Steven Pink
Steven Pink is an experienced teacher and lecturer in English and History. He has worked across the age and ability spectrum in both the state and independent sectors, including a spell as the Headmaster of a private school in Northumberland England. Steven also worked as a PGCE lecturer at Newcastle University, helping to prepare teaching students for their life in the classroom.
Steven's main areas of interest and expertise are Medieval History, with particular emphasis on the Crusading movement and the rise of the European nation states. His specialist literary interests are the poetry and drama of the Renaissance period as well as the poetic writings of the Romantic era in England.
Steven's other great passion is sport, particularly football and boxing. He has written for Boxing News24.com.
Latest Articles
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Potential Boxing Champions Often Struggle to Meet Expectations
Boxing history is replete with fighters who shine brightly in their early careers only to fizzle out under the weight of unachievable expectations.
Apr 26, 2010
- Steven Pink
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What Use is an Undefeated Record in World Boxing?
World Boxing's continued obsession with glossy undefeated records continues to hamper the development of the best fighters in the sport.
Apr 26, 2010
- Steven Pink
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Why do so Many Potential Boxing Champions Fail to Make the Grade?
A succession of easy knockouts over un-threatening opponents often does more harm than good to the long term career prospects of a rising star.
Apr 26, 2010
- Steven Pink
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The Brazil Attack for the 2010 World Cup
Brazil have a tradition of attacking excellence to live up to in South Africa. Critics fear that Dunga's pragmatic approach may hamper the teams attacking potency.
Mar 30, 2010
- Steven Pink
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The Brazil Squad for the 2010 World Cup
The 2010 World Cup in South Africa will bring together the greatest footballing nations on earth. Brazil, as five time winners will be expected to challenge for the title
Mar 30, 2010
- Steven Pink
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Can Brazil Win the 2010 World Cup Under Dunga?
Brazil are the most successful nation in the history of the FIFA World Cup. However, following their capitulation in Germany four years ago expectations are sky high.
Mar 30, 2010
- Steven Pink
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Sugar Ray Leonard's Late Career Fights
Sugar Ray Leonard's career continues to be argued over thirteen years after he retired. Is he a legend of the sport or a fighter who squandered his prime years?
Mar 27, 2010
- Steven Pink
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Can Anything Stop Tottenham's Push for Fourth?
Tottenham Hotspur sit proudly in fourth place in the Premiership. However, events may yet conspire to deny them their Champions League dream.
Mar 27, 2010
- Steven Pink
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Can Spurs Claim Fourth Place in the Premiership?
With only eight matches remaining Spurs sit proudly in the fourth and final Champions League qualifying position. Can the Lillywhites hold on?
Mar 27, 2010
- Steven Pink
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Family Holidays to Las Palmas in Gran Canaria
The city of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria is an unappreciated gem. Superb beaches are fringed by world class accommodation and restaurants, while cultural attractions abound
Jan 27, 2010
- Steven Pink
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