Losing its Lustre?
So often things are not as they may seem, and with the passing of time the truth can be distorted. In the modern world of marketers, spin-doctors and PR specialists this is even more the case today than it ever
The End Of A Marriage For Many Fans
It has been said that there is no greater love that that of a mother for her children. Football fans will tell you that if that is the case the love of their clubs comes a close second. That love
Sport Is Business – No, It’s Entertainment. Yet Do The Same Rules Apply?
Sometimes the world of sport can be confusing. To the majority sport is a pastime, an activity that they carry out on a regular basis for enjoyment, and not for money. To others sport is a business, where the chosen
The Show Must Go On?
‘The show must go on’ is a well-used term in the theatrical world. Both the saying and the principle of ‘the show must go on’ originated in the 19th century. The idea being that if a performer was injured or
Setting New Goals
When writing Australia’s Hockey Grail about the Australian Men’s Hockey team’s quest for Olympic Gold, and a nation’s expectation that they will deliver, a common theme arose. Players of every generation stated how when the Olympics, a World Cup or
