Goalkeepers A Law Unto Themselves
A few days ago we wrote Crossing the Line – A World Cup Debate discussing whether Goalkeepsr at the world cup were cheating by advancing off their line in penalty Shoot-outs at the World Cup or whether this was a
Should the Government Really Be Underwriting Sporting Events?
As we have seen in the past week Australians can place far too much importance on sport. Sure sport teaches us a great deal about life. It is also good for us in so many ways, in terms of the
Why Must Athletes Be Seen, But Not Heard?
How many Politicians have used sport to try and win favour with voters? Those who remember the Sydney Olympics will recall how then Prime Minister John Howard was like and Australian version of “Where’s Wally.” Except rather than wearing a
Boycotting the Cup to Survive
There is a conundrum that seems to be effecting a number of sports worldwide. The teams at the top of all sports have, often deservedly, a great deal more than those below them. More money, better players, better facilities, and
Going Back To The Beginning – No Thanks
The football team that I support was relegated this season to Division Two, 24 years ago it was celebrating being promoted to England’s top division, the Premier League, for the first time in the club’s history. Players are being released
