea and banking on new president with a familiar name
With their election looming, the Argentinian club hope stable leadership can reverse worst form in four decades - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Arne Slot admits Liverpool’s Brentford defeat among his worst as losing run goes on - @jonawils.bsky.social
"We simply concede too many goals", says Liverpool manager
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Sunderland may be seventh, but are they any good? - @jonawils.bsky.social
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Why are Liverpool suffering such a loss of control? - @jonawils.bsky.social
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Ange Postecoglou and Nottingham Forest never made sense. So why did it happen?
The former Tottenham manager made a rash Premier League return, and it will probably be his last - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Arne Slot’s Liverpool tactical shift is gambling on more Wirtz and less Salah
Winning the Premier League means the Dutchman can ride out the setbacks after making radical changes to his gameplan - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Issue 58 is out now and can be purchased from our website with all available back issues!
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Stanchion books presents: london Football Book Market 2025 Saturday 15th November
Coming up at Brixton Library @stanchionbooks.bsky.social LONDON FOOTBALL BOOK MARKET Sat 15th Nov stalls include football books, zines, comics and replica kits from @theblizzard.bsky.social @lowerblock.bsky.social OOF, Pitch Publishing and much more! FREE entry
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“It reignited my love for football”
How @futbologyapp.bsky.social has revolutionised groundhopping
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What explains River Plate’s sudden loss of form after years of consistent development? - @jonawils.bsky.social
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Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, or just want to treat yourself to the finest long-form football writing around, we’ve got you covered
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Our man @jonawils.bsky.social answers questions about the evolution of tactics, heat and World Cup outsiders
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There can be only one. #NonFlyingDutchman
13.10.2025 08:57 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We're down to the last four of our Greatest Goals search.
Instead of two semi-finals, the final four are facing off in a group of death. Vote below to help crown our winner
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There is no grand PSR conspiracy against Unai Emery’s side. They should be challenging Newcastle or Tottenham for fifth - @jonawils.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Which goal will be crowned The Blizzard's Greatest Goal?
Vote below!
How Futbology has revolutionised groundhopping
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Only four goals remaining! Vote now!
09.10.2025 08:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We've reached the last four of our Greatest Goals search and this is it - the final round!
Instead of two semi-finals, the final four are facing off in a final group of death and your vote helps decide who takes the crown
Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
There's also the odd football-related post too.
Here's former Oldham, Rangers, Hibs, and Scotland goalkeeper Andy Goram posing in his Scotland cricket attire for whom he played two first-class and two List A matches
Blizzard writer Scott Oliver has set up Cricket Superstars in the Leagues, sharing stories from his Sticky Dogs and Stardust project, a series of books about when cricket legends played the club game across the UK
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The sort of Monday morning order we love. Cheers to this cultured nutter.
06.10.2025 11:16 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Not much time left to have your say in the Last 16 of The Blizzard's Greatest Goals
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