Articles by Leigh Clarke

Leigh Clarke

Sports Editor (2009/10)
Leigh has written 113 articles for Nouse


Shine 2010 via Flickr Creative CommonsThe World Cup in Review

As the World Cup shrinks into the rear view mirror for another four years, Nouse’s sports writers choose their favourite players, moments, games and goals from the South African party

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Dirk Kuyt might lack the glamour of past Dutch players, but the Liverpool winger has been instrumental in Holland's success this tournament. Photo: Globovision via Flickr Creative Commons‘Dull’ Dutch have what it takes to ride the Spanish carousel

Labelled dull in comparison to previous Dutch sides, this resilient Netherlands team must play to their simple strengths if they are to defeat the greatest footballing side in a generation.

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The Nouse College Cup Awards

Start ‘em Sit ‘em looks back over this year’s College Cup.

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Photo: Peter IvesonAlcuin win College Cup

Alcuin have won the 2010 College Cup, beating Derwent 2-0 in the final.

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Carlos Tevez by Alfonso Jiménez via Flickr Creative CommonsArgentina must banish the ghosts of 2006

Argentina again face Germany in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, knowing that this time they have the talent to go all the way.

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The old rivals match up again

Start ‘em Sit ‘em previews the College Cup final between Alcuin and Derwent.

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Photo: Peter IvesonWalwyn header puts Derwent into College Cup final

Derwent will meet Alcuin in the final of the College Cup, after beating Vanbrugh 1-0 today.

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Photo: Peter IvesonThe Nouse Sports Awards 2010

Another exceptional year for York’s sports teams is nearing its end. Nouse recognises those that have performed oustandingly throughout the course of the season. Words by Leigh Clarke.

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Mark Bright, co-commentator at the World Cup for the BBCBringing you the World Cup: Interview with Mark Bright and Jonathan Stevenson

As World Cup fever sweeps England, Leigh Clarke talks to BBC commentator Mark Bright and reporter Jonathan Stevenson about covering the biggest football competition on the planet.

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A councillor has accused the University of not providing an integrated cycle track near campus; Photo: Justyn HardcastleUniversity criticised about cycle lanes

Criticism has been aimed at the University by a local councillor for their inaction in constructing cycle lanes around New Goodricke

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Conor Brennan saw his spot-kick saved by Ed Foster. Photograph by Arran Bowen-la GrangeHalifax edge into semis with penalty win over Goodricke

Mark Lund was the hero today as Halifax firsts beat Goodricke on penalties to move into the semi-finals of the College Cup

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The loud abrasive sound of the vuvuzela has attracted criticism so far this tournament. Photo by South African Tourism via Flickr Creative Commons In defence of the vuvuzela

Leigh Clarke argues that the vuvuzela is a brilliant symbol of African culture, and should not be banned merely because it annoys us all at home.

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What World Cup? – Transfer Window Special

Start ‘em Sit em’ give its tips for the Nouse Fantasy Football Transfer Window and names the five worst first round buys.

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Italy won the World Cup in 2006, but none of our writers are backing them to retain the trophy. Photo: trumpetflickr via Flickr Creative CommonsThe Nouse Sports Team’s World Cup Predictions

To launch Nouse’s new World Cup blog, our team of sports writers give their predictions for the month ahead.

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Photo: Maggie AsletWentworth edge into the quarters as Goodricke demolish Derwent seconds

With three teams eyeing the second qualification spot going into the final round of Group A fixtures, it was Wentworth firsts that prevailed as they, and Goodricke firsts, registered wins yesterday afternoon.

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