The trend of players becoming pundits is one that is incredibly common in modern times.
But how did that all start?
@SRKemp1 looks deeper here:
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Radio commentary has been a staple of football since its inception in 1927.
@SRKemp1 takes us from the early days of radio commentary and tells us why it's still so important today.
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Words create atmosphere, memories and history. As linguistic standards dropped the standards in football rose. Histories and stories had been created so there would be a new generation of former players who could report on the beautiful game.
It was the pre-eminent football magazine and really brought football to life in the 50s and 60s.
@SRKemp1 looks at Charlie Buchan's Football Monthly:
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"It is clear that the footballing world has much to thank James Catton for."
Well before the world of online content, the godfather of football journalism was James Catton.
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And do read this article on Cyrille Regis by @irishpete67, a tremendous player who suffered horrendous racial abus, yet rose above to make sure that it was his game that the average fan would talk about
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A man of firsts. His influence on the game is profound as was his influence on the two teams that he guided to success. He is one of four managers who have… https://t.co/N7t1XWLKHW