Over the past three years I’ve made a concerted effort to improve my Spanish and last November this culminated in me moving to Panama for five months, then travelling in Colombia and Ecuador, before finally cycling along the south eastern coast of Spain until the end of June. To improve my Spanish along the way, […]
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Recent performances highlight folly of extending Mourinho’s contract
Even at the time it raised a few eyebrows. Jose Mourinho was only 19 months into a three-year contract at Manchester United when they offered him a new deal. During his first season and a half, Mourinho had won the EFL Cup and the Europa League, but few United fans celebrated the agreement that would […]
Reflections on a year learning Spanish abroad
Two months have passed since I returned from my year learning Spanish abroad. I’ve moved to a new city and started a new job, yet a final word reflecting on my journey remains to be written. My year can effectively be broken down into three parts. From November through to March, I spent five months […]
Tasty at the top in men’s tennis
At Wimbledon this year all four of the competitors in the singles finals were in their thirties. This inevitably refocused the attention on the struggles of the upcoming players who have so far been unable to develop their burgeoning talents to challenge for the game’s greatest trophies. Serena Williams’ run to the final just 10 […]
Zidane’s exit heightens uncertainty over Bale’s future
After reminding fickle Real Madrid fans of his match-winning ability in the Champions League final, Gareth Bale spoke of his frustration after the game about the lack of playing time he has received this season. In spite of all the success he has enjoyed in the Spanish capital, a week ago it looked more likely than […]
Cycling from Valencia to Gibraltar: Part One
In my most recent progress report, I discussed my plans to cycle south from Valencia along the Spanish coastline. I’ve now reached Almeria – the halfway point of my journey. The terrain has been undeniably tough at times, but the scenery has been stunning. I’ve loved visiting the cities en route, but some of my […]