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Trescothick retires from international cricket

It’s eerie how things can develop. After writing about the plight of Marcus Trescothick on here a few days ago, it seems that his “stress-related illness” has finally beaten him, and he has announced his retirement from international cricket. “I … Continue reading

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The plight of Trescothick casts light on the smokescreen of sport

Marcus Trescothick is still unwell. He has just pulled out of the UAE tour with Somerset “to be with his family” according to Somerset’s chief executive Richard Gould.  This is the third time Trescothick’s euphemistic “stress-related illness” has come to light … Continue reading

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Apologies and Mascarenhas

It’s been a slow week here on The Sight is in End, for which we apologise. I have been knee deep with Uni work, and would rather write something that I’m proud of and spend some time on, rather than … Continue reading

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Filed under Cricket, Dimitri Mascarenhas, England, New Zealand, Sport

The 42nd Excellent Receptacle (aka Super Bowl XLII): The game and a conversion

Here is a full account of not just The 42nd Excellent Receptacle (aka Super Bowl XLII), but the conversion of a gridiron cynic and a ridiculously late night. Enjoy – David. **** Forget the Six Nations (although good on Wales! … Continue reading

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Capello and the Italian tax system

Oh dear. Or is it ‘oh dear?’ Fabio Capello is under investigation by Italian authorities for tax evasion. It’s difficult to know what to make of this story. At the most extreme end, it will ruin his England career if … Continue reading

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Filed under England, FA, Fabio Capello, Football, Italy, News, Soccer, Sport, Tax