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About Me by: Rohan
December 19, 2009, 04:09
Welcome to my blog - I thought of transferring my posts from a previous blog, but decided against it in the end, thinking that a fresh start would work…
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April 25, 2010, 17:47
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March 1, 2010, 21:54
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Cancer (6)
- Another Day in the Diary by: Rohan
  July 3, 2010, 20:25
  I seem to return to the word ‘bittersweet’ at the moment. I used it to describe the feelings of West Indian cricket supporters on Tuesday, and it is a…
- PERSPECTIVE ... It's Relatively Important by: Rohan
  March 22, 2010, 20:44
  Perspective is a funny thing - we evidently have it as we constantly seem to be putting things in it. On the flip side, the fact that we keep on having to put…
- Inspiration in Adversity by: Rohan
  February 15, 2010, 23:18
  I will keep this as succinct as possible ... only because one of my best friends recently told me that my musings often give her a headache, either because…
- Cigarettes and ... mmm ... Cigarettes by: Rohan
  January 17, 2010, 20:54
  Well, I did have an intention of quitting these demons today ... regrettably, and somewhat unsurprisingly, there is little requirement of a readers' poll to…
- Welcome to my World ... by: Rohan
  January 13, 2010, 23:11
  Well there was an evening for you! Liverpool embarassed ... again. Liverpool shambolic ... again. Liverpool beaten ... again! There was a time when I…
- Bravo for Bravery by: Rohan
  January 9, 2010, 22:05
  Originally Posted here on Thursday 7 January In my post, "The Special People of 2009", I spoke of the inspiration given to me by my close friend Lorna…
Cricket (24)
- Cricket in Crisis by: Rohan
  August 29, 2010, 01:23
  Make no mistake about it, the reputation of cricket lies in tatters this morning after sensational revelations of ‘spot-fixing’ by the News of the World,…
- Apparently There's Cricket Tomorrow by: Rohan
  August 14, 2010, 00:23
  It was four short months ago that we heralded the start of another cricket season. Now with the exception of the Premier League run-in, the Champions' League…
- The Test that's Just Not Cricket by: Rohan
  August 8, 2010, 22:20
  To describe the last few days as testing would be literal in more ways than one. I have after all spent the last 3 days at the 2nd Npower Test Match between…
- Edgbaston ... Home Sweet Home by: Rohan
  August 5, 2010, 00:46
  It is Test Match week at Edgbaston, for me personally one of the most special events of the year. Cricket, friends and a few beers.
- Precarious Present, Glorious Past ... Meet the Mighty West Indies by: Rohan
  June 29, 2010, 21:00
  Today really is a bittersweet day for any West Indian cricket fan. Whilst the current side has completed a 2-0 series defeat against South Africa in pretty…
- Not Your Everyday Dad ... by: Rohan
  June 20, 2010, 22:33
  As I mentioned back in March, mums are so often the focal point of any family, the glue that binds it together. However, not that I suspect that he was a huge…
- When We Were Kings by: Rohan
  May 27, 2010, 20:01
  “When We Were Kings”, a fascinating insight into the iconic Rumble in the Jungle, between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. If Ali was ‘The Greatest’,…
- Taking the Tebbitt Test ... and Failing by: Rohan
  May 3, 2010, 15:05
  It seems quite apt in the week of a General Election that my mind should be taken aback to a certain Lord Tebbitt, and his infamous Cricket Test. Whilst for…
- The ICC ... Incredibly Inept Council by: Rohan
  April 21, 2010, 21:41
  If you have read my previous posts about the International Cricket Council, you will be aware that my opinion of cricket's governing body equates to a certain…
- Leather, Willow, Rain ... Cheerleaders! by: Rohan
  April 8, 2010, 19:59
  April sunshine ... this can surely not be the start of the domestic bliss of the cricket season? Where is the wind, drizzle, dark black clouds? Maybe they are…
- Beyond the Rope Watching ... Andrew Flintoff by: Rohan
  April 5, 2010, 00:20
  Throughout the last few years, the name Andrew Flintoff has been enough to send a juxtaposition of joy, fear and amusement amongst England's cricket fans,…
- Here Comes ... The West Indies by: Rohan
  March 28, 2010, 04:12
  Here Comes The West Indies - David Rudder
- Beyond the Rope Watching ... Malcolm Marshall by: Rohan
  March 27, 2010, 19:07
  Malcolm Denzil Marshall - three words guaranteed to strike unparalleled fear into even the greatest of batsmen through the 1980s. Known throughout the cricket…
- Beyond the Rope Watching ... Alvin Kallicharran by: Rohan
  March 21, 2010, 22:04
  A Chinese Restaurant on a rainy Taunton evening, hardly the prelude to one of the more memorable innings that I have seen. Looking across the table at my dad,…
- It's Just Not Cricket ... Actually, It Really Is! by: Rohan
  March 21, 2010, 20:11
  Many of you will be aware of my love of a good book ... quite frankly, I can happily waste away hours on end turning pages, the only downside of course being…
- Sports, Tabloids and Hypocrisy ... by: Rohan
  March 11, 2010, 21:05
  I sometimes wonder whether sportsmen are allowed private lives? Whilst it is true that several have used the media to their own needs, I often find myself…
- The Weekend That Was ... Sunday 31/1/2010 by: Rohan
  January 31, 2010, 21:25
  Another week of sport has passed into the record books, with this weekend in particular ranging between the sublime and ridiculous. Whilst one Wayne Mark…
- Guyana - South America meets Caribbean by: Rohan
  January 27, 2010, 22:15
  There are some wonderfully random, yet woefully pointless profiles on Facebook. I am sure that I came across a group with 2 members quite recently ... I could…
- Acceptable? A Look at my Eighties ... by: Rohan
  January 22, 2010, 23:46
  Found myself strolling down memory lane the other evening, and have had a slight feeling of nostalgia ever since. With that in mind, I decided to take a…
- Human Error? System Error? HARPER! by: Rohan
  January 15, 2010, 22:50
  On December 20th, I spoke about certain absurdities of the ICC Umpire Review System. On that occasion, I was perfectly happy to ridicule the ICC, cricket's…
- When Charity Calls, Give them the Shirt off your Back! by: Rohan
  January 11, 2010, 21:26
  You may recall that in February, I was fortunate enough to be the winner of the Digicel Cricket Competition during the Adelaide Test Match. The above shirt…
- It has to be Christmas by: Rohan
  December 25, 2009, 22:36
  So sitting here at 10.30pm on Christmas Evening, there are certain inevitabilities ... I am very, very full! I am watching Love Actually ... it was…
- The ICC get it right again ... by: Rohan
  December 20, 2009, 12:27
  I have no issues with the fact that the West Indies this morning lost the 3rd Test Match against Australia. The West Indies have shown character, aggression,…
- So why am I up at 5.49am on a Saturday ... by: Rohan
  December 19, 2009, 06:14
  Well I would love to say that sleep came easy to me at the moment, but it unfortunately doesn't. I am assured that this will disappear in time. On the…
- West Indies (11)
  - Precarious Present, Glorious Past ... Meet the Mighty West Indies by: Rohan
    June 29, 2010, 21:00
    Today really is a bittersweet day for any West Indian cricket fan. Whilst the current side has completed a 2-0 series defeat against South Africa in pretty…
  - Not Your Everyday Dad ... by: Rohan
    June 20, 2010, 22:33
    As I mentioned back in March, mums are so often the focal point of any family, the glue that binds it together. However, not that I suspect that he was a huge…
  - When We Were Kings by: Rohan
    May 27, 2010, 20:01
    “When We Were Kings”, a fascinating insight into the iconic Rumble in the Jungle, between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. If Ali was ‘The Greatest’,…
  - Taking the Tebbitt Test ... and Failing by: Rohan
    May 3, 2010, 15:05
    It seems quite apt in the week of a General Election that my mind should be taken aback to a certain Lord Tebbitt, and his infamous Cricket Test. Whilst for…
  - Here Comes ... The West Indies by: Rohan
    March 28, 2010, 04:12
    Here Comes The West Indies - David Rudder
  - Beyond the Rope Watching ... Malcolm Marshall by: Rohan
    March 27, 2010, 19:07
    Malcolm Denzil Marshall - three words guaranteed to strike unparalleled fear into even the greatest of batsmen through the 1980s. Known throughout the cricket…
  - Beyond the Rope Watching ... Alvin Kallicharran by: Rohan
    March 21, 2010, 22:04
    A Chinese Restaurant on a rainy Taunton evening, hardly the prelude to one of the more memorable innings that I have seen. Looking across the table at my dad,…
  - Guyana - South America meets Caribbean by: Rohan
    January 27, 2010, 22:15
    There are some wonderfully random, yet woefully pointless profiles on Facebook. I am sure that I came across a group with 2 members quite recently ... I could…
  - Acceptable? A Look at my Eighties ... by: Rohan
    January 22, 2010, 23:46
    Found myself strolling down memory lane the other evening, and have had a slight feeling of nostalgia ever since. With that in mind, I decided to take a…
  - When Charity Calls, Give them the Shirt off your Back! by: Rohan
    January 11, 2010, 21:26
    You may recall that in February, I was fortunate enough to be the winner of the Digicel Cricket Competition during the Adelaide Test Match. The above shirt…
  - The ICC get it right again ... by: Rohan
    December 20, 2009, 12:27
    I have no issues with the fact that the West Indies this morning lost the 3rd Test Match against Australia. The West Indies have shown character, aggression,…
Friends (36)
- Urban Legend: Death by Forgetfulness by: Rohan
  August 30, 2010, 00:28
  Popular culture would have it as one of contemporary society’s greatest sins, a constant theme in romantic comedy, soap opera and film. So quite how often…
- The Return to Innocence by: Rohan
  August 26, 2010, 21:25
  It’s been an ever so slightly busy week!! A day of interviews in each of London, Manchester and Birmingham, followed eventually by a well deserved day of…
- Strolling Down Memory Lane by: Rohan
  August 20, 2010, 22:56
  There are few paths that are as oft trodden as the sidewalk of Memory Lane. Of course, it has different connotations for all of us, and in most cases is a…
- The Test that's Just Not Cricket by: Rohan
  August 8, 2010, 22:20
  To describe the last few days as testing would be literal in more ways than one. I have after all spent the last 3 days at the 2nd Npower Test Match between…
- Edgbaston ... Home Sweet Home by: Rohan
  August 5, 2010, 00:46
  It is Test Match week at Edgbaston, for me personally one of the most special events of the year. Cricket, friends and a few beers.
