Author: Simon Toye
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The Demise of York City
Featured image courtesy of York Press What ever happened to York City? From an appearance in the old second division in the mid 1970s for a period of about 20 years, York yo-yoed between the third and fourth tiers of English football. When they were relegated in the 1998/99 season down to what is now…
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Canadian Premier League profiles: Cavalry FC
When I think of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, I traditionally think of three things – ice hockey, rodeo & professional wrestling. But now a new aspect has entered the public consciousness and perhaps it has overtaken the likes of the Calgary Flames, the Stampede and the Hart Foundation: Football. In 2019, the Canadian Premier League launched…
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Canadian Premier League profiles: Atlético Ottawa
Ottawa – the federal capital and political hub of Canada. Sure, other parts of the country get more attention and for their own good reasons. The breathtaking scenery in the west with the Rocky Mountains; the impressive falls of Lake Niagara; the cultural epicentre that is Toronto and others besides. However, if you want quintessential…
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Canadian Premier League profiles: Forge FC
Nobody can ever take away the crown of first ever Canada Premier League champions. Forge FC are a force to be reckoned with.
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