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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.

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · Sep 5
Issue 58 of The Blizzard, edited as ever by @jonawils.bsky.social is out now and full of brilliant long-form football writing from @firdosem.bsky.social, Johnny Duerden, @samindrakunti.bsky.social, @shelatneel.bsky.social, David Goldblatt and more

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Brazilian teenager’s goal in win against Barcelona was a classic and the winger could end up as one of the very best - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Estêvão outshines Lamine Yamal to show why he is Chelsea’s rare diamond | Jonathan Wilson
The Brazilian teenager’s goal in win against Barcelona was a classic and the winger could end up as one of the very best
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November 26, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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The story of Nikita Simonyan, Soviet great, who died on Sunday at the age of 99 - @jonawils.bsky.social

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November 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Eberechi Eze’s hat-trick and Manchester City’s loss to Newcastle means Arsenal are in control of their own destiny - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Arsenal’s Premier League dominance is not under threat. At least not yet
Eberechi Eze’s hat-trick and Manchester City’s loss to Newcastle means Arsenal are in control of their own destiny
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November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Give someone the gift of The Blizzard this Christmas 🎄🎅
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Subscriptions, art prints and books - it's Christmas time at The Blizzard.

The perfect gifts for the thinking football fan

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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Join us tomorrow night as we unpack that first #Ashes Test with a Wisden Cricket Monthly panel, followed by latest Nightwatchman Quiz

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November 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Whatever doubts there are for Arsenal, at Tottenham they are far greater – and the similarity between these old rivals is stark - @jonawils.bsky.social

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Arteta is feeling the heat but north London derby offers chance to reset title push | Jonathan Wilson
Whatever doubts there are for the Gunners, at Tottenham they are far greater – and the similarity between these old rivals is stark
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November 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Our friends at Pitch Publishing are offering a copy of Simon Binn's Red Star Paris to one lucky winner. To be in with a shout to win, send your answer to the question below to [email protected]

Q: Who founded Red Star Paris in 1897?
A. Jules Rimet
B. Gabriel Hanot
C. Henri Delaunay
November 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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The Cat & Dog Steps on Roker Beach in Sunderland where Brian Clough tried to recover after his knee injury.

Check out the latest from @jonawils.bsky.social's Substack

Video here: jonawils.substack.com/p/sunderland...
Sunderland: Cat & Dog Steps and Clough's Rehab
Wilson's World: Postcards from the Past 16
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November 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Subscriptions, art prints and books - it's Christmas time at The Blizzard.

The perfect gifts for the thinking football fan

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November 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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The problem with perfection: the flaws make football more fun - @jonawils.bsky.social

Read: jonawils.substack.com/p/the-parado...
November 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Ireland’s big moment is what World Cup qualifying is all about

Troy Parrott’s last-gasp goal and DR Congo’s triumph proved once again why the best football is almost never about the football - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Ireland’s big moment is what World Cup qualifying is all about
Troy Parrott’s last-gasp goal and DR Congo’s triumph proved once again why the best soccer is almost never about the soccer
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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This festive season, we’ve put together a great selection of special offers 🎄🎅
theblizzard.bsky.social The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 13d
Christmas with The Blizzard

Get four issues of The Blizzard a year for £40* (+p&p) and a free gift bundle worth £49.99 (+p&p)

More info: theblizzard.co.uk/the-blizzard...
November 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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A tactically and technically adept Three Lions squad can take the handbrake off and prosper in North America next summer - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Tuchel’s back to the future England can play with fire and fury at the World Cup | Jonathan Wilson
A tactically and technically adept Three Lions squad can take the handbrake off and prosper in North America next summer
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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We're gonna be at the London Football Book Market tomorrow at Brixton Library. Come and say hi and grab a copy of our latest issue and more.

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November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Bill Buford’s Among the Thugs, and thoughts on hooliganism in the eighties - @jonawils.bsky.social

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November 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Christmas with The Blizzard

Get four issues of The Blizzard a year for £40* (+p&p) and a free gift bundle worth £49.99 (+p&p)

More info: theblizzard.co.uk/the-blizzard...
November 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Arsenal are still in the box seat, but Manchester City are beginning to look ominous - @jonawils.bsky.social

Read: jonawils.substack.com/p/city-again...
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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After hundreds of millions spent on players, what was Liverpool’s plan?

The defending Premier League champions spent big over the summer, but it’s hard to see how the new players fit - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
After hundreds of millions spent on players, what was Liverpool’s plan? | Jonathan Wilson
The defending Premier League champions spent big over the summer, but it’s hard to see how the new players fit
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Maradona the Messiah, part two - @jonawils.bsky.social

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November 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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ICYMI: Explosive ending cannot mask flaws of Tottenham and Manchester United

@jonawils.bsky.social was at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Explosive ending cannot mask flaws of Tottenham and Manchester United | Jonathan Wilson
This match was as dismal as last season’s Europa League final and in a routine league game nerves provided no excuse
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Christmas sorted! ⬇️ 🎄
theblizzard.bsky.social The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 28d
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)

More info: theblizzard.co.uk/the-blizzard...
November 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Why Saudi money hasn’t transformed Newcastle into title contenders

Eddie Howe’s team have the richest owners in the world. But they are still to mount a title challenge since the Public Investment Fund came knocking - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Why Saudi money hasn’t transformed Newcastle into title contenders | Jonathan Wilson
Eddie Howe’s team have the richest owners in the world. But they are still to mount a title challenge since the Public Investment Fund came knocking
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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The winner of The Blizzard's Greatest Goals competition is Diego Maradona's brilliant solo effort in the 1986 World Cup Quarter-Final against England.

He won a whopping 46.1% of the votes.

Keep your eyes peeled for what we're doing with the results...

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Diego Maradona Goal of the Century | Argentina v England | 1986 FIFA World Cup
YouTube video by FIFA
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November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have moved with times – but in their own way

Former champions have not embraced vogue for set plays but their signature goal is now from an early through ball - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have moved with times – but in their own way | Jonathan Wilson
Former champions have not embraced vogue for set plays but their signature goal is now from an early through ball
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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More than 40 goals in the Premier League have come from corners already this season – is this the new orthodoxy? - @jonawils.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Premier League has turned a tactical corner but set-play trend will surely fade | Jonathan Wilson
More than 40 goals in the Premier League have come from corners already this season – is this the new orthodoxy?
www.theguardian.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM