A healthy crowd turned out to watch the match at Canterbury Rugby Club. (Photograph: Daniel Barnby).

Varsity Chants: What’s that coming over the hill?

You’re standing metres from the try line, inches from the goalposts, ­­­­moments from victory, and then, in the distance, what’s that coming over the hill? “It’s ... Continue Reading →
Pistorius trial news

Oscar Pistorius joins list of the disgraced after being accused of murder

As Oscar Pistorius wept in the accused box at a Pretoria court on Friday, charged with the murder of his model wife Reeva Steenkamp, the Paralympic champion, the career of the South ... Continue Reading →
Tottenham Hotspur team of '72 celebrates winning the UEFA Cup

The Europa League: UEFA’s greatly undervalued gem

As Gareth Bale scored two sensational free kicks raising every Spurs fan to their feet in a packed White Hart Lane, all was right in the world in their part of North London. Who could ... Continue Reading →
The Europa League matchball with trophy.

The Europa League: A football fan’s guilty Thursday night pleasure

The Europa League is a fantastic competition. My love for this oh so unheralded of trophies is deep and stems from a gilded and hazy golden age when teams like Liverpool and Alaves ... Continue Reading →
A face with the Saltire painted on it.

The Future of Scottish Football

Football in Scotland has reached its most important crossroads. With the financial turmoil that surrounded Rangers at the back end of the 2011/12 season coupled with the increasing ... Continue Reading →
Jack Wilshere vies against David Luiz for the ball.

England expects again after well-earned victory over Samba Boys

England’s first win over Brazil for 23 years, and the emergence of exciting, young talent in Roy Hodgson’s England team - notably the fine form of Jack Wilshere - means ... Continue Reading →
Mario Balotelli profile.

Mario Balotelli: Maverick or Misunderstood?

He’s been called “unmanageable” by Jose Mourinho. Roberto Mancini said that with him “anything is possible”. But after three years of training ground ... Continue Reading →
A car sketched on a background of dollars.

“Pay drivers” in F1: Does financial backing have to outweigh experience?

The issue of “pay drivers” has come to the forefront of the Formula One discussion last week as Marussia announced that they were parting ways with experienced driver Timo Glock, ... Continue Reading →
The logo of the Football Fans Society

Football Fans Society: Two sides of the Frank Lampard debate

Justin Fox’s view: When I first sat down to write this piece, I was initially going to start off with a glowing tribute to one of the finest players to have ever worn the Chelsea ... Continue Reading →
Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates his overhead kick goal versus England

Best moments of the 2012/13 football season so far

After such an interesting 2011/12 season, this year has continued to impress and produce unique moments. After moments such as Sergio Aguero’s Premier League winner in May, hopefully ... Continue Reading →