As a soccer-mad dad, it has been mildly disappointing that my son has, so far, shown little interest in football. He is ten years old and, thus far, his live football-watching career is limited to two (turgid) pre-season friendlies. At the time of writing, however, he...
Most countries have something which they probably feel defines them as a nation or a people. Something that the rest of the world recognises as being home to that particular country. Many nationalities can lay claim to something that they are particularly renowned...
Renowned writers like Jules Verne and HG Wells told classic tales of intrepid time travel and adventure that have stood the test of time. I am quite sure that, despite their vivid and creative imaginations, they never expected their fictional yearns to actually come...
I wrote last week that the football transfer window is usually an opportunity for Wigan Athletic to rectify mistakes made in previous transfer windows. This year was definitely no exception as the Latics laid on a shuttle bus from Manchester Airport to the DW Stadium...
Football’s Transfer Deadline Day. What a palaver! It happens twice every year, once in August and once in January, and is fast becoming an integral, landmark day in the footballing diary. A bit like FA Cup 3rd round day or the Boxing Day fixtures or Cup Final It’s A...
