Author Archive: Steve Lambert

Wigan shock Favourites Man City to win the FA Cup

Wigan shock Favourites Man City to win the FA Cup

Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport)   In their first ever appearance in the FA Cup final Wigan produced the shock of the season, defeating strong favourites Manchester City 1-0 thanks to a last gasp Ben Watson goal for the Latics, leaving City trophy-less for the 2012/2013 campaign. It was Wigan’s first major trophy...

 
 

Welsh Club Football on the Rise?

This past season has seen an unusual amount of mainstream success in club football for a country that has always been seen as rugby nation first and foremost, with football almost always taking a back seat. But will the success story of Welsh club football this season be a benchmark...

 
 

Double PFA award for Bale

Double PFA award for Bale

Steve Lambert Editor (Sport) In a ceremony mired with controversy following the supposedly racist comic performance by Reginald D Hunter, Tottenham winger Gareth Bale managed to add his tally of accolades with a double win in the Professional Footballers’ Association award ceremony over the weekend. The 40th iteration of the...

 
 

FA Cup Semi Final Action!

FA Cup Semi Final Action!

Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport)   The weekend saw last years Premiership winners Manchester City charge through to the FA Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, whilst struggling Wigan Athletic marked their first ever place in the final with a comfortable 2-0 win over Millwall in a match that...

 
 

Oxford win 159th Boat Race

Oxford win 159th Boat Race

Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport)   Oxford cruised past last years winners Cambridge in the 159th iteration of the university boat race on Sunday, edging past Cambridge by one and a half yards to seal their 9th win out of the last 14 races and gain some ground on Cambridge with...

 
 

Premier League Roundup – Easter Weekend

Premier League Roundup – Easter Weekend

Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport)   Manchester United eased past relegation troubled Sunderland Saturday with a 1-0 win thanks to a Titus Bramble own goal in the first half, putting United 15 points ahead of Manchester City and on track for a record 20thleague title. The scoreline didn’t reflect the game,...

 
 

Race to the World Cup Finals Heats Up

Race to the World Cup Finals Heats Up

Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport)   The past week has seen a multitude of international games played across Europe with many countries across the continent vying to mark their place in the World Cup Finals next year whilst others are already out of contention. Group A saw Belgium remain on top...

 
 

Nadal Back at his Best in the Indian Wells Tournament

Nadal Back at his Best in the Indian Wells Tournament

Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport)   CALIFORNIA – Rafael Nadal continued his successful run of form since his return February with a hard-fought win against number 7 seed Juan Martin del Potro at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California. The former world number 1, who was out with a...

 
 

Qatar 2022 – The Debate Rages On

Qatar 2022 – The Debate Rages On

Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport)   FIFA have recently announced that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar may well be held in the winter to qualm the fears that the countries summer will be too hot for the footballers and fans, with many critics, myself included, arguing that this is just...

 
 

Thompson wins First PGA Tour Trophy

Thompson wins First PGA Tour Trophy

Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport)   28 year old Michael Thompson won his first PGA Tour trophy Sunday with a final score of 9 under par in the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Beating stern competition from golfers such as Luke Guthrie, Justin Rose and Lee Westwood. The American...