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The Perimeter | Sutton United v Arsenal

A non-league side that brought the world's attention to their doorstep. The tale of Sutton United's journey to the fifth round of the FA cup was in every sense a fairytale. Capturing those moments and the atmosphere around Gander Green Lane ahead of kick off, the simmering electric feel just goes to show that romance is certainly not dead.

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Pie & Football | Bromsgrove Sporting v Buckland Athletic

While Sutton United might have been making waves in the Cup, the party is still going where the Vase is concerned. If ever you wanted to grab a chunk of passion that shouts "non-league is not dead!" then take a look at what went down when Bromsgrove Sporting hosted Buckland Athletic in the Quarter Finals of the FA Vase.

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Framed #46 | The Desert Diamond Cup & Beyond

For the European game, pre-season usually sits in a limbo land somewhere between showcasing fresh blood and dusting off the cobwebs. In the shape of the MLS however, well, they get major players together, head to the desert and smash through the fixtures, toe-to-toe. May we introduce you to the visual spectacle that is 'The Desert Diamond Cup'.

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Residence | 'Portman Road' Ipswich Town

Portman Road paints a picture of evolution. While it is a stadium that scrapes the sky, it also offers a time lapsed look at how the game has changed through decades. New stands are met with historic statues while pebble dash crosses over modern flash. Personifying just how beautifully interesting football stadiums can be in their unique stature, the home of Ipswich Town is our latest stopping point.

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Framed #45 | PSG v Barcelona

When you've duly despatched Barcelona by four clear goals the term 'laying down the sword' just doesn't cut it. Swapping the sword for the smackdown, PSG owned proceedings at the Parc Des Princes last night. Inviting Barcelona over for tea only to smash the cups, the saucers and remove the sandwich from the opposing mouths, it was a ruthless win with swag written all over.

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Pie & Football | Anstey Nomads v Arnold Town

Our latest series of episodic releases comes in the form of "Pie & Football". We've all been there. A debut slice from a regular piece of pie where football meets food and the purist game prevails.

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Framed #44 | West Ham United v Man City

Jesus saves. As West Ham go through a frosty phase in the season, fans are still acclimatising to their new stadium while opposing players appear to take to it with much comfort. Unfortunately for the Hammers fans, this match up was a showing of superiority as one team looks to address the slide while the other looks to leap with strides.

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Framed #43 | Celtic v St Johnstone

Celtic Park is one of those stadiums that is stooped in pure footballing history. A theatre for football that packs in fans, it creates a tasty atmosphere unlike anything else in world football. With Celtic looking to extend a record equalling unbeaten run, we sit alongside 51,000 fans to take in a landmark fixture.

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'COYR' by Andy Martinez

Grabbing the game by lens, this collection of kit inspired shots from photographer Andy Martin come through an abstract space in celebrating a collection of mid nineties treats. Heavy colours, all over shapes, bold sponsors - it's everything a classic era of football shirts represents.

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The Perimeter | Arsenal by Stew Capper

There's nothing quite like the fragrance of football that sits pretty outside a football stadium. In exploring the perimeter of some the most football famous settings across the land, there are pure football sights around every bend. Starting with Arsenal and the fans that skirt the edges of The Emirates, photographer Stew Capper paints the picture pre-kick off with these postcards.

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River Plate on Tour by Carlos Alberto Soria

South America heading North, this sprinkling of football fandom travels on the shoulder of photographer Carlos Alberto Soria as River Plate take to the United States in preparation for the forthcoming season. The 'Florida Cup' is what played host for fans that made the very most.

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Photographing the Elite | Q&A with Paul Cooper

Paul Cooper is a photographer who has shared the stage behind the scenes with many of the games' biggest names. Most notably being on hand to exclusively photograph the arrival of Paul Pogba at Manchester United, his view on the game is exclusive as well as artistic and is a fascinating place to take in the game from. We caught up with him to learn a little more about his experiences.

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Capeless Crusaders | 'Moonbeam & Moonchester' Manchester City

Two space-sized characters with smiles that stretch from Stockport to Simister, Moonbeam and Moonchester are a pair of intergalactic giants. Faces that step out in front of the Etihad faithful, they're big and round and cover provide plenty of visual sound.

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Capeless Crusaders | 'Scunny Bunny' Scunthorpe United

Been to Southampton but never been to Scunthorpe? A quintessentially British part of the country that is famed for it's industry, Glanford Park is our latest calling card on the road as we explore the wonderfully fluffy world of football mascots. Our host for today? Scunny Bunny, of course.

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Upton Park | Scenes of Demolition

Apples, pears and jellied eels. The spirit of Upton Park is not leaving in any hurry. Capturing one last glimpse before it leaves for good, we travelled on the shoulder of photographer Elliott Wilcox as he shot this towering castle mid-way through its transitional season into the after life.

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Asbury Park Release Retro Kit and Training Top with Umbro

Your favourite team who have never kicked a ball though remain unbeaten. Introducing a rock and roll throw down that celebrates a mythical team of Asbury Park FC. Their stadium may not even exist but now, with the help of Umbro, their kit most certainly does. Embracing the iconic Pro Training collection, it's one this club have made their own with two special edition releases.

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