Time To Instil Respect?
There is a reason that for centuries sport has been an analogy for life, because sport like life can at times be unfair. It can be cruel, yet it can also give you unforgettable euphoric moments. There is an unattributed
Is The Centralised Contract The Cause Of England’s Cricketing Woes?
Cricket has always been seen as being quintessentially English. England has however evolved, and that belief, if it were ever true, is now more questionable than ever. If cricket was seen as the sport that defined a country, the English
RIP Marvelous Marvin Hagler
I remember watching Marvin Hagler’s second attempt to win a World Title against Britain’s Alan Minter at Wembley Arena in 1980. This was a good era for British boxing and fights were regularly televised. Minter, Tony Sibson, Jim Watt, Herol
No Question of Bias
Umpiring and refereeing can be a thankless task. When you have a good game very few even notice your existence, and praise is rarely forthcoming. Make one decision that people don’t like, whether it is right or wrong and you
Inspirational Athletes – 20
We have all heard of the expression behind every successful man is a strong woman, but frequently the comment is said in jest, even when it is true. There are many sports where the women were actually ahead of the
