You Have Been Verwoerd

BY JOHN NASH It is that time of year, when poisonous mushrooms suddenly re-erupt all over the place without warning and this year many are, as in the past, infected by a particularly stubborn pathogen.  Despite dying instantly when exposed to the bright light of truth, and regardless of being repeatedly stamped out, a damnable scourge continues to re-emerge again and again. I refer to … Continue reading You Have Been Verwoerd

Checkmate

BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN Watching the FA Cup Final on Saturday, it was fascinating studying the body language and facial expressions of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. Ten Hag knew that, against the odds, his side had already beaten Manchester City earlier in the season but that the chances of repeating this feat were slim. His furrowed brow was a permanent feature during the match … Continue reading Checkmate