James Herd

James Herd has written 7 posts for Swinging Balls Online

Real People, Real Football

By James Herd ⋅ November 6, 2011 ⋅ One comment

James Herd speaks with Hugo Langton, Caretaker Manager of Horsham, and a man with a real passion for football at Non-League and grass-roots level.

All For Love …

By James Herd ⋅ September 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Much as with myself, James Herd has found his passion for football ever diminishing. That was until he was introduced to life at non-league Horsham.

Criticism Taken For Grant-ed

By James Herd ⋅ July 10, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

James Herd launches a passionate defense of Avram Grant, ridiculed by the press after 2 successive relegation campaigns, but still seen as a hero at Pompey.

Not A Time To Re-Joyce

By James Herd ⋅ April 30, 2011 ⋅ 22,299 comments

Ireland & Sussex star Ed Joyce took time out from his pre-season schedule to talk to James Herd. This was an interesting discussion given the ICC’s decision to exclude Ireland from the 2015 World Cup.

More Than Just A Nudger

By James Herd ⋅ March 31, 2011 ⋅ 14,866 comments

James Herd speaks passionately about his respect for Michael Yardy, and defends the notion that he is simply a ‘bits and pieces’ cricketer. All of us at Swinging Balls wish Michael every success in his fight with depression.

A Long Winter In The Sun

By James Herd ⋅ March 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

James Herd reflects on a disappointing World Cup campaign for England’s cricketers, yet one which thrilled the neutrals. Injuries, scheduling, poor planning and execution all affected England, but he also remembers a little urn won some 3 months ago.

Falling Out Of Love With Football

By James Herd ⋅ February 28, 2011 ⋅ 4 comments

As football continues to stumble from one scandal to another, James Herd speaks out against the greed and base morality in which the sport seems to find itself embroiled.