Cryptic crossword clue
Following football team that’s regretting missing headers

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PURSUING

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The straight part
We know that "Following" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case following = pursuing.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does PURSUING mean?

PURSUING verb
  1. To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
  2. To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).
  3. To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
  4. To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).
  5. To act as a legal prosecutor.
PURSUING noun
  1. Pursuit

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