England – Rory writes

Southgate’s not the one

In the final analysis, at least we are spared the books, the seminars, even an update to the enjoyable if slightly deluded play. Because make no mistake, that is where we were headed. What lessons can we learn from Gareth Southgate’s success in winning an international tournament? was going to be the question and managementContinue reading “Southgate’s not the one”

Flags, eggs and snowflakes

There may be big divisions between the three main political parties in the UK, but in the last week or so, they were all united on a single issue. The cost of living? The NHS? The Middle East? None of the above. It was the design of the England flag on the official football kitContinue reading “Flags, eggs and snowflakes”

So you don’t like football? You never said…

In the midst of the World Cup, with a daily diet of football and football chat, it probably sucks to not like the game. I can understand, indeed empathise with, people in that position. I don’t watch Strictly or Game of Thrones and I never got into Line of Duty, though I may well wellContinue reading “So you don’t like football? You never said…”