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1. Workspace and Productivity: Guidelines for Virtual Reality Workplace Design and Optimization

Author

Lisa Aufegger, Natasha Elliott-Deflo, and Tim Nichols

Subjects
office and work environment, ecology of work, teamwork and task work, workspace improvement practices, virtual reality, Technology, Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General), TA1-2040, Biology (General), QH301-705.5, Physics, QC1-999, Chemistry, QD1-999
Abstract

Employee satisfaction and productivity are highly dependent on the alignment between the design of a workplace, the culture, the work activities, and the technology used, and while the understanding of such interactions has received increased interest in fields including architecture, health, and psychology, very little is known in relation to virtual work and reality (VR). VR workplaces have the potential to become an integral part of new work arrangements, enabling employees to execute teamwork and task work through (mature) simulated environments designed to meet individual, team, and organizational productivity needs. Thus, the aim of this study was three-fold: In study 1, we gained, through expert interviews, insights into contemporary thinking in workplace design, and gathered a greater understanding of the dimensions of design, behaviors, environments, and tools that affect collaborative work and productivity. In study 2, we observed knowledge workers in home environments and open, closed, and balanced office layouts, in order to understand the potential for successful integration in VR. In study 3, we evaluated environmental needs and opportunities through VR. Based on our findings, we developed an Ecology of Work model, combining work systems and pillars of performance success. These are followed by discussions on design needs and implications for VR.

Published
2022
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2. Exploring the impact of public health teams on alcohol premises licensing in England and Scotland (ExILEnS): procotol for a mixed methods natural experiment evaluation

Author

Niamh Fitzgerald, Matt Egan, Frank de Vocht, Colin Angus, James Nicholls, Niamh Shortt, Tim Nichols, Nason Maani Hessari, Cheryl McQuire, Richard Purves, Nathan Critchlow, Andrea Mohan, Laura Mahon, Colin Sumpter, and Linda Bauld

Subjects
Alcohol, Premises licensing, Availability, Outlet density, Public health, Local alcohol policy, Medicine (General), R5-920
Abstract

Abstract Background Recent regulatory changes in the system by which premises are licensed to sell alcohol, have given health representatives a formal role in the process in England and Scotland. The degree to which local public health teams engage with this process varies by locality in both nations, which have different licensing regimes. This study aims to critically assess the impact on alcohol-related harms - and mechanisms - of public health stakeholders’ engagement in alcohol premises licensing from 2012 to 2018, comparing local areas with differing types and intensities of engagement, and examining practice in Scotland and England. Methods The study will recruit 20 local authority areas where public health stakeholders have actively engaged with the alcohol premises licensing system (the ‘intervention’) and match them to a group of 20 lower activity areas using genetic matching. Four work packages are included: (1) Structured interviews and documentary analysis will examine the type and level of intervention activity from 2012 to 2018, creating a novel composite measure of the intensity of such activity and will assess the local licensing system and potential confounding activities over the same period. In-depth interviews with public health, licensing, police and others will explore perceived mechanisms of change, acceptability, and impact. (2) Using longitudinal growth models and time series analyses, the study will evaluate the impact of high and low levels of activity on alcohol-related harms using routine data from baseline 2009 to 2018. (3) Intervention costs, estimated National Health Service cost savings and health gains will be evaluated using the Sheffield Alcohol Policy Model to estimate impact on alcohol consumption and health inequalities. (4) The study will engage public health teams to create a new theory of change for public health involvement in the licensing process using our data. We will share findings with local, national and international stakeholders. Discussion This interdisciplinary study examines, for the first time, whether and how public health stakeholders’ involvement in alcohol licensing impacts on alcohol harms. Using mixed methods and drawing on complex systems thinking, it will make an important contribution to an expanding literature evaluating interventions not suited to traditional epidemiological research.

