Vale Robin Smith
Growing up we all have dreams. As we grow older many of those dreams are shattered. At the age of 18 I was invited to trials with Hampshire County Cricket Club. I was both excited and nervous. There was nothing
NTFS #134 – We talk to Liston Bochette, a Rare Breed of Summer and Winter Olympian, Look Back on The Rebirth of the Hockey India League and a Look at The Past Month in Sport.
Welcome to our first podcast of 2025, our apologies that there has been a while between shows. This is a special year for Not The Footy Show as it is our 20th year on air. Hopefully as we near our
Some Achieve Greatness, and Others Have Greatness Thrust Upon Them.
There can be no doubt that when it comes to sport today the words ‘legend’ and ‘great’ are overused. In the past week a former Socceroo was referred to as a “Legend.” A player who played 29 internationals, and without
Past Players Do Not Guarantee Quality Commentary
For many top sportspeople it is hard to walk away. To have to leave the spotlight, and accept that another has taken your place is hard to comprehend. This may well be why in today’s world in so many sports,
If You Know Your History…
It was the great cricket writer David Frith who referred those who inhabit the media centres which have replaced the traditional Press Box as “history allergic writers.” It sums up many of the modern era sports writers to a tee.
