A discussion of Harry Kane’s career origins after the recent glut of speculation regarding his future. Using the prism of Animal Farm by George Orwell what does this say about about the political settlement of English football.

A retrospective of the life & times of two of English footballs most prominent & respected managers. Focusing on the infamous 2012 decision of the FA to choose Hodgson over Redknapp for the England manager job.

A discussion about how Roy Keane  controversial life & times as a player, coach & pundit impacts on the concept of modern masculinity.

An analysis of Liverpool’s doomed title defence critically assessing where the blame lies & what the future holds for both the team & Jürgen Klopp. 

Analysing the aftermath of England’s comprehensive defeat to India in the third test discussing the controversy regarding pitch & the implications for international cricket as the sport enters the Indian century.

Part 2 of a spirited discussion of the failure of celebrated Gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson to produce a story for Rolling Stone from the legendary Ali-Forman Rumble in the Jungle fight in Kinshasa in 1974. Thompson’s subsequent decline serves as the perfect prism to understand Jose Mourinho post Real Madrid struggles.

Part one of a spirited discussion of the failure of celebrated Gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson to produce a story for Rolling Stone from the legendary Ali-Forman Rumble in the Jungle fight in Kinshasa in 1974. Thompson’s subsequent decline serves as the perfect prism to understand Jose Mourinho post Real Madrid struggles.

A reappraisal of Jose Mourinho tenure at Spurs & examining the rise of confrontational polarised fan led coverage in the English Premier League.

Looking at the current issues besetting the Baseball Hall of Fame using the prism of the Divine Comedy by Dante to debate the big Hall/small hall dynamic.

A discussion of the changing role of manger in the modern Premier League arguing the merits of the pundit turned manager with Frank Lampard & Steven Gerrard swapping the studio for the dugout.