I’ve just watched ....
Bobby Robson: More Than A Manager.
its on Netflix and I can’t recommend it highly enough , particularly for the age group who are reflected on this site.
I’ve just watched ....
Bobby Robson: More Than A Manager.
its on Netflix and I can’t recommend it highly enough , particularly for the age group who are reflected on this site.
Seconded, it's a terrific doc. The Paul Gascoigne one on there is a good watch also. Christ, what a talent that bloke had...
I had the pleasure of meeting Sir Bobby at a book signing. A really nice bloke, and stayed around until everyone had gone. He took the time to speak to all those who wanted a signing. A real gentleman.
As an avid PBeebies viewer could I recommend to the more esoteric and discerning amongst us the Business Statements in the HOC from the Leader of the House, Jacob Rees-Mogg.
The verbal jousting ( albeit mainly one sided ) is very entertaining. The only possible enhancement would be for JRM to wear a frock coat and Top Hat whilst conducting them.
If you watch BBC Parliament and the performance and utterings of some of those that have been elected as MP’s you’d be forgiven for wondering how on earth they were elected in the first place.
Verbal jousting may not quite be recognised as a sport but then again is WWE,Tiddlywinks, Rugby Union, or Cricket?
GHW
Thanks for the heads up on the Bobby Robson documentary. Watched it last night and it made my evening. I remember him well as a player, and he was always a wholehearted and cultured performer, though not above consistently moaning at refs. As a manager he was great from the start. His Ipswich team played fantastic football and, Clough-like, he took them from nowhere to becoming European champions. The film didn't include my favourite Robson quote which encapsulated his whole philosophy: "When the result becomes more important than the game, then the game isn't worth a candle". Compare that with Ferguson, for whom the result was everything, and whose behaviour always put the fortunes of Man U before any great consideration of the wider interests of the game.
You should give the documentary on Guy Martin a go. His attempt to win at the Isle of Man TT before he became a TV celeb. Amazing self belief and almost nonchalance to the inherent danger.
The full documentary is available on YouTube. The link is in the first post here.
I’ve just watched a documentary on Netflix entitled; Athlete A. To say I’m shocked is an understatement.
It is about an investigation into the team doctor of the USA’s Olympic team. That he got away with it for so long is staggering, not to mention the extent of the attempted cover up. Harrowing stuff so discretion required.
I had the pleasure of meeting Sir Bobby at a book signing. A really nice bloke, and stayed around until everyone had gone. He took the time to speak to all those who wanted a signing. A real gentleman.
I remember listening to Desert Island Discs some years ago when he was recalling his days as Ipswich Town manager and the Tractor Boys were playing in the North East and he took them down one of the coal pit heads just to show them how privileged they were to be footballers. As everyone has mentioned, a lovely man who beat three different forms of cancer in his lifetime.
Rest in peace, Sir Bobby.
Came across this on Netflix.....
Formula One: Drive To Survive.
Starting in 2018 to the present, a look at F1 behind the scenes including all the wheeling and dealing/politics, with owner and driver interviews interspersed with clips of key racing incidents.
You don’t need to be an ardent fan ( I’m not, but I watch the occasional race) to enjoy it. Good stuff.
But if you watch it with younger viewers, be aware that there’s quite a bit of industrial language that isn’t “ bleeped” out.
I didn’t realise there was so much sports content on Netflix. Slowly working my way through all of them.....
Sorry to hear of the death of Everton Weekes one of the famous 3 Ws West Indies batsmen on the 1950 cricket tour to England along with Frank Worrell and Clyde Walcott. That team also included spinners Sonny Ramadhin and Alf Valentine and won the series 3-1 and it was their first ever success in England. The 3 Ws were all Bajans and apparently delivered by the same midwife. In the case of Walcott who was also the wicket keeper, I’m not aware whether he was named after the Scottish Football Club, but Weekes certainly was named after Everton because his father was a great fan of the Toffees. I was amused by Jim Laker’s comments that it’s as well that his father didn’t support West Bromwich Albion. From memory I believe that when England visited the West Indies in the winter of 1953/54 Len Hutton captained England and lost the first two test matches but eventually squared the series 2-2 with one test match drawn. It’s strange that I can recall sporting events as a schoolboy, but fail to remember more recent events.
Nevertheless, condolences to the family of Everton Weekes and may he rest in peace.
Caught up with the Guy Martin doc last week. Amazing and crazy stuff. Thanks for the heads up.