Tag Archives: football

The parable of mistaken fiduciary duty

Posted on March 5, 2024 by henry tapper

It seems that we fear performance tables for DC schemes will lead to “risk aversion” as trustees choose not to invest but put member’s money “under the bed”. Professional Pensions seem to have tapped into the prevailing zeitgeist on “fiduciary … Continue reading →

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Why United will be the better for Ratcliffe

Posted on December 25, 2023 by henry tapper

Jim Ratcliffe has delivered the news of his agreement with the Glaziers as a Christmas present to the fans. Many fans will be disappointed that the Glaziers retain overall control of the club, but as a can’t be bothered Yeovil … Continue reading →

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Should our appetite for growth reduce with age?

Posted on April 20, 2022 by henry tapper

  I hear a lot about “appetite for risk” but nothing about “appetite for growth”. We are currently experiencing high inflation , some would say stagflation. Stagflation is when things cost more but we don’t produce more – so don’t … Continue reading →

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The magic and muck of the cup; mixed news for Yeovil Town fans

Posted on December 6, 2021 by henry tapper

The Romance of the Cup It has been a strange weekend for supporters of Yeovil Town FC.  We were treated to a 1-0 win in the FA cup second round against struggling Stevenage FC. It will be remembered mostly for … Continue reading →

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We can live with losing, can we cope with winning?

Posted on July 11, 2021 by henry tapper

As I woke up this morning, my dream was still with me, we had beaten the Italians and were European Champions. I fully expect that dream to be realised and that I will return to my bed in a state … Continue reading →

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Has politics saved football?

Posted on April 25, 2021 by henry tapper

For decades we have heard footballing pundits moan about the politicization of football, it’s worth posting this paragraph of an excellent BBC article on the European Super League. The government’s promise this week to legislate, effectively in order to grant … Continue reading →

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Football united

Posted on April 19, 2021 by henry tapper

Absolutely disgusted @LFC !! Most of these English clubs, have been built by the working class and their local community, and now their ownership are selling their soul to a money grabbing Super League. A absolute disgrace to football. #NoToSuperLeague … Continue reading →

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The terror of league tables

Posted on March 5, 2021 by henry tapper

  Unless you are top of the league (and having a laugh), looking at a league table with you or your team in it, can be a scary team. Friday afternoon is when First Actuarial publish their Monkey League and … Continue reading →

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Making pensions as important as football

Posted on February 19, 2021 by henry tapper

  I have received a nice email from the Pensions Minister , some of which can be shared. It would be easy for Guy Opperman, days after getting Royal Assent to the Pension Schemes Act, to sit back.  Instead  I … Continue reading →

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Bury , Bolton – Bournemouth??!

Posted on August 28, 2019 by henry tapper

It wasn’t very long ago that I used to watch Bournemouth and I through loose change into buckets outside Dean Court when it looked as if the club might lose league status. Now AFC Bournemouth is a Premier League success … Continue reading →

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