Monthly Archives: March, 2013
Premier League In The Pink
Be it right or wrong, footballers in general are verbally chastised and held in very low regard for their astronomical financial position in times of economic uncertainty; down in the depths of public disregard with politicians and nosey journalists. Admittedly, for younger generations looking to follow in the footsteps of Sir Bobby Moore and David …
Premier League Downturn
A financial phenomenon; an explosion of drama and excitement; and a worldwide showcase of world class talent and world renowned sporting excellence. But 2013 has seen a perceived demise in the quality of English football, fuelled by the exit of all four Premier League clubs before reaching the quarter finals of the world’s biggest club …
Enter The Dragon
England take to the Millennium Stadium on Saturday on the verge of their 13th Grand Slam victory, and the first since their triumphant World Cup winning year of 2003. Just one thing blocks the path to Six Nations glory, and it would be no mean feat. They leave the dressing room equal, but for 80 …
Real and Referee Close Book on United
As the prodigal son came home and the Special One returned looking to part the red sea, a match billed to biblical proportions played out in miraculous style. The Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho claimed prior to the match, the world would stop to watch a tie fit for the final and those who tuned …
Just Reward or Just Ridiculous?
Some will say I am being sexist. Or that I am being unfair. I, naturally, would say that I am neither. What I am about to display, as a riled Rafa Benitez once said, is just the facts. Since 2010, the winners of both the women’s and men’s singles Championships at Wimbledon have been rewarded …
Captain Cook Invades India
28 years and a few humiliations since there last series victory in India, an England side, bruised from humbling defeats in the UAE against Pakistan and the relinquishing of their No.1 ranking at the hands of South Africa, would travel to the subcontinent in an effort to correct this statistical anomaly. That defeat to South …
The Man Who Toppled the Emperor.
A story as a gripping as a film. A master; a legend; an emperor lauding over his world, seemingly untouchable. His powers great, his respect earned and his status etched into the hands of time. His name? His name is Roger Federer. Commander of the tennis world for over a decade. Winner of 17 grand …
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