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Paying the penalty: Part 3 – The failed Panenka and dreams of the all-time record
This is the second in our three-part ‘Paying the Penalty’ series. We take a look at moments involving penalties for England and recall the fascinating stories surrounding them. It’s a strange [...]
Paying the penalty: Part 2 – Spiritual guidance and the ‘Sliding Doors’ penalty
This is the second in our three-part ‘Paying the Penalty’ series. We take a look at moments involving penalties for England and recall the fascinating stories surrounding them. It’s a strange [...]
Paying the penalty: Part 1 – The two Real penalties and the vomiting Frenchman
Pelé once famously said, ‘A penalty is a cowardly way to score.’ A strange sentiment for such a ruthless goalscorer, although his point does [...]
Discussing mental health in elite sport. TFB interview: Mark McGuigan
Mark McGuigan has an incredible background in mental health support and rehabilitation in elite athletes and beyond. When we first [...]
In quotes: Johan Cruyff
After watching the Netherlands narrowly lose to Spain in the 2010 World Cup final, Johan Cruyff launched a scathing attack on the [...]
In quotes: Paul Gascoigne
The sight of Paul Gascoigne sliding on the Wembley turf in extra time, his studs missing the ball by millimetres, is one of the abiding ‘nearly [...]
In quotes: José Mourinho
Love him or loathe him, José Mourinho is one of the most successful managers on the planet. He has won 25 major honours, including [...]
In quotes: Diego Maradona
What can you say about Diego Maradona that hasn’t already been said? Such is the gravity of attention Maradona has [...]
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BRIEF PORTFOLIO
Paying the penalty: Part 3 – The failed Panenka and dreams of the all-time record
This is the second in our three-part ‘Paying the Penalty’ series. We take a look at moments involving penalties for England and recall the fascinating stories surrounding them. It’s a strange [...]
Paying the penalty: Part 2 – Spiritual guidance and the ‘Sliding Doors’ penalty
This is the second in our three-part ‘Paying the Penalty’ series. We take a look at moments involving penalties for England and recall the fascinating stories surrounding them. It’s a strange [...]
Paying the penalty: Part 1 – The two Real penalties and the vomiting Frenchman
Pelé once famously said, ‘A penalty is a cowardly way to score.’ A strange sentiment for such a ruthless goalscorer, although his point does [...]
Discussing mental health in elite sport. TFB interview: Mark McGuigan
Mark McGuigan has an incredible background in mental health support and rehabilitation in elite athletes and beyond. When we first [...]
In quotes: Johan Cruyff
After watching the Netherlands narrowly lose to Spain in the 2010 World Cup final, Johan Cruyff launched a scathing attack on the [...]
In quotes: Paul Gascoigne
The sight of Paul Gascoigne sliding on the Wembley turf in extra time, his studs missing the ball by millimetres, is one of the abiding ‘nearly [...]
In quotes: José Mourinho
Love him or loathe him, José Mourinho is one of the most successful managers on the planet. He has won 25 major honours, including [...]
In quotes: Diego Maradona
What can you say about Diego Maradona that hasn’t already been said? Such is the gravity of attention Maradona has [...]