Life And Sport From An Armchair View
A winter's day, in a deep and dark December. A scenario (Ladies) teams in Meath have got used to. Early Christmas presents. In Meath's case, an All Ireland IFC win. On the club scene, that meant our history making ladies capturing the Leinster Club SFC this time last year. This year, December action from a... Continue Reading →
Blazing Saddles is quite possibly this writer's favourite film. That revelation is usually met with sneery laughter. But not a toss is given here. More of the Mel Brooks classic is relatable to everyday life than it ever gets credit for. For those of you that might not have seen it (do yourselves a favour)... Continue Reading →
At the outset here, an admission - while a very high percentage of the World Cup action has been consumed in this seat, an equally large quantity thereof has been viewed without sound. Simply as ITV is too damn awkward to find on the Sky box and the RTE commentators - with a few notable... Continue Reading →
When you hear the words 'Italia '90' what's the first thing that comes to mind? Genoa, the penalty shootout, The Snapper and the open top bus ride through the city streets will be always near the top of any such compilation of recollections for yours truly. Only usurping it would be the memory of the... Continue Reading →
The entire world is united in the belief it should not be taking place in its current circumstances, but, as we all know, with FIFA, money talks. The draw for the group stages ofWorld Cup 2022 has taken place. Matches will be played in Qatar from November 21 to December 18. 32 teams to compete... Continue Reading →
You just knew it. The minute the under siege manager is shown the door, his erstwhile players come out and record a crucial in the Champions League. Not with a worldly performance by any means, but a damnable improvement on what they'd been producing in the closing stages of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's reign. Coincidence? Let's... Continue Reading →