Published
2018
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3. Measuring How Public Health Stakeholders Seek to Influence Alcohol Premises Licensing in England and Scotland: The Public Health Engagement In Alcohol Licensing (PHIAL) Measure

Author

Niamh Fitzgerald, Andrea Mohan, Nason Maani, Richard Purves, Frank De Vocht, Colin Angus, Madeleine Henney, James Nicholls, Tim Nichols, Gemma Crompton, Laura Mahon, Cheryl Mcquire, Niamh Shortt, Linda Bauld, and Matt Egan

Subjects
Psychiatry and Mental health, Health (social science), Toxicology
Abstract

Objective: In the United Kingdom, some public health teams (PHTs) routinely engage with local alcohol premises licensing systems, through which licenses to sell alcohol are granted. We aimed to categorize PHT efforts and to develop and apply a measure of their efforts over time.Method:Preliminary categories of PHT activity were developed based on prior literature and were used to guide data collection with PHTs in 39 local government areas (27 in England; 12 in Scotland), sampled purposively. Relevant activity from April 2012 to March 2019 was identified through structured interviews (N = 62), documentation analysis, and follow-up checks, and a grading system was developed. The measure was refined based on expert consultation and used to grade relevant PHT activity for the 39 areas in 6-month periods.Results:The Public Health engagement In Alcohol Licensing (PHIAL) Measure includes 19 activities in six categories: (a) staffing; (b) reviewing license applications; (c) responding to license applications; (d) data usage; (e) influencing licensing stakeholders or policy; and (f) public involvement. PHIAL scores for each area demonstrate fluctuation in type and level of activity between and within areas over time. Participating PHTs in Scotland were more active on average, particularly on senior leadership, policy development, and working with the public. In England, activity to influence license applications before decision was more common, and a clear increase in activity is apparent from 2014 onward.Conclusions:The novel PHIAL Measure successfully assessed diverse and fluctuating PHT engagement in alcohol licensing systems over time and will have practice, policy, and research applications.

Published
2023

4. Guide E: Fire safety engineering

Author

John Barnfield, Gary Daniels, Hywel Davies, Andrew Foolkes, Chris George, Chris Hallam, Roger Harrison, Danny Hopkin, Martin J. Kealy, Russell Kirby, Sam Liptrott, Ben McColl, Tim Nichols, Andrew Nicholson, Benjamin O'Regan, James Perry, Matt Ryan, Martin Shipp, Brent Sutherland, Nick Troth, Paul Wa

Published
2019

5. CCR Translation for This Article from [18F]FLT–PET Imaging Does Not Always 'Light Up' Proliferating Tumor Cells

Author

James G. Christensen, Anthony Wong, Dana Buckman, Peter O'Brien, Kenneth Zasadny, Mary Spilker, Carleen Cullinane, Neeta R. Fahey, Timothy Affolter, Maruja E. Lira, Tim Nichols, Patrick B. Lappin, Qin Zhang, Cory L. Painter, Kyle Kuszpit, Wenlin Li, Zhengming Yan, and Cathy C. Zhang

Abstract

CCR Translation for This Article from [18F]FLT–PET Imaging Does Not Always “Light Up” Proliferating Tumor Cells

Published
2023

6. Data from [18F]FLT–PET Imaging Does Not Always 'Light Up' Proliferating Tumor Cells

Author

James G. Christensen, Anthony Wong, Dana Buckman, Peter O'Brien, Kenneth Zasadny, Mary Spilker, Carleen Cullinane, Neeta R. Fahey, Timothy Affolter, Maruja E. Lira, Tim Nichols, Patrick B. Lappin, Qin Zhang, Cory L. Painter, Kyle Kuszpit, Wenlin Li, Zhengming Yan, and Cathy C. Zhang

