supporting mental health in football
I'm very proud to be involved professionally in this brand new initiative, launched at Hampden Park, Glasgow at the end of August. A...
Let the Games begin
And so to the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, Rio, Brazil, 2016. The biggest sporting spectacle there is, the pinnacle of achievement for...
Brexit, identity & Euro 2016
It’s been a breathtaking few days in British politics. I’ve never experienced anything like it – I’m sure not many of us have. Although...
Ranieri's masterclass & Leicester City's perfect storm
What a season it’s been. What. A. Season. I couldn’t be more delighted for Leicester City FC. I love not just what they’ve done, but the...
what’s gone wrong at Chelsea?
What’s happening at Chelsea FC just now is absolutely fascinating (unless you are a Chelsea fan, in which case its probably pretty...
does Andy Murray try too hard?
I am a massive fan of Andy Murray. He is a phenomenally talented sportsman, and for work ethic, determination and sheer effort he's a...
success & the All Blacks
The New Zealand All Blacks fascinate me. When it comes to team sport, they are the pinnacle. This isn’t just opinion – it's a...
what's going on in American golf?
I was at Gleneagles on Thursday and Friday last week, and enjoyed the Ryder Cup immensely over the weekend. It’s great to see the...
success, home advantage & the Commonwealth Games
My last few working weeks have been an absolute whirlwind. I have been in the privileged position of working closely with a number of...
Brazil's painful journey from romanticism to humiliation
‘Wow’, is all I can say. I, like most of the rest of the football watching public, have been completely blown away by the match, team...
