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Not so super league
I wasn’t too surprised when news recently emerged of the proposed European Football Super League. People who have money usually look for ways to get a little more. Maybe even a lot more. Naive individual that I am, my initial thinking on this subject was that small clubs around Britain, the heartbeat of their local…
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The fight of the century
The sport of boxing is not everyone’s glass of wine but for those who take an interest in it, ‘The fight of the century’ podcast is well worth your time. podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-fight-of-the-century-ali-v-frazier/id1556480567
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Historic weekend
Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Grand National. Linda Doyle became the first woman to officially take up residence in number 1 Grafton Street, home to the Provost of Trinity College. Hideki Matsuyama became the first Japanese man to win a golf major. What on earth is going on? It’s almost…
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Environmental influences
John McAvoy went from hardened criminal to a top athlete. He has an interesting life story. podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/dont-tell-me-the-score/id1440729436
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Fall from grace
It would appear that playing six games of online chess at the same time does not suit me. 1343, my lowest ranking for quite some time. The King of Headfort had overtaken me, The Prince of Pinner has disappeared out of sight. Drastic action was required. The King of Namibia and Uncle Sam have been…
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The Masters
The US Masters golf tournament is one of sports most beautiful occasions. The only one of the four major championships to be played at the same venue every year, it takes place at the Augusta National Golf Club in the town of Augusta, Georgia. A pristine place of privilege, the course is well known to…
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Irish whiskey and Faberge Eggs
An unlikely collaboration took place during the pandemic. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09ck7h4
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Easter dreams
A holy time for some, a time of remembrance for others. For many, My Good Self included, it’s all about the chocolate. I have a sweet tooth and it seems it’s here to stay. And then there are the dreams. What is it with this dreaming business anyway? Awake for so long with nothing going…
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A new dream
I love words and I love music so why not try and put them together? The Belgian Boy has suggested to me on a few occasions the idea of writing a song so I think it’s time to give it a lash, Jack. I haven’t the foggiest about songwriting but I have learned a few…
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The vaccine sceptics
Many people don’t believe in COVID vaccines. This BBC World Service programme has a look at some of them. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct2dmb
Blind light 