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Button Proves The Points System Still Works

Throughout the 2009 season there have been so many talking points and controversial moments in F1, most of which occurred away from the racetrack, that it is all to easy to forget that Bernie Ecclestone almost ruined the season before it started...

Written by Chris Siddell about about 1 month ago 109 reads 6 comments
Irish Luck Running Out As Play Offs Get Close

Everyone has heard of the Luck of the Irish, but as the last chance of World Cup Qualification draws near, maybe their luck is running out...

Written by Chris Siddell about about 1 month ago 90 reads 5 comments
World Cup Qualifiers: Who Will Go Through

With England already qualified for the World Cup in South Africa next summer (for a change), attention is now turning to which other European teams will be joining Capello's men in South Africa, as the closing stages of qualifying approaches quickly...

Written by Chris Siddell about about 1 month ago 323 reads 0 comments
F1 Unable To Get Rid of Michael Schumacher despite Best Efforts

Michael Schumacher will make a shocking return to Formula One this month despite his advancing years and lack of experience in the new Formula One cars...

Written by Chris Siddell about 3 months ago 349 reads 9 comments
2009 Turkish Grand Prix: Button Extends Lead With Simple Victory

Championship leader Jensen Button extended his lead at the top of the Drivers’ Championship as an uneventful and text book drive saw the British driver take his sixth win from seven races this season...

Written by Chris Siddell about 5 months ago 429 reads 6 comments
Chris Gayle Destroys Australia in Twenty20 Opener

Chris Gayle’s fantastic innings of 88 led the West Indies to a convincing victory over a strong Australia team...

Written by Chris Siddell about 5 months ago 99 reads 0 comments
Dutchmen Flying High As England Shocked

England Cricket reached a new low at Lords in the opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 as they were beaten by a Netherlands side made up almost entirely of amateurs...

Written by Chris Siddell about 5 months ago 26 reads 3 comments
Newcastle United: In Deeper Trouble Than First Thought

After the dust has settled and it has sunk in for most Geordies that they have been relegated, the astounding financial trouble the club face is starting to come to light...

Written by Chris Siddell about 5 months ago 1,992 reads 11 comments
England Beat Scotland in T20 Warm Up

After winning the toss and electing to Bat, Scotland got off to a steady start in today’s Twenty20 warm up match at Trent Bridge...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 63 reads 1 comments
Twenty20: Is This The End?

This week sees the start of the ICC World Twenty20 in England, as cricket fans from around the world focus on the shortest form of the game, yet again, looking for excitement and action...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 42 reads 2 comments
What Now For Newcastle?

Relegation is devastating for any club but with Newcastle United crashing into the Championship this weekend after 16 years in the top flight, all eyes will be watching to see just how catastrophic the drop can be...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 232 reads 3 comments
Jenson Button On Pole Again as Lewis Hamilton Crashes Out of 2009 Monaco GP

Jenson Button once again grabbed pole position after a fantastic drive in Qualifying on the streets of Monaco. But fellow British driver and defending world champion Lewis Hamilton had a day to forget...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 574 reads 9 comments
Why Rafa Benitez Can't Buy the Title

This season has not only seen Liverpool mount their most credible challenge for the Premiership yet, but has highlighted the frailties of Rafa Benitez as a top class manager...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 759 reads 11 comments
Monaco Grand Prix Practice

This week's Grand Prix in Monaco has come at a great time, giving everyone a short weekend break from the politics and in-fighting that has marred the sport so far this season...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 92 reads 2 comments
Premier League Relegation Battle…What happens if…

West Brom have already been relegated, but which two clubs will join them in the Championship next season. Here we take a simple look at the four teams who are in ‘contention’ for the drop and what their results mean...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 56 reads 0 comments
Are Ferrari Right to Challenge the FIA?

Formula One fans, drivers, and teams face some of the most uncertain weeks the sport has ever seen, and it’s not a tense battle for the Championship as in previous years...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 73 reads 4 comments
Newcastle-Middlesbrough: Martins Pulls Newcastle Out of Bottom Three

Newcastle and Middlesbrough players lined up at St. James Park knowing the victors would leave with a far increased chance of survival in the Premier League, and the losing side would face almost certain relegation into the Championship...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 123 reads 2 comments
2009 Spanish Grand Prix: Jenson Button Wins Amid More Troubles for Ferrari

The Spanish Grand Prix got off to an explosive start, almost literally for a few of the drivers. After fantastic starts from Ruebens Barrichello and Felipe Massa who both jumped places to ...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 873 reads 13 comments
Is Too Much Money Ruining the Premier League?

The Premier League is dubbed the Best League in the World, and the big four have been showing the rest of Europe in the Champions League, with English Clubs dominating in recent years...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 256 reads 2 comments
Sunderland Edge Closer to Safety with Valuable Point

Both sets of supporters left the Reebok Stadium frustrated not to have gained three points, but neither team will be overly disappointed with a point which eases Sunderland’s relegation ...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 12 reads 0 comments
Bolton V Sunderland: Crunch Time For Black Cats

At the start of the season Sunderland fans were realistically hoping to be in a position similar to Wigan, mid-table and safe from any relegation talk, plodding along building on the previous ...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 19 reads 0 comments
Spanish Grand Prix: New Cars, New Challengers?

The Formula One circus arrives in Europe this week with the Spanish Grand Prix, with the sport looking extremely different to previous years. New teams are at the top of the pile, with the usual leaders falling well behind...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 144 reads 0 comments
Are Drugs an Issue? Exploring Drug Testing in Baseball

This week has seen Manny Ramirez, a modern day icon Baseball banned for 50 matches after testing positive for a banned substance. He's the third player this season to be caught using a banned substance after Romero and Mitre earlier this season...

Written by Chris Siddell about 6 months ago 22 reads 0 comments

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Chris Siddell Article Archive

Button Proves The Points System Still Works

Irish Luck Running Out As Play Offs Get Close

World Cup Qualifiers: Who Will Go Through

F1 Unable To Get Rid of Michael Schumacher despite Best Efforts

2009 Turkish Grand Prix: Button Extends Lead With Simple Victory

Chris Gayle Destroys Australia in Twenty20 Opener

Dutchmen Flying High As England Shocked

Newcastle United: In Deeper Trouble Than First Thought

England Beat Scotland in T20 Warm Up

Twenty20: Is This The End?

What Now For Newcastle?

Jenson Button On Pole Again as Lewis Hamilton Crashes Out of 2009 Monaco GP

Why Rafa Benitez Can't Buy the Title

Monaco Grand Prix Practice

Premier League Relegation Battle…What happens if…

Are Ferrari Right to Challenge the FIA?

Newcastle-Middlesbrough: Martins Pulls Newcastle Out of Bottom Three

2009 Spanish Grand Prix: Jenson Button Wins Amid More Troubles for Ferrari

Is Too Much Money Ruining the Premier League?

Sunderland Edge Closer to Safety with Valuable Point

Bolton V Sunderland: Crunch Time For Black Cats

Spanish Grand Prix: New Cars, New Challengers?

Are Drugs an Issue? Exploring Drug Testing in Baseball

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