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The Slow Match Report: Scotland 3 Greece 1
Not since the rise of Sparta have Greeks suffered such traumatic defeat. It was an injustice, it was moonlight robbery — it was sheer, unadulterated…
Oct 10
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Daniel Gray
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The Slow Match Report: Hibernian Women 0 Inter Milan Women 1
The impossible dream is a Hibee's birthright, but Italian artistry outdid Scottish industry in Leith as goalie Schumacher was cruelly sent off
Sep 18
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Daniel Gray
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The Slow Match Report: Raith Rovers 2 Dunfermline Athletic 0
Bucket collections, head tennis, an early derby goal, curious seagulls, Neil Lennon, David Dickinson (no, not that one)… it’s good to be back
Aug 25
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Daniel Gray
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The Slow Match Report: Shelbourne 1 Shamrock Rovers 2
Forget your Temple Bar — derby day under Tolka's rusty rafters is where the real wild beauty of Dublin resides
Jun 16
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Daniel Gray
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The Slow Match Report: Livingston 1 Ross County 1
🗡️ Late Staggies dagger could stall the inexorable rise of the concrete-and-roundabout clubs
May 23
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Daniel Gray
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The Slow Match Report: Rangers 0 Athletic Club 0
Glasgow Basques in the evening sunshine as resolute Gers dream on
Apr 11
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Daniel Gray
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The Slow Match Report: Motherwell 2 St Mirren 2
For all its imperfections, football is still the ultimate escape from life’s grind, banality and calls for the return of corporal punishment
Mar 17
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Daniel Gray
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The Slow Match Report: Stenhousemuir 2 Arbroath 0
A crooked mascot, a crocked ref and a cathartic (astroturf) knee slide ... these are dizzying, delightful days for the high-flying Warriors
Feb 24
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Daniel Gray
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The Slow Match Report: Dundee 1 Dundee United 0
Light in January belongs to Dark Blues after the Battle of the Noisy Neighbours
Jan 21
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Daniel Gray
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The Slow Match Report: Hearts 2 Petrocub Hîncești 2
Gift-wrapped goals, an unangelic home choir and a visiting goalie meaner than Scrooge. The Jambos wanted so much more for Christmas
Dec 20, 2024
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Daniel Gray
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The Slow Match Report: Berwick Rangers 2 Armadale Thistle 0
Cup interregnum proves a breath of fresh North Sea air for stuttering Wee Gers of the Lowland League
Nov 18, 2024
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Daniel Gray
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The Slow Match Report: Dunfermline Athletic 2 Kelty Hearts 1
Fife's friendly rivals' Challenge Cup tie failed to deliver an upset on the park... but the fateful 'No Hot Food Left' sign provoked plenty off it
Oct 14, 2024
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Daniel Gray
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