Football

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

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

Podcast #83 – Shaun Norris discusses the Classification changes in Wheelchair Basketball, while under discussion are the Integrity of competitions during lockdown, and the wicket-taking of Jimmy Anderson.

Not the Footy Show Podcast

The International Paralympic Committee has put a great deal of pressure on the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation to change its classification rules, but now the changes are in place those playing the game are far from happy. Many feel that

Stop The Train I Want To get Off

Thank you to all of those who have made contact since the publishing of “Time to Pack Away The Boxes?” last week. It was a surprise to hear from so many involved with various sports, but understandable that those still

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