Familiar Faces, Familiar Failings
So, here we are, game two. England started with the same team that narrowly beat the might of Serbia, while opponents Denmark featured 18 players from their 2020 squad. On the ground where England lost to Russia in Euro 1988—a tournament where they lost all three games and Tony Adams gained his unfortunate donkey status—there was hope that this match couldn't be worse. But could it?
Early on, the ...
Well, folks, here we are, another tournament, another opening day win for England. Any victory on day one is a godsend in tournament football—lose or draw and the pressure mounts faster than a summer storm in Blighty. With every armchair pundit and their dog dissecting every move on social media, you can almost hear the nation's collective anxiety levels rise. Remarkably, this is only England’s second ever opening win at the Euros, so let's ...
So, it’s another year and another tournament for England to embark on in their quest to end what is now approaching sixty years of hurt. Still, it’s never stopped us believing, apparently. Some are even saying it’s coming home this time. A statement that makes me feel more nauseous with every passing tournament.
Attacking Options vs. Defensive Wobbles
Can England finally do it in Germany? Is their abundance of attacking options ...
In a move that has left car enthusiasts scratching their heads and political analysts wondering if their teas has been spiked, the Conservative Party has announced a bold new plan to win over voters: resurrecting the Austin Maxi. Yes, you did read that right—the quintessentially British, boxy beast of the 1970s and early 80s is set to make a sensational comeback.
Bewildered Press Conference
Standing proudly in front of a fully restored ...
Will Climate Change Cause Prolonged Wet Spells in the UK?
Climate change and its effects are hot topics these days, and as a weather tragic, one question that's been on my mind is whether it will really (as recently suggested) lead to prolonged wet spells in the UK. Living here, we're used to unpredictable weather – it’s almost a national pastime to complain about it – but could climate change make things even wetter? I’m not an ...
