For those of us whose formative rugby years were the 1970s, there was very little to cheer about when it came to England. We were routinely battered by Wales and France, and the only ‘trophy’ we received on a regular basis was the wooden spoon. Things have perked up since but the banana skin never […]
Author: davidkohn
The worst of the Grand National
The Grand National is one of the most special days in the entire British sporting calendar. Racing fans and non-fans alike watch in person or on TV, a race that is full of excitement, surprise, emotion and drama. Occasionally, though, things can go wrong and I’ve tried to tell these stories below. I’ve started with […]