Tag Archives: Sport

In Praise Of Andy Murray… And His ‘Attitude’

Posted on Monday February 1st 2010 by David Skelton

Andy Murray is, almost without doubt, the best British tennis player since Fred Perry.  Sadly, he is not getting the credit he deserves from too many people. I was amazed at how many people said to me last week that … Continue reading →

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1966 and all that

Posted on Thursday September 10th 2009 by Ivor Skrewkyk

Thanks, at least in part, to some Italian inspiration and organisation, the England football team have deservedly qualified for next year’s World Cup after their 5-1 demolition of Croatia. In contrast, last night’s results mean the other home nations now … Continue reading →

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Why Is Our Money Being Used To Sponsor Football Clubs and Rugby Tournaments?

Posted on Saturday March 28th 2009 by David Skelton

When I watch Match of the Day on a Saturday night, there is one question that really gets to me. Namely – why on Earth is taxpayers’ money being used to sponsor the ongoing farce that is Newcastle United? This … Continue reading →

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London’s Olympic Games start now

Posted on Tuesday August 26th 2008 by Ivor Skrewkyk

And so after 16 days it was all over. The world record breaking, the multiple medal-winning, the anthem-singing, the referee-attacking, the arguing over the ages of gymnasts and a quite uncharacteristic British surge up the medal table: it was all … Continue reading →

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The EBB’s Greed Is Risking Cricket’s Future

Posted on Friday August 8th 2008 by David Skelton

There was some pulsating cricket at the Oval yesterday as Kevin Pietersen’s debut as England captain coincided with Steve Harmison hurling 93 mph missiles at a bloodied opposition.  The only problem was that the audience for this great sporting drama was … Continue reading →

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