Paul Hayward
@paulhayward.bsky.social
Sportswriter at The Observer.
Co-host of the 'How It All Played Out' podcast.
Author of 'England Football - The Biography.'
Co-host of the 'How It All Played Out' podcast.
Author of 'England Football - The Biography.'
There is. And of Alice Marble, who wrote a stunning letter in support of Gibson taking part in national championships.
November 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
There is. And of Alice Marble, who wrote a stunning letter in support of Gibson taking part in national championships.
Good tale, Kev. I don't suppose John Bryant knew what he was letting himself in for. And nor did Zola Budd!
October 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Good tale, Kev. I don't suppose John Bryant knew what he was letting himself in for. And nor did Zola Budd!
Ha, see what you mean, Jon. Yes, if long throws are all choreographed, it follows that the defenders can work them out if they pay attention to the moves involved.
Most defenders currently don't do that. They just treat them as high balls.
Most defenders currently don't do that. They just treat them as high balls.
October 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Ha, see what you mean, Jon. Yes, if long throws are all choreographed, it follows that the defenders can work them out if they pay attention to the moves involved.
Most defenders currently don't do that. They just treat them as high balls.
Most defenders currently don't do that. They just treat them as high balls.
Loyalty and blind faith summed up in a single road trip.
October 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Loyalty and blind faith summed up in a single road trip.