The excitement for the World Cup is building nicely with the football extravaganza under two weeks away! As part of Scotzine’s World Cup coverage I’ve contributed some articles about some of the sides that are outside the spotlight of most World Cup previews. They cover the side’s international football history, road to the finals, key players and how I expect each team to fare in their group and beyond. If you’re interested in World Cup trivia, or looking for some tips for your sweepstake or — Read more →
The icons of alternative rock are often fleeting, but one band has stayed on top for longer than almost any other: The Killers. If I told you that their debut Hot Fuss landed in the UK 10 years ago today, I’m sure you would be surprised. It was an album chock-full of some of the finest pop rock and angsty ballads you’ll ever likely to hear and the record that launched The Killers into stardom and perpetual reference as THE band of the decade. Although — Read more →
Even at the tender age of 20, I’m something of a quiz veteran. I’ve done quizzes since I was around 8 or 9, when I was part of the winning team of the (now defunct) Dingwall Gala’s Quiz. It was a night that got me hooked on flaunting my considerable, yet otherwise useless, general knowledge. Since then I’ve been involved in countless quizzes in different locations and for different reasons. The highlight of my quizzing career has got to be getting to the Scottish final — Read more →
The balance of power in European football is a thoroughly interesting topic, as it ebbs and flows between clubs and countries on a seemingly endless basis. While last year we would have been discussing the rampancy of German football, in particular the juggernauts of Bayern Munich, this year we are looking at the rise of Atletico Madrid and perhaps the return of Spanish dominance in European football. It’s been an interesting season. Atletico Madrid have easily been the best team in Europe this season. Breaking — Read more →
It’s been another topsy-turvy year in Scottish football, with plenty of drama and action to talk about and be remembered. It’s the first year under the new SPFL banner and it definitely helped to bring in some new excitement at the bottom of the Premiership and the top of the Championship with new promotion and relegations places up for grabs. Although some of the winners and losers of the season were predictable, there were definitely some shockers in amongst them too. 2013-14 will be remembered — Read more →
