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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 9h

What explains River Plate’s sudden loss of form after years of consistent development? - @jonawils.bsky.social

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 1d

Already thinking about Christmas?

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

Offers: theblizzard.co.uk/the-blizzard...

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 2d

Our man @jonawils.bsky.social answers questions about the evolution of tactics, heat and World Cup outsiders

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Why there is no such thing as a perfect football tactic | Jonathan Wilson

In this mailbag edition of his newsletter, Jonathan answers questions about the evolution of tactics, heat and World Cup outsiders

www.theguardian.com

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Ian Collings @bookamatic.bsky.social · 3d

There can be only one. #NonFlyingDutchman

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 3d

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

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 4d

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...

Aston Villa must stop crying foul and focus on the Europa League instead | Jonathan Wilson

There is no grand PSR conspiracy against Unai Emery’s side. They should be challenging Newcastle or Tottenham for fifth

www.theguardian.com

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 5d

Which goal will be crowned The Blizzard's Greatest Goal?

Vote below!

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 8d

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...

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 6d

How Futbology has revolutionised groundhopping

Read: theblizzard.co.uk/it-reignited...

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 7d

Only four goals remaining! Vote now!

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 8d

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...

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 8d

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...

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 9d

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

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 9d

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

Visit the page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

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LOWER BLOCK @lowerblock.bsky.social · 10d

The sort of Monday morning order we love. Cheers to this cultured nutter.

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 10d

Not much time left to have your say in the Last 16 of The Blizzard's Greatest Goals

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 14d

We're down to the Last 16 in our Greatest Goals search. Vote now to help choose our semi-finalists!

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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John Ewan @londonhibee.bsky.social · 11d

The latest bookshelf re-stack, with the @theblizzard.bsky.social collection, moved to another bookcase to help accommodate recent arrivals.
I hope @jonawils.bsky.social approves

Bookshelves full of football books, magazines and publications

a bookshelf with every issue of The Blizzard quarterly journal

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 11d

Why does a system that has drawn so much scepticism at Manchester United work so well at Crystal Palace? - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

The secrets of Glasner’s success and why Palace system would be lost in translation elsewhere | Jonathan Wilson

Why does a system that has drawn so much scepticism at Manchester United work so well at Crystal Palace?

www.theguardian.com

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Ian Curtin @iancurtin.bsky.social · 12d

Some absolute belters in here. An impossible choice.

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 14d

We're down to the Last 16 in our Greatest Goals search. Vote now to help choose our semi-finalists!

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 12d

Keep voting so we can name our semi-finalists!

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 14d

We're down to the Last 16 in our Greatest Goals search. Vote now to help choose our semi-finalists!

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 13d

Only 16 goals left - have you say below

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 14d

We're down to the Last 16 in our Greatest Goals search. Vote now to help choose our semi-finalists!

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Chris Lepkowski @chrislepkowski.bsky.social · 14d

Group 4 is the "David Bowie's best song" of this competition. I could vote differently each time, depending on my mood.

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 14d

We're down to the Last 16 in our Greatest Goals search. Vote now to help choose our semi-finalists!

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 14d

We're down to the Last 16 in our Greatest Goals search. Vote now to help choose our semi-finalists!

Vote: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 14d

‘You can see the creativity’: Van de Ven says Simons can spark Spurs revival - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

‘You can see the creativity’: Van de Ven says Simons can spark Spurs revival

Micky van de Ven believes Xavi Simons could be the solution to the creative flatness threatening to undermine Tottenham’s start to the season

www.theguardian.com

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 15d

Late own goal rescues point for Spurs at Bodø/Glimt after Hauge double - @jonawils.bsky.social was at at Aspmyra Stadion

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Late own goal rescues point for Spurs at Bodø/Glimt after Hauge double

An 89th-minute own goal from Jostein Gundersen helped Spurs to recover from two goals down and secure a 2-2 draw at Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League

www.theguardian.com

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 16d

With late goals a major factor, the four major players for the trophy saw their narratives crystallise over the weekend - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

It’s early, but every Premier League title contender already looks flawed | Jonathan Wilson

With late goals a major factor, the four major players for the trophy saw their narratives crystalize over the weekend

www.theguardian.com

The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 17d

Arsenal were rattled against Newcastle but overcame pressure and may yet prove they have edge of champions - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Arsenal stare down their demons and a VAR curiosity to make a title statement | Jonathan Wilson

Arsenal were rattled against Newcastle but overcame pressure and may yet prove they have edge of champions

www.theguardian.com

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