The objective was to finish seventh again at the very least, and then push for honours. Instead, we’ve had to accept that we’re not quite ready to match the big guns, and had to cut our cloth accordingly.”Schemmel is... (Continue reading)
Two minutes later, the dream seemed to have all but disappeared, as Christie was crudely brought down for a penalty. When Lawrence stepped up, he looked odds-on to complete the quickest double of his career, but then the improbable... (Continue reading)
It is also remarkable to reflect back to January of 2001, when Bellamy executed a Ronny Rosenthal masterclass of sitter-missing in a 3-1 defeat for Coventry City at St James’ Park. Gordon Strachan was seen handing a linesman a... (Continue reading)
Last week they oozed intent as they swept their nearest and dearest rivals out of Maine Road; yesterday they were so limp they would have been hard put to brush- clean their dressing room. But even then it was... (Continue reading)
“I’ve won more this year and I’ve improved my game in a lot of categories But I can improve in every area, I believe There are 18 holes out there. I’ve said before that a 54 is possible, and... (Continue reading)
Canada recovered from a shaky start and, thanks to the boot of their fly-half Jared Barker, dragged themselves back into the match and left Wales with more questions than answers as they run up towards their meeting with New... (Continue reading)
As the manager and someone in close contact with the players on a day-to-day basis, there are all those footballing reasons to play the game at home, but they cannot be allowed to cloud a decision of this type.”We... (Continue reading)
They love being bishops too much ever to want to miss out on it.”Do vicars ever come to him and claim to be missing?”Sometimes Dodgy cases, as a rule. Usually bogus vicars.”And what happens if you just can’t trace... (Continue reading)
They had made an explosive start but another wicket then and there was not much to come England never looked remotely like getting him out He swatted them much as he pleased. The bowling was not auspicious but it... (Continue reading)
He is fully capable, and with a huge parliamentary majority has the ideal opportunity, to do what Margaret Thatcher, from a wholly different ideological position, frequently did so effectively – be a teacher politician. Instead of making the weather... (Continue reading)