Tag Archives: England National Football Team

The Sports Archives – Will the Great Britain Football Team Leave Any Sort of Legacy?

Why Was It Done? As the United Kingdom, rather than England, was designated as the host nation for the 2012 Olympic Games, it was thought that it would be fitting to have a football team representing the nation this year. … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Unnecessary Pressure Or All In The Game?

A lot of people found it strange to hear the pre-Wimbledon men’s final comments that Andy Murray had the “pressure of a nation” on his shoulders as he went head to head with 16 time grand slam winner and, let’s … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Cars that England’s Football Stars Drive!

Are you following the European Football Championship?  One of the most controversial teams in the line-up is England. They often attract attention for their flashy lifestyle and also for their entourage – the bolshie fans that follow them around the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Can Roy Hodgson win the Euros with England?

New England manager Roy Hodgson has announced his 23 man England squad on Wednesday 16th May. The squad will represent the first major test of Hodgson’s new position, and follows already significant media scrutiny since the West Bromwich Albion manager … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Slazenger Panther – Featherweight Champion of the World

Slazenger began life in the days when wooden racquets ruled the tennis world. Today they are legendary among professionals and amateur sportsmen alike, and not only in the game of tennis. Past glories in the company’s history include Martina Navratilova … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – England Prepare For A Big Year

The international year begins with a friendly against Holland at Wembley in February and ends in Stockholm, but it is the games in between that count for England. Underperforming England England have a habit of underperforming at major tournaments and … Continue reading

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