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Accrington Stanley v Stevenage: Expect some pure funk!

Accatak!

Wow. It’s been quite a week, don’t you think? After all, it’s not every week that you find yourself on the same side of the argument as ‘that lot’ across the county border. So, how do you cap a week as historic as this? Well, we’ll tell you – with a trip to lovely, lovely Accrington. …

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Stevenage v Yeovil Town: No digging?

Yeo Diggity

An interesting week, by all accounts. Amid the rubble of the Toblerone fall-out and a foreign nation choosing a rather uncharming geezer to lead them, our woes are a drop in the ocean. Boro’ are out of two cups – achieving that feat within the space of four days. Mind you, you may agree that …

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Trench Warfare Ruins Pitch: Blast From The Past

Trench Warfare Ruins Pitch: Blast From The Past

Not for the first time and (hopefully) not for the last, we’ve been trawling through the British Library archives. Our aim, obviously, is to join up yet more dots in Stevenage Football Club’s history. And what better excuse is there than Boro’s big four-zero? After ploughing through copies of The Comet, here’s the second in a series of articles from Boro’s early …

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Stevenage v Southend United: Checkamate?

Checkamate?

It’s not the best situation to find yourself in. Boro’ face their second cup match in the space of four days – and, with it, the distinct likelihood that we’ll be out of another cup competition. Thankfully, however, tonight’s tie is only the Checkatrade Doo-dah and few will shed tears if the burden of taking part …

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FA Trophy Final 2007 - Scoreboard

Flashback of Boro’s Greatest Matches

Stevenage FC got a much-needed win at Mansfield recently from a superb goal by Harry McKirdy on his debut. Formed 40 years ago, we’ve enjoyed our fair share of success. Now it’s time to look back at some of Boro’s greatest matches over the years. Monday 8 April 1996 – …

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Port Vale v Stevenage: We're driving up with Withnail. You?

Port Vale and I

“Alright, this is the plan. We get in there and get wrecked, then we’ll eat a pork pie. Then we’ll drop a couple of Surmontil-50’s each. That means we’ll miss out Monday but come up smiling Tuesday morning.” Now, first thing’s first – when it comes to drugs, just say no. …

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Stripes' Revival – New Bid: Blast From The Past

Stripes’ Revival – New Bid: Blast From The Past

Not for the first time and (hopefully) not for the last, we’ve been trawling through the British Library archives. Our aim, obviously, is to join up yet more dots in Stevenage Football Club’s history. And what better excuse is there than Boro’s big four-zero? After ploughing through copies of The Comet that are older than our editorial team, here’s the first …

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Mansfield Town v Stevenage: It's a man's game. As in Mansfield.

It’s A Man’s Game

Yes, it is a man’s game – this weekend, at least, for sure. And that’s “man’s” as in Mansfield; “field” as in Field Mill or whatever name it goes by these days; and “game” as in “Oi, wot’s your game?”. After the bitter pill to swallow that was last week’s home defeat …

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FIFA Talent Scout - Stevenage FC Experts Needed!

Stevenage FC Experts: EA Sports Need You!

Are you one of the few – or should that be many – Stevenage FC experts out there? Well, EA Sports could do with your help! The FIFA Talent Scout team have been in touch with us because they’re looking to recruit the fans who know our beloved Boro’ inside out. So, …

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Stevenage v Carlisle United: Go on, smile...

Go On, Smile – It’s Only Carlisle…

That’s right, crack a little smile there. After all, Stevenage Football Club did chalk up their first win on the road since the fall of the Roman Empire last week. Yeah, do it. Let it out. Are you familiar with the term “laughter is the best medicine”? We try to laugh several …

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