Abstract

Purpose: [18F]FLT (3′-Fluoro-3′ deoxythymidine)–PET imaging was proposed as a tool for measuring in vivo tumor cell proliferation. The aim of this article was to validate the use of [18F]FLT–PET imaging for measuring xenograft proliferation and subsequent monitoring of targeted therapy.Experimental Design: In exponentially growing xenografts, factors that could impact the outcome of [18F]FLT–PET imaging, such as nucleoside transporters, thymidine kinase 1, the relative contribution of DNA salvage pathway, and the ratio of FLT to thymidine, were evaluated. The [18F]FLT tracer avidity was compared with other proliferation markers.Results: In a panel of proliferating xenografts, [18F]FLT or [3H]thymidine tracer avidity failed to reflect the tumor growth rate across different tumor types, despite the high expressions of Ki67 and TK1. When FLT was injected at the same dose level as used in the preclinical [18F]FLT–PET imaging, the plasma exposure ratio of FLT to thymidine was approximately 1:200. Thymidine levels in different tumor types seemed to be variable and exhibited an inverse relationship with the FLT tracer avidity. In contrast, high-dose administration of bromdeoxyuridine (BrdUrd; 50 mg/kg) yielded a plasma exposure of more than 4-fold higher than thymidine and leads to a strong correlation between the BrdUrd uptake and the tumor proliferation rate. In FLT tracer-avid models, [18F]FLT–PET imaging as a surrogate biomarker predicted the therapeutic response of CDK4/6 inhibitor PD-0332991.Conclusions: Tumor thymidine level is one of the factors that impact the correlation between [18F]FLT uptake and tumor cell proliferation. With careful validation, [18F]FLT–PET imaging can be used to monitor antiproliferative therapies in tracer-avid malignancies. Clin Cancer Res; 18(5); 1303–12. ©2011 AACR.

Published
2023

9. Data from Breaching the DNA damage checkpoint via PF-00477736, a novel small-molecule inhibitor of checkpoint kinase 1

Author

Kenna Anderes, Patrick O'Connor, Tim Nichols, Ping Chen, Sacha Ninkovic, Stephan Grant, James Register, Eugenia Kraynov, Maria Elena Arango, Enhong Chen, Jill Hallin, and Alessandra Blasina

Abstract

Checkpoints are present in all phases of the cell cycle and are regarded as the gatekeepers maintaining the integrity of the genome. Many conventional agents used to treat cancer impart damage to the genome and activate cell cycle checkpoints. Many tumors are defective in the tumor suppressor p53 and therefore lack a functional G1 checkpoint. In these tumors, however, the S-G2 checkpoints remain intact and, in response to DNA damage, arrest cell cycle progression allowing time for DNA repair. Checkpoint kinase 1 (Chk1) is a key element in the DNA damage response pathway and plays a crucial role in the S-G2-phase checkpoints. Inhibiting Chk1 represents a therapeutic strategy for creating a “synthetic lethal” response by overriding the last checkpoint defense of tumor cells against the lethal damage induced by DNA-directed chemotherapeutic agents. Chk1 inhibition is consistent with emerging targeted therapies aiming to exploit molecular differences between normal and cancer cells. Adding a Chk1 inhibitor to DNA-damaging cytotoxic therapy selectively targets tumors with intrinsic checkpoint defects while minimizing toxicity in checkpoint-competent normal cells. PF-00477736 was identified as a potent, selective ATP-competitive small-molecule inhibitor that inhibits Chk1 with a Ki of 0.49 nM. PF-00477736 abrogates cell cycle arrest induced by DNA damage and enhances cytotoxicity of clinically important chemotherapeutic agents, including gemcitabine and carboplatin. In xenografts, PF-00477736 enhanced the antitumor activity of gemcitabine in a dose-dependent manner. PF-00477736 combinations were well tolerated with no exacerbation of side effects commonly associated with cytotoxic agents. [Mol Cancer Ther 2008;7(8):2394–404]

Published
2023

10. Utilising accessible and reproducible neurological assessments in clinical studies: Insights from use of the Neurological Impairment Scale in the multi-centre COVID-CNS study

