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| 3. | Peter Baxter: Right off the middle of the mic (Independent) | | | | | Some broadcasters transcend their specialities to become national institutions. John Arlott was one, Brian Johnston another. All the more remarkable since, in both cases, their speciality was cricket, a sport that baffles and bores as many listeners as it entrances. Arlott, a lover of poetry and fine wines, managed to elevate his commentary almost to an art form. And "Johnners" was the |
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| 4. | COMMERCIAL BREAKSOWN (Daily Record) | | | | | TWO weeks ago I dared to criticise Celtic's decision to fly to Japan for a friendly. Afterwards, I received a phone call from the club warning me about my comments. It was a slap on the wrist for being a naughty boy. |
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| 5. | Hilarity and tragedy: curse of the own goal (Times Online) | | | | | THIS IS NOT A DEFINITIVE LIST: IT IS obviously subjective and, in any case, many readers may recall own goals that they have witnessed but have long been forgotten by the general footballing public. We invite you to tell us your own choices. |
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