Super smells
Baking bread, freshly-cut grass, bank notes and…
Portsmouth keeper David James takes a moment in the tunnel.
Mascots 1 Players 1
Thierry Henry restores the self-respect of Premiership footballers as he strikes a blow against the enemy.
Spanish sensitivity
Euro 2008 champions Spain help Germany’s Bastian Schweinsteiger forget the anguish of defeat with a little song and dance.
Wired for sound
Saturday 7th February 2004 - never let it be said that this website isn’t topical. Celtic prepare to stroll out into the welcoming Tynecastle atmosphere for a Scottish Cup tie against Hearts.
Ignore the apprehensive hooped protagonists and concentrate on the referee, Mr Willie Young. Now retired from football, the beautiful game became a whole lot prettier when he blew his whistle for the last time.
Young’s agency describe their man as an “accomplished wit” and “raconteur”, but I can honestly say that this is the first time he’s made me laugh in a fifteen-year career as a top-flight official.