Total Facebook ‘likes’ for three of Britain’s top football clubs is higher than the country’s total population
The population of Britain is approximately 63,900,000 people. The total combined ‘likes’, however, for just three of the top British football clubs on Facebook comes to an astounding 71,547,548 (more…)
20 questions with restaurateur Max Sali of Pimlico Road’s Tinello
The Steeple Times shares “wit and wisdom”. What’s your guiding force?
It’s always been the dream of my brother and I to have a restaurant. Being understanding of customers is our guiding force.
“Don’t get even, get medieval” is, in our humble opinion, a great motto. What’s yours?
My father said I should never talk about football, women and politics. They are taken rather personally.
Pontus Maltborg examines the changing face of France’s Ligue 1
The French football Ligue 1 has long been the league of the many and of unpredictability as it has had 6 different champions during the last 6 years and lacked real established hierarchy. This is however drastically changing as the French league is now turning into a tale of two cities or rather a tale and battle of two kingdoms. (more…)
A collector of English drawings and watercolours since the age of 14 and second to none as an auctioneer, Eton educated Wyndham hammered down Giacometti’s Walking Man sculpture for £65 million in 2010 and Rubens’ Massacre of the Innocents for £49.5 million in 2002. His glasses saved his sight in a shooting accident in Scotland in 2012 and as a result, he’s turned to raising funds for eye hospitals. Donations reached £579,000 by the end of September 2013 and given that he also just happens to be the model for the tall, distinguished auctioneer portrayed in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, it looks as if he’ll be raiding a few more coffers for this good cause yet.
This former professional football goalkeeper and cancer survivor completed the 2002 London Marathon in a deep-sea diving suit and took 12 days to walk the length of Loch Ness in 2003. He’s completed countless other endeavours in the name of charity and raised millions in the process. His efforts are commendable and of his MBE, Scott once commented: “It should stand for ‘Mad, Bonkers and Eccentric’”.
David Kerr captures an evening showcasing the craftsmanship of Theo Fennell
It was not only the silver in Theo Fennell’s Fulham Road showroom that glistened on Thursday 5th September. (more…)
Pontus Maltbourg analyses this year’s European football transfer window
With less than one month remaining of the major European transfer window it is time to analyse the movers and shakers in European football. (more…)
Thomas Joseph McLoughlin jailed
Some would argue that it isn’t fair to kick a man when he’s down. In the case of Thomas McLoughlin, jailed today for 14 months at Isleworth Crown Court, I’ll make a much deserved exception. (more…)
A footballer and model. Conroy took to Trafalgar Square in just a pair of pink pants with a fully clothed Jeff Banks in May 2013 for Debenhams ‘Think Pink’ breast cancer initiative. He’s also worked for Marks and Spencers, Speedo and Heineken.
This “virtuous” homeschooled American football player has played for both the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos. As well known for his Christian faith and kneeling on one knee in prayer during games, Tebow is widely tipped for a career in television. After a lengthy legal battle, the quarterback even managed to trademark the term “Tebowing” in October 2012 and his philanthropic efforts continue to earn him great respect. Certain British footballers ought to pay heed.