26/07/2015
How was it for you?
Analysis of qualifying draws for International competition always focuses on who has an easy draw, and who has the more … Read More “How was it for you?”
10/07/2015
In the Theatre of the absurd, timing is everything.
Wales have the timing down to a tee. At International level, it has been a good period for Wales. They … Read More “In the Theatre of the absurd, timing is everything.”
09/06/2015
The Surinamese Conundrum
We are still three years from the 2018 World Cup, and with the shenanigans now affecting FIFA, we cannot even … Read More “The Surinamese Conundrum”
03/05/2015
New Beginnings.
The old chapter finished at about 4.50, on Saturday 2nd May. The ball was passed to Jamal Lawrence, and the … Read More “New Beginnings.”
23/03/2015
209 to 1: The 2018 World Cup. The CONCACAF Commencement
I am making this initial posting now, with three matches still to preview, as games have started. I will add … Read More “209 to 1: The 2018 World Cup. The CONCACAF Commencement”
08/03/2015
209 to 1: The 2018 World Cup. 1. The nature of nations
It may be well over three years before the 2018 World Cup fills our TV screens, but the tournament is … Read More “209 to 1: The 2018 World Cup. 1. The nature of nations”
24/02/2015
The Winters Tale.
To the surprise of absolutely no one, but to the consternation of the Premier League (and we are led to … Read More “The Winters Tale.”
14/02/2015
Where do we go from here?
Down in League-2, there are two main reasons why a manager gets changed – these are Success. Failure. The longevity … Read More “Where do we go from here?”
02/02/2015
Don’t Speak too Soon
..for the wheel’s steel in spin. As the poet said back in the sixties. So writing a blog before the … Read More “Don’t Speak too Soon”
01/01/2015
Interesting Times.
Let’s start with what we know. We are half way through the season, with a points tally of 25 points … Read More “Interesting Times.”