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
Adjusting The Sails
“We can’t change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust the sails,” is an Indian proverb, and it is one that may well be worth remembering in the coming month. Much has been written on what is claimed
Setting Their Sights Too High?
There would not be a sports fan in the country who is not aware what a disaster Australia’s bid was to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It was a campaign that showed just how naive those running the game
Political Football
There was a post on Facebook the other day where a little boy asked his dad if all fairy stories began with the words “once upon a time.” The father responded by saying, “no, sometimes they begin with when we
No Sport For Scoundrels
‘You do the crime, You do the time.’ That line has been around for decades. In sport it should be no different. In football if you trip a player as he is running through to score, you concede a penalty,
