Pointless but fun
Spotted on the website of the Daily Telegraph today, a possible source of reward and amusement – a review of some great episodes of Roy Plomley classic parlour game programme – DESERT ISLAND [...]
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Descending standards
There’s a growing problem in rugby – and possibly others sports too – regarding crowd behaviour. As someone who gave up going to Twickenham Stadium on principle in 2008 because of the soulless feel of the place and the poor match day experience, I have few regrets. I’d actually go further [...]
Acker Bilk
I was sad to hear that Acker Bilk had passed away. Known for his bowler hat, striped waistcoat and goatee beard, he had a huge hit both sides of the Atlantic with Stranger on the Shore. Indirectly he was responsible for one of the funniest put downs I have heard. I asked a musician friend if x [...]
Breaking out
After 14 days of torture in the fitness centre I was ready to break out with a few days in my beloved Marylebone. I met with the family investment advisor who would benefit from the same course as me in diet and exercise but otherwise offered useful advice in these turbulent times and markets. In [...]
A masterclass
The word masterclass has become something of a cliché but there is no other to describe the 7-1 demolition by Bayern Munich of Roma in the Olimpico last night. Roma are a very good side and will probably qualify over Manchester City in the group. They were unbeaten at home this season and second [...]
A win but an empty feeling
This was an odd one. From a fan’s point of view, a five point victory is a five point victory and scoring seven tries against a side you’ve nilled ought to be a cause for celebration, especially when – like Quins – you’ve been on a worrying run of indifferent results and [...]
At last!
Let’s not beat about the bush. In yesterday’s pulsating contest Harlequins survived a late comeback from Wasps and were outscored by three tries to two, but even a 26-23 victory is a win. As Churchill would have said, this was not even the end of the beginning – there were far too many Quins [...]
The Tanner Report
One of the interesting aspects of Fulham’s meltdown (1 point in 7 games) is how the club deals with it. I still get offers of match day hospitality etc. There seems to ba parallel universe in which 2 relegations in 2 seasons are not part of the stratosphere. Traditionally the program was the [...]
A long and arduous rugby season begins
On the eve of its opening tonight, when Northampton Saints host Gloucester at Franklin’s Gardens, as ever the rugby’s Premiership seems tantalisingly unpredictable in prospect. In many respects, the Saints game epitomises what I’m talking about. Saints, the deserved winner of last term’s [...]
Ryder Cup watch
The golfer who made the most pressing case for inclusion in the European team is Steven Gallacher who so narrowly, by finishing third in the Italian Open, missed out on an automatic pick. Graeme MacDowell must have been sweating over his new baby’s nappies as he opted, and nearly missed, [...]