Football League
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Could Safe Standing Areas Be Returning to English Football?
The Hillsborough Disaster in 1989 tragically killed 96 Liverpool FC fans on a day that should have brought joy. One of the legacies of the catastrophe is the continued ban on standing in the upper echelons of English football. However, there are signs that the stance of the FA, the Football League and the police is softening. It’s important to... -
Are Plastic Pitches About to Return to the Football League?
Despite the latest technology making them more effective than ever, artificial pitches still have a major image problem in professional football. If you’re of a certain age, you will remember the awful pitches at Luton and QPR, which deliver unpredictable bounces and some serious leg burns. Today, however, 4G pitches are safe and very playable; and more importantly, they’re durable...