Category: Sports Articles

Red Card Shenanigans – The Disciplinary Process

February 26, 2021

I wrote an article during the enforced break due to Covid about the Disciplinary goings on this year, out of 8 hearings, only 2 of the offences had seen a red card brandished https://debsknigsport.com/2021/01/30/disciplinary-matters-does-sir-need-to-brush-up/ Based on the fact that 5 red cards were shown over the weekend of 19-21st February it suggests a Zoom meeting … More Red Card Shenanigans – The Disciplinary Process

IPL in 2021 – what’s it going to mean for England and Test Cricket?

February 19, 2021

With loud fanfare in the cricket world the IPL auction took place this week. whether you like it or not it’s a big thing and it won’t be going away any time soon. Initially players were retained by their teams, those who were released or new to the tournament went into said auction. There were … More IPL in 2021 – what’s it going to mean for England and Test Cricket?

Virat Kohli – He’s not the Messiah (He’s a very naughty boy!) – The Demerit System what’s it all about?

February 17, 2021

Virat Kohli’s name has helped fill many column inches in the aftermath of the second test between India and England. He was out for a 5 ball duck in the first innings, bowled by a peach of a ball by Moeen Ali, his face was an absolute picture of shock as the ball spun round … More Virat Kohli – He’s not the Messiah (He’s a very naughty boy!) – The Demerit System what’s it all about?

Disciplinary Matters – Does Sir need to brush up?

January 30, 2021

The Premiership Clubs have just had a 2 week break from playing; which means the officials have had the same time to have a bit of chat and a brush up of the laws and their interpretation. Since the Barbarians debacle, involving 13 players, there have been 6 appearances before the Disciplinary Committee for those … More Disciplinary Matters – Does Sir need to brush up?

Project Players and International Rugby 2020

November 18, 2020

A comment by a young rugby writer about Italy and project players got me thinking and on the back of that I wrote an article on Italy and where they are in 2020. https://debsknigsport.com/2020/10/25/the-6-nations-italy-when-is-enough-long-enough/ In their Autumn Nations Cup match against Scotland on the first weekend of the tournament they had just one ‘project player’ … More Project Players and International Rugby 2020

County Cricket – Time for a Re-think?

October 28, 2020

I had an interesting exchange with Reuben Herbert in a County Cricket group during the summer and asked if he fancied putting his thoughts down. Here he writes as a guest blogger. His thoughts on structure would work across most sports in this country. I made a comment a while back that county clubs should be limited to 18 professional … More County Cricket – Time for a Re-think?

Owen Farrell – That Tackle – and Hysteria over fact media.

September 11, 2020

I heard someone talking about the media early on in the Covid Lockdown – it went along the lines of – It’s all about being first, facts aren’t important. Let’s hold that thought as I look back at the match between Saracens and Wasps last weekend. I realise I’m late to this subject but I … More Owen Farrell – That Tackle – and Hysteria over fact media.