August 2011
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Are Those Accused Of Riot Related Crimes Getting A...
In every set of headlines you will find somewhere a story about the latest set of rioters who have faced tough justice. Some 1000+ people across the country are clogging up the legal system forcing courts to open day and night to try and clear the bill. But will they face the fair trial that every citizen is entitled?
Numerous provisions are in place to give each person going through the...
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London Burning... Birmingham Too...
Only 4 months ago I was proud to be British and celebrating all the pomp and ceremony of a royal wedding. Now I cannot be more ashamed. Last summer the mindless students and gangs infiltrating the students ran London to its knees, now in 2011, our so called civilised society is again being put to shame by riots in London and Birmingham. Why? They claim it is to avenge the death of an innocent man,...
July 2011
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News Corp Falters As Cameron Does The Tango
Wednesday 6th July 2011, the day David Cameron was backed into a corner, the day that potentially marked the beginning of the end for The News of the World. In Prime Ministers Questions up stood the leader of the Opposition Ed Miliband, what followed was truly unique. The man, who many have criticised for lacking the attacking bite needed to succeed, successfully demanded that we have a fresh...
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My Sunday notes - also available on...
Olympic Stadium Controversy and Opinion
It was rather inevitable that the somewhere along the line, the media would dig up more damaging stories related to a small event taking place next year, goes by the name of the Olympics I think? The latest sting comes from the Sunday Times who claim to have seen evidence linking Olympic Park Legacy Committee (OPLC) director, Dionne Knight, accepting...
June 2011
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Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders...
The long awaited and much debated Legal Aid and Sentencing Bill was announced today, with a very last minute adjustment, the name. The name at the 11th hour was amended to include ‘Punishment of Offenders’. Already the Bill has been accused of “economic cleansing” by JUSTICE, and with many more showing their concerns that it leaves those who need it the most uncovered. This article does not...
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Sorry!
Sorry I have not updated this for a while, but recently moved house and as such I had no internet (still not got it there either - another story for another day). I have the completed Injunction post ready for as soon as my router arrives! Although due to recent developments it has been cut short with a slightly different angle than first planned but may be worth a read if you feel bamboozled by...
May 2011
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AV - A time for a change
Today, May 5th 2011 presents the nation with a once in a generation and even possibly for some, a once in a lifetime chance to vote in a referendum on what method we use to select our government. Today there is no excuse of ‘what is the point?’ or ‘no one will listen to me anyway!’ If you fail to vote, you cannot complain. Democracy is all about the people and what the people want, but in recent...
April 2011
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The future!
Well after 171 pages views some of you must be returning so here is a little preview of what to expect in the coming weeks.
In no particular order, the topics that will remain completely royal wedding free are:
Super Injunction
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill
AV – a complete(ish) view
The clash of PACE 1984 and the media
My view on the welfare state
Is the...
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The 30 Day Football Challenge Days 21, 22, 23, 24,...
Well this failed epically due to a hectic life style so in short will wrap this up tonight. Leaving me free to blog on more pressing current affairs, recent sport, legal topics and of course me!
Day 21 - your favourite player before your lifetime
Mr Duncan Edwards. The Dudley born man played for Manchester United and England. He was a tragic victim of the Munich air disaster.
Day 22 - a game...
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The 30 Day Football Challenge Days 15, 16, 17, 18,...
Day 15 - a player that inspires you
Roy Keane if only he was still playing, much of my game is moulded on him. However out of todays lot, probably Chris Smalling, from Van driver to Champions League player in a few years, just shows what you can do if you work hard and put your mind to it!
Day 16 - a player that you used to love but now hate
Heinze or Tevez - Both disrespected the club that...
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The 30 Day Football Challenge Days 13 and 14
Day 13 - A team that is a guilty pleasure
Derby County - Kind of sad but purely for FM reasons. 3 games in a row I have started with them now so always keep my eye out for them!
Day 14 - A team that no one would expect you to love
Arsenal - Always there of thereabouts come the end of the season with relatively little spent on the team. Some of the football they play is out of this world and...
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The 30 Day Football Challenge Day 12
Day 12 - A player from your least favourite team
Dennis Bergkamp - A bit of a cheat answer here as the rivalry between United and Arsenal has long died down from the days of Food fights, Keane v Viera and Ruud Van Nistelrooy v Keown. However at the time he was there, the rivalry was huge.
This man was a magician with the ball. Sadly useless for away European games with a phoebia of flying,...
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The 30 Day Football Challenge Day 11
Day 11 - A player from your favourite team
Well young Hernandez has just popped up with a peach in the champions league so he would be a current favourite. Nonetheless I will go for Darren Fletcher.
