The Winter Olympics has just finished, with its collection of wintry and bizarre sports, and it got me thinking about what constitutes a sport. There were people sliding down a hill on a tea tray, people not sliding down a hill at all, but walking very quickly on skis...
Here are five things I hadn’t expected to happen, and have to deal with, on my birthday today. 1. Smash the last spare kitchen spot bulb AND break the light fitting in the en suite. 2. Make a failed trip to the local DIY shop. 3. Make a failed trip to Homebase....
It’s a cheeky day off today before embarking on a short weekend away in Brighton to watch the football. 5 day off things – some planned, others not – I have noticed, are: 1. No 0535 alarm call 2. No “Full English” whilst reading emails 3....
After last week’s 54F in which I gave a flimsy case for sitting down at football matches, I suppose it is only right that I give over this week’s blog to presenting the alternative view. Having considered the relative merits of both sitting and standing...
Arsenal virtually kissed goodbye to another trophy chance tonight, thanks to a very clumsy red card for their keeper. There have been other daft red cards: 1. Wojciech Szczesny, 2014 2. Zinedine Zidane, 2006 3. David Beckham, 1998 4. Poalo Di Canio, 1988 5. Billy...
