Tag Archives: football

Patrick Marber and the not-so-beautiful game

Patrick Marber and the not-so-beautiful game

Robert Tanitch reviews The Red Lion at National Theatre, London The beautiful game is no longer beautiful. Football and corruption seem to go hand in hand. How long will it be before the Augean stable ...
Grounds for celebration

Grounds for celebration

Britain’s most dedicated football fan John Leekey has completed a 50 year quest to watch a staggering 1,200 games at every single league ground in England. The grandfather-of-three became a member of ...

Calling all sports fans!

Whether you are a sports fan who actually takes part, or is just happy to watch from the grandstand or the sofa, sport plays a huge part in our nation’s culture. In fact, while millions like to watch, ...