politics

Have You Lost That Loving Feeling?

The FIFA World Cup is the most watched sporting event there is. Being held every four years there is usually an excitement as another event approaches. Even though only eight countries have won the World Cup in 22 tournaments, and

NTFS #143 – Finding the Right Leaders, Insurance Changing Sport, and The Future of the Confederation.

Not the Footy Show Podcast

We are back again with another slightly longer than usual show. Thank you to all those who contacted us saying how much they enjoyed our last show and the interview with Pierre-Emmanuel Luneau-Daurignac all of you sharing his concern that

Boxed Into A Corner

There are many people who have managed to say things that make sense succinctly, and are then quoted regularly by the rest of us to sum up what we think or feel. One such quote is “You can please some

Is It Time For Better Governance and Less Government Support For Sport?

We have all heard the saying ‘politics and sport don’t mix.’ Words attributed to Eric Heiden, the former long track speed skater, who won an unprecedented five individual gold medals, and set four Olympic records and one world record at

The Price of Parity

For many years there has been debate as to whether the success of a sporting team, or the hosting of a global sporting event can impact the mood of a nation and ultimately have a result on the outcome of