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Lungani Zama
Feeling somewhat bored during the international break in the English Premier League, a mate went off on a tangent, telling me how well-run clubs are much like superbly maintained engines: precise, thrilling and consistent. I pondered this for a wh...
Lungani Zama
At least these guys are consistent in their inconsistency. Last week Arsenal did the hard bit and beat Bolton away, looking the business as their slick passing game beat the Bolton bruisers. Liverpool had drifted and drawn at home to Stoke. And Manc...
Lungani Zama
If you are looking for goals, skill and a will to thrill, you will find it in Manchester. Sorry, not in the red bit that houses the European and English champions. No, no. I mean the blue bit. You know the one that’s been a joke for years, until th...
Lungani Zama
The English national pastime -- except when they are winning the odd Ashes series, of course -- is in danger of become the international fashion accessory of the world’s wealthiest men. In the latest twist to a saga that is making Generations lo...
Lungani Zama
It must be tiresome being an English national soccer team supporter. I mean, it’s tough supporting our own Bafana, but at least we have come to accept our limitations on the world stage. But imagine having the richest league in the world -- tho...
Craig Urquhart
When an interviewer recently asked Springbok ace Francois Steyn what the most frightening experience of his life was, he said it was the moment he was signed by the Sharks, knowing he would have to move to Durban and learn to speak English. Bafan...
Shaun Oakes
What a great time to be a Protea fan. No, I'm not referring to the flower, although I suppose this would also be a good time as spring is almost upon us. I am, of course, referring to the Proteas, our national cricketers. The last time I was this...
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