Book Review (4 of 52): The Cricket War by Gideon Haigh

February 22, 2018 by 10 Comments

Jack Banister is back with his 4th book review of 2018. Under the Banister microscope is Gideon Haigh’s masterpiece ‘The Cricket War’. In the new cricketing climate that now exists, Jack recommends you revisit the game’s original revolution

Almanac Cricket: Shane Backx’s favourite To and Froms

December 28, 2017 by 5 Comments

Shane Backx is a close watcher and good judge of all things sport. Here he lists his favourite English players and includes a surprise (for good reason).

The Rise of Spo-Co

March 2, 2016 by 10 Comments

Nick McGay runs us through the good, okay and crap of spo-co (sports comedy) shows. What category does he put The Footy Show in? Roy & HG? The Games? Add your thoughts.

Cricket Marketing in the `70s

February 25, 2013 by 2 Comments

Sports fan Russell Jackson makes his debut with a look at cricket marketing in the 1970s. (Call me crazy, but I have a hunch you’re going to find a readership here at the Almanac Russell – ed)