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Lee sunk, now place bets
Lee sunk, now place bets

“Hang on, what’s he played there?”

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013

Who’s the human in the black?
Who’s the human in the black?

For many years, football referees have complained of being silenced. But if the card sharps are not to be blunted entirely, it is becoming increasingly clear that the gags must stay on.

Sat, 21 Sep, 2013

No sign of fear loosening grip

In the postprandial glow of an intoxicating All-Ireland final, Liam Sheedy’s tongue loosened. “We seen professional guys on Friday night trying to kick a ball around the Aviva…”

Sat, 14 Sep, 2013

It’s never enough for England
It’s never enough for England

First indication of the direction the week might take came early in last Sunday’s Anfield skirmishes when Tom Cleverley propelled himself into the shins of Philippe Coutinho.

Sat, 07 Sep, 2013

Oval becomes watery grave
Oval becomes watery grave

It is difficult to guesstimate the scale of the ‘controvassy’ had English footballers answered the call on the Wembley turf

Sat, 31 Aug, 2013

Big Ron’s fall increases our need for big brother

The two finest football pundits to work during what we must call the Premier League era were in notable action this week; albeit not on Premier League duty.

Sat, 24 Aug, 2013

A show that trumps all others

No matter how big or superficial it gets, we can always freestyle with that off button.

Sat, 17 Aug, 2013

Outrageometer unmoved
Outrageometer unmoved

If this fine country has relied on anything in recent times, it is our certainty about what represents an Absolute Disgrace.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2013

The heroes we hardly know
The heroes we hardly know

At long last, a visionary has arrived to remedy the glaring hole in our lives. Grant Best of BT Sport — the people who are taking on Sky Sports — is convinced we don’t see enough of the anonymous drones who play in the Premier League.

Sat, 03 Aug, 2013

The magic is as good as gone
The magic is as good as gone

We hear much about the magic of sport, but after a week like this might it be worth reflecting on what has become of that other great sport of magic?

Sat, 20 Jul, 2013

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