- Form is Temporary, Class is Priceless by: Rohan
  August 1, 2010, 22:21
  It is one of sport’s proverbial clichés, that “Form is temporary, Class is Permanent”. Simply speaking, even the greatest lose form on occasion, but…
- A Child of God - The Brightest Star by: Rohan
  July 19, 2010, 20:53
  There are times, such as these, where even the strongest faith is questioned, and when perceived individual problems are simply put into a stark and painful…
- Word ... The Ultimate Four Letter Word by: Rohan
  July 12, 2010, 21:33
  As a former student of English Literature and graduate of Media and Cultural Studies, I have long been fascinated by language, most importantly in its key…
- Another Day in the Diary by: Rohan
  July 3, 2010, 20:25
  I seem to return to the word ‘bittersweet’ at the moment. I used it to describe the feelings of West Indian cricket supporters on Tuesday, and it is a…
- In Our Small Special World ... Ubuntu by: Rohan
  June 7, 2010, 21:05
  Now that was a weekend to savour! They say that you find out who your friends are in times of crisis. I have to say that I have been blown away by the number…
- Get Him to that Church on Time by: Rohan
  June 3, 2010, 22:14
  Am safely arrived in Manchester and booked into the gorgeous Marriott Worsley Park Hotel & Country Club. Tomorrow will be the highlight of an emotional…
- Love, Joy & Sorrow by: Jess Payne
  May 10, 2010, 21:05
  So where do you begin to contemplate a six-month period that has both changed and shattered lives? In that time, I’ve lost one of my closest friends in…
- Gone Too Soon, Never Forgotten by: Rohan
  March 23, 2010, 20:58
  Until a few minutes ago, I had not decided whether to write this post or not. Until Wednesday 18th November 2009, it was not a post that I ever expected I…
- 'Bittersweet' by: Rohan
  March 7, 2010, 01:53
  I wonder how many of you have heard of Angostura? It is one of our most famous exports from the Caribbean, owned by many, known by few. It is in itself…
- Bravo for Bravery by: Rohan
  January 9, 2010, 22:05
  Originally Posted here on Thursday 7 January In my post, "The Special People of 2009", I spoke of the inspiration given to me by my close friend Lorna…
- Two Sides to Every Story by: Rohan
  January 1, 2010, 03:06
  I would never belittle those who genuinely suffer with personality disorder, but I sit here tonight genuinely perplexed as to the absolute diversity of…
- The Special People of 2009 by: Rohan
  December 30, 2009, 23:55
  I do need to mention some very special people, all of whom have inspired me in 2009 for a variety of reasons. Jane Cartwright & Nicky Davies, you have…
- The Hammies - 2009 by: Rohan
  December 30, 2009, 23:50
  Well friends, it's that time of year, when the Hamstring hands out its awards for 2009 - through pulls, tears and tweaks, the Hammies are the end of year…
- The Nutshell, 2009 by: Rohan
  December 30, 2009, 18:27
  I was chatting with my old boss Louise yesterday, she had endured a difficult year which has ended very happily. She, as many, would expect me to describe…
- It's Still Christmas ... by: Rohan
  December 27, 2009, 11:36
  As I said on Christmas night, there are alway certain inevitabilities that go with the Christmas Period! ... Finally finished the Pepper Pot last night…
- It has to be Christmas by: Rohan
  December 25, 2009, 22:36
  So sitting here at 10.30pm on Christmas Evening, there are certain inevitabilities ... I am very, very full! I am watching Love Actually ... it was…
- My Meaning of Christmas by: Rohan
  December 23, 2009, 23:25
  Danielle, my dearly loved late fiancée, always despaired of my 'bah humbug' approach to Christmas ... to be fair, she despaired of me in general, a point…
- So why am I up at 5.49am on a Saturday ... by: Rohan
  December 19, 2009, 06:14
  Well I would love to say that sleep came easy to me at the moment, but it unfortunately doesn't. I am assured that this will disappear in time. On the…
- Danielle (25)
  - Urban Legend: Death by Forgetfulness by: Rohan
    August 30, 2010, 00:28
    Popular culture would have it as one of contemporary society’s greatest sins, a constant theme in romantic comedy, soap opera and film. So quite how often…
  - The Test that's Just Not Cricket by: Rohan
    August 8, 2010, 22:20
    To describe the last few days as testing would be literal in more ways than one. I have after all spent the last 3 days at the 2nd Npower Test Match between…
  - Inspired in Adversity ... it is God's Will by: Rohan
    July 18, 2010, 19:28
    The last few days, today especially, have offered me a perfect illustration of life’s contrasts and the beauty that all of those variations present us. I…
  - Word ... The Ultimate Four Letter Word by: Rohan
    July 12, 2010, 21:33
    As a former student of English Literature and graduate of Media and Cultural Studies, I have long been fascinated by language, most importantly in its key…
  - Another Day in the Diary by: Rohan
    July 3, 2010, 20:25
    I seem to return to the word ‘bittersweet’ at the moment. I used it to describe the feelings of West Indian cricket supporters on Tuesday, and it is a…
  - Love, Joy & Sorrow by: Jess Payne
    May 10, 2010, 21:05
    So where do you begin to contemplate a six-month period that has both changed and shattered lives? In that time, I’ve lost one of my closest friends in…
  - Inescapable Reality by: Rohan
    April 18, 2010, 21:16
    It is rare that 5 months can both seem and encapsulate a lifetime. Emotions have meandered between raw grief, anger, despair and hope, whilst some days have…
  - Average Triumph, Ordinary Disaster by: Rohan
    April 13, 2010, 20:58
    The American orator, Wendell Phillips, once described physical bravery as an animal instinct. I am inclined to believe that, for many of us, this observation…
  - Beyond the Rope Watching ... Andrew Flintoff by: Rohan
    April 5, 2010, 00:20
    Throughout the last few years, the name Andrew Flintoff has been enough to send a juxtaposition of joy, fear and amusement amongst England's cricket fans,…
  - The Meaning of Life by: Rohan
    April 4, 2010, 21:26
    In modern times, I often hear debates as to the Meaning of Life, mainly as to whether it revolves around theology, science or philosophy, not to mention…
  - Giving Something Back by: Jess Payne
    April 1, 2010, 23:39
    I read this blog virtually every day, so mummy's fears that I would not spend my time constructively seem well founded! I should contribute more as the regular…
  - Are We Bored Yet ... by: Rohan
    March 31, 2010, 22:54
    OK, so I took a blatant paraphrase phrase from Ice Cube's venture into family comedy ... when I use the word family, my thought is that I'm not quite ready to…
  - Peaceful Tranquility by: Rohan
    March 24, 2010, 20:31
    The first time Dani told me we were going to see The Edge, I truly hoped that we were going to see U2! This was not to be the case! When she corrected me…
  - Gone Too Soon, Never Forgotten by: Rohan
    March 23, 2010, 20:58
    Until a few minutes ago, I had not decided whether to write this post or not. Until Wednesday 18th November 2009, it was not a post that I ever expected I…
  - 'Bittersweet' by: Rohan
    March 7, 2010, 01:53
    I wonder how many of you have heard of Angostura? It is one of our most famous exports from the Caribbean, owned by many, known by few. It is in itself…
  - Standing at the Speed of Light by: Rohan
    January 17, 2010, 23:20
    I appreciate the fact that the above title is somewhat strange, even by my own standards! I prefer to refer to it as Oxymoron or 'witty muse' ... maybe even…
  - 35 year old in need of 'mummy-sitter' by: Rohan
    January 15, 2010, 20:08
    I think that I have found out this week what most of the female population have been telling me all my life ... 'men are useless' ... and if that is a bit of…
  - Welcome to my World ... by: Rohan
    January 13, 2010, 23:11
    Well there was an evening for you! Liverpool embarassed ... again. Liverpool shambolic ... again. Liverpool beaten ... again! There was a time when I…
  - Two Sides to Every Story by: Rohan
    January 1, 2010, 03:06
    I would never belittle those who genuinely suffer with personality disorder, but I sit here tonight genuinely perplexed as to the absolute diversity of…
  - The Special People of 2009 by: Rohan
    December 30, 2009, 23:55
    I do need to mention some very special people, all of whom have inspired me in 2009 for a variety of reasons. Jane Cartwright & Nicky Davies, you have…
  - The Nutshell, 2009 by: Rohan
    December 30, 2009, 18:27
    I was chatting with my old boss Louise yesterday, she had endured a difficult year which has ended very happily. She, as many, would expect me to describe…
  - A Rum, Punch and Bowl ... sorry, Ball! by: Rohan
    December 29, 2009, 17:55
    As I sit here, it's damn cold and miserably wet. Glad to see that the BBC got it right again ... it was meant to start snowing at 12pm! I'll be off to watch…
  - It has to be Christmas by: Rohan
    December 25, 2009, 22:36
    So sitting here at 10.30pm on Christmas Evening, there are certain inevitabilities ... I am very, very full! I am watching Love Actually ... it was…
  - If Only by: Rohan
    December 24, 2009, 16:34
    If only I could smile, if only I could laugh, if only I could dream. If only we were 6 weeks ago when she was still here & life meant something. If…
  - My Meaning of Christmas by: Rohan
    December 23, 2009, 23:25
    Danielle, my dearly loved late fiancée, always despaired of my 'bah humbug' approach to Christmas ... to be fair, she despaired of me in general, a point…
Liverpool (26)
Liverpool
- Thanks Carra by: Rohan
  September 4, 2010, 18:52
  I wonder if Roy Evans knew exactly what he was unleashing when he sent Jamie Carragher on for his first team debut on January 8, 1997. Some 600 plus games -…
- Napoleon Had That Idea by: Rohan
  September 2, 2010, 15:33
  Liverpool Football Club are, in the opinion of many observers, a club in crisis. A footballing institution driven into financial ruin by two American owners,…
- Tweet On Through The Wind ... by: Rohan
  August 15, 2010, 22:14
  So the Premier League is up and running again, giving 9 months of hopes, fears and palpitations to fans, not only across the land, but globally. I suppose I…
- Apparently There's Cricket Tomorrow by: Rohan
  August 14, 2010, 00:23
  It was four short months ago that we heralded the start of another cricket season. Now with the exception of the Premier League run-in, the Champions' League…
- 3 Red Balls, 2 Yanks and a Bank by: Tracey
  August 4, 2010, 00:38
  I really enjoyed watching the recent television premiere of “The Damned United”. Maybe it was a documentary shrouded as entertainment, but I am sure that…
- Haste and Caution, an Unlikely Recipe by: Rohan
  August 2, 2010, 22:30
  It was a mere 3 short years ago that Liverpool supporters danced through the streets of Athens, despite defeat in the 2006/7 Champions League Final to AC…
- Calm Water by: Tracey
  July 19, 2010, 21:55
  I must admit to being a little bored with all the speculation surrounding Liverpool at the moment. Every day there are new stories about who will go, and who…
- A Question or Two for Martin Broughton by: Paul Grech
  June 7, 2010, 21:26
  So this is the new Liverpool Way where the fans get to know what the club's chairman thinks about the future of a player through comments he made at a rival…
- Spreading the Word: Liverpool's Best Eleven on a Shirt by: Paul Grech
  May 4, 2010, 18:52
  The recent launch of Liverpool’s home kit for next season has caused the usual discussions between those who like it and those who don’t. Not that it…
- The Fat Lady ... Not Quite Singing by: Tracey
  April 14, 2010, 21:32
