How did Victorian football writers file their runners? After reading this book, ANTON RIPPON has the seed of an idea…
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Month: September 2012
The biter bitten: MacKenzie can’t justify his actions
NORMAN GILLER passes on some calm advice to Kelvin MacKenzie, who meanwhile offers a beginner's lesson in how not to handle being doorstepped…
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Ashforth’s crazy journey from Southwell to Royal Ascot
ANTON RIPPON reviews a collection of the best works of one of the Racing Post's former columnists…
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Kimmage legal fund raises £18,000 in days
Kimmage has long been critical of the role of the UCI over Lance Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, who was given a lifetime ban last mo…
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Fascinating read from Southall is a book apart
ERIC BROWN takes a look at a fascinating autobiography of one of Everton's and Wales's all-time greats…
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Well-named press rooms a reminder of deep loss
NORMAN GILLER laments the passing of another friend and colleague…
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Dirty tackle? Or fair comment? You be the judge
Why do some football clubs resort to banning reporters when they don't care for their reports? Probably because legal precedent was established nearly…
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Funeral arrangements: Brian Woolnough
The funeral of Daily Star Chief Sports Writer Brian Woolnough will take place at Christ Church, Esher, on Thursday, October 4…
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“Olazabal will carry Seve’s torch” says Gallacher
IAN COLE reports from the latest SJA Ladbrokes Lunch, where former captain Bernard Gallacher explained what it takes to win the Ryder Cup in America. …
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Tributes pour in for Star sports writer Brian Woolnough
Brian Woolnough, the chief sports writer of the Daily Star, has died after a long struggle against bowel cancer. "Woolly", who had been a long-term me…
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