The "Inside Football" newspaper was launched at the start of the 1970-71 season. Articles from writers & journalists such as Hugh McIlvanney and Patrick Collins sat along side columns from the likes of Bill Shankly, Brian Kidd, Bob Wilson & Mike Summerbee. The 'paper carried quality articles and features, even including non-league coverage, comprehensive match reports and reviews, statistics and a pools tips section.
As of March 1972, the magazine Striker was incorporated into the 'paper, leading to an increase in pages. Like a number of other publications, it fell victim to the power crises of the winter of 1973-74 and publication ceased at the end of March 1974.
We have acquired a selection of these newspapers, commencing with the first issue from August 1970, running through to early 1972, with the majority being in excellent condition given the more rapid ageing process of newspapers when compared with magazines, though naturally there are a handful with minor nicks and tears. Details of the main front page headline or feature subject/photograph are listed against each date.
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ISSUE 1 (15th August 1970, which is priced at £5) ALL "INSIDE FOOTBALL" NEWSPAPERS ARE PRICED AT £2 EACH
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1970
Aug 15 (Issue 1) Who's For Glory ? £5
1971
June 5 Tommy Docherty. June 26 Jim Furnell & Geoff Hurst.
July 31 Norman Hunter, Billy Bremner, Johnny Giles & Jack Charlton.
Aug 7 Wanted - More Goals, Jeff Astle Aug 28 Rat Race or Glory Trail, Peter Osgood.
Sep 18 Your Verdict - Refs Right, Alan Ball.
Sep 25 Mystery of Soccer's Missing Millions, Peter Marinello.
Oct 9 A Shield for Best ?, Keith Weller. Oct 16 Best In Britain ? It's Madeley says The Doc
Oct 23 Give Todd a Chance, Trevor Hockey.
Oct 30 Unfair - Treat Them All Alike, Ron Davies.
Nov 27 (Charlie) Cooke Slams The Critics.
Dec 11 Watch These Whizz-Kids, Francis Lee.
Dec 25 Rodney (Marsh) - Leaning Over Backwards for QPR.
1972
Jan 1 Emlyn Tips Reds for League. Jan 15 Crisis In The North, Ron Harris
Jan 29 Give Fans A Better Deal.
Feb 5 Strikers Hit Goal Famine Feb 12 Irish Soccer Under Siege
Feb 19 'Riot' Players Face Gaol, Pat Rice.
Mar 25 Blueprint for Survial, Ron Davies. (Pat Rice, colour back cover)
This page last updated - 11/5/22