29 May: anniversary of Heysel Riot

It is always right to remember the lives of those who have gone before us, and to honour their memory. Liverpool FC and its supporters do this with great dignity in relation to the deaths of their fans in Sheffield. But I fear that in Britain, the country where I live, we do treat disasters …

Arsenal make 2 signings, & Hleb enters the desert

The first summer deals are now being announced. As a starter, Cheltenham have confirmed that 15 year old Jamie Edge will join Arsenal immediately. Edge has come through Cheltenham’s youth programme and has been playing for Arsenal in an under-16 tournament in Italy. Chairman Paul Baker told the club’s website, “Cheltenham Town have reached a …

“I will kick him; I will kick him” – Alan Green last night

It is tempting to say it has been a bad week for the BBC – looking stupid over totally ignoring the FA Youth Cup Final and now having their lead football reporter threaten violence against a fellow journalist while broadcasting. But I fear the powers in the BBC don’t even recognise any of this as …