Life And Sport From An Armchair View
Chances are in-running betting didn't exist in April 1993. Had it, Lord only knows what price Manchester United were entering the dying embers of their Easter Saturday clash with Sheffield Wednesday. The home team needing to win to keep their hopes of a first title in 26 years alive. When David Hirst gave David Pleat's... Continue Reading →
Liverpool against Newcastle United has long been one of the standout fixtures in the Premier League. In terms of drama and excitement. Who will ever forgot the Anfield night when The Magpies saw their title challenge against Manchester United blow up in smoke thanks to a very late wonder-strike from Stan Collymore. Last night's incarnation... Continue Reading →
There's a sickening irony about writing this. Coming as it does, hot on the heels of the GAA post about Meath's disappointing beginning to their Allianz National Football League campaign. For those overseas or not familiar with GAA, players and mentors are amateurs, in name at least, though hopefully someday soon that might change. Still,... Continue Reading →
It may come as a shock to some to learn that there was a time yours truly gave serious consideration to becoming immersed in the local soccer scene. Indeed, the fact is that I had been to several soccer matches before wheels transporting this writer parked up on a GAA pitch. Thanks to the kindness... Continue Reading →