  It’s almost last orders at the Last Chance Revue Bar. Very shortly the final act of the evening will walk on stage, and once the Fat Lady has sung, we can…
- You'll Never Walk Alone by: Rohan
  April 14, 2010, 19:54
  This is not my work, it is that of JFT9656 on YouTube JUSTICE FOR THE 96, YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE
- Pepe Reina: World Class by: Paul Grech
  April 12, 2010, 15:04
  Strikers have it easy as far as the glory business is concerned. Score a goal late on and you’re labelled a match winner, no matter what you’ve actually…
- 21 Years Later, They Never Walk Alone by: Rohan
  April 10, 2010, 21:36
  Nearly 21 years on, I am still haunted by the events of April 15, 1989, at Sheffield’s Hillsborough Stadium. Haunted by the death of 96 fellow football…
- Constants and Transients by: Tracey
  April 10, 2010, 00:56
  I’ve been asked to be a guest blogger and I’ve jumped at the chance as I don’t write about football on my own blog. Writing about football is something…
- We're A Happy Red Family by: DavinaCB
  April 6, 2010, 21:07
  It’s no secret that Liverpool FC are going through hard times at the moment. The H&G controversy has been in our heads for months now, and our Reds…
- The Enigma of Señor Benitez by: Rohan
  April 6, 2010, 20:42
  Señor Rafael Benitez ... let's just say that there is no grey opinion where this man is concerned. The general footballing public have a distinctly polarised…
- Toffees or a Marriage Made in Heaven? by: Red Knight
  April 5, 2010, 22:01
  It could have all been so different; I’m so glad it wasn’t because supporting Liverpool Football Club has been a major and passionate part of my life. In…
- The Lad Can Play - Chris Mavinga by: Paul Grech
  April 4, 2010, 10:06
  Despite Gerard Houllier stocking so many of them, Liverpool haven’t really had much luck with French players irrespective of whether they were club…
- Are We Bored Yet ... by: Rohan
  March 31, 2010, 22:54
  OK, so I took a blatant paraphrase phrase from Ice Cube's venture into family comedy ... when I use the word family, my thought is that I'm not quite ready to…
- The Library List ... Pt 2 by: Rohan
  February 22, 2010, 22:01
  I apologise that it was slightly delayed, but here is what comes next on my bookshelf ... to cut a long story short, I cleared some space ... my CDs and DVDs…
- The Library List ... Pt 1 by: Rohan
  February 18, 2010, 22:34
  I always thought that you might be able to tell much about a man by his bookshelf. In my case, half of my 'bibliotheque' is at my mum's place, but I thought…
- Reds Found Wanting and in Desperate Need of Cutting Edge by: Rohan
  February 10, 2010, 22:02
  If compared with many of their performances this season, this was a more than reasonable showing from Liverpool. However, that is an unfortunate indictment of…
- The Weekend That Was ... Sunday 7/2/2010 by: Rohan
  February 7, 2010, 20:19
  It set the pulses racing, and bar-tenders across the UK running! It was that type of weekend. A couple of huge fixtures in the Barclays Premier League and the…
- A Crimson Shade of Red by: Rohan
  January 27, 2010, 01:15
  There are a few reasons why people would turn a darker shade of red, the most obvious being anger and embarassment. Those with a deep interest and love for…
- Welcome to my World ... by: Rohan
  January 13, 2010, 23:11
  Well there was an evening for you! Liverpool embarassed ... again. Liverpool shambolic ... again. Liverpool beaten ... again! There was a time when I…
- A Rum, Punch and Bowl ... sorry, Ball! by: Rohan
  December 29, 2009, 17:55
  As I sit here, it's damn cold and miserably wet. Glad to see that the BBC got it right again ... it was meant to start snowing at 12pm! I'll be off to watch…
Musing (69)
- Urban Legend: Death by Forgetfulness by: Rohan
  August 30, 2010, 00:28
  Popular culture would have it as one of contemporary society’s greatest sins, a constant theme in romantic comedy, soap opera and film. So quite how often…
- The Return to Innocence by: Rohan
  August 26, 2010, 21:25
  It’s been an ever so slightly busy week!! A day of interviews in each of London, Manchester and Birmingham, followed eventually by a well deserved day of…
- Strolling Down Memory Lane by: Rohan
  August 20, 2010, 22:56
  There are few paths that are as oft trodden as the sidewalk of Memory Lane. Of course, it has different connotations for all of us, and in most cases is a…
- Words, Images, Life by: Rohan
  August 17, 2010, 22:00
  So often we relate life to imagery and words. I spoke about this with one of my closest friends this afternoon, and I am delighted to say that her ‘life…
- Apparently There's Cricket Tomorrow by: Rohan
  August 14, 2010, 00:23
  It was four short months ago that we heralded the start of another cricket season. Now with the exception of the Premier League run-in, the Champions' League…
- Never the Bride, but Glorious in Defeat by: Rohan
  August 10, 2010, 23:44
  I ‘overheard’ a conversation on Twitter this evening, in which the extremely gifted Argentinian, David Nalbandian, was described as the best tennis player…
- The Test that's Just Not Cricket by: Rohan
  August 8, 2010, 22:20
  To describe the last few days as testing would be literal in more ways than one. I have after all spent the last 3 days at the 2nd Npower Test Match between…
- Cool Runnings, Peace be the Journey by: Rohan
  August 1, 2010, 00:05
  The phrase, “Life is a Roller Coaster”, is one of the most oft used metaphors in describing contemporary life. However, with technology advancements…
- Take Me Walking Naked in the Rain by: Rohan
  July 30, 2010, 22:02
  Musings at the end of a very long week, but thoroughly refreshed by a long walk in the rain ... and a pint!! Will update with a full post over the weekend. …
- Eclectic and Psychometric by: Rohan
  July 25, 2010, 03:06
  I watched 2 films at various points this evening, both portraits of political figures, leaders if you like. However, history will leave future generations…
- Inspired in Adversity ... it is God's Will by: Rohan
  July 18, 2010, 19:28
  The last few days, today especially, have offered me a perfect illustration of life’s contrasts and the beauty that all of those variations present us. I…
- Small Thoughts, Big Impact by: Rohan
  July 13, 2010, 20:55
  It is funny how how significant historical moments can often remind you of what you were doing at the time. I remember exactly where I was on the Sunday…
- Word ... The Ultimate Four Letter Word by: Rohan
  July 12, 2010, 21:33
  As a former student of English Literature and graduate of Media and Cultural Studies, I have long been fascinated by language, most importantly in its key…
- Making Yourself Smile by: Rohan
  July 9, 2010, 22:35
  I wonder sometimes whether psychology is the biggest friend that we have, or the ultimate hoax. There are counsellors throughout the world who utilise…
- Being Nice ... It's Kinda Fun by: Rohan
  July 4, 2010, 15:38
  From a personal perspective, I try to live by a mantra which says that an active body, mind and soul will enable me to live and succeed in life to the very…
- Another Day in the Diary by: Rohan
  July 3, 2010, 20:25
  I seem to return to the word ‘bittersweet’ at the moment. I used it to describe the feelings of West Indian cricket supporters on Tuesday, and it is a…
- Not Your Everyday Dad ... by: Rohan
  June 20, 2010, 22:33
  As I mentioned back in March, mums are so often the focal point of any family, the glue that binds it together. However, not that I suspect that he was a huge…
- Dare to Dream by: Rohan
  June 14, 2010, 22:23
  Walter Elias Disney will be remembered long after all of us have departed. He will of course be remembered for the iconic cast of characters that has adorned…
- In Our Small Special World ... Ubuntu by: Rohan
  June 7, 2010, 21:05
  Now that was a weekend to savour! They say that you find out who your friends are in times of crisis. I have to say that I have been blown away by the number…
- Get Him to that Church on Time by: Rohan
  June 3, 2010, 22:14
  Am safely arrived in Manchester and booked into the gorgeous Marriott Worsley Park Hotel & Country Club. Tomorrow will be the highlight of an emotional…
- Beer & 'Tech' - Shirty for the World Cup by: Rohan
  May 26, 2010, 23:26
  When we think of the ‘stereotypical’ football fan, the mind cannot help but wonder to the likes of beer … um, beer … and of course Football's Famous…
- And the Greatest of These is Love by: Rohan
  May 17, 2010, 20:14
  In the weeks between Easter Sunday and Pentecost, the theme of Services at St Martin's at the Bullring, has been LOVE. It has been in specific reference to…
- If Carlsberg Made Cards ... by: Rohan
  May 16, 2010, 20:40
  It’s certainly not the first time I’ve done it … ventured into the shops for something specific and went home with something very different!! So…
- Loving Only Those That Matter by: Rohan
  May 16, 2010, 18:20
  I can scarcely believe that nearly 6 months have elapsed since November 18, 2009, the day which would dramatically alter my life. During that time, I have…
- Love, Joy & Sorrow by: Jess Payne
  May 10, 2010, 21:05
  So where do you begin to contemplate a six-month period that has both changed and shattered lives? In that time, I’ve lost one of my closest friends in…
- Thank You to the NHS by: Rohan
  May 9, 2010, 19:37
  Very few systems are flawless – if they were, there would be a number of highly paid egos who write ostentatious reports about their failings, and would…
- Taking the Tebbitt Test ... and Failing by: Rohan
  May 3, 2010, 15:05
  It seems quite apt in the week of a General Election that my mind should be taken aback to a certain Lord Tebbitt, and his infamous Cricket Test. Whilst for…
- The ICC ... Incredibly Inept Council by: Rohan
  April 21, 2010, 21:41
  If you have read my previous posts about the International Cricket Council, you will be aware that my opinion of cricket's governing body equates to a certain…
- Inescapable Reality by: Rohan
  April 18, 2010, 21:16
  It is rare that 5 months can both seem and encapsulate a lifetime. Emotions have meandered between raw grief, anger, despair and hope, whilst some days have…
- Average Triumph, Ordinary Disaster by: Rohan
  April 13, 2010, 20:58
  The American orator, Wendell Phillips, once described physical bravery as an animal instinct. I am inclined to believe that, for many of us, this observation…
- The Enigma of Señor Benitez by: Rohan
  April 6, 2010, 20:42
  Señor Rafael Benitez ... let's just say that there is no grey opinion where this man is concerned. The general footballing public have a distinctly polarised…
- The Meaning of Life by: Rohan
  April 4, 2010, 21:26
  In modern times, I often hear debates as to the Meaning of Life, mainly as to whether it revolves around theology, science or philosophy, not to mention…
- Are We Bored Yet ... by: Rohan
  March 31, 2010, 22:54
  OK, so I took a blatant paraphrase phrase from Ice Cube's venture into family comedy ... when I use the word family, my thought is that I'm not quite ready to…
- Gone Too Soon, Never Forgotten by: Rohan
  March 23, 2010, 20:58
  Until a few minutes ago, I had not decided whether to write this post or not. Until Wednesday 18th November 2009, it was not a post that I ever expected I…
- PERSPECTIVE ... It's Relatively Important by: Rohan
  March 22, 2010, 20:44
  Perspective is a funny thing - we evidently have it as we constantly seem to be putting things in it. On the flip side, the fact that we keep on having to put…
- Not Forgetting a Bridge over Terry'd Waters by: Rohan
  March 11, 2010, 23:04
  I could not help but comment on a fascinating take on the John Terry scandal which seemed ubiquitous in every media circle during February. The blog post,…
- Sports, Tabloids and Hypocrisy ... by: Rohan
  March 11, 2010, 21:05
