Late Tackle Magazine

Late Tackle Magazine The football magazine with a bit of a kick. Often irreverant, rarely insightful. Late Tackle is the football magazine written by the fans, for the fans.

LT goes beyond the agenda-led reporting of the mainstream media and gives you a peak behind the curtain at the alternative side of football. Often irreverant, rarely insightul. Late Tackle: the football magazine with a bit of a kick!

πŸ—£οΈ β€œThe German boss was brought in to take England those final steps, the ones that Gareth Southgate supposedly couldn’t...
16/08/2026

πŸ—£οΈ β€œThe German boss was brought in to take England those final steps, the ones that Gareth Southgate supposedly couldn’t manage.

β€œThomas Tuchel was meant to make the right changes at the right time, but, sadly, he went negative when he should have gone positive.

β€œWhy, for example, Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka did not step foot on the pitch all game remains a mystery.

β€œThat said, there’s not a lot Tuchel can do when his players can’t string simple passes together in a pressure situation and look as through they’ve forgotten how to play football altogether.

β€œIt was a bewildering ending to a tournament in which England had done so much right and impressed so much.

β€œIn fact, this was what left you probably more disappointed – that this was a genuine chance for the Three Lions to succeed and add that second star...

✍️ Tom Blackett reflects on England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina – and asks whether the Three Lions missed a golden chance to end their 60-year wait for glory.

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πŸ—£οΈ β€œMessi has surpassed 900 career goals, recorded 457 assists and produced a record 1,376 goal contributions – and coun...
15/08/2026

πŸ—£οΈ β€œMessi has surpassed 900 career goals, recorded 457 assists and produced a record 1,376 goal contributions – and counting.

β€œHis personal trophy cabinet includes eight Ballon d’Ors (a record unlikely to be surpassed), two Golden Balls and countless FIFA awards.

β€œHe won the Champions League four times with Barcelona, the La Liga title on ten occasions and seven Copa del Rey trophies.

β€œMost importantly, he has that World Cup winner’s medal to end any debate.

β€œMessi’s incredible longevity and his ability to perform as he did (yet again) at this summer’s World Cup makes him untouchable now.

β€œThe diminutive genius from Rosario may not have his flaws, personal demons bringing chaos to his door or links to the mob, but his football has shone brightest.

β€œThe crown has well and truly passed now and, in truth, it is unlikely to ever pass again.

β€œThe numbers and success will stand the test of time...

✍️ Robert J Wilson argues Lionel Messi has finally settled the debate over the greatest footballer of all time.

πŸš€ Which promoted sides have made the biggest impact in the top flight?When Sunderland held out to beat Chelsea on the fi...
15/08/2026

πŸš€ Which promoted sides have made the biggest impact in the top flight?

When Sunderland held out to beat Chelsea on the final day of last season, it marked the completion of a remarkable campaign.

Tipped for relegation before the season started, Sunderland finished seventh and bagged a place in Europe...

✍️ Bob Pateman looks back at the other new boys who hit the ground running, from title-winning Everton and Nottingham Forest to modern-day Premier League success stories.

πŸ—žοΈ π…π‘πŽππ“ 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐄 πŸ—žοΈπŸ” Major summer moves🌟 Jude Bellingham shines at WC26πŸ”™ Coventry are back in the big timeThe September/Oct...
15/08/2026

πŸ—žοΈ π…π‘πŽππ“ 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐄 πŸ—žοΈ

πŸ” Major summer moves
🌟 Jude Bellingham shines at WC26
πŸ”™ Coventry are back in the big time

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πŸ—£οΈ β€œNow with football legend Frank Lampard as manager and with a forward-thinking owner in Doug King, the good times hav...
14/08/2026

πŸ—£οΈ β€œNow with football legend Frank Lampard as manager and with a forward-thinking owner in Doug King, the good times have returned to Coventry City after years of upheaval and negativity.

β€œThe grey clouds have gone and us supporters have a smile on our faces instead of frowns and worry lines.

β€œBut we aren’t naΓ―ve as to the size of the task in front of us – we know it’s a big step up and it’s going to be tough, but as a football club the players and fans are ready for what lies ahead.

β€œLampard has said that he has confidence in the squad that won the Championship last season and wants to give them the chance to show off their abilities in the top division.

β€œThat’s commendable but also potentially a risk.

β€œWe have some talented footballers, but only time will tell whether they can make the step up...

✍️ Kevin Halls looks ahead to Coventry City FC’s Premier League return after 25 years away – and believes the Sky Blues can defy the doubters.

πŸ—£οΈ β€œIt’s unfair to saddle young players with the reputations of others, to place on young shoulders the weight of being ...
14/08/2026

πŸ—£οΈ β€œIt’s unfair to saddle young players with the reputations of others, to place on young shoulders the weight of being the next Pele, the next Maradona, the next Messi.

β€œFor some the burden is too much, while others just want to be left to create their own legends.

β€œSo would it be unfair to land Jude Bellingham with the label of being the new Duncan Edwards?

β€œOr would it be a compliment to a player with so many similarities in playing style, and sheer presence and influence on the pitch?

β€œIf anyone has the shoulders broad enough to carry that weight of expectation it’s Bellingham, but in the end he will write his own story and create his own legend.

β€œBut perhaps for the rest of us, as we watch Bellingham weaving through opponents, on another driving run, we might catch a glimpse of another young Midlander in an England shirt...

✍️ Jon Wakeham compares Jude Bellingham with Duncan Edwards, two precocious West Midlands talents who made their mark for club and country at a young age.

πŸ—žοΈ π…π‘πŽππ“ 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐄 πŸ—žοΈπŸ” Major summer movesπŸ”™ Coventry are back in the big timeπŸ™ Remembering Kevin KeeganThe September/October n...
14/08/2026

πŸ—žοΈ π…π‘πŽππ“ 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐄 πŸ—žοΈ

πŸ” Major summer moves
πŸ”™ Coventry are back in the big time
πŸ™ Remembering Kevin Keegan

The September/October new-season special issue of Late Tackle Magazine is on sale NOW! Grab a copy or subscribe online HERE πŸ‘‡https://latetacklemagazine.com/subscriptions

⚽️ The new domestic season is here!Well, who needed the World Cup anyway? For as quickly as you could overturn a USA red...
14/08/2026

⚽️ The new domestic season is here!

Well, who needed the World Cup anyway? For as quickly as you could overturn a USA red card and scrap a daft money-making scheme, the new domestic season is upon us.

And while millions of eyes may have been on the United States, Mexico and Canada this summer, there has been plenty happening here.

In fact, it’s been difficult to keep up with all the comings and goings...

✍️ John Lyons looks ahead to the 2026-27 campaign, from new bosses and big-money moves in the to the key storylines across the and .

‡️ Read the full season preview in our latest issue.

πŸ—žοΈ π…π‘πŽππ“ 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐄 πŸ—žοΈπŸ” Major summer moves🌟 Jude Bellingham shines at WC26πŸ™ Remembering Kevin KeeganThe September/October new-...
13/08/2026

πŸ—žοΈ π…π‘πŽππ“ 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐄 πŸ—žοΈ

πŸ” Major summer moves
🌟 Jude Bellingham shines at WC26
πŸ™ Remembering Kevin Keegan

The September/October new-season special issue of Late Tackle Magazine is on sale NOW! Grab a copy or subscribe online HERE: https://latetacklemagazine.com/subscriptions

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