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#FAIL : 5 Of The Most Ridiculous Self-Inflicted Sports Injuries Of All Time

June 28, 2022March 13, 2015 by rheys

In the wake of West Hamֳ Enner Valencia standing on a cup and injuring himself, we have looked into some of the most ridiculous self-inflicted injuries ever seen in the often amazingly daft, dangerous and downright dim-witted world of professional sport. Viewer discretion is advised. Enjoy! 1 – Maurides : Youֲe a footballer son, not … Read more

Hamstring Strain: What Is It & What Can I Do About It?

August 2, 2022February 11, 2015 by rheys

Now, to save getting side-tracked before we even begin, I need to clarify that I am not talking about Hog Roasts and the undeniably sweet and piquant succulence of a pulled pork sandwich drenched in sticky barbeque sauce, oozing sweetness and positively singing of balmy summer nights spent with friends. I wish I was, I … Read more

Acting on the Football Field

June 27, 2022January 21, 2013 by rheys

On February 24^th the great and the good of the film world will gather as this yearֳ Oscars are handed out. Amongst the famous actors and actresses there are few footballers who could happily sit amongst them.

Depression in Football

June 24, 2022December 28, 2012 by rheys

This is a cheery subject as we approach the New Year but depression in football is more widespread than you might think. Unfortunately, it is not something that can be cured with a magic sponge from the physio when he runs on with his physio supplies.

Fantastic Christmas Football Fixtures

June 24, 2022December 20, 2012 by rheys

Every recent England manager calls for the FA to bring in a winter break. Yet the bean counters at football clubs know that the Christmas period is an extremely profitable one. The turnstiles ring on Boxing Day as people decide to watch a bit of footy to get over their Xmas over indulgence.

The Foreign Legion in Football

June 24, 2022December 13, 2012 by rheys

Ӊ bought my Latin-American manager a Vauxhall РI got my boss a Nova.ӠTim Vine

With the new millennium less than a week away on Boxing Day 1999 Chelsea put out a team that contained no British players. Their Italian manger chose a team that had nine different nationalities but not one player came from these shores.

Football Fitness Tests

June 24, 2022November 8, 2012 by rheys

When a footballer needs to prove his fitness to his boss he has to undergo a fitness test. This does not involve the player sitting at a desk in a draughty gym with a desk full of lucky gonks trying to work out the answer to question one.

The Most Famous Football Match

June 24, 2022October 25, 2012 by rheys

Arguably the greatest football game that ever took place was never televised. We donִ know everyone who played or scored or how good a game it was but we do know the score.

Most accounts say the game finished 3-2 (although some say it was 2-1) to Germany and it was played on the Western Front between the trenches on Christmas Day 1914 between representatives from the Allies (predominately British) and the Germans. It showed that sport brings people together and can be a force for good.

Sporting Intelligence and Football

June 24, 2022October 22, 2012 by rheys

Footballers are not traditionally noted for their intelligence. The English midfielder Mark Draper is quoted as saying, Ӊ֤ like to play for an Italian club like Barcelona.ӠHe was sent out on loan to Spanish club Rayo Vallecano but it is not clear whether he ended up in Spain.

Playing football in bad weather

June 24, 2022October 18, 2012 by rheys

On Tuesday night the Poland v England World Cup qualifier was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Before the fateful decision was made to postpone the game we witnessed farcical scenes of the referee coming on at various intervals trying to kick a ball on a rain sodden pitch.