Trent Bridge

Are Too Many Substitutions Killing Sporting Contests?

Substitutions in sport are now the norm. However the big question is are they now in fact killing the contest between two teams? It is interesting to note that the Australian-based VFL/AFL resisted the idea of substitutes even for an

Knowing Your Boundaries

The third and final test match in the series between England and New Zealand is about to get underway today at Headingley. England has already wrapped up the series following their victories at Lords and Trent Bridge. The win at

Knowing Your Boundaries

Most people will have heard of the term “overstepping one’s boundaries.” Trying to find where the phrase originates is not easy. The phrase means to do something that is not acceptable or allowed. For example he/she has overstepped the boundaries

Moving Out of Home

For many generations Lord’s has always been the home of cricket. If you were English there was never any doubt that it was. Just as every young boy, and now girl, wants to play at Wembley if they play football

Runners Up in More Ways Than One

The reason the presentation of the FA Cup is so special is because it is so simple. The game finishes, the players celebrate and commiserate and then the losers climb the famous steps to collect their medals, followed by the