Lifted: Ben Stokes lifts the cricket world cup and the spirit of a nation
July 14th 2019 the UK was divided by BREXIT and facing an uncertain political future. On that day sport performed its greatest coup, that of lifting and uniting a nation in joy and celebration. Ben Stokes inspired his England team to a true nail-biting victory ‘by the barest of margins’ as the nation watched, free to air, from behind the sofa.
GOAT Unit: Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad; England's cricket's greatest double act
As far as fast bowling units go the Anderson/Broad partnership is arguably the Greatest Of All Time and will most likely never be surpassed. This painting is in recognition of a coalition which will remain one of English crickets greatest treasures.
Gentlemans’ Game: Bjorn Borg and Roger Federer respecting the winner and the opponent
Elegant and noble, Bjorn Borg and Roger Federer. These two great men of tennis represent the spirit of the game like no other. This contest represents the battle of two masters of different era’s. Both dominated, one bowed out a young man at his peak, the other evergreen.
Rebel Yell - The energy of Rapha Nadal and John McEnro
Two iconic and unconventional left-handers and two of the most notorious shouters of tennis, Nadal and McEnro, would make for an interesting match-up in the time capsule. Likely to be intense, fiery and doubtlessly controversial.
Left field snooker: O’Sullivan v's Higgins at the Crucible Theatre
Ronnie O'Sullivan v's Alex Higgins Crucible Theatre
Inspired by the mouth-watering prospect of two of snookers’ most flamboyant, box office players from different era’s meeting at the Crucible Theatre. Ronnie O’Sullivan famous for his fluid play and dexterity is pictured playing left-handed with the irascible Alex Higgins watching on. As a notoriously unconventional player in his own right it is a curiosity to understand whether he is insulted or impressed?
Winning Double - Eric Bristow in his prime takes on Michael van Gerwen at The Masters
Imagine two of the great characters of darts going head to head in their prime. Eric Bristow the ‘Crafty Cockney’ would be full of swagger and impudence whilst Michael Van Gerwen would be explosive and relentless. One thing is for sure, this contest would be one never to miss.
