Monthly Archives: September 2011
Stoke City’s display against Man United overshadows moments of good fortune
By Calvin Palmer Good fortune smiled on Stoke City in the opening and closing minutes of Saturday’s game against Manchester United at the Britannia Stadium. When United striker Hernández in the third minute seized on a deflected ball, which played … Continue reading
Filed under Premier League, Sport, Stoke City F.C., United Kingdom
Arnhem hero’s valour questions accuracy of ‘A Bridge Too Far’ film
By Calvin Palmer On this day 67 years ago, a 21-year-old from Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, was killed during the Battle of Arnhem. John “Jack” Baskeyfield, a lance sergeant with the South Staffordshire Regiment, which formed part of the 1st Airborne Division … Continue reading
Filed under History, Movies, Second World War, Uncategorized, United Kingdom, World War Two
Del Rio’s quarterback gamble makes Jaguars a laughing stock
By Calvin Palmer Ask any sports fan anywhere in the world why a 30-year-old NFL quarterback has only made eight starts in their career and the answer is more than likely to be because he is not good enough. Jacksonville … Continue reading
Stoke City cut power of Dynamo Kiev
By Calvin Palmer Stoke City came within two minutes of grabbing the sporting headlines by becoming the only British team to win in the Europa League yesterday. In the end they had to settle for a 1-1 draw against the … Continue reading
Filed under Europa League, Europe, Premier League, Sport, Stoke City F.C., United Kingdom
Cowboys coach Garrett shows Dalglish the right way to handle defeat
By Calvin Palmer In terms of clear cut chances Liverpool should have left the Britannia Stadium on Saturday afternoon with a 3-0 victory over Stoke City. Liverpool dominated most of the game but possession does not win football matches. Goals … Continue reading
Filed under NFL, Sports, Stoke City F.C., United Kingdom
Del Rio walks fine line between genius and insanity by cutting Garrard
By Calvin Palmer Five days before the start of a new NFL season, the Jacksonville Jaguars decided to cut quarterback David Garrard, leaving deputy Luke McCown to step up as the starting quarterback. In footballing terms, the move by the … Continue reading
Deadline day signings show Stoke City’s desire to move to the next level
By Calvin Palmer The summer transfer window has closed. For the past two days I have been glued to The Oatcake, watching and waiting for Stoke City’s moves in the transfer market. I know; it’s sad. What is even sadder … Continue reading
Filed under Stoke City F.C., Sports, United Kingdom, Europe
London calling brings joy to Stokies living overseas
By Calvin Palmer Stoke City took on Tottenham Hotspur at the Britannia Stadium in a third round tie of the Carling Cup. It was a game side neither side wanted since both clubs are involved in the Europa League and … Continue reading →
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