  I sometimes wonder whether sportsmen are allowed private lives? Whilst it is true that several have used the media to their own needs, I often find myself…
- 'Bittersweet' by: Rohan
  March 7, 2010, 01:53
  I wonder how many of you have heard of Angostura? It is one of our most famous exports from the Caribbean, owned by many, known by few. It is in itself…
- Deeds, Porcelains, Poles & Strikes ... by: Rohan
  February 27, 2010, 00:12
  First and foremost ... yes, I have been somewhat quiet this week! I think it's fair to say that I've seen more porcelain than the average Royal Doulton expert…
- The Library List ... Pt 2 by: Rohan
  February 22, 2010, 22:01
  I apologise that it was slightly delayed, but here is what comes next on my bookshelf ... to cut a long story short, I cleared some space ... my CDs and DVDs…
- It's Good to Talk, It Saved my Life by: Rohan
  February 22, 2010, 20:18
  I have not always been an advocate of counselling, whether that comes in the form of arranged counselling or simply opening up to your friends. Had I been…
- The Library List ... Pt 1 by: Rohan
  February 18, 2010, 22:34
  I always thought that you might be able to tell much about a man by his bookshelf. In my case, half of my 'bibliotheque' is at my mum's place, but I thought…
- How Will I Know If I'm Enough? by: Rohan
  February 16, 2010, 22:43
  Through all the comic moments of the film Cool Runnings, I always return to a solitary quote:- "Hey coach, how will I know if I'm enough" I cannot be…
- Ambiguous and Philosophical ... but not Carlin by: He Tore A Hamstring
  February 15, 2010, 19:52
  First and foremost, we should probably explain the difference between a Viral Email and Email Virus ... the latter of course readies your Laptop / PC to the…
- 20 Years on - The Rainbow Nation Inspires by: Rohan
  February 11, 2010, 22:55
  It hardly seems 20 years since Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela walked free from Robben Island, a free man after 27 years of incarceration, terrorist to many and…
- The Six Nations ... The Girlie Perspective! by: Jess Payne
  February 2, 2010, 22:37
  Ladies, this is my favourite week of the year. It's not that I turn 27 tomorrow, although boys take note, champagne, strawberries and chocolate go along way…
- A Fascinating Take on the English Language ... by: He Tore A Hamstring
  February 1, 2010, 22:58
  Prior to publishing, I must make it clear that this was not put together myself. I daresay that it is available readily across the internet, but I found it to…
- Ten Greatest Moments in Sport by: Rohan
  January 28, 2010, 23:44
  Before we list, it seems like a fairly pertinent idea to actually define a 'moment in sport' ... is it a goal, wicket or try? A match, even a tournament? A…
- Guyana - South America meets Caribbean by: Rohan
  January 27, 2010, 22:15
  There are some wonderfully random, yet woefully pointless profiles on Facebook. I am sure that I came across a group with 2 members quite recently ... I could…
- The Cream of Social Media ... by: Rohan
  January 24, 2010, 05:09
  I can scarcely believe that we're already at THAT point in the weekend ... you know, the one where we're already thinking of all the things that need doing on…
- Acceptable? A Look at my Eighties ... by: Rohan
  January 22, 2010, 23:46
  Found myself strolling down memory lane the other evening, and have had a slight feeling of nostalgia ever since. With that in mind, I decided to take a…
- Happy Birthday Dr King, and Thank You by: Rohan
  January 18, 2010, 22:13
  Does anyone remember the TV Commercials by One-2-One (of course now T-Mobile) in the 1990s? They featured a number of celebrities including Kate Moss and…
- Standing at the Speed of Light by: Rohan
  January 17, 2010, 23:20
  I appreciate the fact that the above title is somewhat strange, even by my own standards! I prefer to refer to it as Oxymoron or 'witty muse' ... maybe even…
- Cigarettes and ... mmm ... Cigarettes by: Rohan
  January 17, 2010, 20:54
  Well, I did have an intention of quitting these demons today ... regrettably, and somewhat unsurprisingly, there is little requirement of a readers' poll to…
- Magic Mums by: Rohan
  January 16, 2010, 21:38
  I would find it rather blasphemous to refer to the "The Feeding of the 5000" when describing any mere mortals, even the most special of them. I have therefore…
- 35 year old in need of 'mummy-sitter' by: Rohan
  January 15, 2010, 20:08
  I think that I have found out this week what most of the female population have been telling me all my life ... 'men are useless' ... and if that is a bit of…
- Welcome to my World ... by: Rohan
  January 13, 2010, 23:11
  Well there was an evening for you! Liverpool embarassed ... again. Liverpool shambolic ... again. Liverpool beaten ... again! There was a time when I…
- Ignorant Talk from Mr Brown ... and not Gordon! by: Rohan
  January 13, 2010, 00:57
  You would hope that some people would have enough problems on their own doorstep without commenting about others ... First and foremost, we should all be…
- Elementary ... by: Rohan
  January 10, 2010, 23:21
  Quite an apt word this weekend ... and yes I potentially am clawing at the most tenuous word associations! But, my logic is as such ... I am still hoping…
- Bravo for Bravery by: Rohan
  January 9, 2010, 22:05
  Originally Posted here on Thursday 7 January In my post, "The Special People of 2009", I spoke of the inspiration given to me by my close friend Lorna…
- A Day to Watch ... by: Rohan
  January 4, 2010, 21:35
  I have always found this first Monday of January to be amongst the most curious of the calendar. Especially for those who walk in and around the UK's…
- Two Sides to Every Story by: Rohan
  January 1, 2010, 03:06
  I would never belittle those who genuinely suffer with personality disorder, but I sit here tonight genuinely perplexed as to the absolute diversity of…
- The Hammies - 2009 by: Rohan
  December 30, 2009, 23:50
  Well friends, it's that time of year, when the Hamstring hands out its awards for 2009 - through pulls, tears and tweaks, the Hammies are the end of year…
- The Nutshell, 2009 by: Rohan
  December 30, 2009, 18:27
  I was chatting with my old boss Louise yesterday, she had endured a difficult year which has ended very happily. She, as many, would expect me to describe…
- A Rum, Punch and Bowl ... sorry, Ball! by: Rohan
  December 29, 2009, 17:55
  As I sit here, it's damn cold and miserably wet. Glad to see that the BBC got it right again ... it was meant to start snowing at 12pm! I'll be off to watch…
- It has to be Christmas by: Rohan
  December 25, 2009, 22:36
  So sitting here at 10.30pm on Christmas Evening, there are certain inevitabilities ... I am very, very full! I am watching Love Actually ... it was…
- My Meaning of Christmas by: Rohan
  December 23, 2009, 23:25
  Danielle, my dearly loved late fiancée, always despaired of my 'bah humbug' approach to Christmas ... to be fair, she despaired of me in general, a point…
- It's Good to Talk by: Rohan
  December 21, 2009, 00:33
  Well I can't believe it took me that long to find Skype! It does mean that I'll be able to speak to everyone at some point ... at good prices as well! Of…
- Question of the Day ... by: Rohan
  December 19, 2009, 15:56
  If wine doesn't breathe, will it suffocate? ...
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- Question of the Day ... by: Rohan
  December 19, 2009, 15:56
  If wine doesn't breathe, will it suffocate? ...
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- An Update from the Editorial Team by: He Tore A Hamstring
  August 31, 2010, 00:38
  I thought that this would be an opportune moment to keep you updated with some small changes to hetoreahamstring.me.uk. As with any blog, we are always…
- In Our Small Special World ... Ubuntu by: Rohan
  June 7, 2010, 21:05
  Now that was a weekend to savour! They say that you find out who your friends are in times of crisis. I have to say that I have been blown away by the number…
- Are We Bored Yet ... by: Rohan
  March 31, 2010, 22:54
  OK, so I took a blatant paraphrase phrase from Ice Cube's venture into family comedy ... when I use the word family, my thought is that I'm not quite ready to…
- Peaceful Tranquility by: Rohan
  March 24, 2010, 20:31
  The first time Dani told me we were going to see The Edge, I truly hoped that we were going to see U2! This was not to be the case! When she corrected me…
- Sport Relief 2010 ... all help appreciated by: Rohan
  March 7, 2010, 21:11
  IT'S THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS ... how many times do we hear or even use that phrase around Birthdays and Christmas every year!! In this case, I refer to a…
- 'Bittersweet' by: Rohan
  March 7, 2010, 01:53
  I wonder how many of you have heard of Angostura? It is one of our most famous exports from the Caribbean, owned by many, known by few. It is in itself…
- @jpayne3283 ... Thank You! by: Rohan
  March 1, 2010, 23:13
  It's amazing what you find out on Twitter! I have often used this addictive Social Media Tool to research blog posts, to listen to what experts have to say,…
- Deeds, Porcelains, Poles & Strikes ... by: Rohan
  February 27, 2010, 00:12
  First and foremost ... yes, I have been somewhat quiet this week! I think it's fair to say that I've seen more porcelain than the average Royal Doulton expert…
- The Library List ... Pt 1 by: Rohan
  February 18, 2010, 22:34
  I always thought that you might be able to tell much about a man by his bookshelf. In my case, half of my 'bibliotheque' is at my mum's place, but I thought…
- Reds Found Wanting and in Desperate Need of Cutting Edge by: Rohan
  February 10, 2010, 22:02
  If compared with many of their performances this season, this was a more than reasonable showing from Liverpool. However, that is an unfortunate indictment of…
- Who Dat' Marching in? by: Rohan
  February 8, 2010, 22:04
  Oh how they wanted to be in that number. And how they will all be marching up and down Bourbon Street, for a Mardi Gras that may last until Christmas. The New…
- The Weekend That Was ... Sunday 7/2/2010 by: Rohan
  February 7, 2010, 20:19
  It set the pulses racing, and bar-tenders across the UK running! It was that type of weekend. A couple of huge fixtures in the Barclays Premier League and the…
- A Crimson Shade of Red by: Rohan
  January 27, 2010, 01:15
  There are a few reasons why people would turn a darker shade of red, the most obvious being anger and embarassment. Those with a deep interest and love for…
- Acceptable? A Look at my Eighties ... by: Rohan
  January 22, 2010, 23:46
  Found myself strolling down memory lane the other evening, and have had a slight feeling of nostalgia ever since. With that in mind, I decided to take a…
- RIP Bill McLaren - Voice of Rugby by: He Tore A Hamstring
  January 19, 2010, 23:56
  There are some voices that you simply remember. Your parents are probably the first, and as you get older, that of your loved one and/or kids. The years in…
- It's Just Not Cricket ... or Chocolate! by: Rohan
  January 19, 2010, 23:17
  I think that I have found the New Year's Resolution that we will all be able to keep ... No More Chocolate in 2010! And why ... one of Britain's favourite…
- Cigarettes and ... mmm ... Cigarettes by: Rohan
  January 17, 2010, 20:54
  Well, I did have an intention of quitting these demons today ... regrettably, and somewhat unsurprisingly, there is little requirement of a readers' poll to…
- 35 year old in need of 'mummy-sitter' by: Rohan
  January 15, 2010, 20:08
  I think that I have found out this week what most of the female population have been telling me all my life ... 'men are useless' ... and if that is a bit of…
- The Voice of Cricket! by: He Tore A Hamstring
  January 15, 2010, 00:29
  Classic Richie Benaud!