Author

Ali M. Alam, Glynn W. Webb, Ceryce Collie, Sashini Mariathasan, Yun Huang, Orla Hilton, Rajish Shil, Katherine C. Dodd, James B. Lilleker, Craig J. Smith, Ava Easton, Arina Tamborska, Rhys H. Thomas, Nicholas W.S. Davies, Thomas M. Jenkins, Michael Zandi, Laura Benjamin, Mark A. Ellul, Tom Solomon, Thomas A. Pollak, Tim Nicholson, Gerome Breen, Daniel J. van Wamelen, Nicholas W. Wood, and Benedict D. Michael

Subjects
COVID-19, Clinical study, Neurological assessment, Neurology, Outcome tool, Medicine
Abstract

Reproducible and standardised neurological assessment scales are important in quantifying research outcomes. These scales are often performed by non-neurologists and/or non-clinicians and must be robust, quantifiable, reproducible and comparable to a neurologist's assessment. COVID-CNS is a multi-centre study which utilised the Neurological Impairment Scale (NIS) as a core assessment tool in studying neurological outcomes following COVID-19 infection. We investigated the strengths and weaknesses of the NIS when used by non-neurology clinicians and non-clinicians, and compared performance to a structured neurological examination performed by a neurology clinician. Through our findings, we provide practical advice on how non-clinicians can be readily trained in conducting reproducible and standardised neurological assessments in a multi-centre study, as well as illustrating potential pitfalls of these tools.

Published
2024
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13. Atherosclerotic Morphometry in Pigs v2

Author

Tim Nichols and Dave Clemmons

Abstract

Summary: These assays are performed on all the pig models studied by the DiaComp to assess the extent of atherosclerotic lesions in diabetic cardiovascular disease models. Each measurement/assay is listed below with the details of how the data is collected. Details of the reagents and materials are in the assay. Diabetic Complication

Published
2019

14. Serum, Blood and Body Weight Measurements in Pigs v1

Author

Tim Nichols and Dave Clemmons

Subjects
medicine.medical_specialty, Uropathy, Pediatric endocrinology, business.industry, Urology, medicine, medicine.disease, Wound healing, business, Body weight, Serum chemistry, Nephropathy, Retinopathy
Abstract

Summary: These assays are performed on all the pig models studied by the DiaComp to assess their serum chemistry and blood cell counts. Diabetic Complications

Published
2019

15. Exploring the impact of public health teams on alcohol premises licensing in England and Scotland (ExILEnS): procotol for a mixed methods natural experiment evaluation

Author

Colin Angus, Nathan Critchlow, Niamh Fitzgerald, Matt Egan, Frank de Vocht, James Nicholls, Cheryl McQuire, Laura Mahon, Tim Nichols, Richard Purves, Andrea R.M. Mohan, Linda Bauld, Colin Sumpter, Niamh K. Shortt, and Nason Maani Hessari

Subjects
local alcohol policy, Natural experiment, Epidemiology, 030508 substance abuse, Study Protocol, 0302 clinical medicine, Surveys and Questionnaires, 030212 general & internal medicine, media_common, Composite measure, lcsh:R5-920, Public health, alcohol, Alcoholic Beverages, public health, Availability, Public relations, Premises licensing, England, 0305 other medical science, lcsh:Medicine (General), Alcohol, Matching (statistics), medicine.medical_specialty, Inequality, Alcohol Drinking, composite measure, media_common.quotation_subject, availability, Health Informatics, premises licensing, Public Policy, Health Promotion, 03 medical and health sciences, medicine, outlet density, Humans, Baseline (configuration management), natural experiment, business.industry, Reproducibility of Results, Theory of change, Local alcohol policy, Intervention (law), Scotland, Outlet density, Structured interview, Business, Licensure
Abstract

