By Ian Casserly There’s a saying that I find applies to the world of sports books, specifically autobiographies and their publishers. The phrase is ‘when you throw enough s*** at the wall, eventually some of it will stick’. As seen by the plethora of grey, zoomed-in portraits of sporting figures visible in bookshop windows; clearly a lot of s*** has fallen off the … [Read more...] about Sports books to keep you sane during the lockdown
Archives for April 2020
What happens to the Premier League now?
By Aaron Deering The Premier League was suspended on the 13th of March 2020, after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for COVID-19 or Coronavirus. The initial suspension of the league was to last until the 4th of April, but the Premier League has recently revised this position and suspended the league until at least the 30th of April. The English FA has also taken … [Read more...] about What happens to the Premier League now?
Sport’s immeasurable impact has never been felt more than in its absence
By Darragh Nolan The world of sport has grinded to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic. A time of year usually hallmarked by a wealth of box office entertainment has been marred by postponements and outright cancellations. Of course, sport is far from the most important thing at a time like this. But when something that is an escape from reality for countless … [Read more...] about Sport’s immeasurable impact has never been felt more than in its absence
How will the Coronavirus affect the sporting world financially?
By Darren Casserly We all know that sport is no where near a top priority during this crisis, yet with all this free time to think, you really have to wonder how the sporting world, like the rest of the industries, will be able to cope with these unthinkable setbacks. UEFA has given all the European leagues until the 30th of June to complete their seasons, which will … [Read more...] about How will the Coronavirus affect the sporting world financially?
Quarantunes: some of 2020’s best singles so far
By Daniel Brennan I’m sure that everyone reading this right now is in pretty much the exact same situation as me – sat inside every day, begging for something new to help alleviate the ever-growing cabin fever. Here are some of 2020’s best “quarantunes” for you to enjoy as you pass the time washing your hands and avoiding everyone. Stone Cold – Deb Never, Kenny … [Read more...] about Quarantunes: some of 2020’s best singles so far