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Dispatch 7th May
In the next edition of Pitch, it’s all about the World Cup.
Our city guide maps the likely fan experience of the host nations, from pocket-sized neighbourhoods to the concrete colosseums of game day, while ‘a bloke named Rob’ covers off USA ’94, citing it as the birth of the modern global tournament, no less.
Paul Simpson’s “Made at the WC” reminds us of the great moments from competitions past. There’s a Bluffer's Guide to the 2026 event, so you can watch the action unfold with the absolute confidence of a fairly-well-informed football watcher. From which, there is no better view.
Elsewhere, we look at the first-time qualifiers - there’s three of ‘em. There’s a World Cup book extract from Don Masson - him being the last Scottish WC Captain. And as there will no doubt be multiple shoot-outs, we speak to a goalie about… saving penalties.
Also, we look at soccer in America more generally, including a once-over of the NASL and its original cast of galacticos by the name of Pele, Beckenbauer and sweet sweet Georgie Best. In this whirlwind of Tampa Bay Rowdies and LA Aztecs, we also cover off why it worked when it do, and where it ultimately went wrong.
Inside this limited edition, collector’s magazine, we celebrate the most influential figure in popular culture. Known for her autobiographical songwriting and artistic reinventions, Taylor Swift has the ability to write songs that are familiar yet distinctive, accessible but not trite. She’s conquered the music charts, created a billion-dollar fortune, won twelve Grammy Awards, and dominated the pop culture headlines. She’s reclaimed her previous albums too.
We’re all in the Taylor Swift era, a love story of chart-topping hits and enchanting success that underscores her brilliance as a businesswoman, strategically navigating the music industry with both artistry and acumen.
This is a limited edition: only 1989 will be printed and each will come with a proof-of-authenticity, individually-numbered certificate.
JUDGEMENT DAY
I can’t think of anything in sport that compares to the Ashes. For the players it’s career-defining. So many have flown to Australia full of hope and associated expectation. Only to be chewed up, spat out, and never seen again. Such public, personal, and professional significance has inspired this, our second Collector’s Edition magazine.
England Urn-winners Graeme Swann, Ashley Giles, and Chris Broad all chip in. While we sit down with another of the ‘hope and expectation’ brigade, Josh Tongue.
The cover artwork sets the tone for this celebratory issue. Capturing the anticipation, in this instance, of a nick to the slip cordon – heading in the direction of players dressed in the uniforms worn over the 149 years of competition.
Whether you’re lucky enough to have tickets at the MCG, the right-and-relevant subscriptions, or maybe even a dodgy stick, we hope the following 130-or-so pages stir in you all the nostalgia and excitement worthy of the occasion.
“Gentlemen, let hostilities begin...”
LOW STOCK
Inside this 132-page collector’s edition magazine, we have dedicated a good amount of time and space to Formula 1’s most successful, and well supported team. Prancing Horse-based content includes Ferrari’s greatest single-seaters, Red Mist atMonza’s Haunted Asphalt, a contemporary examination of Ferrari’s darkest years, the merry-go-round of Le Mans, and a lap through the legends who shaped, and at times shook, these storied stables.
Elsewhere there’s… Ben Duckett – interviewed. Max & George – face to face. Jochen Mass – remembered. Adrian Newey – at the wheel. Cult Heroes – defined. SailGP – Misunderstood. And viral vintage photographer Expired Film Club on photographing sport’s majors.
Plus… Christian Horner, Jochen Mass, Simon Yates, Annie Soisbault, Virat Kohli, Barry McGuigan @ Loftus Road, Sporting Jazz, Ice Hockey, BMX, gymnastics, tennis, and we interview chart-topper Amy Macdonald. Get yours before it’s lights out at the 75th Italian Grand Prix.
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