I was shocked to learn recently that Headingly '81 does not feature in any form the History syllabus in English schools. Are they kidding? Sod the Battle of Hastings or the signing of the Magna Carta
- The events of those heady days in July 1981 are the single greatest sporting feat ever achieved on these shores (and yes, I am including the 1966 World Cup & 2012 Olympics). Had it been a one off fluke from the greatest living Englishman then it would merely have been an cosy anecdote, but it is it's seismic effect on every kid that saw Superman in cricket whites that made it so special. " Beefy's Ashes Ale
- Brewed in England
- Served by Australian"