The Hitman and Hearns Throughout a truly remarkable career – spanning well-nigh three decades, he fought them all. A veritable who’s who of the finest pound-for-pound...
The Green Green Grass of Home On the eve of the 74th Scottish League Cup Final; the events of 1974 resonate. Then, as now, Hibernian present...
A Plus Tard – Rachael As a scholar, French language class proved somewhat problematic. In a forlorn attempt to conceal his inadequacies; vowels were adorned with...
Howe do you solve a problem like Newcastle? He’s the talk-of-the Toon is Eddie. The freshly-appointed Newcastle United Head Coach was formally introduced (to an expectant...
Joe Harper: Gold-Star Striker As was customary; the Monday evening training-session concluded with the centre-spot challenge. Mindful of their surroundings, the youngsters (in-turn), attempted a dead-ball-strike...
The One and Only – Jack Nicklaus A native of Columbus Ohio; Jack’s formative years were spent within Upper Arlington High School. Nicknamed the ‘Golden Bears’,...
Saturday Night Fervour For longer than one can remember, it’s been a Saturday-night staple. Characterised by the instantly-recognisable theme-tune (courtesy of Barry Stoller), Match of the...
Clough Times Ahead Unashamedly forthright; his footballing achievements were shape-shifting. A product of North Yorkshire; Brian Clough rose to prominence with Middlesbrough FC – in the...
The Trailblazers 30 December 1978, Old Trafford, Manchester. In-form West Bromwich Albion take the field intent on maintaining their upward trajectory; whilst hosts Manchester United seek...
In Search of Johan Hyde Park, London appears the natural place to begin. In June 1971, Johan and his merry-men held an impromptu get-together in the...