Life And Sport From An Armchair View
When something happens that we don't like, there's an inevitability that wild and whirling words will start blowing around like chaff in the winds. Of course, common sense would be to take a step back, pause and not jump into judgement. But what do I always say about common sense? On rare occasions, mind you,... Continue Reading →
The year cannot be recalled, but the image will be forever etched in the memory bank. Wild-eyed, manic looking Ian Poulter in that zone that only the Ryder Cup could put the colourful Englishman. From memory, Europe were well adrift of their American adversaries in the biennial team golfing event when 'Poults' almost single-handedly set... Continue Reading →
Managers don't concede goals Dundee United and Bournemouth shared an unwanted statistic at the weekend. Both shipped nine goals against Celtic and Liverpool respectively and both clubs currently find themselves managerless after the services of both Jack Ross and Scott Parker were defenestrated with by their respective employers. Utterly ridiculous and another shameful illustration of... Continue Reading →
Dessie gets deserved extension Despite much speculation over his future, it was confirmed this week that Dessie Farrell will remain in charge of Dublin for at least another two years. Which is only as it should be after the Na Fianna clubman guided the sky blues to an All Ireland, three more Leinsters and at... Continue Reading →
The above statement could apply to most facets of life. Indeed, it is currently a fairly hot topic close to home but disappointment felt at such being the case is in no way directed at the protagonists from these parts. Rather, it encapsulates frustration felt that if people in places of influence had been a... Continue Reading →