BackgroundRecent regulatory changes in the system by which premises are licensed to sell alcohol, have given health representatives a formal role in the process in England and Scotland. The degree to which local public health teams engage with this process varies by locality in both nations, which have different licensing regimes. This study aims to critically assess the impact on alcohol-related harms - and mechanisms - of public health stakeholders’ engagement in alcohol premises licensing from 2012 to 2018, comparing local areas with differing types and intensities of engagement, and examining practice in Scotland and England.MethodsThe study will recruit 20 local authority areas where public health stakeholders have actively engaged with the alcohol premises licensing system (the ‘intervention’) and match them to a group of 20 lower activity areas using genetic matching. Four work packages are included: (1) Structured interviews and documentary analysis will examine the type and level of intervention activity from 2012 to 2018, creating a novel composite measure of the intensity of such activity and will assess the local licensing system and potential confounding activities over the same period. In-depth interviews with public health, licensing, police and others will explore perceived mechanisms of change, acceptability, and impact. (2) Using longitudinal growth models and time series analyses, the study will evaluate the impact of high and low levels of activity on alcohol-related harms using routine data from baseline 2009 to 2018. (3) Intervention costs, estimated National Health Service cost savings and health gains will be evaluated using the Sheffield Alcohol Policy Model to estimate impact on alcohol consumption and health inequalities. (4) The study will engage public health teams to create a new theory of change for public health involvement in the licensing process using our data. We will share findings with local, national and international stakeholders.DiscussionThis interdisciplinary study examines, for the first time, whether and how public health stakeholders’ involvement in alcohol licensing impacts on alcohol harms. Using mixed methods and drawing on complex systems thinking, it will make an important contribution to an expanding literature evaluating interventions not suited to traditional epidemiological research.

Published
2018

16. ‘Sustainability’ After Disaster: Confronting the Complexities of Recovery in the Field: An Educational Experience

Author

J Rogers and Tim Nichols

Subjects
Landscape architecture, Work (electrical), business.industry, Design studio, Sustainability, Curriculum development, Vulnerability, Disaster recovery, Sociology, Public relations, business, ComputingMilieux_MISCELLANEOUS, Studio
Abstract

This paper focuses on the learning and teaching approach adopted in an undergraduate landscape architecture design studio at RMIT University that reveals some of the challenges involved when design students are asked to confront and work within the broad area of disaster response and recovery. Departing somewhat from the traditional approach often employed in design studios where students work individually or in small groups on a ‘problem’ with the aim of designing a ‘solution’ the studio approached the problem(s) of disaster recovery by focusing on collaborative ‘problem(s)’ definition. The focus of the studio was on the small township of Marysville in the state of Victoria, Australia that was almost completely destroyed in the Black Saturday fires of February 2009. Eight years on visitors to the town are delighted by the’ appearance’ of a town restored, however underneath the town remains vulnerable on a range of different fronts. The case study begins to reveal many of the pitfalls for designers and other professionals who are called on to work in post disaster environments, and the, often, narrow perspective about what constitutes ‘sustainability’ and ‘recovery’ that can lead to an overemphasis on ‘things’ at the expense of long-term processes of change towards what is an increasingly complex and unknown future.

Published
2018

17. Book reviews

Author

André Bruwer, Charlotte Waterlow, Jack Piachaud, Denise Moll, AW Logie, Douglas Holdstock, John S G Blair, Tim Nichols, and Hazel Hinkley

Subjects
Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Published
2000

19. RACHAEL FACES VEGAS PAYOUT.

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Ian Ladyman; Matt Hughes ; Tim Nichols

Abstract

RACHAEL BLACKMORE returns to Aintree this week ? and may be facing a double-or-quits scenario after the big race. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

20. HEFTY GOLDEN GOODBYES FOR TAYLOR ALLIES.

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Ian Ladyman; Matt Hughes ; Tim Nichols

