Author: Ashley Morrison

Popping The Question

Everyone has heard of the Bosman ruling in football, but could there be a new such football term on the horizon? After challenging the way things were, Jean Marc Bosman changed football forever. Back in 1990, the then 25-year-old Bosman

You’re Booked: The Biggest Fight – Michael Watson’s Story

You’re Booked: The Biggest Fight – Michael Watson’s Story

“You’re booked” is a series of recommended sporting reads by international sports commentator, Ashley Morrison. An avid book reader and sports lover, these reads are curated from his personal collection of over 1500 sports books. In the 1990’s Michael Watson

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

Adjusting The Sails

“We can’t change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust the sails,” is an Indian proverb, and it is one that may well be worth remembering in the coming month. Much has been written on what is claimed

Is It Time For An Accumulative Foul Rule In Football?

The 2019/2020 A-League came to its conclusion at the weekend, and as is often the case with a showcase game the Grand Final was a drab affair. The VAR came into play, as it had the previous year, and the