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Bigger Mind Games to Follow as England Go Through the Gears
It’s strange how sport works. On big occasions, there always seems to be ‘sliding doors’ moments that make or break games. Even more bizarre is that these defining moments generally fall in favour of the team or individual who is the calmest. Last night, when Raheem Sterling lost possession to Germany and Muller was sent through, he seemed destined to miss. ...
Canaries, Mines, Denial and Apathy!
After seeing that Dido Harding has applied to become the head of the NHS, I couldn’t help but wonder something. Is Harding employed as the Conservative Populist Party ‘canary down the mine’? Her application has made headlines in anti-populist movements, with plenty of people suitably outraged. Elsewhere, nothing. Apathy, denial, and in some cases, support ...
Exceptionalism is England’s Biggest Enemy!
Take yourself back 1996. It was half-time in the England v Scotland Euro 1996 game . ‘A pathetic and parochial affair’. Those were the words of Radio 5 commentator, Alan Green. He wasn’t wrong. In the secon-half, after a 15 minute period of domination, England scored. A fine move, culminating in a Shearer goal. Then, England retreated. You could the almost ...
The Australian Trade Deal
Let’s talk about this fanfare over an Australian trade deal. It’s a load of old bollocks isn’t it? Yes, of course we need trade deals because now we have fallen out with our best trading partner, there is some work to do. Firstly though, we must put ourselves in the shoes of the countries we are trying to do deals with. These people are not stupid. However, ...
Racism in Football and Cricket
There has been a lot going on with regards to racism recently. The latest being historic racist tweets by England cricketer, Ollie Robinson. Opinions are flying around with some making their views plain, whilst others keep their heads down, knowing what an emotive subject it is. Carberry and Gower The most controversial part of this latest scandal is whether ...