Category Archives: Sport

What you’re unlikely to hear but should

Posted on April 3, 2024 by odeboyz
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TV Review: Beckham (Netflix) (2023)

Posted on December 13, 2023 by odeboyz

Beckham is successful in every activity he’s pursued . A sublime footballer, a photo-shoot superstar, trophy wife and businessman. As a result, he’s had intense media scrutiny for most of his life. So, hasn’t planet *Beckham* been gutted of all … Continue reading →

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Two footballing greats comment on modern footballers

Posted on October 12, 2023 by odeboyz

“I have to adapt to what young players are now. Lampard at 23 was a man. Players now at 23 aren’t men, they’re brats.” Jose Mourinho   (2)  Today’s young players think first of cars, contracts with their sponsors, and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Philip Kerr ~ False Nine (2015)

Posted on August 28, 2023 by odeboyz

The late great Philip Kerr produced a wonderful series about the Nazi era detective, Bernie Gunther. A finely tuned understanding of the Nazi hierarchy and their corruption, sadism and gangster mentality made the series compelling. As if that wasn’t enough … Continue reading →

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Messi’s psychological warfare

Posted on August 14, 2023 by odeboyz

Alessandro Nesta on Messi: “I kicked him and fell down, exhausted. He immediately gave me his hand to lift me up. Do you understand? I was on the ground and 2 seconds later, I opened my eyes and saw him … Continue reading →

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It was tough in my day

Posted on August 10, 2023 by odeboyz
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Brian Clough’s advice to Trevor Francis

Posted on July 27, 2023 by odeboyz

Brian Clough: “Trevor, when you get the ball, son, pass it to John Robertson” Trevor Francis (Britain’s first £1 million signing): ”Why?” Brian Clough: “Because he’s a better player than you!”

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Football Review: Manchester City vs Real Madrid 17th May 2023

Posted on May 22, 2023 by odeboyz

Expectations were sky high. Two giants of European football playing in the semi-finals of the Champions League. What could possibly go wrong? Real Madrid froze. The anticipated titanic match between “galácticos” became a mismatch. Real relied on their world class … Continue reading →

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Muhammad Ali’s a humane man: A great man

Posted on May 8, 2023 by odeboyz

“I’ll tell you how I would like to be remembered: As a black man who won the heavyweight title – Who was humorous and never looked down on those who looked up to him – A man who stood for … Continue reading →

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A World Snooker Championship Quip

Posted on April 20, 2023 by odeboyz

“Ronnie O’Sullivan is a lovely person when he is asleep.” Hossein Vafaei, A player at the Championship 2023

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