Abstract

THE legacy of PFA cronyism survives post-Gordon Taylor. Last week it was announced that two of the former chair's acolytes ? deputies Bobby Barnes and John Bramhall ? were finally to get off the gravy train, having been on board for more than 55 years combined. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

21. YORKSHIRE are expected to agree [...].

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Ian Ladyman; Matt Hughes ; Tim Nichols

Abstract

YORKSHIRE are expected to agree a multi-year stadium deal with an Asian-based company after the loss of Emerald's name from Headingley following Azeem Rafiq's whistle-blowing on racism at the club. Vertu Motors have already returned as a major sponsor, while Seat Unique — specialists in VIP and hospitality packages at major events — will be one-day shirt sponsors. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

22. THE ludicrous decision to host [...].

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Ian Ladyman; Matt Hughes ; Tim Nichols

Abstract

THE ludicrous decision to host an FA Cup semi-final between two teams from the North West at Wembley on a date when there are no direct train services to London from Manchester or Liverpool seems to be reaping dividends. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

23. EYEBROWS were raised among MCC [...].

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Ian Ladyman; Matt Hughes ; Tim Nichols

Abstract

EYEBROWS were raised among MCC members when they were informed last week that the committee had decided to spend £5.72million on a house directly behind the Harris Garden at Lord's. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

24. FORMER Manchester United midfielder Paul [...].

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Ian Ladyman; Matt Hughes ; Tim Nichols

Abstract

FORMER Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has been keeping himself busy since retiring in 2013. The 47-year-old teamed up with fellow Class of '92 members to take over Salford City, has become a searingly blunt pundit on BT Sport and, following a short stint as manager of Oldham, has now opened a gym, less-than-imaginatively called Scholes Gym, in the town. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

25. FAST bowler Alzarri Joseph was [...].

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Ian Ladyman; Matt Hughes ; Tim Nichols

Abstract

FAST bowler Alzarri Joseph was one of the stars of the West Indies team who left England battered, bruised and demoralised last month. And it was not the first time the paceman had struck fear into the hearts of English tourists. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

26. HE ALWAYS enjoyed his successes [...].

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Ian Ladyman; Matt Hughes ; Tim Nichols

Abstract

HE ALWAYS enjoyed his successes on Merseyside but Sir Alex Ferguson may have to think twice about his celebrations should he be victorious this week. The former Manchester United manager had what he described as his 'best ever day in racing' when three horses he part-owns won at Aintree on day one of the Randox Grand National meeting last year. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

27. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin decided [...].

Author

SP MIKE KEEGAN; Ian Ladyman; Matt Hughes ; Tim Nichols

Abstract

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin decided not to hang around for the World Cup draw following the FIFA Congress the previous day in Doha. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

28. TEAM GB's first group of [...].

Author

Tim Nichols; Sami Mokbel; Ben Winstanley; MIKE KEEGAN

Abstract

TEAM GB's first group of staff have arrived in Beijing ahead of the Winter Olympics, without anyone needing to quarantine as a result of their travel to the country. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

29. SHEARER STRIKES A £5.8m DEAL.

Author

Tim Nichols; Sami Mokbel; Ben Winstanley; MIKE KEEGAN

Abstract

HE MAY have hung up his boots 16 years ago, but Alan Shearer remains a shrewd operator. The Newcastle legend has sold his home in swanky Darras Hall, Northumberland, for almost twice what he paid for it. Shearer (left) shelled out around £3m for the six-bedroom new-build in 2004 but has now sold it for £5.8m. The luxury pad comes with a media centre, swimming pool and bar, and the new owners have already applied to build front and rear extensions and a new roof with floodlights. Those in the area are expecting the Newcastle takeover to trigger a boom in house prices. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

30. GARETH SET FOR A SNOOZE-FEST AT QATAR DRAW.

Author

Tim Nichols; Sami Mokbel; Ben Winstanley; MIKE KEEGAN

Abstract

GARETH SOUTHGATE may be in need of a strong coffee or three at the forthcoming World Cup draw. The event is notoriously drawn-out and the England manager's ability to stay awake will not be helped by the fact that he is likely to have to jet straight from a friendly against the Ivory Coast at Wembley on March 29 to Qatar for the FIFA congress on March 31, with the draw taking place the following day. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

