Sport Archive (11)
In 1885, a group of workers at the J.T.Morton food processing plant in the East End of London decided to form a football club which they called Millwall Rovers FC. Today, October 2nd 2010 at The New Den, the clubs ground off the Old Kent Road in South London, that same football club celebrates its 125th anniversary.
Published in
Sport Archive
Tagged under
Monday, 19 December 2011 20:27
The Gospel According to Gianni 'Monzi' Monzon
Written by Dennis Munday
The Style Council Serie A Leaders
I am an Italian football critic and an avid Style Council fan and like my favourite sport, the Council’s career is a tale of two halves. Paul Weller formed his new squad when he left his previous champion wining side, just as they were ready to topple the mighty Manchester United. The tactics were the same every match, there was talk of fights on the training ground and they played too many games. Although they had a wining formula, there was no width to their game and it was typically English - all kick and run.
Published in
Sport Archive
Tagged under
Saturday, 03 December 2011 17:43
Enzo Bearzot The Hero of Italian Football’s Finest Hour
Written by Paolo Sedazzari
Like many celebrated football managers, Bearzot was only a moderately successful player, capped for Italy just once. It wasn’t until he put on a suit and strode the touchlines did he become football legend.
Published in
Sport Archive
The hardest job in football has to be the job of the referee; they are paid (or in some cases not!) to keep the letter of the football law upheld. Sometimes, this can prove easier said than done. As a football fan, I’ve done my fare share of abusing referees: it’s part of the game, part of being a fan. But in the sober, non-football light, let’s be honest; it’s not an easy job.
Published in
Sport Archive
Tagged under
Now I'm not a Motor Racing fan, the thought of 24 cars hurtling around tarmac in single file for a time,which then spring into life with the odd bit of dangerous driving and skill combined, didn’t appeal to a football fan like me, but watching the new documentary movie SENNA changed my opinion slightly.
Published in
Sport Archive
Tagged under
