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American dynasties/The Kennedys – PBS

PBS produces outstanding documentaries and I have particularly enjoyed the one broadcast this week on the Kennedys. There have been innumerable films and documentaries on President Kennedy’s assassination so it’s interesting to see all the Kennedys in context. Joe Kennedy the patriarch was [...]

January 26, 2024 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report : Fulham 1 Liverpool 1

This was a decent, spirited  performance by Fulham but not one that could reverse the 2-1 first leg deficit and halt the Liverpool juggernaut. Bernd Leno, who has been the epitome of reliability as Fulham’s keeper, got a weak hand to Diaz’s shot which gave Liverpool the lead. Fulham’s best [...]

January 25, 2024 // 0 Comments

The decline & demise of José Mourinho

Last week José Mourinho was sacked from AS Roma. After his time at Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United he moved down a level to Tottenham Hotspur and Roma. Now where? He has not managed PSG nor Barcelona, nor AC Milan, but more likely he will take over the Portuguese national [...]

January 24, 2024 // 0 Comments

Harlequins 45 Ulster 19

For the second week running Quins trounced their British opposition in the Investec Cup and are now assured a home game in the next round. Louis  Lynagh scored two tries which was ironic as he only played because of  a late injury to Cameron necessitated a reshuffle with Nick David going into the [...]

January 21, 2024 // 0 Comments

The Reform Club

I have just returned from three days at the Reform Club. I have gone though various stages. My first was the decision to join made last year after a convivial lunch with a friend member. The accommodation is far cheaper than a West End hotel, the location in Pall Mall convenient and the Sir Charles [...]

January 18, 2024 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: Chelsea 1 Fulham 0

This dreary match reminded me of the 2002 FA Cup semi-final with our West London neighbours which ended in the same score. Chelsea just about deserved their win on Saturday but we Fulham fans were incensed that a violent challenge by Gusto on former Chelsea favourite Willian was only punished by a [...]

January 15, 2024 // 0 Comments

Feeling “Comfortably Numb” …

Anyone with even a passing acquaintance with – let alone active interest in – the history of rock and popular music will be aware of the English group Pink Floyd, which was essentially active between 1965 and 1994 although from time to time – in various guises – some of its [...]

January 14, 2024 // 0 Comments

Critique of Channel 4

My post today would get me into serious trouble at many work places and on many organs less liberal than the Rust.   Channel 4’s board has criticised itself for its own lack of female representation. This has set me thinking about the achievements of women in high political office or [...]

January 13, 2024 // 0 Comments

The Tanner Report: Liverpool 2 Fulham 1

Fulham will not be too disappointed by either the result or performance and everything is still to play for in the return leg at Craven Cottage in a fortnight’s time. Fulham took the lead thanks to the twinkling feet of Willian, who dribbled through the Reds’ defence and placed his shot [...]

January 11, 2024 // 0 Comments

Review: NOISES OFF (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Having never been a frequent cinema or theatre goer myself – though no stranger to these art forms I would never describe myself as a devoted fan of either – it would be presumptuous of me to assume the role of critic, which is why in this piece I purport to do no more than record my [...]

January 11, 2024 // 0 Comments

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