After spending an evening watching Sky Sports News' tedious coverage of what will probably be largely insignificant transfers, I have taken a look at a few deals on the continent that I think are far more interesting.
http://www.dexysden.co.uk/2011/08/three-heavyweight-european-movers-and-shakers/
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Wednesday 24 August 2011
Tuesday 9 August 2011
When fear of the police evaporates
It seems that I have returned from London at the right time as waves of violent riots have plagued the capital over recent nights and now appear to be spreading throughout the UK.
The riots followed a demonstration about the death of a man believed to have been shot by the police.
Social deprivation will forever be a ticking timebomb and discontented youths often turn to gang membership as a form of identification and feeling of well-being that they would be unable to feel otherwise.
Whether gang members are the primary perpetrators in the riots or not, a lack of education is responsible for much of this moronic behaviour that we are witnessing on our TV screens.
Anybody with a reasonable education and set of morals know that such behaviour is totally unacceptable. Did the parents of these kids teach them right from wrong or has living in poorer areas pissed these people off that much that the lure of a free HD TV become too strong for any applications of morals?
Whatever the reason for the shocking images that we are witnessing each night, I hope the government examine deep enough into the social fabric of these areas to get to the root of the problems and identify what on earth possesses these people to act this way, whether it be a severe hatred of the police or more complex underlying societal problems.
The riots followed a demonstration about the death of a man believed to have been shot by the police.
Social deprivation will forever be a ticking timebomb and discontented youths often turn to gang membership as a form of identification and feeling of well-being that they would be unable to feel otherwise.
Whether gang members are the primary perpetrators in the riots or not, a lack of education is responsible for much of this moronic behaviour that we are witnessing on our TV screens.
Anybody with a reasonable education and set of morals know that such behaviour is totally unacceptable. Did the parents of these kids teach them right from wrong or has living in poorer areas pissed these people off that much that the lure of a free HD TV become too strong for any applications of morals?
Whatever the reason for the shocking images that we are witnessing each night, I hope the government examine deep enough into the social fabric of these areas to get to the root of the problems and identify what on earth possesses these people to act this way, whether it be a severe hatred of the police or more complex underlying societal problems.
Iron Maiden demonstrated why they have acquired such legendary status over the years, with an incredible performance at the O2 on Saturday.
Following on from an impressive warm-up courtesy of Trivium, Maiden proceeded to put on a show that I will never forget. Crazy props, energy defying their advancing years and a full-house ensured Dickinson did not disappoint.
I also took time to visit various landmarks around the city, finding such gems as a triathlon in Hyde Park and a Full English Breakfast pizza topping.
Sunday saw a visit to Upton Park before boarding the long train back to Cornwall.
The Hammers lost 1-0 to Cardiff but although they didn’t light the blue touch paper in the Championship as predicted, their performance probably just about deserved an opening day victory.
Upton Park lies slap-bang in the middle of a multinational area with takeaways and markets frequently prominent. The stadium shows its age in parts but is still capable of hosting games until the Hammers complete their move to the Olympic Stadium.
I was however mortified at the price of a ticket for a Championship match. £42 is frankly a joke and although the subject has been covered extensively by the BBC amongst others, the price really is making the game inaccessible for many working-class fans.
English clubs need to take a leaf out of the book of German clubs and lower prices, ensuring a full-house and far better atmosphere.
Following on from an impressive warm-up courtesy of Trivium, Maiden proceeded to put on a show that I will never forget. Crazy props, energy defying their advancing years and a full-house ensured Dickinson did not disappoint.
I also took time to visit various landmarks around the city, finding such gems as a triathlon in Hyde Park and a Full English Breakfast pizza topping.
Sunday saw a visit to Upton Park before boarding the long train back to Cornwall.
The Hammers lost 1-0 to Cardiff but although they didn’t light the blue touch paper in the Championship as predicted, their performance probably just about deserved an opening day victory.
Upton Park lies slap-bang in the middle of a multinational area with takeaways and markets frequently prominent. The stadium shows its age in parts but is still capable of hosting games until the Hammers complete their move to the Olympic Stadium.
I was however mortified at the price of a ticket for a Championship match. £42 is frankly a joke and although the subject has been covered extensively by the BBC amongst others, the price really is making the game inaccessible for many working-class fans.
English clubs need to take a leaf out of the book of German clubs and lower prices, ensuring a full-house and far better atmosphere.
Monday 1 August 2011
More FourFourTwo articles
Here are some more examples of me being a busy bee and writing for FourFourTwo during my days off.
With the beginning of The Premier League season less than two weeks away, the rumour-mill certainly appears to still be in full swing.
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/83328/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/83332/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/83329/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/83327/default.aspx
With the beginning of The Premier League season less than two weeks away, the rumour-mill certainly appears to still be in full swing.
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/83328/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/83332/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/83329/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/83327/default.aspx
FourFourTwo web articles
Hi everyone, as I mentioned I have been working hard on my days off away from the cafe, writing voluntarily for FourFourTwo.
I have been converting nuggest of news into articles for the website and here are the links to some of my work.
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/82892/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/82890/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/restofeurope/82240/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/82222/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/82224/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/82221/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/82190/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/82225/default.aspx
I have been converting nuggest of news into articles for the website and here are the links to some of my work.
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/82892/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/82890/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/restofeurope/82240/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/82222/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/82224/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/82221/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/82190/default.aspx
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/82225/default.aspx
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