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Past Players Do Not Guarantee Quality Commentary

For many top sportspeople it is hard to walk away. To have to leave the spotlight, and accept that another has taken your place is hard to comprehend. This may well be why in today’s world in so many sports,

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

Short Formats of Sport May End Up Being The Short Straw For Some

Sport should be black and white, as after all there are usually winners and there are losers; occasionally honours are shared. In some sports where the result is based on a judges opinion it can be subjective, and history is

Is The Centralised Contract The Cause Of England’s Cricketing Woes?

Cricket has always been seen as being quintessentially English. England has however evolved, and that belief, if it were ever true, is now more questionable than ever. If cricket was seen as the sport that defined a country, the English

Where Have The All Rounders Gone?

The Ashes series for 2021/22 will soon be upon us and hopefully the action on the pitch will become the focus of attention. It has been truly remarkable how much has been written and reported about this upcoming series that