Not so long ago he was the one I was ridiculed for liking. Wasting time on the ball, lacked passing ability and tackled like Scholes. Yet he has matured in to a midfield general perfectly capable of...
The 30 Day Football Challenge - Day 10
A match that (almost) made you fall asleep
England v Algeria 2010 World Cup… need I say more?!
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The 30 Day Football Challenge - Day 9
hmmm not really done one a day here… busy life and all sorry!
Day 9 - A player who made the biggest ever howler
Massimo Taibi and Vidic would be obvious contenders. However this time I am going to go for Tim Howard.
Qualification was all but sealed for the United provided they could keep the score the same. Sadly a silly free kick cost United dear as it resulted in them being knocked out....
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The 30 Day Football Challenge - Day 8
The Player who scored your favourite goal
This is possibly the toughest one yet. Over the years I have seen many a great goal. Great for the team play, the individual effort or even just the goal itself. Early goals that spring to mind include Joe Coles stunner v Sweden, Beckham’s free kick v Greece, when Giggs skipped by the Arsenal defence in the FA Cup.
The winner however has to be Michael...
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The 30 Day Football Challenge - Day 7
A song that reminds you of a certain match - The Belfast Boy – Don Fardon
The Match: Manchester United v West Brom – Carling Cup
The Belfast boy is the song about a football genius, a wizard with the ball, hero to millions, the man who was said to be ‘simply the best’ – George Best. Prior to the cup game a memorial was held for the late George Best. It was one of the most emotional matches I...
March 2011
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The 30 Day Football Challenge - Day 6
Day 06 – A match that reminds you of somewhere
Kidderminster Harriers 1-5 Swansea – 26/12/04
A rampant Swansea destroyed relegation bound Kidderminster. A mixture of poor finishing by the Harriers and a couple of howlers that Ryan Clarke would like to forget, gave the Swans a late Christmas present.
The place this match reminds me of is Indonesia. That morning Mother Nature once again flexed her...
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The 30 Day Football Challenge - Day 5
Day 05 - A Match That Reminds You of Someone
Man Utd 3-2 Bayern Munich (Agg 4-4) - Wednesday 7 April 2010
Quick and simple one today! This game reminds me of my girlfriend Stacey. This was the first match I saw whilst with her and I remember her texting me saying she knows the score from TV but so confused as to why we have gone out. This itself was a miracle as she is a football hater and vowed...
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30 Day Football Challenge - Day 4
Day 04 - A Match That Makes You Sad
Cameroon 1-0 Colombia - 26 June 2003 - Confederations Cup Semi Final
Two of the under dog nations in the competition were battling it out for a slot in the final of a competition regarded as the dress rehersal for the World Cup*.
Cameroon had edged out Colombia by a narrow margin in a hard fought game. However celebrations were prematurely halted as the...
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30 Day Football Challenge - Day 3
Day 03 - A Match That Makes You Happy
Kidderminster 3-2 Scunthorpe - Saturday, 16 October 2004 - League 2
Although being a die hard Manchester United fan, I believe it is important that you follow the team local to where you live at the given time (for someone who has lived in 5 towns this can become a nightmare!). It is often these lower league teams that need your support the most. The premier...
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30 Day Football Challenge - Day 2
Apologies for the gap between posts, however was not feeling to great the last few days. Anyways back to the challenge!
Day 02 - Your Least Favourite Match
Portugal 2-2 England (6-5 on penalties) Thursday, 24 June, 2004 - Euro 2004
Two Nations, the hosts in their twilight but still brimming with talent and of course that youngster Ronaldo. Then you have Englands ‘Golden’ generation...
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30 Day Football Challenge - Day 1
As one of my passions, if not my main passion (behind the girlfriend of course!) is football so, for the next 30 days you will get a slight insight to my footballing mind!
Day 01 - your favourite match.
Being a manchester united fan, there can only be one! 26/05/1999 Manchester United v Bayern Munich in Barcelona for the 1998/ 1999 champions league final. The final piece in either teams jigsaw...
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Bit of this, Bit of that
Weekend
I spent the past what four days roaming Leicestershire for the girlfriends birthday. To be fair, despite starting off (and to a degree for the duration) being full of anxiety and trepidation about what the weekend could hold and any possible consequences, it was fun and relaxing. The reason it was so nerve racking, two words - GIRLFRIENDS FAMILY. Although I had already met the majority, it...
Hello!
Well hello tumblr folk! Thought I would get in to the blogging malarky, somewhere to hammer out my thoughts and on here compared to other blog things, share some random cr*p! (swearing allowed on here lol?!) Currently lay in bed painfully trying to get sleepy as up in a good 6 hours but not happening at the mo… bad times! Well a bit about me - 22 year old male, 1 awesome girlfriend, 3...
