Matthew Appleby

Matthew Appleby has written 8 posts for Swinging Balls Online

No Place Like Home

By Matthew Appleby ⋅ November 6, 2011 ⋅ One comment

For all their dominance against the same opponents earlier this summer in all forms of the game, England’s visit to India to face the World Champions was a chastening one for Alistair Cooke, reports Matt Appleby.

Serbian Slam Dunk!

By Matthew Appleby ⋅ October 2, 2011 ⋅ 7,433 comments

Matt Appleby and Lewis Davies look back at the year 2011 in the world of Tennis, one that could be described as the Year of the Serbanator …

Storm Brewing in New York

By Matthew Appleby ⋅ September 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Matt Applebly looks ahead to an exciting climax to the US Open, as Andy Murray continues chase that elusive Grand Slam.

Cz-ricket?

By Matthew Appleby ⋅ July 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

So exactly how do we end up with a cricket blog emanating from the Czech Republic? Matt Appleby took it upon himself to find out.

Indian Summer

By Matthew Appleby ⋅ July 10, 2011 ⋅ 7,433 comments

As the world’s 2 top rated teams prepare for battle, Matt Appleby considers the challenge ahead for England as MS Dhoni and India arrive for a highly anticipated series.

His Armband Said He Was A Red

By Matthew Appleby ⋅ April 30, 2011 ⋅ 14,866 comments

Matt Appleby gives a view from the Liverpool perspective as to the impact of Fernando Torres’ departure, examining how the club have replaced the Spaniard, and also giving an insight into the anger of some Liverpool supporters.

What Could Be – Not What Could Have

By Matthew Appleby ⋅ March 31, 2011 ⋅ 22,299 comments

Matt Appleby looks at the World Number 4 and 3 time Grand Slam Finalist, Andy Murray. Amongst the constant criticism, he contends that there will be opportunities for the Scot to win that elusive Slam.

Has KP Gone Nuts?

By Matthew Appleby ⋅ February 28, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Despite Kevin Pietersen’s undoubted ability, Matt Appleby argues that the future of England’s talisman is anything but secure, and that the time has come for him to start justifying the praise and expectation.