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Dignity, Truth, Justice

As always at this time of year, my thoughts are with the families of those who died, and those who survived. The pain they have carried is a burden few of us can imagine, and the dignity with which they have done so is an example to us all.

Running For My Life And My MIND

In January 2006, Mental Health professionals in Manchester begun to put my life back together after I survived a large overdose. On May 26, I can finally say thank you as I run the streets of Manchester raising funds for Mind in the BUPA Great Manchester Run.

The Yellow Jersey of Cowardice

Whether guilty or not, and that seems a fairly rhetorical question right now, he had a duty to them to either contest a massive miscarriage of justice, or to put his hand up and say ‘I did it’. His refusal to do so creates a deafening silence which speaks a thousand words.

Apology to Mr Rob Smyth

An apology to Mr Rob Smyth of the Guardian for comments made about his post at http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/may/14/west-indies-test-history

The Return To That There Wembley

Some clips from a wonderful day as Liverpool Football Club returned to ‘that there Wembley’

A Mother’s Justice, That Is All

So many have spoken glowingly about Doreen Lawrence. I absolutely agree with every compliment bestowed upon this amazing woman who fought for 18 years to overturn the lies of the Metropolitan Police. Is the case of Anne Williams any different, who has fought for 22 years for her son Kevin who died at Hillsborough?

Racism: Not Black And White

I have been utterly shocked by some of the ‘journalism’ that I have recently seen in the ‘gutter press’ – lack of knowledge is no excuse, and flaming the incendiary is no substitute for educating.

The Ignorant Bliss Of Judgement

Regardless of whether you think Luis Suarez innocent or guilty, the British Media has shown itself to be totally lacking in knowledge and integrity.

Roller-Coaster Time!

I’m not planning on a trip to Alton Towers anytime soon, but this month seems to want to take all of us on a pendulum of emotions. Here, I reflect on the riots, a wonderful weekend at Edgbaston, and of course THAT day.

Goodreads Review: An Epic Swindle – 44 Months With a Pair of Cowboys

Brian Reade is not just a football writer, nor is he just a football fan. His passion and knowledge shine through as he examines the 44 months which brought Liverpool Football Club to its knees

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