You don’t really. Use of violence simply hardens opinion of those who oppose you. Scottish nationalists have made far more progress in the last five decades than Irish nationalists, because (current … (View Post)

I'd say the most nail biting finish was Headingley 2019. Arguably just as great a comeback as 1981 (which I'm sure Al means) too - I've just looked at the scorecard and am startled to … (View Post)

Yes, I think Michael Clark was the last wicket to go down on the Saturday night. I think. I was at a Christening the next day where the denouement was just as closely followed. No telly was available… (View Post)

Anyway, all that said, watch the footage of Headingley '81, and the crowd reactions are anachronistically muted. The ground isn't even full. The excitement of 2005, I think, was greater. It… (View Post)

I'm nearly 50 and I have no recollection of it. Apparently my dad was listening to it on the car radio while I played on the beach in Devon. I have, however, over the years, probably spent longe… (View Post)