Funny that the man who told me that irreverence was a good foundation for journalism is now accorded the sort of reverence more in keeping with pop stars and the Pope than pensmiths.

Argentina legend Diego Maradona is in the intensive care unit of a Buenos Aires hospital today following his admission with breathing difficulties.

FUNNY that the man who told me that irreverence was a good foundation for journalism is now accorded the sort of reverence more in keeping with pop stars and the pope than pensmiths.