The League Cup is over, and Liverpool wins the comp on penalties, 11-10. When I read a post on Instagram that puts the victory down to Liverpool’s exemplary data driven approach, I slap myself in the side of the head, grunt “derr”, and make a silly incensed reply stating what seemed to me the obvious - that the “data-driven approach” had little to do with a win that was … [Read more...]
A Dad’s story (the trials of Spike) – part 2… the perils of parenting a gifted footballer
While this story stands alone it may be fun to read Part 1 as well to get an even broader picture of our talented footballer and his kin. https://sportsocratic.wpengine.com/2016/03/13/a-dads-story/ It was one of those startling autumn days that makes everything seem much more colourful than it really is. The kind of day that encourages you to be outside. It was just cold … [Read more...]