Retrospectives

Revisiting ‘Bloodgate’

Rugby’s bloodiest scandal… On 5th November 2019, the rugby world was shocked when it was announced that Saracens, the reigning English and European champions and winners of four of the previous five Premiership titles and three of the previous four Heineken Champions Cups, had been found guilty of making illegal payments to the club’s playersContinue reading “Revisiting ‘Bloodgate’”

All The Tournaments The England Football Team Has Won Since 1966

England’s trophy cabinet isn’t as bare as you think… Enough column inches and website articles have been written bemoaning England’s lack of success on the international football stage. England’s only success occurred in 1966 when a team featuring Bobby Moore, Bobby Charlton, Geoff Hurst and Gordon Banks won England’s first and so far only WorldContinue reading “All The Tournaments The England Football Team Has Won Since 1966”

The Rise and Fall of Leeds United 1996-2007: Part 3

The Kids Are Alright, 1998/99 Manager: George Graham, David O’Leary Top Scorer: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (18) Premier League: 4th FA Cup: 5th Round League Cup: 4th Round UEFA Cup: 2nd Round League Record: 18 wins, 13 draws, 7 defeats, Goals for 62, Goals against 34 Transfers Total Cost: £-7.55 million Transfers in £7.75 million DannyContinue reading “The Rise and Fall of Leeds United 1996-2007: Part 3”

A Penalty Shootout- In Rugby Union?

Cardiff Blues and Leicester Tigers make history in 2009… When people think of the concept of a penalty shootout deciding a sporting event, their minds will immediately turn to football, and that is completely understandable. Football is the stage where penalty shoot-outs are most commonly witnessed, being used in knockout competitions to decide a winnerContinue reading “A Penalty Shootout- In Rugby Union?”

What Happened To The Other Members of the ‘Class of ’92’?

No Beckham, Butt, Scholes, Neville, Neville or Giggs to be discussed here… The fabled ‘Class of ’92’ is one of the most celebrated teams in football’s recent history. However, unlike Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona from 2009-11, his Manchester City ‘Centurions’ from 2018, Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ from 2004 or Manchester United treble-winning side of 1999, the ‘Class ofContinue reading “What Happened To The Other Members of the ‘Class of ’92’?”