The time has come to admit it, with apologies to Tottenham fans. In 2019, Liverpool and Spurs contested an all-English Champions League final in Madrid. Many reasons have been advanced for Liverpool’s 2-0 triumph. Some – well, mainly Glenn Hoddle – say the early Liverpool penalty was harsh. Some say Liverpool controlled the game fromContinue reading “How I won the Champions League for Liverpool”
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Not just another dodgy VAR call
What happened in the Tottenham v Liverpool game at the weekend was truly extraordinary. I’m not even talking about the shambolic refereeing or the team with 9 men only losing to an own goal in injury time. Yet again, it’s about VAR. But this time, we’ve reached a whole new lowpoint in the (mis)use ofContinue reading “Not just another dodgy VAR call”
Confessions of an armchair football fan
When I was young, I was convinced that in later life, I’d live in Liverpool and have a season ticket for Anfield. As a boy, my Dad would take me to games, but money being tight, it was nowhere near as often as I wanted to go. When I’m grown up, I told myself againContinue reading “Confessions of an armchair football fan”
Unconscious bias? Watching sport with my Dad
My dad didn’t care who won. “I just want to see a good game.” France were playing Germany in what would turn in to an iconic world cup semi final, a 3-3 draw and the inevitable German victory on penalties. Yes, that game, with the Schumacher assault on Battiston that is still talked about today.Continue reading “Unconscious bias? Watching sport with my Dad”
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