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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Tag: England
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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The guts of England’s glory: Duncan Hamilton’s ‘Answered Prayers’ re-examines 1966 World Cup
An insightful new book about the build-up to England's 1966 World Cup triumph and the horrors that haunted the players afterwards is reviewed by Eric …
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‘Be creative and embrace variety’: Top tips from SJA special event
By Jon Holmes With expert advice and enthralling personal experiences, the Sports Journalists’ Association’s special live ‘Storytell…
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Gazza’s tears, Milla the swinger and Klinsmann the king: Italia ’90 remembered
A new book wallowing in Italia ’90 World Cup nostalgia is reviewed by ERIC BROWN. The 1990 World Cup may not be remembered for quality and excit…
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A Clear Blue Sky: Jonny Bairstow’s remarkable and emotional journey
Jonny Bairstow describes how he coped with a life-changing event to become England’s most prolific test wicketkeeper in an emotional book review…
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#SJA2017: big-hitter Beaumont’s bat out of heaven
The voting has opened for Sportsman, Sportswoman and Sports Team of the Year at the SJA British Sports Awards sponsored by the National Lottery. As fa…
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#SJA2014: Why I’m voting for – Adam Peaty
CRAIG LORD, the swimming correspondent of The Times, says there's only one choice for Sportsman of the Year…
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England rugby staff on hand as commentator collapsed
Sky and ITV rugby commentator Martin Gillingham is recovering in Auckland after suffering a heart attack just hours before last Saturday's All Blacks …
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Glitzy night puts sports journalism in the picture
SJA photographer STEVE ROWE was on hand at the Grand Connaught Rooms on Monday night to capture some of the flavour of the gala night to celebrate our…
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