Category Archives: Social Sciences

With the General Election approaching in the UK, WCC considers how the principles of the main political parties might inform England’s tactics in South Africa. In the past The Labour Party aimed for a fair society based upon collectivist principles. … Continue reading →

In the age of abundance, brand is sovereign. Product brands provide the contemporary means by which the consumer can inscribe their lifestyle with the appropriate emblems of social standing. For example, mobile phone companies portray a fun vibrant brand image … Continue reading →

It may be the case that societies which embrace diversity the most effectively will field the best national sporting sides. Freedom from prejudice and discrimination will enable people with different types of characteristics and dispositions to flourish. Countries which can … Continue reading →

The most attractive area of tourist town Stratford-upon-Avon used to be the Bancroft Gardens near the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. This was a pleasant green riverside space lined with mature trees. In the endeavour to modernize the town, this area was … Continue reading →

World Cup 2002 in Japan/South Korea was the first of three occasions that manager Sven Goran-Eriksson took the team to a major Finals. 4-4-2 was the default formation for England at the start of the decade and this approach was … Continue reading →

During the dark days of the McClaren era it seemed that the prophecy of a ‘Golden Generation’ of English footballers had been woefully misplaced. England failed to qualify for Euro 2008 and there was much hand-wringing with regard to an … Continue reading →

A key factor that indicates England’s difficulties when constructing a creative outfit which combines teamwork and individual expression is hairstyle. With very few exceptions (e.g. David Seaman, Chris Waddle, Owen Hargreaves) England players since records began have sported short, ‘generic … Continue reading →

Brilliant Orange by David Winner explores how distinctive aspects of the Netherlands’ psychosocial fabric reflect and shape their national game. WCC is now scribing Bland White, an insightful peek into how the overarching culture of England relates to its football. … Continue reading →