Category Archives: Odds and Sods

Do Formations Matter That Much?

Posted on June 14, 2010 by twsi

Mick McCarthy said it when it seemed Italy’s move to 442 had worked that next match you start that way and it does not work and you change back. Now my view of McCarthy  personally might well be described as … Continue reading →

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Wayne Rooney Is Cleverer Than Clarke Carlisle

Posted on March 2, 2010 by twsi

Clarke Carlisle won the quiz to find “Britain’s Brainiest Footballer” in 2002 and an episode of Countdown this year. So that makes him cleverer than Becks, JT and The Big Man I guess? Not so fast snobodanovich. Watch him on … Continue reading →

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Confessions OK, Excuses No

Posted on January 2, 2010 by twsi

Former England hooker and one of the hardest men in UK sport Brian Moore revealed how he was abused as a child recently. It certainly will not lesson anyone’s view of Moore. Child abuse is more widespread than acknowledged and … Continue reading →

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UK State Awards : Why?

Posted on January 1, 2010 by twsi

Why do people in business and sport who get amply rewarded get extra recognition from the state? Even if they do should they get gongs for one achievement in one year? Or should it be for a career at least? … Continue reading →

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TWSI UK Sports’ Person of the Year

Posted on December 12, 2009 by twsi

The Personality of the Year is of course Bradley Wiggins a man who can be 4th in le Tour and publish his blood work making him maybe the best clean cyclist in the major tours. He also tweets and drinks … Continue reading →

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