Playing Away From Home
As any modern-day sports fan knows, sport is big business. To many it is a job, a living, and as such some of the joy of playing is squeezed out of what should be a dream job. In 2010 in
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
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.
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
Podcast#82 – Tidying up the Rules with Terry Walsh, Will The Olympics Go Ahead as Planned or with Less Events, Will There Be Funding Afterwards If They Do?
With many sports in a holding pattern this appeared to be the ideal time for many to re-structure or take stock of their operations. Many fans of a variety of sports feel that today we see too many changes to
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
