Right, so the Oakland Athletics 2002 season. Most people have heard of it because of that Brad Pitt movie, but the real-life season was a lot crazier than Hollywood made it look. Jason Giambi had just departed for the Yankees. Johnny Damon was gone, too. The A’s had almost no money compared with teams like […]
Right, let’s be honest here. When the average footballer retires, they either disappear or you can find them on Sky Sports looking uncomfortable in a suit, spouting the same boring clichés. Not Ally McCoist. Oh no. This mad Scottish genius may actually be even more entertaining since he stopped scoring goals. I was listening to […]
So I’m watching the Champions League last Tuesday, you know? Laura Woods appears on screen looking sensational and a voice inside my head says, ‘Wait, didn’t she just have a baby?’ My wife turns to me and says, “She’s just had that child; how can she be back on TV already, presenting football? Mental.” That […]
George has been my mate since school. Proper Scunthorpe lad, season ticket holder for twenty-odd years. When he rang me in May, I could barely make out what he was saying over the noise in the background. “We’ve done it!” he kept shouting. “We’re back up!” That was the moment Scunthorpe United beat Chester 2-1 […]
I’ve had a season ticket in our family’s name since 1983. This ticket was passed from my granddad to my father to me. Sunday, August 31st, 4:30 pm kickoff. Liverpool vs. Arsenal at Anfield. Already got butterflies thinking about it. I called my mate Henry yesterday; he supports Arsenal, so I feel for him, and […]
The wait is over. The Premier League is back for its 2025–26 season, and the possibility of another whitewash tour of English football’s most dramatic stage looms. New-blood signings, old giants, and poisonous rivalries lie ahead, and the fans are getting ready to see a season that will redefine the title battle. Here’s what you […]
Chris Woakes is one of the English cricketers. He is famous for his astute bowling and relaxed nature. Over the years, he has made his mark on the England cricket team in many games, as a batsman and bowler. Even though he may not always find himself in the limelight, he is loved by teammates […]
Right, I’ll be honest with you. Back in 2016, I was rubbish at golf. Absolutely terrible. My handicap was embarrassing, and after another shocking round at my local course in Yorkshire, my mate Harry said, “Just watch this Rick Shiels bloke on YouTube.” I thought he was having a laugh. YouTube for golf tips? Come […]
Two years back, I was standing in a massive queue for a brew at the Golf Show in Harrogate. Proper busy, everyone is pushing about trying to see the latest drivers and putters. Then this familiar northern voice pipes up behind me: “Alright, lads, anyone fancy a quick chat about that new TaylorMade?” I spin […]
Rugby. If you don’t know what you’re seeing, it can seem a bit like total chaos. Fifteen guys smashing into one another, a funny-shaped ball, whistles blowing non-stop. But in fact it has quite specific rules that make sense once you know what they are. Whether you’re new to it, are looking to keep up […]
Dortmund vs Monterrey: You don’t see this match-up every week, do you? European football giants taking on one of Mexico’s strongest sides on a huge stage. It wasn’t just a friendly kickabout on a training tour; this was the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16, with both sides knowing there was no second leg […]