Most students at Nottingham Trent University are of a similar age to me; I’m 21 for anyone who is asking. We are all part of…
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Author: Alex Brinton
Should sports stars just “shut up and dribble” or should they use their status to try and change the world?
“You could hear a frog piss on cotton,” said the American sprinter, John Carlos. “There’s something awful about hearing 50,000 people go silent, like being…
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Platform’s writers pick their England squads for the Euros
With the European Championship finally approaching, we at Platform thought it would be a good idea to have a little think about our squads for…
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“We are really excited to be back” – How Notts fans feel about returning to Trent Bridge
Trent Bridge has welcomed back spectators with a stutter – nothing to do with the Covid protocols or quality of play, but the weather. Just…
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“This was a day that you’ll remember your whole life” – A Leicester City fan’s view of the FA Cup final
Inside the corridors of Leicester City’s King Power Stadium lies a photo detailing the Foxes’ FA Cup Final exploits. The caption tells you that they…
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What happened to the European Super League?
Faced with a seemingly unstoppable new era of football on the horizon, admirers of the beautiful game displayed unprecedented solidarity – showing that football was…
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Good Friday joy for Notts County as Ian Burchnall registers first win as manager
First wins are vital for any manager, Ian Burchnall thought his had come last Saturday until the 92nd minute, but perhaps the wait made this…
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Taking the knee: Solidarity or Showbiz?
English football clubs have been initiating the symbolic stance since June 2020, but some players are beginning to question its real worth. Colin Kaepernick was…
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Sport and Covid-19 a year on
It is just over a year since sport tested positive for Covid-19, and it is still a long way from returning to normal. All sports…
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Ali Salvador: Bringing South American flair to NTU
Alexandra Salvador, the NTU Alumni making headlines in the South American women’s football world. For many, representing your country in the world’s most popular sport…
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