It’s Coming Home…

This past week I was browsing Facebook and noticed a former school friend commenting on his happiness about a “well deserved promotion." As I was about to drop a comment congratulating them on their job success, I realised the promotion they were talking about was the English football team Leeds United going up to the … Continue reading It’s Coming Home…

The Thankless Life of a Football Supporter

Although I am impressed with Leicester City winning the Premiership - purely because I love an underdog, the unexpected victory sums up why I could never be a die hard football fan or for that matter a a major fan of any sports team. The English Premier League has more or less been dominated by … Continue reading The Thankless Life of a Football Supporter

Any Given Sunday: between winning and losing

Being an English gent.  I really don't understand what is going on in (American) Football.  But I know this - it seems to make a fantastic subject for films and has some great "inspirational speech" scenes Here is Al Pacino in Any Given Sunday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO4tIrjBDkk So how does this inspire? Whether it it sport, fitness … Continue reading Any Given Sunday: between winning and losing