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Hugh McIlvanney, OBE
We at the FWA are sad to report the passing of Hugh McIlvanney, one of the greatest sportswriters of the past fifty years and a much-loved colleague.Hughie passed away on Thursday, aged 84, after a battle with cancer, but he left behind a legacy of prize-winning sportswriting and a reputation as one of the true greats.
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Vanarama National League column – Managers
Who'd be a manager? by Glenn MooreThere was major news on the managerial merry-go-round on Tuesday as one of the leading clubs made a change. Wrexham, arguably the Vanarama National League’s biggest name (though Leyton Orient and Chesterfield might disagree) appointed Graham Barrow, former manager of Wigan, Chester and Bury.
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Arsenal legend Alan Smith joins FWA
The FWA is delighted to welcome Alan Smith, the former Leicester City, Arsenal and England striker, as a member. In his hugely successful playing career Alan won two League Championship titles with Arsenal, the FA Cup, League Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup in 1994, when he scored the only goal in the final against Parma. He also won 13 England caps and played in the 1992 European Championship finals.
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