Been avidly watching The Big Match Revisited on Saturday mornings. Re-runs of the old football show showing matches from the mid-to-late 1970’s.
Some things make a stark contrast from today’s football: the shocking state of the pitches; back-passes which the ‘keepers (some of whom are not wearing gloves) pick up; and tackles that can only be described as ‘agricultural’ but...
This article is by no means seeking to under value the wonderful response across society that defeated the Super League in just two days. The consensus to bring down the out of touch other worldly narcissists was a joy to behold. Society has probably not seen anything like this...
Despite Boris Johnson stating in March that 'greed is good'
https://www.independent.ie/opinion/editorial/johnsons-greed-is-goodcredo-is-in-no-ones-interest-40236844.html
the government is "exploring every possibility, including legislative options", to stop the proposed European Super League, the prime minister has said. It appears that greed is not good now. Given Mr Johnson's weather vane approach to values and morality...
The tweet that sums up the owners of the clubs creating the superleague:
https://twitter.com/susie_dent/status/1384040561573650436?s=20
It wasn't a shock, but that didn't make the manner it was delivered any less jaw dropping.The new "Big 12" - or dirty dozen - has been established after months of scheming behind the scenes. It didn't matter...
Six English teams are expected to be part of plans for a breakaway European super league, with an announcement due soon.
Among the English clubs involved are Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea.The project has been launched to rival UEFA's Champions League format which currently dominates European football.Sky News' City editor...
Anyone who genuinely loves football has to love Diego Maradona. He was a genius on the pitch as explained here by Gary Lineker:
'But as Guillem Balague explains Diego was also a rebel. He was a rebel who had power - and not only knew it but was also prepared...
Dorset’s sports and leisure centres are set to reopen, following the recent announcement by the Government.
The centres managed by Dorset Council will be welcoming back customers from Saturday 25 July. The news comes after the facilities closed in March due to COVID-19.
Guidance published by the Government outlines measures that will allow indoor...
It is with a trembling heart that I write to you today. I've been dying to for so long now. You see, I wrote to your predecessor, Dave, almost every day for almost two years, but I always somehow knew that his shining, but sometimes flaccid, presence in Parliament...
Centrism is being destroyed in the UK, AS, France... and the reason is that no one knows what it is and no one trust those who say they are to do anything worthwhile.
https://twitter.com/edwardpoole1975/status/1220375965118926848?s=20
Penny Lane
The courts have been resurfaced and will re-open on 19 January. A £5,000 grant towards the costs was awarded to the club from West Dorset District Council’s Leisure Development Fund. Other grants were also awarded to the club by Sport England, Tesco, Dorset LTA and Pengillys Solicitors.
Mary Penfold, Community...
