What is it that makes English sport stars synonymous with injury? Go back to 1998. Young English striker Michael Owen announced himself on the world stage with that goal against Argentina in the World Cup, in a game that also saw David Beckham famously red-carded, and Sol Campbell inexplicably have a goal disallowed that cost […]
Rugby League
Widnes win Northern Rail Cup
I’ve finally broke my duck. I finally have a sporting memory worthy of being my best. Sunday 12th July 2009, Widnes Vikings 34 Barrow Raiders 18. Before the game, I felt that this had to be it – defeat, and obviously it’s me. I had missed the 2007 triumph against Whitehaven in the same competition […]
