Joshua Keeble

How far would you go? The chaos of passion tourism

How far would you go… to watch second-rate football at great financial expense? Quite far, actually. The trend of “passion tourism” is only on the rise. Last year, Mastercard’s annual travel trends report found that, “memorable events are driving travel trends, whether it is for concerts or sporting events”. Indeed,...
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Posted Apr. 8, 2025

England kick off Tuchel era with Albania and Latvia wins

In the first international break of the new year, England embarked on their journey to next summer’s World Cup under new boss Thomas Tuchel with two shutout Wembley wins against Albania and Latvia. Despite this, much of England’s two performances still exhibited characteristics of those laboursome displays under former boss...
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Posted Apr. 1, 2025

Coventry Blaze rout sorry Fife Flyers in remarkable contest

On Sunday 23 March, Coventry Blaze returned to the Skydome Arena for the visit of bottom Elite League side Fife Flyers, having edged Dundee Stars 4-3 on the road the day prior. In a remarkable attacking display, the Blaze hit the visitors for seven to secure another crucial four-point weekend...
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Posted Mar. 28, 2025

Leamington down South Shields in entertaining midtable clash

On Saturday 22 March, Leamington returned to the Your Co-op Community Stadium for a midtable clash with South Shields, recording a fifteenth league win of the campaign to all but secure their Vanarama National League North status for another year. The Brakes began play two points below their opposition in...
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Posted Mar. 26, 2025

Disney’s ‘Snow White’ backlash: “It’s Hollywood, baby”

This week, Disney’s live-action remake of their beloved, animated classic Snow White is set to be released in theatres around the world. However, its production and promotion has been anything but a smooth ride – the once all-conquering media conglomerate finds itself still marred by recent changes in its premiership,...
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Posted Mar. 22, 2025

The Boar Sport hits America: The MLS experience in 2025

Just before 10 o’clock on the evening of Friday 7 March, referee James Bell called time on an appalling game of Championship football between Norwich City and Oxford United at Carrow Road, the final score one apiece. Yet, for me, the evening was still young. I was not making the...
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Posted Mar. 18, 2025