Man on the Clapham Omnibus Sport Review

Roy Keane & the nature of man

A discussion about how Roy Keane  controversial life & times as a player, coach & pundit impacts on the concept of modern masculinity.

Liverpool & Jürgen Klopp’s narrative drift

An analysis of Liverpool’s doomed title defence critically assessing where the blame lies & what the future holds for both the team & Jürgen Klopp. 

Analysing the 3rd Test - A question of Indian benevolence

Analysing the aftermath of England’s comprehensive defeat to India in the third test discussing the controversy regarding pitch & the implications for international cricket as the sport enters the Indian century.

Hunter S Thompson & Jose Mourinho Gonzo declines part ii

Part 2 of a spirited discussion of the failure of celebrated Gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson to produce a story for Rolling Stone from the legendary Ali-Forman Rumble in the Jungle fight in Kinshasa in 1974. Thompson’s subsequent decline serves as the perfect prism to understand Jose Mourinho post Real Madrid struggles.

Hunter S Thompson & Jose Mourinho Gonzo declines part i

Part one of a spirited discussion of the failure of celebrated Gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson to produce a story for Rolling Stone from the legendary Ali-Forman Rumble in the Jungle fight in Kinshasa in 1974. Thompson’s subsequent decline serves as the perfect prism to understand Jose Mourinho post Real Madrid struggles.

Jose Mourinho & the culture wars

A reappraisal of Jose Mourinho tenure at Spurs & examining the rise of confrontational polarised fan led coverage in the English Premier League.

Baseball Hall of Fame & Dante’s The Divine Comedy

Looking at the current issues besetting the Baseball Hall of Fame using the prism of the Divine Comedy by Dante to debate the big Hall/small hall dynamic.

Frank Lampard & the pundit-manager quid pro quo

A discussion of the changing role of manger in the modern Premier League arguing the merits of the pundit turned manager with Frank Lampard & Steven Gerrard swapping the studio for the dugout. 

Modern Baseball & it’s discontents

Analysing the impact of the Information Age on Baseballs pace of play issues, increasing homogenous front offices & increasing labour strife comparing it with the experiences of Cricket. 

Covid & the European Super League

A discussion of the impact of Covid on sports & an argument against the creation of Football European Super League.