Hi there! I was asked recently who did I think, from the current crop of trainers, could ‘do a job’. In the past a handful of names would have come to mind, but for a moment I struggled to think … Read More »

The game against Liverpool at Old Trafford was one of the worst experiences I’ll ever have at a football game. Whilst it’s probably better for me long-term knowing it doesn’t get much worse than that, it was a really tough … Read More »

football, Manchester United

Hi there! Sometimes weird things happen and I’m not sure how it was that Magnificence was returned at odds of 125/1 for the 7f Class 4 0-80 handicap at Redcar today. The Racing Post forecast is only a guide, but … Read More »

We are thrilled to have published the second edition of our Two-Year-Old Guide. We launched our first edition in 2020 following client requests following the sad passing of Steve Taplin. We didn’t think we had the resources but when racing … Read More »

Hi there, People were getting quite excited by the performance of Luxembourg in last weekend’s Vertem Futurity Trophy Stakes at Doncaster but I’ll be surprised if there aren’t better prospects around next season. I don’t much care for his high … Read More »

Here is my very brief intro to this journal. A bank’s safeguarding department lost some paperwork. Apparently, this is my fault, so they locked down our account for a few weeks. To make things a bit more complicated, they also … Read More »

What an experience. The Champions League is my favourite competition. Nothing else can rival it. The mouth-watering fixtures, ridiculous score lines, the best players from around . d-to-head, along with the incredible atmospheres created by fans. Ever since becoming a … Read More »

September 6 was the day of the Carnaby seller at Brighton and also the day Donald Zec died, though I didn’t know it at the time. Actually, I say the Carnaby seller but there was a mix-up and the race, … Read More »

I’m a massive believer in youth development in football. I also like to see the integration of youth players into the first-team set-up as soon as possible. I’m not going to lie and say I don’t enjoy a big transfer … Read More »

Hi there, The racing community has generally been prepared to forgive one of its members for a misdemeanour provided they show a smidgeon of contrition. It is often said we are a ‘tightly-knit family’, comprising all types including those who … Read More »

This summer transfer window has been the most hectic and exciting I and many others have experienced. Top players across Europe have changed clubs and I can’t wait for this season to really get going. In this article, I’ll be … Read More »

How Varane, Sancho and Ronaldo Change the way Manchester United play… Raphael Varane. What a fantastic signing he’s already looking like. In his opening two games he’s been brilliant and a contender for Man of the Match. He’s quick, strong, … Read More »