Photo of the week ~ Refreshments in Runcorn

By Colin McPherson

Scenes from football history, 300 ~ Shipwrecked

by Dave Robinson, from WSC 355

Badge of the week ~ SK Aritma Prague

This badge is an example of the horror, the artistic degradation that can result from compromise. The design team was split between two strong ideas for the image...

Footballers getting distracted by Pokemon Go

by Dave Robinson

What is Big Sam looking for in an assistant?

by Tim Bradford

Players show anger over new referee rules

by Dave Robinson

Classic match ~ Burnley 4-0 Swansea, 1961

WSC 355 – delayed subscriber copies

Subscriber copies of WSC 355 have been delayed in the mailing process – we are trying to find out what has happened but in the meantime you can access the issue digitally

WSC 355 & 2016-17 Season Guide out now

- England appoint Allardyce: what could go wrong?
- Premier League 2 is here
- The story of replica shirts
- "I was an intern at Crystal Palace"
- Pitfalls of Panini collecting
- Naples' other clubs

WSC Survey ~ have your say on the state of the game

Another major international tournament has been and gone, which means it’s time for you to have your say on the state of the game in the 2016 WSC Survey – and maybe win a WSC T-shirt

Photo gallery ~ North Ferriby United v AFC Fylde

By Paul Thompson

Extra time made redundant by more TV-friendly formats

The additional 30 minutes is already making way for penalties in some competitions

Ipswich owner’s potential arrest clouds derby build-up

Brazilian police issue warrant for Marcus Evans’ arrest over Olympic ticket scam

Saints’ latest reset faces early test at Old Trafford

Southampton fans once again don’t know what to expect from their team this season

Getting into Europe: 1973 Common Market Match

When Britain joined the European Economic Community a celebratory game was held at Wembley, revealing split opinions on the move

Blackburn fans launch petition against owners

Venky’s have owned Rovers since November 2010, since which time they have gone from mid-table in the Premier League to bottom of the Championship

Dalian Atkinson dead: shot with Taser by police

Former Aston Villa striker won Match of the Day’s Goal of the Season competition in 1992-93

There’s always last year ~ Premier League 2015-16

Leicester 17th, Chelsea champions and Watford relegation – what WSC contributors got right and wrong about the previous season

Jorge Mendes’ intentions with Wolves remain unclear

Via The Set Pieces

Is it time to scrap international competitions?

Tournaments such as the World Cup foster jingoism and are exploited by sponsors

Non-League fanfunding drive for Prostate Cancer UK

Tifosy launch campaign to increase awareness of Non-League Day and raise money for charity

Friendlies don’t need hype to make them worthwhile

“Competitions” such as the International Champions Cup miss the point of pre-season games