The recent head collision in a match between Wolverhampton Wonderers player Raul Jimenez and Arsenal’s David Luiz, again brought attention to concussion protocols in football. Jimenez suffered a fractured skull and required surgery after the accidental collision, whilst Luiz played on with a heavily bandaged head but did not reappear after half time. It has … Continue reading Football Concussion Protocols →

It recently came to light that US athlete, Christian Coleman has been sanctioned after an investigation by an independent disciplinary panel, ("the Panel") for breaching an Anti Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) in relation to a whereabouts failure. Coleman won the gold medal in the Men’s 100m Final at the 2019 World Championships in Doha in … Continue reading Christian Coleman: A Case Summary →

Wigan Athletic Football Club had been purchased by an overseas investment company owned by Dr Choi in 2018, who in turn sold the Club to another overseas company in May 2020. At the time Mr Kay, who would become the Club Chairman, had bought shares from his business partner, Dr Choi, therefore effectively having 100% … Continue reading EFL v Wigan Athletic: A Case Summary →

This case focussed on an alleged breach by Sheffield Wednesday Football Club (herein referred to as ‘the Club’) of the Profitability and Sustainability Rules, which were introduced in the Championship at the beginning of the 2016/17 season, resulting in a sporting sanction of a 12- point deduction for the Club. The reason for this alleged … Continue reading EFL v Sheffield Wednesday: A Case Summary →

Like the rest of the world, normal life as I knew it halted at the end of March 2020 due to the global pandemic.  Job opportunities were paused, the Olympics were postponed and plans were put on hold. I couldn’t, and still can’t, control what was happening in the world, but I was able to control … Continue reading Lockdown Learning →

I recently listened to David Ornstein and Mark Chapman’s podcast ‘Future of Women’s Football’, (which is excellent and I highly recommend) and the topic discussed made me reflect on my own experience with sport growing up. In a nutshell, it is a completely different ball game to what it is now. Caroline Weir, Steph Haughton, Lucy … Continue reading “Can I play please?” →