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National Pride On The Line

What we refer to as National Anthems today were initially called Royal Anthems, and they were played for the Monarchs of the various European nations. The Dutch National Anthem Willhelmus was written between 1568 and 1572 during the Dutch Revolt

A Day That Should Be Remembered

There are some anniversaries that sporting teams like to let pass with little or no fanfare, and understandably so. One such anniversary passed just over a week ago and while there was little in the British press there was understandably

Celebrating Milestones, But Still Struggling for Recognition

The A-League is celebrating ten years in existence, and is soon to enter those terrible teenage years. It has faced a number of challenges in recent years, clubs withdrawing, owners walking away and this season probably one of its biggest,