The wrong racquet

There are a lot of questions being asked this Wimbledon fortnight. So far, we’ve seen the worst set of performances from British players in living history as one by one, barring Baltacha and Murray, they crashed out in the first round. True, our views could all change if Murray satisfies over-hyped hopes and delivers a place [...]

MPs’ expenses

Here’s an arena that needs stepping into either lightly with fairy feet so no-one takes offence, or with hobnail boots on and a baseball bat for protection. I’ve met a few politicians – some very high ranking – in my working life, most recently, around six weeks ago, it was David Cameron at the other [...]

June

June – I love it – no other month comes close. The weather, the temperature, the greenery, the long days, the short nights – it all suits me. Add tennis on the television and life seems perfect. The best flowers are out, think roses, irises, allium, foxgloves and wisteria. The children are still in school [...]