Jamal Murray: Why the Denver Nuggets star is a standout Playoff performer
‘Playoff Jimmy’ has been well documented during the 2022/23 NBA postseason, with Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler once again upping his performances on the court when it matters most. However, a player who is yet again putting up huge numbers in the Playoffs, remains firmly out of the limelight. That player is Jamal Murray. The point…
Cheltenham Festival: A day at the races
The Cheltenham Festival is well-known as the pinnacle event on the horse racing calendar. Due to no crowds last year at the festival, there was a feeling of added anticipation as I counted down the days until race week. The build-up began early as I searched for a suit appropriate for the big occasion, even…
“I looked at him and said, are you joking?” Sam Allison’s remarkable story from footballer turned referee
In 2020, Sam Allision became the first Black referee in the English Leagues since Uriah Rennie retired in 2008. With two seasons of refereeing in the EFL almost under his belt, Allison is trailblazing a path for Black referees trying to follow his footsteps and make it professionally. However, being the man in the middle…
10 Years on: Paulo Di Canio’s rollercoaster at Swindon Town revisited
Promotion, bust ups, entertainment. Paulo Di Canio’s entrance into management with Swindon Town FC simply had it all. Ten years on from the rollercoaster of a season, it’s an appropriate time to revisit what was one of the clubs most successful times on the pitch, but also one of their most dramatic off it. The…
“I’ve just took it all on board and enjoyed the journey.” – Kilman on his unfamiliar route to the Premier League
Jack Bishop / 24th January 2021 “It’s always been a dream to play in the Premier League” for Maximilian Kilman, the Wolves defender whose route to the top was one which is rather unique. These days most stars playing their trade at the top division come through as an academy prospect or spend time in…
Ipswich Town 2 – 3 Swindon Town: Youngster Scott Twine takes the plaudits with a wonder strike as Town shock promotion-seeking Ipswich.
Jack Bishop / 22nd January 2021 Returning from his loan, academy prospect Scott Twine took the plaudits with his wonder strike in the second half to pave the way for an impressive 3-2 away win over promotion hunting Ipswich Town. First Half Swindon certainly didn’t appear as a relegation threatened side in the first half…
Swindon Town manager John Sheridan “Very pleased with the signings so far” ahead of his sides League One clash with Ipswich Town
9th January 2021 / Jack Bishop Swindon Town manager John Sheridan is “Very pleased with the signings so far” ahead of his sides League One clash with Ipswich Town. Swindon Town manager John Sheridan has had hopes of a turnaround in his sides form heightened by the club’s additions and loan recalls this week ahead…
Scholar Jake Parsisson on life at Cheltenham Town and how an injury affected his academy route
20th December 2020 / Jack Bishop Jake Parsisson revealed it was “very easy to settle in” at Cheltenham Town as a scholar when he signed earlier this year. Parsisson, on the books as a scholar for the Cheltenham Town FC Academy, gave the time to talk about life at the Robins, and the ups and…
Are Richie Wellens’ Swindon Town side League One playoff dark horses?
Could Swindon Town be considered a dark horse for this season’s promotion contenders in League One this season? LAST SEASONS SUCCESS League Two PPG champions, managed by Richie Wellens, managed to take the division by storm last season, on the ball incorporating an attractive style of play which impressed the fans and got plaudits from across the media. However, the town faithful were perhaps left more astonished by…
Cheltenham Town Michael Duff explains his “affiliation with the town” and the current struggles of COVID-19
2nd October 2020 / Jack Bishop Cheltenham Town Manager Michael Duff has expressed the deep connection he has with the Robins, claiming he has “an affiliation with the town”. The Cheltenham manager made a total of 300 appearances for the Robins, from 1996 to 2004, before spending the rest of his playing career at Burnley. …
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