- Welcome to my World ... by: Rohan
  January 13, 2010, 23:11
  Well there was an evening for you! Liverpool embarassed ... again. Liverpool shambolic ... again. Liverpool beaten ... again! There was a time when I…
- When Charity Calls, Give them the Shirt off your Back! by: Rohan
  January 11, 2010, 21:26
  You may recall that in February, I was fortunate enough to be the winner of the Digicel Cricket Competition during the Adelaide Test Match. The above shirt…
- A Hard Day's Week by: Rohan
  January 9, 2010, 21:54
  Originally published here on Thursday 7 January I feel oddly awake having completed my first full day back at work since Dani's passing. It has helped…
- Ideas on an e-card please ... by: Rohan
  January 5, 2010, 22:52
  Down at the Reed Business School for the start of the Management Academy. Great course, excellent facilities ... but might someone suggest how we might get…
- A Day to Watch ... by: Rohan
  January 4, 2010, 21:35
  I have always found this first Monday of January to be amongst the most curious of the calendar. Especially for those who walk in and around the UK's…
- Two Sides to Every Story by: Rohan
  January 1, 2010, 03:06
  I would never belittle those who genuinely suffer with personality disorder, but I sit here tonight genuinely perplexed as to the absolute diversity of…
- The Nutshell, 2009 by: Rohan
  December 30, 2009, 18:27
  I was chatting with my old boss Louise yesterday, she had endured a difficult year which has ended very happily. She, as many, would expect me to describe…
- A Rum, Punch and Bowl ... sorry, Ball! by: Rohan
  December 29, 2009, 17:55
  As I sit here, it's damn cold and miserably wet. Glad to see that the BBC got it right again ... it was meant to start snowing at 12pm! I'll be off to watch…
- It's Still Christmas ... by: Rohan
  December 27, 2009, 11:36
  As I said on Christmas night, there are alway certain inevitabilities that go with the Christmas Period! ... Finally finished the Pepper Pot last night…
- It has to be Christmas by: Rohan
  December 25, 2009, 22:36
  So sitting here at 10.30pm on Christmas Evening, there are certain inevitabilities ... I am very, very full! I am watching Love Actually ... it was…
- Merry Christmas by: Rohan
  December 25, 2009, 12:31
  Merry Christmas to all. Please cherish and never take for granted every moment that you spend with your loved ones. Rohan x PS - Remember to keep the…
- If Only by: Rohan
  December 24, 2009, 16:34
  If only I could smile, if only I could laugh, if only I could dream. If only we were 6 weeks ago when she was still here & life meant something. If…
- So why am I up at 5.49am on a Saturday ... by: Rohan
  December 19, 2009, 06:14
  Well I would love to say that sleep came easy to me at the moment, but it unfortunately doesn't. I am assured that this will disappear in time. On the…
- Welcome to the Hamstring ... by: Rohan
  December 19, 2009, 04:09
  So you arrived here at my corner of the web ... I thought of transferring my posts from a previous blog, but decided against it in the end, thinking that…
Work (3)
- A Hard Day's Week by: Rohan
  January 9, 2010, 21:54
  Originally published here on Thursday 7 January I feel oddly awake having completed my first full day back at work since Dani's passing. It has helped…
- Ideas on an e-card please ... by: Rohan
  January 5, 2010, 22:52
  Down at the Reed Business School for the start of the Management Academy. Great course, excellent facilities ... but might someone suggest how we might get…
- The Nutshell, 2009 by: Rohan
  December 30, 2009, 18:27
  I was chatting with my old boss Louise yesterday, she had endured a difficult year which has ended very happily. She, as many, would expect me to describe…
Christmas (5)
- It has to be Christmas by: Rohan
  December 25, 2009, 22:36
  So sitting here at 10.30pm on Christmas Evening, there are certain inevitabilities ... I am very, very full! I am watching Love Actually ... it was…
- Merry Christmas by: Rohan
  December 25, 2009, 12:31
  Merry Christmas to all. Please cherish and never take for granted every moment that you spend with your loved ones. Rohan x PS - Remember to keep the…
- If Only by: Rohan
  December 24, 2009, 16:34
  If only I could smile, if only I could laugh, if only I could dream. If only we were 6 weeks ago when she was still here & life meant something. If…
- My Meaning of Christmas by: Rohan
  December 23, 2009, 23:25
  Danielle, my dearly loved late fiancée, always despaired of my 'bah humbug' approach to Christmas ... to be fair, she despaired of me in general, a point…
- Boxing Day (1)
  - It's Still Christmas ... by: Rohan
    December 27, 2009, 11:36
    As I said on Christmas night, there are alway certain inevitabilities that go with the Christmas Period! ... Finally finished the Pepper Pot last night…
Football (27)
- Thanks Carra by: Rohan
  September 4, 2010, 18:52
  I wonder if Roy Evans knew exactly what he was unleashing when he sent Jamie Carragher on for his first team debut on January 8, 1997. Some 600 plus games -…
- Napoleon Had That Idea by: Rohan
  September 2, 2010, 15:33
  Liverpool Football Club are, in the opinion of many observers, a club in crisis. A footballing institution driven into financial ruin by two American owners,…
- Tweet On Through The Wind ... by: Rohan
  August 15, 2010, 22:14
  So the Premier League is up and running again, giving 9 months of hopes, fears and palpitations to fans, not only across the land, but globally. I suppose I…
- Apparently There's Cricket Tomorrow by: Rohan
  August 14, 2010, 00:23
  It was four short months ago that we heralded the start of another cricket season. Now with the exception of the Premier League run-in, the Champions' League…
- 3 Red Balls, 2 Yanks and a Bank by: Tracey
  August 4, 2010, 00:38
  I really enjoyed watching the recent television premiere of “The Damned United”. Maybe it was a documentary shrouded as entertainment, but I am sure that…
- Haste and Caution, an Unlikely Recipe by: Rohan
  August 2, 2010, 22:30
  It was a mere 3 short years ago that Liverpool supporters danced through the streets of Athens, despite defeat in the 2006/7 Champions League Final to AC…
- Calm Water by: Tracey
  July 19, 2010, 21:55
  I must admit to being a little bored with all the speculation surrounding Liverpool at the moment. Every day there are new stories about who will go, and who…
- Tears Out of Africa by: Rohan
  July 3, 2010, 23:19
  I met at least 100 honorary Ghanaians last night … some black, some white, one even Chinese! For one night only, unless you were born in a radius spanning…
- Amathamsanqa South Africa!! by: Rohan
  June 10, 2010, 22:14
  I have lived and breathed sport probably before I could walk, probably a result of being born the son of a man who played for, in the opinion of many, the…
- A Question or Two for Martin Broughton by: Paul Grech
  June 7, 2010, 21:26
  So this is the new Liverpool Way where the fans get to know what the club's chairman thinks about the future of a player through comments he made at a rival…
- Beer & 'Tech' - Shirty for the World Cup by: Rohan
  May 26, 2010, 23:26
  When we think of the ‘stereotypical’ football fan, the mind cannot help but wonder to the likes of beer … um, beer … and of course Football's Famous…
- Spreading the Word: Liverpool's Best Eleven on a Shirt by: Paul Grech
  May 4, 2010, 18:52
  The recent launch of Liverpool’s home kit for next season has caused the usual discussions between those who like it and those who don’t. Not that it…
- The Fat Lady ... Not Quite Singing by: Tracey
  April 14, 2010, 21:32
  It’s almost last orders at the Last Chance Revue Bar. Very shortly the final act of the evening will walk on stage, and once the Fat Lady has sung, we can…
- You'll Never Walk Alone by: Rohan
  April 14, 2010, 19:54
  This is not my work, it is that of JFT9656 on YouTube JUSTICE FOR THE 96, YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE
- Pepe Reina: World Class by: Paul Grech
  April 12, 2010, 15:04
  Strikers have it easy as far as the glory business is concerned. Score a goal late on and you’re labelled a match winner, no matter what you’ve actually…
- 21 Years Later, They Never Walk Alone by: Rohan
  April 10, 2010, 21:36
  Nearly 21 years on, I am still haunted by the events of April 15, 1989, at Sheffield’s Hillsborough Stadium. Haunted by the death of 96 fellow football…
- Constants and Transients by: Tracey
  April 10, 2010, 00:56
  I’ve been asked to be a guest blogger and I’ve jumped at the chance as I don’t write about football on my own blog. Writing about football is something…
- We're A Happy Red Family by: DavinaCB
  April 6, 2010, 21:07
  It’s no secret that Liverpool FC are going through hard times at the moment. The H&G controversy has been in our heads for months now, and our Reds…
- The Enigma of Señor Benitez by: Rohan
  April 6, 2010, 20:42
  Señor Rafael Benitez ... let's just say that there is no grey opinion where this man is concerned. The general footballing public have a distinctly polarised…
- Toffees or a Marriage Made in Heaven? by: Red Knight
