Brighton and Hove Albion: from the brink of extinction to the Premier League
20 years ago Brighton were on the brink of extinction, yet now they have reached England’s top footballing division. How exactly have their fortunes changed?
Category Archives: Sport
Will Qatar really host the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
Tom Hague investigates whether or not Qatar will end up hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Corruption, hooligan culture and racism: Is Russia fit to host the 2018 World Cup?
Tom Hague argues that the 2018 World Cup in Russia could prove problematic.
Farewell Wiggo
As the unchallenged cycling expert on Berkeley Squares, Matthew Munday reflects on Sir Bradley Wiggins’ retirement.
A memorable day in Bristol football: Matty Taylor joins City
Matty Taylor leaves Bristol Rovers… for Bristol City. Tom Hague looks back on a memorable day in football history.
Bristol Rugby: A tale of two halves
Matthew Caple recaps Bristol rugby’s disastrous first few months of the Aviva Premiership season and how it really has been a season of two halves.
Dimitri Payet: From hero to zero
Dimitri Payet has tarnished his reputation with West Ham fans beyond repair, but should they be so quick to get rid of him? Laurie Yarde investigates.
Steve Lansdown has spoken: “Johnson holds my support”
Steve Lansdown publicly backed under-fire Lee Johnson, but what can we truly make of his words? Tom Hague investigates.
Political tensions are ruining football’s identity as the beautiful game
Tom Hague explores how football is becoming too politicised, challenging its identity as ‘The Beautiful Game’.
Paul Pogba: the most overrated player of this generation?
Laurie Yarde explores whether Manchester United were mistaken in breaking the world record fee for Paul Pogba this summer.
