Jordan Norris If the government were a goalkeeper entrusted with saving a penalty to restore the hopes of the nation going into the latter stages of an arduous and trying journey, it’s fair to say they would be more of a Loris Karius than an Edwin Van der Sar. I sat down on Tuesday evening last to watch England play...
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Down With The Doomsday Talk
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Down With The Doomsday Talk
Jordan Norris It’s been little more than a fortnight since the return of hurling, but our national game now finds itself in ‘crisis’. Or at least some people would have you believe such. With the growing numbers of frees, the odd rule change here and there, players ‘wrapped in cotton wool’ – ‘the game’s not the...
A comedy for the rich; a tragedy for the poor
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A comedy for the rich; a tragedy for the poor
Jordan Norris I’ve been a Manchester United fan since I was seven years old. For the past sixteen years, it’s something I’ve said with immeasurable pride. On Sunday, when news broke of the breakaway European Super League, which United are proposed to be a part of, it was the first time in my life that I ever felt...
The Final Furlong: A week beyond the wildest of dreams
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The Final Furlong: A week beyond the wildest of dreams
Jordan Norris Adversity is not always a stumbling block. At times, it proves to be a stepping stone where the only way is up – forging a path to greatness. It’s incredibly hard to find the words to sum up some of the things we’ve been lucky enough to witness in the past week, but I’m going to try to. With the...
The Final Furlong: 2021 Cheltenham Festival Special
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The Final Furlong: 2021 Cheltenham Festival Special
Jordan Norris Christmas is around the corner. The Cheltenham Festival is finally on the horizon – another four days of normality amidst the growing monotony of our draconian COVID society. Enough of that – racing, racing, racing. Four days, 28 races – I’ve tried my best to keep a close eye...