On A Collision Course
Every sportsperson would love to represent their country. It is one of the greatest honours that can be bestowed upon a player. It is important to remember that it is an honour, one that only a very small percentage ever
Understanding Built-In Rivalries. A Challenge for Coaches.
Sporting rivalries are what lift certain fixtures to another level. They pique the interest of fans of other teams as well as those who may not follow that sport closely. While many rivalries are built on class, history, religion, geography
Did England Have the Coaching Know-How to Win in Australia?
Many will tell you that Test cricket is in trouble and its chances of surviving the next ten years is in danger. So why has Test cricket survived for almost 150 years? History will show you that as humans we
Looking For The Right Outcomes
For those of us of a certain age it seems like a lifetime ago that the old adage the ‘referee/umpire’s decision is final’ was something all sports people and fans understood. It is no coincidence that as our sports stars
Vale Robin Smith
Growing up we all have dreams. As we grow older many of those dreams are shattered. At the age of 18 I was invited to trials with Hampshire County Cricket Club. I was both excited and nervous. There was nothing
