Inspirational Athletes – 18

The sport of boxing is full of inspirational stories, where men, and now women have risen from nowhere to conquer the world. This tale is one that has to be one of the most remarkable. Joe Harris was born on

College Cuts Could Have A Far-Reaching Impact

What is symmetry? Is it two bookends adding a symmetry to a number of different height and width books? Or is it two identical vases on either side of a mantelpiece? Why as humans are we drawn to symmetry? Is

From the Archives – Manchester United players Reminisce About the 1968 European Cup

Not the Footy Show Podcast

In 2008 when Manchester United made it through to the Champions League Final, it marked two very important anniversaries in the club’s history. It was fifty years since the team known as the “Busby Babes” was decimated following the Munich

Only the Best Will Do.

In 1987 following a second consecutive promotion from what is today Division one to the Championship this writer was fortunate to attend a celebration of the achievement with the players of Swindon Town.. At that function in conversation with one

Inspirational Athletes – 17

Robert Lee Elder celebrated his 85thbirthday this week. Known as Lee, he was born in Dallas Texas in 1934 and he was the youngest of ten children.  When America joined the Second World War his father joined up. He didn’t have