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It’s not “over” yet!

Tower Hamlets Cricket Development Officer Jahid Ahmed took his U13 District team to Lords Cricket Ground on Sunday, to mix it with the elite of London Cricket – and they came within a whisker of pulling off a major upset. ...

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Scintilla CC star makes history

Emdad Rahman reports that Enamul Haque Jnr has reached a milestone 400 wickets. Bangladeshi spinner Enamul Haque Jnr – who starred for Barking-based Scintilla Cricket Club en route to lifting the Essex County Cricket League Premier Division –has created history ...

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Lisbon magic!

On a two day trip to Lisbon, Emdad Rahman found time to visit the Estádio da Luz e Benfica. Football in Portugal is one of the country’s most important pastimes, and the Estádio da Luz e Benfica is one of ...

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The man who surfed the Turf

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 ...

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“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 ...

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