31. DEJA VU OVER RUSSIA THREAT.

Author

Tim Nichols; Sami Mokbel; Ben Winstanley; MIKE KEEGAN

Abstract

AN alarming feeling of deja vu as we approach the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. When the summer Games were held in Beijing, in 2008, Russia was in the midst of a major armed conflict with a neighbouring country, Georgia, in the disputed region of South Ossetia. Russia had to defend its actions during the Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

32. THOSE heading to Beijing have [...].

Author

Tim Nichols; Sami Mokbel; Ben Winstanley; MIKE KEEGAN

Abstract

THOSE heading to Beijing have been snapping up new laptops, tablets and mobile phones. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

33. ATHLETES and staff representing Team [...].

Author

Tim Nichols; Sami Mokbel; Ben Winstanley; MIKE KEEGAN

Abstract

ATHLETES and staff representing Team GB in China have been given a kit pack that includes a flask, three pairs of gloves, snoods, long johns and hand warmers to help them keep warm in the freezing temperatures. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

34. END OF COVID CHECK FARCE?

Author

Tim Nichols; Sami Mokbel; Ben Winstanley; MIKE KEEGAN

Abstract

NO word yet on whether the end of Plan B will bring down the curtain on Covid spot checks at football grounds across the Premier League. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

35. ED WOODWARD will finally bring [...].

Author

Tim Nichols; Sami Mokbel; Ben Winstanley; MIKE KEEGAN

Abstract

ED WOODWARD will finally bring down the curtain on his Old Trafford reign a week tomorrow. It is understood he does not want any fuss and is keen to 'slip away quietly'. Manchester United are expected to mark the exec's departure in private with some form of presentation. In a similar, low-key vein, sacked Everton manager Rafa Benitez recently took his staff out for a farewell lunch on the Wirral. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

36. ENGLAND'S hapless cricketers may soon [...].

Author

Tim Nichols; Sami Mokbel; Ben Winstanley; MIKE KEEGAN

Abstract

ENGLAND'S hapless cricketers may soon find a new country to embarrass themselves in. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

37. IT IS safe to say [...].

Author

Tim Nichols; Sami Mokbel; Ben Winstanley; MIKE KEEGAN

Abstract

IT IS safe to say that making appointments has not been Everton's strongest suit in recent times but the club has at least made one step in a positive direction on the media front. Journalist David Prentice, who has written about the Toffees for more than 35 years, will next month arrive as communications manager. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

38. SENSATIONAL timing from Arsenal earlier [...].

Author

Tim Nichols; Sami Mokbel; Ben Winstanley; MIKE KEEGAN

Abstract

SENSATIONAL timing from Arsenal earlier this month. On Friday, January 14 at 3pm, the Gunners released quotes from manager Mikel Arteta in which he said the 'intention is always to play'. At 4.30pm, the Premier League announced that the club had requested to postpone the north London derby. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

39. FRESH from their Turkish takeover, [...].

Author

Tim Nichols; Sami Mokbel; Ben Winstanley; MIKE KEEGAN

Abstract

FRESH from their Turkish takeover, Hull City are looking at making Jim Rodwell their chief executive. Rodwell held the same role at Sunderland and has sat on the board of both the EFL and FA. He has been working for Peterborough on an interim basis. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

40. THE practice of cosying up [...].

Author

Tim Nichols; Sami Mokbel; Ben Winstanley; MIKE KEEGAN

Abstract

THE practice of cosying up to the boss does not appear to be lost on one Premier League player, who went to extraordinary lengths to try to get into his new manager's good books. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2022

