Monthly Archives: September 2009

Liverpool, Chelsea and United : Hamstrung By Managers? Player Power?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by twsi

It’s not easy to be definitive as I reckon that any coherent formation played by the top 3 in England would result in them finishing 1, 2 and 3 unless/until City can come up and crash the party or Arsenal … Continue reading →

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Mohammed Asif : Reflects Cricket’s Cultural Tolerance

Posted on September 30, 2009 by twsi

It is refreshing in counter point to the sanctimonious coverage of our tabloid press to reflect that Cricket under the ICC still allows country’s scope to take account of their cultural differences in the enforcement of discipline and drug testing. … Continue reading →

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England ODI No Improvement But Does Not Mean They Can’t Win

Posted on September 27, 2009 by twsi

After a 6-1 drubbing to Australia England have won their opening 2 games in the ICC Champions’ Trophy.  In doing so they have demonstrated the 2 main ways to win:- Take early wickets, say 5 in the first 25 overs. … Continue reading →

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Other Managers Should Listen To Roberto Martinez

Posted on September 27, 2009 by twsi

They have learned that against the top four, you can do one of two things. You can be brave, play your football and try to beat them, or you can just defend and get battered. I think that about covers … Continue reading →

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Cancellara and Armstrong : Suspend Disbelief This Time

Posted on September 25, 2009 by twsi

The Cycling Road World Championship time trials showed once again that in a sport seemingly practised by millions 1 performer can dominate. Like a Contador attacking on the slopes Cancellara was clearly winning the time trial the moment he found … Continue reading →

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