A century ago in Paris, shortly before the opening ceremony of the eighth Summer Olympic Games, AIPS (Association Internationale de la Presse Sportive…
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Month: June 2024
‘A team player… and the archetypal professional journalist’: A tribute to Brian McNally
Known affectionately as 'The Beast, Brian McNally was a much-loved and respected football writer who championed the causes of supporters; his Sunday M…
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Peter Moss, 1929-2024: ‘A giant inspiration to colleagues younger and older’
Former SJA committee member Tom Clarke shares an obituary of Peter Moss, who has died at the age of 95; Jeff Powell, Colin Hart and Peter Jackson also…
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British boxer Maurice Hope’s gripping autobiography is a world-class read
Norman Giller, octogenarian former Daily Express football writer and author of more than 100 sports books, returns to his old SJA hunting ground to ru…
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SJA AGM: Fitzhenry’s farewell to committee, Chair’s report, Lewis presidency ratified
The 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Sports Journalists' Association was held on Thursday 6 June in central London; three step down from Committee, …
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Oranje fizz and oompah bands: Media memories from Euro ’88 in West Germany
The Netherlands won the eighth UEFA European Championship, held across eight cities in the former West Germany 36 years ago; before the Munich final, …
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One for the purists: Steven Scragg looks back fondly on Euro ’88 in new book
Football and fashion blended perfectly in memorable Euro finals recounted in a new book reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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Rob Sawyer’s ‘Broken Dreams’ is a ‘worthy addition to ever-expanding Everton library’
The story of a team of English champions denied reaching its full potential by war is captured in a new book reviewed by Eric Brown...…
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David Owen’s ‘Aux Armes’ is a wide-ranging journey through French history as well as sport
As Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games, the former sports editor of the Financial Times offers "an English perspective" on France's relationship …
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How England warmed up for Euro 88 in match organised by Fleet Street sports journalist
The last time England were preparing to head for Germany to compete in the UEFA European Championship, they warmed up with a match in June 1988 agains…
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