• 2016/17 Premier League Preview: Can this season surprise us more than the last?

    After a summer of transfer sagas, surprising results in the Euros and the inauguration of new managers, the dust will shortly settle as the English Premier League returns to our weekend diaries this August. Amidst the instability prevalent in the country right now, the sorrows surrounding the world of...
  • Why David Moyes failed at Real Sociedad

    It has come to an end. A sad one, I must say. David Moyes’ spell at Real Sociedad has now become a part of history. His Spanish fairytale didn’t last as long as he might have wanted. But, as everyone knows, relationships don’t always end well. Football romances are...
  • On SABRs and Slams: A Review of the US Open and Davis Cup

    The confetti has long since cleared on the ostentatiously expensive fireworks display, the funds of which could be better spent by the USTA (US Tennis Association) on producing higher quality home-grown talent. One stark fact remains, however: Novak Djokovic is the best male player in the world. The US...
  • QBE Internationals Review: England vs South Africa

    It’s becoming a tale all too familiar: a northern hemisphere team coming up just short of the southern hemisphere giants. This is particularly pertinent of England, who are struggling to cement themselves as serious contenders for the Webb Ellis Cup in a year’s time. Considering Ireland’s defeat of South Africa...
  • England Squad Overview (Pt 2): The Line Breaking Backs

    With the recent announcement of those selected for the QBE Autumn Internationals, tongues are wagging about those selected, and even more importantly, those not selected to represent England. There are quite a few surprises with regular England features not having been selected, and a few new faces being given...