41. NEVER has the phrase 'success [...].

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Tim Nichols

Abstract

NEVER has the phrase 'success has many fathers, failure is an orphan' been more pertinent. In the aftermath of the ESL's breakdown we heard sources claiming that Manchester United's Ed Woodward was only aware of the launch a day before it happened while ex-Downing Street adviser Katie Perrior's firm was allegedly only brought in 'hours before' kick-off. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2021

42. ORGANISERS behind the ESL claimed [...].

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Tim Nichols

Abstract

ORGANISERS behind the ESL claimed that they had carried out a global survey which found that 70 per cent of respondents were in favour of its creation. However, they added that the information was private and would not be shared with media. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2021

43. WHY CECH GOT CROWDED OUT.

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Tim Nichols

Abstract

CHELSEA'S Petr Cech has won praise in certain quarters after he was filmed pleading with protesting supporters outside Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night. Some believed the technical director had been sent out by the club to reason with those who had gathered while others have suggested he may have been behind the U-turn. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2021

44. SUPER LEAGUE PLANS EXPOSED AS A SHAMBLES.

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Tim Nichols

Abstract

THE STAGGERING incompetence behind the doomed European Super League can be demonstrated by the revelation that no plans were put in place for how the five additional clubs outside of the 'founding members' would be selected. Aside from the so-called 'dirty dozen', along with three further shoo-ins, five extra clubs were to be chosen to take part in the competition each year. However, sources have disclosed to Sports Agenda that the shambolic nature of the proposals meant that the plan was to launch first and then figure out at a later point how the additional outfits would qualify. Unbelievable. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2021

45. THE lack of a communications [...].

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Tim Nichols

Abstract

THE lack of a communications strategy for the European Super League left many of the media staff at English clubs involved horrified. The plan was to drop the bomb on Sunday and then wait for two days until the dust had settled. Despite pleas, there was no official spokesperson and nobody to at least attempt to defend the indefensible. When news was relayed to comms chiefs from Premier League sides the reaction was described as 'somewhere between abject horror and dread'. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2021

46. A CATCH-UP call between the [...].

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Tim Nichols

Abstract

A CATCH-UP call between the clubs and the competition's PR firm, iNHouse, was initially scheduled for the Tuesday after the Sunday launch. Amid the ferocious backlash, it was put back to 8pm, by which time news had broken that Manchester City and Chelsea had pulled out with others about to follow suit. Instead, there was silence on the WhatsApp group between the ESL's PR and the clubs, aside from a wonderfully tongue-in-cheek message asking: 'I guess this call isn't happening?' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2021

47. ENGLISH clubs had argued for [...].

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Tim Nichols

Abstract

ENGLISH clubs had argued for as many as nine clubs to be allowed entry into the otherwise closed-shop ESL. They believed that the PR optics around the competition would be dreadful and advised that adding qualification spots might dilute the expected outrage. However, despite a number of attempts and lengthy discussion they were over-ruled by their counterparts in Europe. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2021

48. GIVEN it is expected to [...].

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Tim Nichols

Abstract

GIVEN it is expected to cost Birmingham taxpayers £184million, it is perhaps unsurprising that officials behind the city's 2022 Commonwealth Games appear to be attempting to ensure that every penny counts. The organisers have taken the unusual step of opening the manufacturing of medals, ribbons and presentation boxes to tender. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2021

49. ALL members who entered the [...].

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Tim Nichols

Abstract

ALL members who entered the MCC's ballot for attendance at the Lord's Test between England and New Zealand have been successful for every day for which they applied, which strongly suggests that interest was nowhere near as high as had been expected. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2021

50. ED'S EXIT HAS LEFT GLAZERS IN FIRING LINE.

Author

MIKE KEEGAN; Tim Nichols

Abstract

ED WOODWARD'S pending departure from Manchester United presents yet another problem for the Glazer family. The club's controversial owners have often relied on their right-hand man to deal with messaging and the relationship with United's supporters. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2021

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