This Saturday sees the return of local heroes Tommy Coyle and Luke Campbell to Hull’s Ice Arena, in fights which are seen as the toughest tests for the pairs yet. Coyle headlines the show, titled ‘Point of No Return’, in a matchup with Aussie veteran and ex-interim WBO world champion Michael Katsidis. The vast majority of pundits expect […] READ MORE
Author: Jonathon Robson
robborobson1Josh Warrington Set to Capture Vacant European Featherweight Title?
Saturday sees unbeaten prospect Josh Warrington fight for the vacant European featherweight title in his home town of Leeds. Josh Warrington goes into the fight as the English, British and Commonwealth champion, having ruined the records of some talented fighters in his last few fights. In May, he saw off Martin Lindsay, a man who reached the final bell against the imperious Lee […] READ MORE
Karl Oyston and The Blackpool Circus
It’s safe to say that it would not be wise for Karl Oyston to take a casual walk down to Pleasure Beach at the moment. Oyston became the chairman of Blackpool FC in 1999. He inherited control of the club from his father Owen, who was serving a jail sentence for rape at the time, and had chosen to […] READ MORE
Lower Leagues are Imperative to English Football Success
There is no way that the lower leagues in English football get half the credit they deserve. Often categorised as the bridesmaids to the Barclays Premier League’s bride, the divisions continue to consistently slide under the radar, overshadowed by their counterpart. And yes, while they might not be the money-making, foreigner-filled corporate machines like their […] READ MORE
Why Trent Bridge Pitch is a Blessing in Disguise for England
“Utterly demoralising”- the ever-optimistic Jonathan Agnew’s assessment of the deck prepared for the first Investec test match between England and India, as heard on TMS by thousands of listeners who were undoubtedly nodding their heads in agreement. And to an extent, he is right. 29 wickets in five days of test cricket, interrupted only by a ten-minute delay to […] READ MORE
The Sky Bet Championship – Teams to Watch
The Sky Bet Championship is a competition which never fails to live up to its reputation. Its ability to consistently throw up unexpected results throughout a season, resulting in a plethora of twists and turns as teams battle for survival or promotion, make it arguably the most exciting league in world football. Its beauty lies […] READ MORE
