Emdad Rahman reviews Jimmy Adamson: The man who said “no” to England Sir Bobby Charlton described Jimmy Adamson as a “tall, slim, elegant player who to my astonishment never played for England.” Adamson is Burnley’s greatest ever player. He was ...
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Scotland ’74: A World Cup Story
For a small footballing nation, Scotland boasts a proud record of having qualified for the World Cup Finals on eight occasions. However, this fantastic record is also tarred by the glorious failure of never having reached the latter stages of ...
Read More »Scintilla Cricket Club Colts storm into semis
Emdad Rahman In their first competitive game Scintilla Cricket Clubs youth team proudly flew the flag for Barking & Dagenham as they stormed into the semi finals of the Essex East London Colts Indoor Cricket League at Forest Gate Community ...
Read More »BB Power List sponsors racing prodigy Zubair Hoque
Emdad Rahman The British Bangladeshi Power 100 has announced that it is proud to sponsor one of the most promising racing car drivers in Britain. Teenager Zubair Hoque is a racing driver from Cheshire. He competed in the BRDC Formula ...
Read More »Funds available to support young athletes
If you are a young resident of Tower Hamlets and trying to make your way as a serious athlete, help may be on hand. The GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) – the largest independent athlete support programme in the UK, operated ...
Read More »“The Doctor” is back: fighting fit
Carl “The Doctor” Ozimkowski looking for first win There’s an evening of boxing at York Hall on 21st March. Emdad Rahman previews the show. Welterweight boxer, Carl “The Doctor” Ozimkowski 0-3(1)-0 returns to the ring at London’s York Hall on ...
Read More »Anti-racist campaigning cricket aficionado dies at 61
Mike Marqusee, an author who combined a passion for sport with an equally strong devotion to equality, died on 13th January in St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney. Born in the USA, Mike came to the UK to go to university ...
Read More »Get ready to ride!
The London Bike Show – Driven by SEAT returns in February 2015 The UK’s largest cycling Show returns to ExCeL London from 12-15th February – with plenty of gear to browse and buy, exciting features to watch and take part ...
Read More »London Motorcyle Show comes to Excel
World exclusive collection of Valentino Rossi machines set for The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show! The 2015 MCN London Motorcycle Show (13th-15th February at Excel) will be showcasing a world exclusive collection of motorcycles raced by nine-time MotoGP legend Valentino ...
Read More »Classic countdown has begun
The London Classic Car Show fires up in just a few days to bring magical motoring moments to the capital. •Where can you watch a genuine Grand Prix racing car in action, indoors, while enjoying a burger prepared by TV ...
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