  April 5, 2010, 22:01
  It could have all been so different; I’m so glad it wasn’t because supporting Liverpool Football Club has been a major and passionate part of my life. In…
- Are We Bored Yet ... by: Rohan
  March 31, 2010, 22:54
  OK, so I took a blatant paraphrase phrase from Ice Cube's venture into family comedy ... when I use the word family, my thought is that I'm not quite ready to…
- Not Forgetting a Bridge over Terry'd Waters by: Rohan
  March 11, 2010, 23:04
  I could not help but comment on a fascinating take on the John Terry scandal which seemed ubiquitous in every media circle during February. The blog post,…
- Reds Found Wanting and in Desperate Need of Cutting Edge by: Rohan
  February 10, 2010, 22:02
  If compared with many of their performances this season, this was a more than reasonable showing from Liverpool. However, that is an unfortunate indictment of…
- The Weekend That Was ... Sunday 7/2/2010 by: Rohan
  February 7, 2010, 20:19
  It set the pulses racing, and bar-tenders across the UK running! It was that type of weekend. A couple of huge fixtures in the Barclays Premier League and the…
- The Weekend That Was ... Sunday 31/1/2010 by: Rohan
  January 31, 2010, 21:25
  Another week of sport has passed into the record books, with this weekend in particular ranging between the sublime and ridiculous. Whilst one Wayne Mark…
- A Crimson Shade of Red by: Rohan
  January 27, 2010, 01:15
  There are a few reasons why people would turn a darker shade of red, the most obvious being anger and embarassment. Those with a deep interest and love for…
- Ignorant Talk from Mr Brown ... and not Gordon! by: Rohan
  January 13, 2010, 00:57
  You would hope that some people would have enough problems on their own doorstep without commenting about others ... First and foremost, we should all be…
- World Cup (3)
  - Tears Out of Africa by: Rohan
    July 3, 2010, 23:19
    I met at least 100 honorary Ghanaians last night … some black, some white, one even Chinese! For one night only, unless you were born in a radius spanning…
  - Amathamsanqa South Africa!! by: Rohan
    June 10, 2010, 22:14
    I have lived and breathed sport probably before I could walk, probably a result of being born the son of a man who played for, in the opinion of many, the…
  - Beer & 'Tech' - Shirty for the World Cup by: Rohan
    May 26, 2010, 23:26
    When we think of the ‘stereotypical’ football fan, the mind cannot help but wonder to the likes of beer … um, beer … and of course Football's Famous…
Rugby (8)
- Tears Out of Africa by: Rohan
  July 3, 2010, 23:19
  I met at least 100 honorary Ghanaians last night … some black, some white, one even Chinese! For one night only, unless you were born in a radius spanning…
- Slam pour La France ... 6 Nations Review by: Rohan
  March 20, 2010, 23:42
  As I write, French Captain Thierry Dusautoir is being presented with the RBS 6 Nations Trophy at the magnificent Stade de France, after a narrow 2 point…
- Deeds, Porcelains, Poles & Strikes ... by: Rohan
  February 27, 2010, 00:12
  First and foremost ... yes, I have been somewhat quiet this week! I think it's fair to say that I've seen more porcelain than the average Royal Doulton expert…
- The Library List ... Pt 2 by: Rohan
  February 22, 2010, 22:01
  I apologise that it was slightly delayed, but here is what comes next on my bookshelf ... to cut a long story short, I cleared some space ... my CDs and DVDs…
- The Weekend That Was ... Sunday 7/2/2010 by: Rohan
  February 7, 2010, 20:19
  It set the pulses racing, and bar-tenders across the UK running! It was that type of weekend. A couple of huge fixtures in the Barclays Premier League and the…
- The Six Nations ... The Girlie Perspective! by: Jess Payne
  February 2, 2010, 22:37
  Ladies, this is my favourite week of the year. It's not that I turn 27 tomorrow, although boys take note, champagne, strawberries and chocolate go along way…
- RIP Bill McLaren - Voice of Rugby by: He Tore A Hamstring
  January 19, 2010, 23:56
  There are some voices that you simply remember. Your parents are probably the first, and as you get older, that of your loved one and/or kids. The years in…
- It's Still Christmas ... by: Rohan
  December 27, 2009, 11:36
  As I said on Christmas night, there are alway certain inevitabilities that go with the Christmas Period! ... Finally finished the Pepper Pot last night…
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  - It's Still Christmas ... by: Rohan
    December 27, 2009, 11:36
    As I said on Christmas night, there are alway certain inevitabilities that go with the Christmas Period! ... Finally finished the Pepper Pot last night…
- Six Nations (3)
  - Slam pour La France ... 6 Nations Review by: Rohan
    March 20, 2010, 23:42
    As I write, French Captain Thierry Dusautoir is being presented with the RBS 6 Nations Trophy at the magnificent Stade de France, after a narrow 2 point…
  - Deeds, Porcelains, Poles & Strikes ... by: Rohan
    February 27, 2010, 00:12
    First and foremost ... yes, I have been somewhat quiet this week! I think it's fair to say that I've seen more porcelain than the average Royal Doulton expert…
  - The Six Nations ... The Girlie Perspective! by: Jess Payne
    February 2, 2010, 22:37
    Ladies, this is my favourite week of the year. It's not that I turn 27 tomorrow, although boys take note, champagne, strawberries and chocolate go along way…
Charity (7)
- Form is Temporary, Class is Priceless by: Rohan
  August 1, 2010, 22:21
  It is one of sport’s proverbial clichés, that “Form is temporary, Class is Permanent”. Simply speaking, even the greatest lose form on occasion, but…
- Small Thoughts, Big Impact by: Rohan
  July 13, 2010, 20:55
  It is funny how how significant historical moments can often remind you of what you were doing at the time. I remember exactly where I was on the Sunday…
- Sport Relief 2010 ... all help appreciated by: Rohan
  March 7, 2010, 21:11
  IT'S THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS ... how many times do we hear or even use that phrase around Birthdays and Christmas every year!! In this case, I refer to a…
- Help Haiti - Drop the Debt by: He Tore A Hamstring
  January 21, 2010, 19:55
  Hi Everyone Like millions of people around the world I've been shocked by the terrible events in Haiti. Only now is the true scale of the disaster…
- Haiti I'm Sorry by: Rohan
  January 20, 2010, 23:04
  I am unsure as to whether David Rudder was a visionary, or whether it is just tragic fate, but the words of this song have moved me to tears over recent…
- A Helpful Hand for Haiti by: Rohan
  January 13, 2010, 19:55
  I am often so very amazed how tragedy strikes those who least deserve it. Haiti is one of the world's poorest nations, and ill equipped to deal with the…
- When Charity Calls, Give them the Shirt off your Back! by: Rohan
  January 11, 2010, 21:26
  You may recall that in February, I was fortunate enough to be the winner of the Digicel Cricket Competition during the Adelaide Test Match. The above shirt…
- Haiti (2)
  - Help Haiti - Drop the Debt by: He Tore A Hamstring
    January 21, 2010, 19:55
    Hi Everyone Like millions of people around the world I've been shocked by the terrible events in Haiti. Only now is the true scale of the disaster…
  - Haiti I'm Sorry by: Rohan
    January 20, 2010, 23:04
    I am unsure as to whether David Rudder was a visionary, or whether it is just tragic fate, but the words of this song have moved me to tears over recent…
Sport (42)
- Thanks Carra by: Rohan
  September 4, 2010, 18:52
  I wonder if Roy Evans knew exactly what he was unleashing when he sent Jamie Carragher on for his first team debut on January 8, 1997. Some 600 plus games -…
- Napoleon Had That Idea by: Rohan
  September 2, 2010, 15:33
  Liverpool Football Club are, in the opinion of many observers, a club in crisis. A footballing institution driven into financial ruin by two American owners,…
- Cricket in Crisis by: Rohan
  August 29, 2010, 01:23
  Make no mistake about it, the reputation of cricket lies in tatters this morning after sensational revelations of ‘spot-fixing’ by the News of the World,…
- Tweet On Through The Wind ... by: Rohan
  August 15, 2010, 22:14
  So the Premier League is up and running again, giving 9 months of hopes, fears and palpitations to fans, not only across the land, but globally. I suppose I…
- Never the Bride, but Glorious in Defeat by: Rohan
  August 10, 2010, 23:44
  I ‘overheard’ a conversation on Twitter this evening, in which the extremely gifted Argentinian, David Nalbandian, was described as the best tennis player…
- The Test that's Just Not Cricket by: Rohan
  August 8, 2010, 22:20
  To describe the last few days as testing would be literal in more ways than one. I have after all spent the last 3 days at the 2nd Npower Test Match between…
- Edgbaston ... Home Sweet Home by: Rohan
  August 5, 2010, 00:46
  It is Test Match week at Edgbaston, for me personally one of the most special events of the year. Cricket, friends and a few beers.
