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I tend to struggle with this type of puzzle where there's a lot of up front solving - not being able to rely on letters from cross clues.
I have the two 11-letter answers plus others, but not a critical mass to start populating.
If someone could help by identifying the clues for the two 10-letter answers then I could concentration my efforts on those.
Appreciated.

I always number the clues in this sort of puzzle and they are 18 and 29 ( beginning Satanic and Cl;ass ). I have a completed grid apart form the perimeter. I can also work out what needs to be written below the grid. The only word I can get in the comment winds its way round the N-W corner. Couild somebody please tell me where the author's name begins.

Thank you alwayspuzzled.
You are far more advanced than I am - so, can't help with the author just yet

A spot of reverse thinking will help you with the grid fill Crackabilly.

Hi Always

The author begins with g of ghesse

Thank you Djawhufc. It looks as if my team may not be playing yours next season. Seven defeats on the bounce is not good news.

I share your pain- being a football fan unless with one of the very big sides is not always a pleasant experience.

Indeed, my football team crashed out of the Championship Play-Off at Wembley last year after a 89" goal - I believe the scorer had done that before for another team in a previous year.

Struggling second to last clue, can partially parse to CATEGORISE but clashes with some of my down entries.

Salad item is the definition, Crackabilly.

Thank you Orson