Vale Gordon Banks – The Greatest Goalkeeper
On the 22nd of October 1972 when I heard the news that my hero, someone I had saved up my pocket money to buy a poster of from Don Rogers sports shop in Swindon had been in a car crash
Popovic Showing His Class
One of the oldest cliches in football is ‘form is temporary, class is permanent,’ yet it does have a ring of truth to it, especially when it comes to coaching. There are some coaches that are genuine leaders, and who
The Perfect Start
It was bold and it was brave. That was how many summed up the International Hockey Federation’s decision to launch a home and away League for International men’s and women’s teams. Rugby had mulled over such a concept, Cricket had
Guarding The Future of Sport
Politicians love sport. By donning the team scarf or shirt of a certain team they immediately, so they believe, connect with the thousands of fans who genuinely support that team. If they make a public announcement related to much needed
How the Mighty Have Fallen
It was sad to wake up this morning and read the news that Pakistan’s Hockey team had withdrawn from the FIH Pro-League. It was sad, but came as no surprise. Some may ask why it was sad. To this writer
