Tag Archives: Spectacle

On Mike Marqusee: The Enduring Legacy of War Minus the Shooting

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Christian Drury

The death of Mike Marqusee earlier this week, after a long illness, has deprived the worlds of sport and politics – not so mutually exclusive, as we shall see – of one of their gadflies. Politically, Marqusee was always a … Continue reading →

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The Accidental Radical: How Kevin Pietersen Challenged English Cricket’s Invented Traditions

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Christian Drury

Any good British political drama has a dodgy dossier, and the ongoing conflict between Kevin Pietersen and his erstwhile employers at the ECB is no different. There can be no doubt that it is political argument, revolving around representation, power … Continue reading →

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The Sporting Spectacle: Out and About in the Imagined Community

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Christian Drury

In recent years, a curious media phenomenon has emerged in Scandinavia. Not the sepulchral greys of Nordic Noir, but slow television, as perfected by the Norwegian public broadcaster. The Oslo-Bergen railway journey; the Hurtigruten coastal cruise; the construction and lifecycle … Continue reading →

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On Warne: review

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Christian Drury

As the Ashes preparation ends and the Brisbane toss looms, the man who has defined the embryonic series isn’t a player or a coach. Instead one commentator has repeatedly stolen the headlines, cajoling England, seeking to undermine the certainty of … Continue reading →

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Playing the Part

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Christian Drury

Peter Siddle’s bowling style would seem to reveal much about the man. His charge to the crease, efficient action and batsman-bothering follow through are those of the quintessentially Australian fast bowler, heir to Hogg and Hughes, more than Lindwall and … Continue reading →

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