The calendar year of 1985 was going so well for Willie Thorne. A breakthrough win at the Mercantile Credit Classic in January provided the perfect start, and although Thorne's performances towards the end of the 84/85 season and the beginning of 85/86 were not particularly encouraging, it looked as if the December would see the twelve months bookended with another ranking tournament win.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
1980s: Sporting objects
This week I am taking a look back at some of the objects that featured in sporting events of the 1980s, including a certain confectionery stall that has gone down in Ashes folklore, an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction, a lucky mascot, an unwanted golfing obstacle, and a much maligned football trophy.
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Monday, June 15, 2015
1980s commentary moments: Part 2
Following on from my original blog describing my favourite commentary moments of the 1980s, I've finally got around to writing volume two (it's only taken me nearly three years). Including moments of jeopardy, drama, misses, success, and outright condemnation, these pieces of commentary have lived long in my fading memory. I have still missed a few out; maybe I should start planning volume three for 2018?
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Thursday, December 18, 2014
An Ode to Billy Joel
Something a little different for my last blog of the year, and apologies if this is not your cup of tea, but this week I am paying tribute to my love of sport in the 1980s by butchering Billy Joel's We Didn't Start The Fire.
I had great fun putting this together, and please don't be too harsh. After all, I'm no Stock, Aitken or Waterman.
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I had great fun putting this together, and please don't be too harsh. After all, I'm no Stock, Aitken or Waterman.
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