Yes, there'll be lots of intelligent footballers. A levels and uni aren't the route. Plus it's still a working class sport compared to most others so the pressure and expectation to pu… (View Post)

Similarity with Windies in test cricket perhaps? (View Post)

Also rank unfairness is integral to football's visceral appeal. There's only one thing better than beating a bitter rival with a late goal and that is where it should have been disallowed. (View Post)

And the question is, which ex public school wealthy old City reactionary seeking to represent the downtrodden people against the elites will prevail? Will it be Nigel or will it be Rupert? (View Post)

It's an interesting puzzle. I can't quite see Rayner as PM and the mood after Mandelson doesn't suit Streeting. Miliband is a re-tread. Mahmood is blocked by the members. Cooper is ver… (View Post)