We have tried to be enterprising and given the crowds something to get excited about

“We have tried to be enterprising and given the crowds something to get excited about.”England conceded six tries in the competition and we scored three of those We have deserved our success. England seemed to be coasting I didn’t think Wales could do it. But they had a chance to kick which would have taken them nine points clear and I suppose they have paid for that mistake.”If they had taken their chances there wouldn’t have been such a nervous... Read More

The rejuvenated Alan Tait picked up two tries while with his distribution skills and eye for the half-gap

The rejuvenated Alan Tait picked up two tries, while with his distribution skills and eye for the half-gap John Leslie once again dominated the midfield.Perhaps even more satisfying for the Scots though was the quality and precision of their support play which enabled them to keep the ball alive. With the forwards supplying an endless stream of quick, quality possession, the Scottish back-line clicked immediately into top gear. “I have never seen anything like it,”... Read More

The introduction to the catalogue lent credibility to some of the stereotypical views of American art which had been circulating since

The introduction to the catalogue lent credibility to some of the stereotypical views of American art which had been circulating since the end of the war. It constructed an image of Pollock as a cowboy, a Wild West savage and thus a cultural barbarian and this was willingly adopted by a number of critics.Themes of bestiality, violence and barbarism were never far from the critics’ minds. While primitivism denoted lack of culture, barbarism had not that long ago been associated... Read More

It’s just that the critics of the war sullen or overt would be

It’s just that the critics of the war, sullen or overt, would be much more vilified if they were on the left attacking a right-wing government.It is legitimate for all the armchair infantry generals to insist on a ground war (Mr Blair repeats in his article that while this is not a “plan” all options are continually reviewed), though they should accept that, ground troops or not, bombing was always a necessary preliminary, just as it was in the Gulf. It is striking... Read More

What chance did they have? I hope lessons are learned from it

What chance did they have? I hope lessons are learned from it, if the board do not get the right players in we could get a Man City situation.”Forest have a few decent players. Mark Crossley, who made three excellent saves from Dean Sturridge either side of half-time, is in good form while Andy Johnson could find a place in several Premiership sides. Of the other two Gough’s age (37) is against him, though he would like a valedictory season in the Premiership, while... Read More

Whatever the weather they play in the central square edged with cafes for tourists who seem bemused that such enjoyment can be had from

Whatever the weather, they play in the central square edged with cafes for tourists who seem bemused that such enjoyment can be had from kicking a stone. The story is the same elsewhere in Morocco – on the sands in Agadir on Sunday mornings (when hundreds take part in 15 or 20-a side games on the beach) and in the souks of Marrakesh – if it can be kicked, you have got yourself a game Football has come of age in this corner of North Africa. “How much is the this... Read More

He also happens to be among the most popular men in racing

He also happens to be among the most popular men in racing.It would have been easy to accuse Paul Carberry of trading on his father’s name. The jockey appeared to think he had made some sort of Faustian sacrifice.Despite their meagre physical proportions jumps jockeys are not the lightest drinkers on the planet. You could write down more from an interview with Marcel Marceau than you get from the 25-year-old, but he always says one thing. “Do you know all those terrible... Read More

I’m on the top of the 94 London bus with Vikram Seth author of A Suitable Boy reliving whole sections of his new

I’m on the top of the 94 London bus with Vikram Seth, author of A Suitable Boy, reliving whole sections of his new novel An Equal Music, an elegant tale of string quartets, Rochdale and lost love. The battling Eagles, who gained a last-minute 23-21 win over Hull in their previous game, grabbed two tries in the last 11 minutes to take the lead for the first time and make amends for last season’s 24-23 defeat. The Cumbrians trailed 12-0 at half-time but fought their... Read More