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THE MARTLET LENT ISSUE 24
Sport As always this introduction must begin with the obligatory Covid-19 update. Fans were back, at least until the third lockdown kicked in. That was certainly a positive for many clubs and organizations, as they were able to sustain themselves and make sure it was still safe. Safety is certainly possible when you consider that 2,000 fans were spread out into 50,000 plus seater stadiums. Although Liverpool, in my humble opinion, may not even have enough fans to fill their stadium. Either way it was absolutely fantastic to switch on the TV and see fans sitting apart from one another but still together showing support for their teams. The Martlet’s sports coverage as per usual explores a wide range of topics. There is a focus on the coronavirus and the effect it is having on sport, particularly in schools, which Conor Rogan and Oliver Smeaton discuss, whilst both Chares Geday and Nathaniel Jackson provide The Martlet with their insight into the pinnacle of motorsport, Formula One. Charles discusses the implications of a new addition to the hectic Formula One calendar, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, while Nathaniel discusses whether the sport has become too boring, particularly when domination by certain individuals occurs. On the topic of engagement in sport, my own article analyses the proposed European Super league which I conclude could be a kick in the teeth for football itself. There is certainly nothing dull with the return of many sports to their normal selves in some capacity and hopefully with increasing vaccination rollout, the sporting world can live on and hope for a full recovery.
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MOTORSPORT Has Formula 1 Become Tedious?
SCHOOL SPORTS Putting the PE in PandEmic
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FOOTBALL Is Football Becoming Too Commercial?
MOTORSPORT The Good and the Wheel-y Bad
Ben Lisemore Sport Editor