Amanda Little column
82 million reasons to be disappointed
Published 1 July 2009
Andy Murray deserves to have his critics eating a big helping of humble pie with their strawberries and cream.
Hayley shames these volley dollies
Published 24 June 2009
IT’S enough to have them spluttering on their Pimms and strawberries at SW19.
Slip-ups and clangers all part of his charm
Published 24 June 2009
JUST over 10 years ago I sat in a pub having a drink and a bar meal with Derek Lacey.
I salute billionaire Len, the saviour of Setanta
Published 17 June 2009
BIG sports news of the week in the Morgan household was not Andy Murray’s success at Queen’s, nor the build-up to Royal Ascot.
Wallabies will bounce back
Published 17 June 2009
IN one classic scene of the comedy western Blazing Saddles, Bart, the new sheriff in town, played by Cleavon Little, tells Gene Wilder, as the Waco Kid, that he’s going to check out the fearsome Mongo.
Becks earns respect
Published 17 June 2009
AS Cristiano Ronaldo hogged the front page headlines last week, news on another former Manchester United hero once nabbed by Real Madrid was pushed so far inside the papers that it seemed to merit little more space than a crossword clue.
Ab Fab Capello
Published 10 June 2009
It’s not that long ago that World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Andorra would have set alarm bells ringing in the head.
For sale: Football club in need of a saviour
Published 10 June 2009
MIKE Ashley’s ownership of Newcastle United has been characterised by a catalogue of shocking errors of judgement.
Let us pray Greg can replace Danny
Published 3 June 2009
Wanted: Centre forward who can score at least 20 goals a season. The successful candidate will be expected to have an eye for goal, heading ability as well as being able to hold up the ball and create opportunities for his team-mates.
First came the agony and then the ecstasy
Published 27 May 2009
GROWN men openly wept, they hugged each other and some sank to their knees – but the contrast in the emotional outpouring from Newcastle and Burnley fans couldn’t have been greater, could it?
Only Jansen can end his exile
Published 27 May 2009
ONLY Matt Jansen knows the mental torment he is going through as he resists attempts to lure him back into football.
On the long road to ruin
Published 20 May 2009
Brentford, Wycombe Wanderers and Exeter City’s promotion to League One must have been greeted by groans from Carlisle United.
Sir Alex not finished yet
Published 20 May 2009
WHY is it that when someone is hugely successful in this country, we all start wondering when they’re going to pack it all in?
It’s time to go
Published 20 May 2009
LET’S hope it was commonsense and kindness rather than the fear of prosecution that led to the decision to retire this year’s Grand National favourite Butler’s Cabin.
Blues can take Harte
Published 13 May 2009
As if it wasn’t bad enough for Carlisle United fans who witnessed their side’s alarming brush with relegation, now boss Greg Abbott has had his budget slashed for next season.
What a pair of prima donnas
Published 13 May 2009
If they were dishing out awards for the Premier League’s biggest prima donna, Didier Drogba and Cristiano Ronaldo would be fighting it out for top honours.
Hatton must quit after Pacquiao defeat
Published 6 May 2009
There are few sadder sights in sport than a great boxer lying flat on his back in the ring.
Big leap from zero to hero
Published 6 May 2009
Almost as soon as the last fans trickled away down Warwick Road after League One survival had been safeguarded, attentions immediately turned to why Carlisle United’s season had been so instantly forgettable.
No way back for Joey Barton
Published 6 May 2009
If you could win silverware for stupidity, Joey Barton’s mantelpiece would be straining under the weight of trophies and medals.
Time for Great Escape – again
Published 29 April 2009
IF EVER there was motivation for Carlisle United to pull off another Great Escape, it will be Jimmy Glass’ appearance at Saturday’s final game of the season.
