Tag Archives: Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, the FBI and the Rooney Rule
Rio Ferdinand is now ready to shake hands with John Terry and Ashley Cole. This is a turn around, how he has reached this decision. In any relationship YOU are the most important person. You are foremost in your relationship … Continue reading
OFFENDED, YES – BUT WILL TOM DALEY BE DETERRED?
Tom Daley is undoubtedly reeling this week. On Monday he received a volley of abusive tweets after he came fourth in the men’s synchronised 10m platform diving. Twitter is an extraordinary phenomenon through which we are able to bare our … Continue reading
Reflections on the John Terry Trial
Much has been written about the detail of this case and in my view, I cannot think of a context where the use of language “f..b..c..” is acceptable. As I write this I stop myself typing out the full words … Continue reading
WITH LOWER EXPECTATIONS ENGLAND CAN WIN
Today I read that Anders Svensson of Sweden believes that English arrogance explains their past poor record against Sweden. It is true that in past tournaments England have been under huge pressure of expectation. Year after year the national team … Continue reading
THE ENGLAND TEAM IS TO VISIT AUSCHWITZ
It seems incredible to me that the FA are thinking of setting up “safe zones” for English fans in order to protect blacks and Asians. Why was this not thought through at the time the Championships were awarded to Poland … Continue reading