James ThomasThe Medieval Key WorkersBetween 1346 and 1351 the Black Death swept across Europe. First from the east along trade routes to Italy before spreading to northern…5 min read·Aug 1, 2022--1--1
James ThomasHow do City and Liverpool 2021/22 compare to Manchester United 1998/99?You may have seen several articles over the past few weeks from the likes of Jamie Carragher calling Manchester City vs Liverpool “the…9 min read·Apr 19, 2022----
James ThomasThis season was an opportunity for Marcus Rashford which has slipped awayWayne Rooney was blunt.6 min read·Apr 6, 2022----
James ThomasShark Tales: the oldest shark attack, the shark attack survivor who became a lord mayor, and the…Shark attack. The very phrase brings a particular fear. At a silent, malevolent force dragging us to our death. Once calm, azure water…6 min read·Mar 29, 2022----
James ThomasHow that *one* thing we all ‘know’ about Egyptian Mummies might be wrongAncient Egypt: land of pyramids, animal-headed gods, pharaohs’ curses, and mummies. It’s fair to say that, perhaps out of any civilisation…3 min read·Sep 12, 2021--1--1
James ThomasThe Pressing Issue: why Manchester City could have been looking at the wrong Spurs striker (and how…HARRY KANE PRESSES LESS THAN SERGIO AGUERO3 min read·Aug 27, 2021----
James ThomasWhat the statistics tell us: five lessons for England from Euro 2020Success has many parents, failure is an orphan. The England men’s football team which has brought so much joy to a nation the past few…10 min read·Aug 16, 2021----
James ThomasJohnson’s Gamble: hoping the COVID-19 chain stays brokenThere is no gambling like politics.5 min read·Jul 18, 2021----
James ThomasThis (Could Be) England 2021: the alternate Euro squadFootball, like life, is full of those ‘sliding doors’ moments. What if Ali Bin Nasser had spotted Diego Maradona’s handball against England…9 min read·Jun 13, 2021----
James ThomasGive Me Liberty or Give Me Death: The liberal case for lockdown“Give me liberty or give me death”9 min read·Mar 3, 2021----