It takes a brave man to argue with Stirling Moss about motor sport. However, his statement that Bernie Ecclestone is “exceptionally important” to ensuring the ongoing prosperity of Formula One seems highly questionable. Ecclestone has had a vice-like grip on the sport since becoming the chief executive of the Formula One Constructors’ Association in 1978. While he has […]
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Hart facing an uncertain future
Pep Guardiola, the new Manchester City manager, has long been rumoured to be unconvinced by Joe Hart. Certainly, if Guardiola was unsure about the England goalkeeper’s ability, Hart did not help his cause by exhibiting some fundamental handling errors during Euro 2016. For a player who has been at the club since 2006 and who prides […]
Sublime Murray reigns supreme at Wimbledon
It wasn’t supposed to seem so straightforward. An event Britain had waited 77 years for in 2013, has been repeated three years later. The greatest compliment that can be paid to Andy Murray is by recounting the minimum level of fuss with which he won the title. Only in the quarter-finals against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was […]
Why Vardy should leave Leicester
It’s easy to sympathise with fans who cry foul at the frequency with which players have their heads turned by another club. Although football players’ careers are short, few acknowledge the loyalty their club show them in times of injury or loss of form. The latest indications are that Jamie Vardy will buck the trend […]
Why Giggs should stay at Old Trafford
During the torturously laboured contract negotiations between Manchester United and Jose Mourinho, one of the most frequently discussed topics in the media was the potential impact the deal would have on Ryan Giggs. It is widely believed that as Mourinho puts his faith firmly in a close circle of lieutenants, Giggs will almost certainly be […]
Dilemmas start now for Roy Hodgson
With the exception of 18-year-old Marcus Rashford, who will almost certainly be jettisoned when the final squad is announced, Roy Hodgson’s England squad contained few surprises. Two main questions need to be resolved in the three friendly matches before the European Championships begin. Firstly, can England’s defenders learn the art of defending? After years of […]