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Sport

The latest updates on local, national and international sport from Durham students.  To pitch your own article, email sport@palatinate.org.uk.

Football Sport 

Why I want to join the David Moyes appreciation society

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Jamie Sim

Jamie Sim argues that West Ham United’s unexpected success this season is primarily down to David Moyes.

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Cricket Sport 

Wild IPL auction represents essence of the tournament

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments ollie phillips

‘Nothing encapsulates this adrenaline-charged month of madness better than its auction’ – Ollie Phillips reacts to the latest IPL auction.

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Cricket Sport 

Pope the solution to England’s Root problem

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments ollie phillips

‘The area of greatest concern is the support of Root’ – Ollie Phillips discusses England’s failure to support Captain Root with the bat.

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Cricket Sport 

Despite England’s efforts, cricket continues to devalue mental health

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments ollie phillips

With Moeen Ali the latest England player to return home, Ollie Phillips praises England’s approach to the troubles of bio-secure tours.

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Football Sport 

Upamecano transfer demonstrates Bayern’s continued dominance

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments George Simms

George Simms discusses Bayern’s latest purchase, and what it means for the future of the Bundesliga.

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Football Sport 

Tuchel’s strong start doesn’t vindicate Lampard dismissal

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Billy Allday

Billy Allday argues that Frank Lampard’s dismissal encapsulates everything that is wrong with Chelsea, despite Thomas Tuchel’s perfect start.

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National Sport Sport 

Should Owen Farrell have a future with England?

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Barney Bolton

Barney Bolton questions whether Eddie Jones has to reconsider his faith in Owen Farrell and England’s current attacking setup.

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National Sport Print Edition Sport 

Another overpriced Test summer in England

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments ollie phillips

Ollie Phillips argues that Test cricket needs to learn from the T20 format and improve its accessibility and affordability.

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Print Edition Rugby Sport 

‘Enough is enough’: the case for a new Six Nations

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Robert Morrisey

Robert Morrisey makes the case for a major reform of the European rugby calendar.

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National Sport Print Edition Sport 

Why the UK is sleeping on, and through, the NFL

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments George Simms

Following an all-time high UK viewership for the Super Bowl, George Simms looks at the problem behind the sport’s growth in the UK.

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