Inclusivity is excluding fans – and now it feels like language of a cult
Many who love the sport are bristling at the pressure to be compliant with the latest causes

Many who love the sport are bristling at the pressure to be compliant with the latest causes
For the second game in a row, Welshman entered fray late on with great effect, this time scoring the goal that put the result beyond doubt
Football financier Ketih Harris is spearheading bid to buy 45 per cent stake in club in a deal worth upwards of £200 million
Goalkeeper still grieving for his friend and mourning his father reflects on an emotional night representing his country
Neil Ruddock, the former hellraiser, reveals how his life was saved after a period of feeling wretched, fat and hopeless
Hosts had every right to be furious after Van Dijk got away with blatant pull – the fact that VAR reviewed incident makes it even worse
Sean Dyche’s side secured their first win of the season in excellent style thanks to Dwight McNeil – after a dismal first-half performance
Introduction of the technology, which was used at the Euros, put on hold as the Premier League opts for more testing
Steve Reed criticised for being ‘wined and dined’ by industry he ‘must now take to task’
Conor Coady concedes a needless stoppage-time penalty to gift Crystal Palace a draw
Exclusive interview: Palace manager explains why ‘emotional salary’ is more important than money, and why players must never live in fear
American investor claims Spurs stadium is ‘way too nice for football’ and says he would prefer Everton to ‘stay at Goodison forever’
Sporting director Paul Mitchell insists a long-term strategic view more important than making a signing for ‘the sake of his ego’
Exclusive: Club’s transfer activity could be over after they pull out of talks to sign defender, with Palace refusing to drop £70m fee
Genk midfielder will add to Cooper’s attacking options while Wolves close in on Palace keeper Johnstone and Cancelo leaves Man City
Incident came less than 24 hours after a ball boy was trapped under hoardings during West Ham’s win at Crystal Palace