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“His original designs set a benchmark for tone, craftsmanship, and reliability”: Bad Cat's legendary boutique amp designer Mark Sampson has died

One of the great pioneers of US high-end tube amps, Sampson co-founded Matchless and had recently returned to Bad Cat after a two-decade absence

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“His expertise and vision have always set the standard for what a great amplifier should be”: Matchless Amplifiers and Bad Cat Amps luminary Mark Sampson – one of the leading minds of the boutique amp movement – has passed away

Sampson had recently returned to Bad Cat, and was even involved in launching the Era 30 tube amp at this year's NAMM

Guitar World

“This monumental collaboration signals a new chapter in Bad Cat’s commitment to exceptional tone”: Bad Cat marks the return of amp design guru Mark Sampson with the Era 30

The legendary designer is famed for founding Matchless and his early Bad Cat builds –now he’s returned to the boutique firm after 20 years

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Next Wales manager odds: Clear favourite emerges after Rob Page dismissal

Rob Page has left the Wales manager's job three months on from their failure to qualify for Euro 2024

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“One of the best-sounding USA amplifiers currently available”: Bad Cat Jet Black head review

Bad Cat’s new addition combines its classic signature sound with a unique new high-gain voicing – and the results are remarkable

Guitar World

‘I’m at peace’: England globetrotter Jodie Taylor calls time on career

Former Arsenal striker, who scored at two World Cups, played for 17 clubs in six countries and won the Champions League

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Lindisfarne to Sydney: Lucy Bronze’s long road to the World Cup final

England’s right wing-back had a wild and windswept start to life on Holy Island but is now key for England

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Bad Cat Black Cat 1x12 combo review

An old favorite returns as Bad Cat reboots its trailblazing tube combo with an updated circuit, while preserving the exclusive voices and character of the original

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Leading Lionesses: who could replace Leah Williamson as England captain?

With Williamson ruled out of this summer’s World Cup with a ruptured ACL, the captain’s armband needs a new custodian

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‘I was surprised’: England’s Laura Coombs reacts to return from international wilderness

The 32-year-old Manchester City midfielder won the second of her two caps in 2015 under former head coach Mark Sampson

The Independent UK

‘Forgotten’ Lianne Sanderson criticises FA after Wembley omission and name error

The 34-year-old former Arsenal and Chelsea forward earned 50 caps for England.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2017: Jodie Taylor hits hat-trick against Scotland at Euros

The forward wrote her name into the history books by completing a brilliant treble with a lobbed finish.

The Independent UK

Women’s Euro 2022 team guide No 2: England

The hosts have a real shot at lifting the trophy, but a tough path to the final and previous near-misses will add pressure

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Local elections 2022 in Greater Manchester: Date, candidates and how to vote

Voters in each Greater Manchester borough will be choosing at least one councillor in each ward

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All the candidates standing in Greater Manchester local elections 2022 by ward

Voters in each borough will be choosing at least one councillor in each ward – but there are 'all out' elections in Bury and Rochdale with all seats up for grabs.

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