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Tag Archives: Sport
Sport Should Be Used To Help Re-engage Alienated Young People
Two extraordinary things happened a couple of weekends ago. A few days of horrendous disorder broke out in London, Birmingham and Manchester. People’s homes and businesses were destroyed following an outbreak of violence that many have blamed on disengaged youth … Continue reading
FIFA: Beyond Reform and Beyond Redemption?
More and more, football is a game played by lions and led by donkeys (and many of those donkeys have dubious ethical values as well). The contrast between Barcelona’s sublime performance on Saturday night and Sepp Blatter’s shambolic performance in … Continue reading
The FA Have Devalued The Cup Final – They Should Hang Their Heads In Shame
As a nation, we are short of events that bring the country together. Proper national events that “stop the nation” are now a rarity (which is one reason that the Royal Wedding was so memorable). Proponents of Big Society, communitarianism … Continue reading
The Blogosphere’s Best Thinking – Must Reads For Wednesday 24th November
As Ireland looks set for years of deflation and at least months of political turmoil, the Irish bail-out continues to dominate the blogs. Douglas Carswell makes the very sensible suggestion that Ireland should quit the Euro and look to grow … Continue reading
The Government Should Think Again About Cuts To School Sports Partnerships
On Wednesday evening, England’s cricketers start their defence of the Ashes in Australia, with the grassroots of the sport buoyant after an increase in the amount of cricket played in state schools. In two years time, the country plays host … Continue reading