Headlines: The last issue of FOOTBALL DIGEST, World Cup Special 1974, He aims to put Watford in the charts: Elton John

Dear Reader,
It is with regret that we have to announce that this is the last issue of FOOTBALL DIGEST. There are many factors, which have forced this unhappy decision, not least of which has been the tremendous increase in the last few months of paper, printing and distribution costs. They have leapt to such a degree that it is not now possible to continue publication without increasing the price substantially. This, we feel, we cannot do. We thank our readers and our advertisers for the loyalty they have shown us during past years, and hope that they will miss us just as much as we will miss them.

Front Cover Colour: World Cup Special

Back Cover Colour: Derby v Spurs

Other Full Colour photos of players:
Franz Beckenbauer (west Germany)
Sandy Jardine (Rangers)
Martin Buchan (Manchester United)
Willie Morgan (Manchester United)
David Harvey (Leeds)

Articles:
Season review
Jock Steins nine years of plenty
Not the best but….Ron Harris (Chelsea)
Jim Finney's Casebook
Where all the young footballers?
He aims to put Watford in the charts: Elton John
World Cup Special 1974
Scottish Scene by Ken Gallacher (Scotland for the last 8)
World Cup Special 1974 Planner
Cruyff and Dutch courage
World Cup Special 1974 Team review
Six players to top the rest
Pitch invasions by Brian Glanville
Norwich 0 Luton Town 1: Programme Review
Soccer Sideshow: News round up by Leslie Yates
The leader: Martin Dobson (Burnley)
Club Focus: Ipswich
Amateur and Non-league football by Michael Melaniphy: Bishops Stortford
Which is the greatest team you ever saw?
Boys Club Section
Programme Exchange
The game abroad by Bill Croft
Laughtime
Irish Soccer by Malcolm Brodie
Football Facts

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