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NTFS #110 – An Indian Hockey Giant Returns To The Fold, The Laws of Cricket, and The Shelf Life of Sport As A Product

Not the Footy Show Podcast

Apologies for slightly longer than usual between shows. Mohun Bagan Athletic Club was one of the strongest hockey clubs in Kolkota, India but back in the 1990’s due to to the lack of an artificial turf, they withdrew. The side

Can The Commonwealth Games Survive?

It has been refreshing to hear that there are many people who simply cannot get enthused about the Commonwealth Games and know that you are not alone. With the way of the world today it is amazing that the various

Has The Golden Goose Been Cooked?

This decade has started off as a testing one for sport and its broadcasters, and that is unlikely to change in the coming years. Television deals have been a major revenue stream for many sports. The top sports, in terms

Standing At The Touchlines Goes Live On YouTube.

In 2009 I had an idea…In 2010 that idea became a reality. Having worked for South African Airways and travelled through many parts of Africa I was well aware as to how many of the other African nations viewed South

If You Know Your History…

It was the great cricket writer David Frith who referred those who inhabit the media centres which have replaced the traditional Press Box as “history allergic writers.” It sums up many of the modern era sports writers to a tee.