Articles by Jake Farrell
Sports Editor (2010/11)
Jake has written 102 articles for Nouse
A tribute to Gary Speed
By Jake Farrell — November 28, 2011
Jake Farrell pays tribute to Gary Speed.
Captains fantastic: four York skippers talk ambition
By Jake Farrell — October 11, 2011
Being a captain of any team can lead to challenges but not everyone has to contend with an academic degree along with the weekend’s team selection. Being democratically elected also has its pressures but every year the University’s finest sportsmen and women put themselves forward to lead teams, organise training sessions and talk to the media.
College captains ready for kick off
By Jake Farrell — October 11, 2011
College sport is strong at York but football is perhaps the most hotly contested. After an enthralling College Cup, Nouse Sport spoke to the college captains and asked them about the coming season.
College Sport at York
By Jake Farrell — August 23, 2011
Whilst York may not be a national leader in sport at university level, one thing it does have in its favour is the College Sport system. This gives all students ample opportunity to play meaningful, competitive sport at a level which suits them
The Premier League 2011 – Predictions
By Henry Cowen and Jake Farrell — August 13, 2011
Predictions are notoriously hard. It’s very rare that you end up looking anything else than stupid. Last season the Nouse Sport team had a go at predicting the outcome of the 2010-2011 season and it went fairly well, so we thought we’d give it another go.
The Essentials: Breaking Bad
By Jake Farrell — July 1, 2011
A summary of Breaking Bad sounds like a high concept show gone awry, but the show has consistently produced some of the most moving television around.
The Nouse Sports Awards 2011
By Jake Farrell and Henry Cowen — June 21, 2011
As this year comes to an end we recognise those who have shone in the black and gold; everyone has impressed but some deserve a special mention
Halifax one game away from glory after semi-final success
By Jake Farrell — June 21, 2011
Halifax firsts have had a torturous year of waiting for another crack at the Cup that so many observers thought would already be in their possession come 2011
College Cup team of the tournament
By Jake Farrell — June 21, 2011
The Nouse XI who made the difference for their college, and for your fantasy team
Halifax book their place in the final after victory over Vanbrugh
By Jake Farrell — June 16, 2011
Halifax Firsts have booked their place in the College Cup final after beating their Vanbrugh counter parts 2-1, thanks to a stunning goal from striker Conor Brennan and a header from Captain Tom Ragan.
The Essentials: The Sopranos
By Jake Farrell — June 6, 2011
With little adherence to the rules of network television, The Sopranos is a true American epic about family, race, relationships, capitalism…and gangsters
Jon leaves Goodricke green around the Gills as Vanbrugh progress
By Jake Farrell — June 6, 2011
Vanbrugh firsts booked their place in the semi final beating their Goodricke counterparts thanks to a Jon Gill header, as only one goal separated the two sides on the JLD
Classy Halifax cruise into the knock-out stages
By Jake Farrell — June 3, 2011
Halifax firsts did nothing to harm their College Cup credentials today, beating a solid Vanbrugh seconds side 3-0 and playing some attractive football in the process
Wannabe Hacks
By Jake Farrell — June 1, 2011
Jake Farrell explores the extraordinary movement sweeping the journalist scene; the hacks are a new breed of legitimate reporters
Vanbrugh win crucial match to top group and James thirds all but secure Cup progress
By Jake Farrell — June 1, 2011
Looking down the four College Cup group tables one name sticks out with remarkable clarity. With one game to play and with one point in hand James thirds have been a compelling advert for the case that the gulf between first and third strings is narrowing, fast. Qualification is in their hands


