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What next as Roy Keane leaves Sunderland?

robrobson — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:49:17 +0000

This week Roy Keane left Sunderland, after just over 2 years in charge of the Black Cats. What's behind this? Is it a good decision for Keane?

Athletes Missing the Point on Lottery Funding?

robrobson — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:55:37 +0000

I was distressed to read this week that Andy Turner, the British 110m hurdler has decided to appeal against his lottery funding.

Experience and Sports Performance: A Personal Insight

robrobson — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:37:05 +0000

Why is it that an overweight, undertrained 35 year old can do the times he did as a 17 year old swimmer? And no, the answer isn't "the suit"...

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Knowledge, Quality and Web 2.0 in Sport & Exercise Science

robrobson — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:33:04 +0100

One of the things that comes up in conversations about iStadia is the lack of quality control, or the lack of quality control as perceived by sport scientists that have been indoctrinated into the epi

Does Rugby Matter in the Global Sporting Context?

robrobson — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:23:02 +0100

I recently watched the Rugby sevens World Series (or something) on the telly (well, I say that, but really it was just on in the background) and wondering what people out there in the world (i.e.

When to turn to a clinical sport psychologist?

robrobson — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:21:41 +0000

As a sport psychologist, there is always the possibility of encountering an athlete that does not simply need help with performance, but may need clinical help, for example relating to eating behaviou

Is it a case of hearts over minds as Keegan returns to Newcastle?

robrobson — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:19:20 +0000

When Sam Allardyce left Newcastle United last week after less than a year, it became clear that cold, hard analysis wasn't behind the decision.

Strictly Speaking, is it Sport? Who Cares? Come Dancing Proves Great Competition

robrobson — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:49:46 +0000

As this year’s Strictly Come Dancing season progressed, so it became quite a family ritual, a weekly treat that we let the kids stay up for.

What is Mental Toughness, and How Does it Relate to Motivation?

robrobson — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:18:50 +0000

Mental Toughness is a concept that has been given a lot of attention in sport psychology in the last few years.

Is 'Glorious Failure' the Comfort Zone of the Scots?

robrobson — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:03:34 +0000

After watching Scotland just miss out again last night, I was reflecting on our National character and how it shows itself in our National game of football (soccer).