- 3 Red Balls, 2 Yanks and a Bank by: Tracey
  August 4, 2010, 00:38
  I really enjoyed watching the recent television premiere of “The Damned United”. Maybe it was a documentary shrouded as entertainment, but I am sure that…
- Haste and Caution, an Unlikely Recipe by: Rohan
  August 2, 2010, 22:30
  It was a mere 3 short years ago that Liverpool supporters danced through the streets of Athens, despite defeat in the 2006/7 Champions League Final to AC…
- Form is Temporary, Class is Priceless by: Rohan
  August 1, 2010, 22:21
  It is one of sport’s proverbial clichés, that “Form is temporary, Class is Permanent”. Simply speaking, even the greatest lose form on occasion, but…
- Calm Water by: Tracey
  July 19, 2010, 21:55
  I must admit to being a little bored with all the speculation surrounding Liverpool at the moment. Every day there are new stories about who will go, and who…
- Tears Out of Africa by: Rohan
  July 3, 2010, 23:19
  I met at least 100 honorary Ghanaians last night … some black, some white, one even Chinese! For one night only, unless you were born in a radius spanning…
- Precarious Present, Glorious Past ... Meet the Mighty West Indies by: Rohan
  June 29, 2010, 21:00
  Today really is a bittersweet day for any West Indian cricket fan. Whilst the current side has completed a 2-0 series defeat against South Africa in pretty…
- Amathamsanqa South Africa!! by: Rohan
  June 10, 2010, 22:14
  I have lived and breathed sport probably before I could walk, probably a result of being born the son of a man who played for, in the opinion of many, the…
- When We Were Kings by: Rohan
  May 27, 2010, 20:01
  “When We Were Kings”, a fascinating insight into the iconic Rumble in the Jungle, between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. If Ali was ‘The Greatest’,…
- Beer & 'Tech' - Shirty for the World Cup by: Rohan
  May 26, 2010, 23:26
  When we think of the ‘stereotypical’ football fan, the mind cannot help but wonder to the likes of beer … um, beer … and of course Football's Famous…
- Spreading the Word: Liverpool's Best Eleven on a Shirt by: Paul Grech
  May 4, 2010, 18:52
  The recent launch of Liverpool’s home kit for next season has caused the usual discussions between those who like it and those who don’t. Not that it…
- Taking the Tebbitt Test ... and Failing by: Rohan
  May 3, 2010, 15:05
  It seems quite apt in the week of a General Election that my mind should be taken aback to a certain Lord Tebbitt, and his infamous Cricket Test. Whilst for…
- The ICC ... Incredibly Inept Council by: Rohan
  April 21, 2010, 21:41
  If you have read my previous posts about the International Cricket Council, you will be aware that my opinion of cricket's governing body equates to a certain…
- The Fat Lady ... Not Quite Singing by: Tracey
  April 14, 2010, 21:32
  It’s almost last orders at the Last Chance Revue Bar. Very shortly the final act of the evening will walk on stage, and once the Fat Lady has sung, we can…
- Pepe Reina: World Class by: Paul Grech
  April 12, 2010, 15:04
  Strikers have it easy as far as the glory business is concerned. Score a goal late on and you’re labelled a match winner, no matter what you’ve actually…
- 21 Years Later, They Never Walk Alone by: Rohan
  April 10, 2010, 21:36
  Nearly 21 years on, I am still haunted by the events of April 15, 1989, at Sheffield’s Hillsborough Stadium. Haunted by the death of 96 fellow football…
- Constants and Transients by: Tracey
  April 10, 2010, 00:56
  I’ve been asked to be a guest blogger and I’ve jumped at the chance as I don’t write about football on my own blog. Writing about football is something…
- Leather, Willow, Rain ... Cheerleaders! by: Rohan
  April 8, 2010, 19:59
  April sunshine ... this can surely not be the start of the domestic bliss of the cricket season? Where is the wind, drizzle, dark black clouds? Maybe they are…
- We're A Happy Red Family by: DavinaCB
  April 6, 2010, 21:07
  It’s no secret that Liverpool FC are going through hard times at the moment. The H&G controversy has been in our heads for months now, and our Reds…
- The Enigma of Señor Benitez by: Rohan
  April 6, 2010, 20:42
  Señor Rafael Benitez ... let's just say that there is no grey opinion where this man is concerned. The general footballing public have a distinctly polarised…
- Toffees or a Marriage Made in Heaven? by: Red Knight
  April 5, 2010, 22:01
  It could have all been so different; I’m so glad it wasn’t because supporting Liverpool Football Club has been a major and passionate part of my life. In…
- Beyond the Rope Watching ... Andrew Flintoff by: Rohan
  April 5, 2010, 00:20
  Throughout the last few years, the name Andrew Flintoff has been enough to send a juxtaposition of joy, fear and amusement amongst England's cricket fans,…
- The Lad Can Play - Chris Mavinga by: Paul Grech
  April 4, 2010, 10:06
  Despite Gerard Houllier stocking so many of them, Liverpool haven’t really had much luck with French players irrespective of whether they were club…
- Beyond the Rope Watching ... Malcolm Marshall by: Rohan
  March 27, 2010, 19:07
  Malcolm Denzil Marshall - three words guaranteed to strike unparalleled fear into even the greatest of batsmen through the 1980s. Known throughout the cricket…
- Beyond the Rope Watching ... Alvin Kallicharran by: Rohan
  March 21, 2010, 22:04
  A Chinese Restaurant on a rainy Taunton evening, hardly the prelude to one of the more memorable innings that I have seen. Looking across the table at my dad,…
- It's Just Not Cricket ... Actually, It Really Is! by: Rohan
  March 21, 2010, 20:11
  Many of you will be aware of my love of a good book ... quite frankly, I can happily waste away hours on end turning pages, the only downside of course being…
- Slam pour La France ... 6 Nations Review by: Rohan
  March 20, 2010, 23:42
  As I write, French Captain Thierry Dusautoir is being presented with the RBS 6 Nations Trophy at the magnificent Stade de France, after a narrow 2 point…
- 20 Years on - The Rainbow Nation Inspires by: Rohan
  February 11, 2010, 22:55
  It hardly seems 20 years since Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela walked free from Robben Island, a free man after 27 years of incarceration, terrorist to many and…
- Reds Found Wanting and in Desperate Need of Cutting Edge by: Rohan
  February 10, 2010, 22:02
  If compared with many of their performances this season, this was a more than reasonable showing from Liverpool. However, that is an unfortunate indictment of…
- Who Dat' Marching in? by: Rohan
  February 8, 2010, 22:04
  Oh how they wanted to be in that number. And how they will all be marching up and down Bourbon Street, for a Mardi Gras that may last until Christmas. The New…
- The Weekend That Was ... Sunday 7/2/2010 by: Rohan
  February 7, 2010, 20:19
  It set the pulses racing, and bar-tenders across the UK running! It was that type of weekend. A couple of huge fixtures in the Barclays Premier League and the…
- The Greatest Show on Turf ... Super Bowl XLIV by: Rohan
  February 3, 2010, 22:23
  There's much to look forward to this weekend! There's 'payday', the end of what has been a torrid week thus far, and most importantly, a potentially fine…
- The Weekend That Was ... Sunday 31/1/2010 by: Rohan
  January 31, 2010, 21:25
  Another week of sport has passed into the record books, with this weekend in particular ranging between the sublime and ridiculous. Whilst one Wayne Mark…
- Ten Greatest Moments in Sport by: Rohan
  January 28, 2010, 23:44
  Before we list, it seems like a fairly pertinent idea to actually define a 'moment in sport' ... is it a goal, wicket or try? A match, even a tournament? A…
- A Crimson Shade of Red by: Rohan
  January 27, 2010, 01:15
  There are a few reasons why people would turn a darker shade of red, the most obvious being anger and embarassment. Those with a deep interest and love for…
- The ICC get it right again ... by: Rohan
  December 20, 2009, 12:27
  I have no issues with the fact that the West Indies this morning lost the 3rd Test Match against Australia. The West Indies have shown character, aggression,…
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  - Who Dat' Marching in? by: Rohan
    February 8, 2010, 22:04
    Oh how they wanted to be in that number. And how they will all be marching up and down Bourbon Street, for a Mardi Gras that may last until Christmas. The New…
  - The Weekend That Was ... Sunday 7/2/2010 by: Rohan
    February 7, 2010, 20:19
    It set the pulses racing, and bar-tenders across the UK running! It was that type of weekend. A couple of huge fixtures in the Barclays Premier League and the…
  - The Greatest Show on Turf ... Super Bowl XLIV by: Rohan
    February 3, 2010, 22:23
    There's much to look forward to this weekend! There's 'payday', the end of what has been a torrid week thus far, and most importantly, a potentially fine…
Poll (1)
- Giving Something Back by: Jess Payne
  April 1, 2010, 23:39
  I read this blog virtually every day, so mummy's fears that I would not spend my time constructively seem well founded! I should contribute more as the regular…
Social Media (10)
- Tweet On Through The Wind ... by: Rohan
  August 15, 2010, 22:14
  So the Premier League is up and running again, giving 9 months of hopes, fears and palpitations to fans, not only across the land, but globally. I suppose I…
- Cool Runnings, Peace be the Journey by: Rohan
  August 1, 2010, 00:05
  The phrase, “Life is a Roller Coaster”, is one of the most oft used metaphors in describing contemporary life. However, with technology advancements…
- Another Day in the Diary by: Rohan
  July 3, 2010, 20:25
  I seem to return to the word ‘bittersweet’ at the moment. I used it to describe the feelings of West Indian cricket supporters on Tuesday, and it is a…
- Not Forgetting a Bridge over Terry'd Waters by: Rohan
  March 11, 2010, 23:04
  I could not help but comment on a fascinating take on the John Terry scandal which seemed ubiquitous in every media circle during February. The blog post,…
- SeededBuzz by: Rohan
  March 11, 2010, 19:42
  Now this was a new concept to me. Planting seeds in Cyberspace ... have I temporarily taken leave of my senses? It's possibly best in the name of friendship…
- Inspiration in Adversity by: Rohan
  February 15, 2010, 23:18
  I will keep this as succinct as possible ... only because one of my best friends recently told me that my musings often give her a headache, either because…
- Guyana - South America meets Caribbean by: Rohan
  January 27, 2010, 22:15
  There are some wonderfully random, yet woefully pointless profiles on Facebook. I am sure that I came across a group with 2 members quite recently ... I could…
- The Cream of Social Media ... by: Rohan
  January 24, 2010, 05:09
  I can scarcely believe that we're already at THAT point in the weekend ... you know, the one where we're already thinking of all the things that need doing on…
- Twitter (5)
  - Tweet On Through The Wind ... by: Rohan
    August 15, 2010, 22:14
    So the Premier League is up and running again, giving 9 months of hopes, fears and palpitations to fans, not only across the land, but globally. I suppose I…
  - Cool Runnings, Peace be the Journey by: Rohan
    August 1, 2010, 00:05
    The phrase, “Life is a Roller Coaster”, is one of the most oft used metaphors in describing contemporary life. However, with technology advancements…
  - Inspired in Adversity ... it is God's Will by: Rohan
    July 18, 2010, 19:28
    The last few days, today especially, have offered me a perfect illustration of life’s contrasts and the beauty that all of those variations present us. I…
  - Small Thoughts, Big Impact by: Rohan
    July 13, 2010, 20:55
    It is funny how how significant historical moments can often remind you of what you were doing at the time. I remember exactly where I was on the Sunday…
  - Another Day in the Diary by: Rohan
