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Gordon Hamilton's professional background is within the UK Banking Sector. Between the years of 1988 and 2007, he worked for what was initially Halifax Building Society (Savings and Loan,) became Halifax plc and ultimately Halifax Bank of Scotland plc. He

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Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals Soccer penalties explained: 2 of 14
A "penalty" kick is so called because it is designed to penalise a defending team for one of their players performing an infringement of the rules which denies the attacking side what may otherwise be a clear goal-scoring opportunity. There are a number of fouls which may lead to the match referee awarding a penalty-kick. The... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer (Other) Guide to some of the greatest soccer managers the world has ever seen: 2 of 12
Guide to some of the greatest soccer managers the world has ever seenA debate that will no doubt rage for all eternity, but what is the common omission we are likely to make in any article on this theme? We are likely to, quite understandably, consider only those managers who belong to the relatively modern era of television ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals Soccer attributes review: Wingers: 1 of 5
It is sad that in the modern game of football (soccer,) the traditional style of wingers are being seen less and less often. As so called football "tactics" become more of a science and less of a simple style and method of playing the game, very often the flair associated with football is sacrificed in the name of winning the... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals The role of the referee in soccer: 5 of 10
The role of the referee in soccer, as in almost any sport, is to control the flow of the game and ensure that it is played under the auspices of the relevant governing body's rules and regulations. He has the ultimate authority over proceedings from the moment he arrives at the stadium where the game is to be played until he ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Players Remembering Phil O'Donnell, 1972-2007: 3 of 6
Phil O'Donnell was in his second spell with his home town team, Motherwell, and was the club captain. He had come through the ranks at the club as a young man before moving on to Celtic and subsequently Sheffield Wednesday, then finally completing the circle in 2004. His death on the field of play in December 2007 shocked not... More..
Sports & Recreation > English Soccer The English Premiership's best teams: 3 of 6
The English Premiership's best teams for the past several years have been the, "Big Four," of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal. Year after year, these four clubs claim the four Champions' League places on offer to English clubs for the following season by finishing first to fourth in the Premiership, in an or... More..
Sports & Recreation > Saltwater Fishing An overview of saltwater fishing bait: 1 of 2
There are many factors which will influence the type of bait which is used or should be used in saltwater fishing. These will include but are not limited to the geographical location of where the saltwater fishing is to take place and the species of fish which the saltwater fisherman is targeting. The first rule which the sa... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals The basic concepts of total football: 1 of 2
Total football is a variety of football as defined and enjoyed by the football purist. Total football is a concept whereby all that is good about the game is incorporated and all that is negative is omitted. Whenever we think of total football, we tend to think of sides such as the Brazilian national side, where over the year... More..
Sports & Recreation > English Soccer Will Manchester City ever win a trophy: 1 of 2
Will Manchester City ever win a trophy is one which probably only Manchester City supporters would deign to answer with any degree of certainty. Although Manchester City effectively became the world's richest soccer club in September 2008 when they were bought by a Middle Eastern consortium, they have already found that money... More..
Sports & Recreation > English Soccer Soccer match analysis: Fulham vs. Manchester United: 1 of 2
Manchester United travelled to London for this Premiership clash with mid-table Fulham on the back of a four-one home thrashing by fellow title contenders and fierce rivals, Liverpool. Sir Alex Ferguson and his side knew that they could afford no further slip-ups if they were to avoid allowing Liverpool and Chelsea very much ... More..