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George Simms

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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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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Football Sport 

City’s success must be respected: it’s not just money that buys success

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 sub.editors 1 Comment George Simms

George Simms argues that Manchester City’s success cannot just be put down to money.

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Durham News Film & TV 

The enduring comfort of rom-coms

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments George Simms

“Whether you feel like you’re the one stood crying in the rain or you’re sat smugly with your arm around your partner, romcoms make us believe that ‘the one’ is out there for all of us”: George Simms delves into the lovably awful genre that is the romantic comedy.

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Football Sport 

The race for promotion is heating up in 2. Bundesliga

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments George Simms

Following on from his Bundesliga roundup, George Simms takes us into the gripping world of Germany’s second division.

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Football Sport 

Bundesliga roundup: Bayern on course for nine in a row; Schalke destined for the drop

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments George Simms

George Simms takes an in-depth look at the Bundesliga as it passes the halfway stage of the season

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National Sport Sport 

Tom Brady: The GOAT?

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments George Simms

Having one his seventh Super Bowl at the weekend, George Simms discuses the career of Tom Brady and his standing amongst the greats of sport.

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Comment 

Cancel culture in comedy is no laughing matter

January 22, 2021January 27, 2021 sub.editors 2 Comments George Simms

George Simms explains why cancel culture does not hinder comedy, instead the phenomenon plays a part in its evolution.

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Comment Print Edition 

Is ‘artistic license’ becoming contentious?

December 3, 2020December 11, 2020 sub.editors 0 Comments Ellie Fitzgerald-Tesh, George Simms

Following the release of series four of Netflix’s ‘The Crown’, George Simms explores whether it is fair to portray real people and events with artistic license.

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Comment Print Edition 

Is satire dead, and do we need it?

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 sub.editors 0 Comments George Simms

George Simms analyses the role that satire plays in modern society.

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