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May 2021
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The 2020/21 season: When Everything Chan...

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About this episode

When we look back at perhaps the most challenging season in English football history, we probably won't remember the goals or the games. This was the campaign of meaningful action, of meaningful change.


On our final episode of the season, we take another look at some of the biggest stories we've covered over the last year and hear from expert voices, to see what progress has been made. From tackling social media abuse to head injury protocols and the policing of fans in light of the recent protests, this season's off-field developments may be the catalyst in football's quest for a fair and sustainable future. 


Thank you for joining us on this season of Between The Lines. Enjoy the Euros and we'll see you next season!


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