    July 3, 2010, 20:25
    I seem to return to the word ‘bittersweet’ at the moment. I used it to describe the feelings of West Indian cricket supporters on Tuesday, and it is a…
List (3)
- The Library List ... Pt 2 by: Rohan
  February 22, 2010, 22:01
  I apologise that it was slightly delayed, but here is what comes next on my bookshelf ... to cut a long story short, I cleared some space ... my CDs and DVDs…
- The Library List ... Pt 1 by: Rohan
  February 18, 2010, 22:34
  I always thought that you might be able to tell much about a man by his bookshelf. In my case, half of my 'bibliotheque' is at my mum's place, but I thought…
- Ten Greatest Moments in Sport by: Rohan
  January 28, 2010, 23:44
  Before we list, it seems like a fairly pertinent idea to actually define a 'moment in sport' ... is it a goal, wicket or try? A match, even a tournament? A…
Weekend that was (2)
- The Weekend That Was ... Sunday 7/2/2010 by: Rohan
  February 7, 2010, 20:19
  It set the pulses racing, and bar-tenders across the UK running! It was that type of weekend. A couple of huge fixtures in the Barclays Premier League and the…
- The Weekend That Was ... Sunday 31/1/2010 by: Rohan
  January 31, 2010, 21:25
  Another week of sport has passed into the record books, with this weekend in particular ranging between the sublime and ridiculous. Whilst one Wayne Mark…
Viral (2)
- And the Greatest of These is Love by: Rohan
  May 17, 2010, 20:14
  In the weeks between Easter Sunday and Pentecost, the theme of Services at St Martin's at the Bullring, has been LOVE. It has been in specific reference to…
- Ambiguous and Philosophical ... but not Carlin by: He Tore A Hamstring
  February 15, 2010, 19:52
  First and foremost, we should probably explain the difference between a Viral Email and Email Virus ... the latter of course readies your Laptop / PC to the…
Humour (1)
- Ambiguous and Philosophical ... but not Carlin by: He Tore A Hamstring
  February 15, 2010, 19:52
  First and foremost, we should probably explain the difference between a Viral Email and Email Virus ... the latter of course readies your Laptop / PC to the…
Books (2)
- The Library List ... Pt 2 by: Rohan
  February 22, 2010, 22:01
  I apologise that it was slightly delayed, but here is what comes next on my bookshelf ... to cut a long story short, I cleared some space ... my CDs and DVDs…
- The Library List ... Pt 1 by: Rohan
  February 18, 2010, 22:34
  I always thought that you might be able to tell much about a man by his bookshelf. In my case, half of my 'bibliotheque' is at my mum's place, but I thought…
SeededBuzz (3)
- Not Forgetting a Bridge over Terry'd Waters by: Rohan
  March 11, 2010, 23:04
  I could not help but comment on a fascinating take on the John Terry scandal which seemed ubiquitous in every media circle during February. The blog post,…
- Sports, Tabloids and Hypocrisy ... by: Rohan
  March 11, 2010, 21:05
  I sometimes wonder whether sportsmen are allowed private lives? Whilst it is true that several have used the media to their own needs, I often find myself…
- SeededBuzz by: Rohan
  March 11, 2010, 19:42
  Now this was a new concept to me. Planting seeds in Cyberspace ... have I temporarily taken leave of my senses? It's possibly best in the name of friendship…
Family (3)
- Not Your Everyday Dad ... by: Rohan
  June 20, 2010, 22:33
  As I mentioned back in March, mums are so often the focal point of any family, the glue that binds it together. However, not that I suspect that he was a huge…
- And the Greatest of These is Love by: Rohan
  May 17, 2010, 20:14
  In the weeks between Easter Sunday and Pentecost, the theme of Services at St Martin's at the Bullring, has been LOVE. It has been in specific reference to…
- Mum's the Word by: Rohan
  March 14, 2010, 19:14
  If, like me, you are intrigued by insignificant trivia, you may wonder about the origins of the title phrase above. According to Wikipedia, its origins can be…
Beyond The Rope (4)
- Beyond the Rope Watching ... Andrew Flintoff by: Rohan
  April 5, 2010, 00:20
  Throughout the last few years, the name Andrew Flintoff has been enough to send a juxtaposition of joy, fear and amusement amongst England's cricket fans,…
- Beyond the Rope Watching ... Malcolm Marshall by: Rohan
  March 27, 2010, 19:07
  Malcolm Denzil Marshall - three words guaranteed to strike unparalleled fear into even the greatest of batsmen through the 1980s. Known throughout the cricket…
- Beyond the Rope Watching ... Alvin Kallicharran by: Rohan
  March 21, 2010, 22:04
  A Chinese Restaurant on a rainy Taunton evening, hardly the prelude to one of the more memorable innings that I have seen. Looking across the table at my dad,…
- It's Just Not Cricket ... Actually, It Really Is! by: Rohan
  March 21, 2010, 20:11
  Many of you will be aware of my love of a good book ... quite frankly, I can happily waste away hours on end turning pages, the only downside of course being…
You Tube (3)
- Words, Images, Life by: Rohan
  August 17, 2010, 22:00
  So often we relate life to imagery and words. I spoke about this with one of my closest friends this afternoon, and I am delighted to say that her ‘life…
- Here Comes ... The West Indies by: Rohan
  March 28, 2010, 04:12
  Here Comes The West Indies - David Rudder
- The Voice of Cricket! by: He Tore A Hamstring
  January 15, 2010, 00:29
  Classic Richie Benaud!
Guest Bloggers (13)
- 3 Red Balls, 2 Yanks and a Bank by: Tracey
  August 4, 2010, 00:38
  I really enjoyed watching the recent television premiere of “The Damned United”. Maybe it was a documentary shrouded as entertainment, but I am sure that…
- Calm Water by: Tracey
  July 19, 2010, 21:55
  I must admit to being a little bored with all the speculation surrounding Liverpool at the moment. Every day there are new stories about who will go, and who…
- A Question or Two for Martin Broughton by: Paul Grech
  June 7, 2010, 21:26
  So this is the new Liverpool Way where the fans get to know what the club's chairman thinks about the future of a player through comments he made at a rival…
- Love, Joy & Sorrow by: Jess Payne
  May 10, 2010, 21:05
  So where do you begin to contemplate a six-month period that has both changed and shattered lives? In that time, I’ve lost one of my closest friends in…
- Spreading the Word: Liverpool's Best Eleven on a Shirt by: Paul Grech
  May 4, 2010, 18:52
  The recent launch of Liverpool’s home kit for next season has caused the usual discussions between those who like it and those who don’t. Not that it…
- The Fat Lady ... Not Quite Singing by: Tracey
  April 14, 2010, 21:32
  It’s almost last orders at the Last Chance Revue Bar. Very shortly the final act of the evening will walk on stage, and once the Fat Lady has sung, we can…
- Pepe Reina: World Class by: Paul Grech
  April 12, 2010, 15:04
  Strikers have it easy as far as the glory business is concerned. Score a goal late on and you’re labelled a match winner, no matter what you’ve actually…
- Constants and Transients by: Tracey
  April 10, 2010, 00:56
  I’ve been asked to be a guest blogger and I’ve jumped at the chance as I don’t write about football on my own blog. Writing about football is something…
- We're A Happy Red Family by: DavinaCB
  April 6, 2010, 21:07
  It’s no secret that Liverpool FC are going through hard times at the moment. The H&G controversy has been in our heads for months now, and our Reds…
- Toffees or a Marriage Made in Heaven? by: Red Knight
  April 5, 2010, 22:01
  It could have all been so different; I’m so glad it wasn’t because supporting Liverpool Football Club has been a major and passionate part of my life. In…
- The Lad Can Play - Chris Mavinga by: Paul Grech
  April 4, 2010, 10:06
  Despite Gerard Houllier stocking so many of them, Liverpool haven’t really had much luck with French players irrespective of whether they were club…
- Giving Something Back by: Jess Payne
  April 1, 2010, 23:39
  I read this blog virtually every day, so mummy's fears that I would not spend my time constructively seem well founded! I should contribute more as the regular…
- Are We Bored Yet ... by: Rohan
  March 31, 2010, 22:54
  OK, so I took a blatant paraphrase phrase from Ice Cube's venture into family comedy ... when I use the word family, my thought is that I'm not quite ready to…
- Red Knight (2)
  - Toffees or a Marriage Made in Heaven? by: Red Knight
    April 5, 2010, 22:01
    It could have all been so different; I’m so glad it wasn’t because supporting Liverpool Football Club has been a major and passionate part of my life. In…
  - Are We Bored Yet ... by: Rohan
    March 31, 2010, 22:54
    OK, so I took a blatant paraphrase phrase from Ice Cube's venture into family comedy ... when I use the word family, my thought is that I'm not quite ready to…
- DavinaCB (2)
  - We're A Happy Red Family by: DavinaCB
    April 6, 2010, 21:07
    It’s no secret that Liverpool FC are going through hard times at the moment. The H&G controversy has been in our heads for months now, and our Reds…
  - Are We Bored Yet ... by: Rohan
    March 31, 2010, 22:54
    OK, so I took a blatant paraphrase phrase from Ice Cube's venture into family comedy ... when I use the word family, my thought is that I'm not quite ready to…
- Paul Grech (4)
  - A Question or Two for Martin Broughton by: Paul Grech
    June 7, 2010, 21:26
    So this is the new Liverpool Way where the fans get to know what the club's chairman thinks about the future of a player through comments he made at a rival…
  - Spreading the Word: Liverpool's Best Eleven on a Shirt by: Paul Grech
    May 4, 2010, 18:52
    The recent launch of Liverpool’s home kit for next season has caused the usual discussions between those who like it and those who don’t. Not that it…
  - Pepe Reina: World Class by: Paul Grech
    April 12, 2010, 15:04
    Strikers have it easy as far as the glory business is concerned. Score a goal late on and you’re labelled a match winner, no matter what you’ve actually…
  - The Lad Can Play - Chris Mavinga by: Paul Grech
    April 4, 2010, 10:06
    Despite Gerard Houllier stocking so many of them, Liverpool haven’t really had much luck with French players irrespective of whether they were club…
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  - 3 Red Balls, 2 Yanks and a Bank by: Tracey
    August 4, 2010, 00:38
    I really enjoyed watching the recent television premiere of “The Damned United”. Maybe it was a documentary shrouded as entertainment, but I am sure that…
  - Calm Water by: Tracey
    July 19, 2010, 21:55
    I must admit to being a little bored with all the speculation surrounding Liverpool at the moment. Every day there are new stories about who will go, and who…
  - The Fat Lady ... Not Quite Singing by: Tracey
    April 14, 2010, 21:32
    It’s almost last orders at the Last Chance Revue Bar. Very shortly the final act of the evening will walk on stage, and once the Fat Lady has sung, we can…
  - Constants and Transients by: Tracey
    April 10, 2010, 00:56
    I’ve been asked to be a guest blogger and I’ve jumped at the chance as I don’t write about football on my own blog. Writing about football is something…
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  - Love, Joy & Sorrow by: Jess Payne
    May 10, 2010, 21:05
    So where do you begin to contemplate a six-month period that has both changed and shattered lives? In that time, I’ve lost one of my closest friends in…
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- Edgbaston ... Home Sweet Home by: Rohan
  August 5, 2010, 00:46
  It is Test Match week at Edgbaston, for me personally one of the most special events of the year. Cricket, friends and a few beers.
- Take Me Walking Naked in the Rain by: Rohan
  July 30, 2010, 22:02
  Musings at the end of a very long week, but thoroughly refreshed by a long walk in the rain ... and a pint!! Will update with a full post over the weekend. …