From the publisher: The second edition of our pilot issue, first published in March 2011 and reprinted in 2015, contains 25 articles in 13 separate sections. See where it all began, including: Uli Hesse exploring how St Pauli are having to balance their ethos with a desire for a secure future; Scott Murray on how Roy Race ruined English football; and Michael Cox’s exploration of how a theory of political polling explains why New Labour were like Dennis Bergkamp. Full contents: Statement – Jonathan WilsonJonathan Wilson’s introduction to Issue Zero The Conversion of St Pauli? – Uli HesseBack in the Bundesliga, Europe’s most noted countercultural club is having to balance its ethos with the desire for a secure financial future Guus Hiddink – Philippe AuclairPhilippe Auclair talks to Guus Hiddink about his latest challenge, as coach of Turkey An African Parable – Luke AlfredFor African teams, it’s often after qualifying for the World Cup that the real challenge begins The Dark Heart of Russian Football – James AppellWill winning the right to host the 2018 World Cup force Russia to confront the corruption that stains its domestic game? Double Trouble – Joel RichardsArgentina’s short seasons are fun, but are they behind a culture of short-termism? How Roy Race Ruined English Football – Scott MurrayHe may be Britain’s most popular comic footballer, but Roy of the Rovers embodies everything that is wrong about the English game Man and Superman – Gabriele MarcottiWhy football has some serious questions to answer about the ethics of performance enhancement Matters of Blood – Andy BrassellThe travails of Corsica’s football clubs reflect the struggles of the island and its quest for autonomy First Time Around – Michael OrrAs Portland celebrates winning an MLS franchise, memories are stirred of the Timbers’ debut season in the NASL The Dutch Style and the Dutch Nation – Simon KuperHow the Netherlands’ move away from liberalism is reflected in its football Xavi and the Square Pass – Musa OkwongaHow going sideways became the future The Search for Space – Michael CoxHow a theory of political polling explains why New Labour was like Dennis Bergkamp The Professor of Mostar – Sasa IbruljSulejman Rebac never won a trophy as a manager, but 35 years after his retirement, his influence continues to be felt across Europe The Watchmaker of Travnik – Vladimir NovakAfter six decades in football, could Ćiro Blažević’s odyssey be coming to an end in China? Verona’s Great Romance – James HorncastleRecalling the drama of Italy’s most unlikely champions Sausages Bangers and Cash – Philippe AuclairHow Uli Hoeness became a sausage magnate Garrincha’s Swedish Son – Lars SivertsenWhen Garrincha toured Sweden with Botafogo, memories weren’t all he left behind. What’s Good for the Goose… – Paul TomkinsJust because a manager has had success with one club does not mean his methods will transfer to another Why the Away Goals Rule Must Be Abolished – Ian HawkeyThe away goals rule is an archaism that is encouraging defensive play Tradition and the Individual Talent – Jacob SteinbergThere’s more to judging players than goals and medals How the Champions League is Selling European Football Short – Ouriel DaskalCould it be that the commercialisation of the Champions League has not gone far enough? Dessert Comes at the End – Raphael HonigsteinFootball’s administrators must beware killing the golden goose The Heidenheim Chronicles – Iain MacintoshWhen somebody takes their game of Football Manager just a little too seriously… Crvena Zvezda 2 Bayern Munich 2 – Jonathan WilsonEuropean Cup semi-final second leg, Marakana, Belgrade, 24 April 1991 European Cup Upsets – Rob SmythA selection of eight of the European Cup’s most unexpected results --- 17 x 24 cm Paperback 194 pages March 2011 English 9781909811546
