A quid-a- ticket discount for a hugely restricted view is indeed a gesture, but not a positive or welcoming one. CONTINUE READING
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More Schadenfreude Than Serendipity
There is no greater opportunity and appetite for schadenfreude than in the cauldron of sporting passion. So, when my beloved Brentford took on Birmingham City earlier this week, the stage was set. CONTINUE READING
Bosh! Stevenage Pull No Punches In Grimsby Response
Questions remain despite robust reply CONTINUE READING
Fans’ Dignity and Stadium Safety – The Lamex Controversy
All that is needed, for bad, potentially dangerous practices to prevail, is for the rest of us to do nothing. We should be circumspect to apportion blame, but most willing to ask awkward questions CONTINUE READING
Footie To Divorce Gambling? Don’t Bet On It
The beautiful game has fallen out of love with bookies. But will it be a “hard” or “soft” divorce? CONTINUE READING
The Sporting Quality Of Mercy
Sometimes fans fail to get the difference between being beaten and not competing CONTINUE READING
5 leagues and 100 clubs – Be Careful What You Wish For
The jury must still be out on the ambitious plan to create a 5 league 100 club footballing structure. CONTINUE READING
TV risks killing the goose laying football’s golden egg
The fixture pile-up is bad for players, clubs, fans and most surprisingly of all, TV companies too. CONTINUE READING
2016: Football’s new year’s resolution?
Too many claims of bad decision making and endemic haranguing of referees – something has to stop the beautiful game being just a little ugly. CONTINUE READING
